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Chad Hartman

5,566 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 hours ago - ★★★★ - 62 ratings

The Chad Hartman Show — A veteran of the radio scene in the Twin Cities,
Chad is known for his work in sports, including as the one time play-by-play
voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves.  But he’s also known for knowledge of
the issues, which makes him one of the best interviewers in the business. 
But make no mistake, Chad likes to have a lot of fun.  And if you don’t
believe it, ask Adam. 

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Rena and Chad highlight the incredible work of St. David's Center

March 13, 2024 18:22 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Rena Sarigianopoulos joins to talk about her passion for supporting St. David's Center and share about a successful recent fundraising event. Plus, how intrigued is Rena by the latest controversy involving the Royal family.

Susie in trouble, Jesse Ventura joining RFK Jr & Rena Sarigianopoulos

March 13, 2024 18:19 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

What's the thing Susie Jones has said that's gotten her in the most trouble at WCCO? Susie answers that question for Chad before talk about the interest in seeing Jesse Ventura join RFK Jr as his running mate. Plus, our weekly chat with Rena Sarigianopoulos covers the incredible work done locally by St. David's Center.

Matthew Coller, Liquid Death & Airbnb

March 12, 2024 20:09 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Two segments of Matthew Coller carry the first half of the hour with Vikings talk as they have been very busy at the start of free agency. Plus, Chad talks about some news regarding the valuation of Liquid Death drinking water and an announcement from Airbnb regarding security cameras at their rentals.

Liquid Death is worth HOW MUCH!?

March 12, 2024 20:06 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

How have the folks behind Liquid Death water turned their business into a $1.4 billion company!? Chad talks about that and Airbnb making the announcement that they'll no longer allow indoor cameras in rentals.

How are the Vikings taking advantage of moving on from Kirk Cousins?

March 12, 2024 19:55 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Great stuff from Matthew Coller of Purple Insider today reacting to Kirk Cousins moving to Atlanta and the many moves the Vikings are making at the start of free agency.

Lisa Demuth & Jamie Yuccas

March 12, 2024 19:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth joins Chad to talk about her party's calls for Mary Moriarty to resign her position as Hennepin County Attorney. Plus, Jamie Yuccas joins to share the ups and downs from her wedding in Australia and honeymoon in Fiji.

What injury Jamie Yuccas suffer on the morning of her wedding?

March 12, 2024 19:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Jamie Yuccas is back from her wedding and honeymoon to tell us about how everything was perfect....except for that pesky broken toe on the morning of the wedding and returning home with no voice.

House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth explains why she's calling on Mary Moriarty to step down

March 12, 2024 18:59 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Minnesota House Republicans are calling on Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to step down after allegations revealed yesterday in her case against Trooper Ryan Londregan and what they say is a pattern of leniency towards criminals. Minority Leader Lisa Demuth joins Chad to explain why they are so unhappy with Moriarty's work.

Concern over retirement & Ask Adam Anything!

March 12, 2024 18:17 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

How concerned should younger workers be that they'll never be able to truly retire? Chad opens the show with that topic before Adam Carter joins for Ask Adam Anything!

What is Adam Carter's favorite thing about smelling markers? Ask Adam Anything!

March 12, 2024 18:14 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

According to Adam Carter's impressions, Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus have the same voice. We discovered his love for smelling markers and much more today during Ask Adam Anything!

Will younger people have the chance to retire and NOT work?

March 12, 2024 17:54 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Is a true retirement, financially stable and free from the need to work, possible for most of America? Chad opens the show with that discussion.

4 years since a pandemic was declared & Chip Scoggins

March 11, 2024 20:08 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

What moments and feelings hit you the most when looking back at the past four years since the WHO declared a global pandemic due to COVID-19? Chad opens the hour with that discussion before Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins to talk about Kirk Cousins leaving the Vikings for Atlanta.

Chip Scoggins agrees that moving on from Kirk Cousins is good for the Vikings

March 11, 2024 20:06 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about Kirk Cousins leaving the Vikings for Atlanta and if his time with the Purple lived up to expectations.

4 years after Covid became a pandemic, what do you think of as you look back?

March 11, 2024 19:44 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

The WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on this day in 2020. Chad talks about the moments and feelings that stick out as we look back at the last four years.

Was Susie Jones' visit to the Big 10 hoops tournament Overrated?

March 11, 2024 19:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for our weekly fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Kirk Cousins leaving town

March 11, 2024 19:24 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for our fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before we tackle the breaking news of Kirk Cousins agreeing to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

What's your reaction to Kirk Cousins leaving for Atlanta?

March 11, 2024 19:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Chad reacts to the breaking news of Vikings QB Kirk Cousins agreeing to terms on a contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Joe Friedberg says it's possible the Ryan Londregan case gets dismissed

March 11, 2024 19:01 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Attorney Joe Friedberg joins on allegations that the Hennepin County Attorney's office was hiding information in their case against Trooper Ryan Londregan.

Fireworks on This Week & Joe Friedberg

March 11, 2024 18:36 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Chad reacts to the contentious interview between George Stephanopoulos and Congresswoman Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week yesterday. Plus, attorney Joe Friedberg joins on allegations that the Hennepin County Attorney's office was hiding information in their case against Trooper Ryan Londregan.

Was George Stephanopoulos wrong for asking the question or was Nancy Mace playing politics?

March 11, 2024 17:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

George Stephanopoulos asked Congresswoman Nancy Mace how she can, as a rape victim herself, support Donald Trump after the judgments against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. This led to a long back-and-forth between them about the legitimacy of the question. Chad opened the show with reaction to what he thought of the contentious interview.

Nobody is leaving the country after the election, no matter what the outcome. Am I Wrong?

March 08, 2024 21:14 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Dave Harrigan says journalists that write about the exodus of people swearing they'll leave the country if an election doesn't go their way are lazy and disingenuous. That and much more today during Am I Wrong? to wrap up the week.

Cruel chants at a high school basketball game & Am I Wrong?

March 08, 2024 21:12 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Chad discusses and condemns the cruel chants towards 8th-grader Chloe Johnson during a basketball game from students on the opposing side. Later, we lighten it up towards the end of the show with Am I Wrong?!

It's shameful that nobody stepped up to stop chants of 'OCD' towards Chloe Johnson

March 08, 2024 21:10 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Crosby-Ironton students chanted 'OCD' at 8th grader Chloe Johnson during a basketball game. Chad discusses the reports, reaction from the school and Chloe herself, and what should have been done to stop the insulting and cruel chant.

Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge & ANT's incredible block

March 08, 2024 20:24 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

We begin the hour befuddled by Sheletta Brundidge's praise for the comedic skills of Blois Olson. Later, Chad discusses the incredible play by Anthony Edwards to seal a win for the Timberwolves last night over Indiana.

ANT's block to seal a win over Indiana is THE Timberwolves regular season moment

March 08, 2024 20:12 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

You don't often see plays like the Anthony Edwards block from last night. Chad discusses the incredible play and why he views it as the greatest play in Timberwolves regular season history.

Sheletta thinks Blois Olson is the funniest man on Earth. What happened to her?

March 08, 2024 19:54 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

A Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge takes a bizarre turn with Sheletta shares endless praise for Blois Olson's ability as a comedian. We're still wondering what drugs she's been using.

Lou Nanne & Major Garrett

March 08, 2024 19:36 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Big guests over the hour with Lou Nanne talking about calling his final high school hockey tournament and Major Garrett with reaction to President Biden's State of the Union address and the GOP response.

Major Garrett reviews President Biden's 'base-mobilizing' effort during the State of the Union

March 08, 2024 19:27 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Major Garrett of CBS News joins with reaction to the State of the Union address from President Biden and the Republican response from Senator Katie Britt.

Lou Nanne says he'll miss calling the tournament but has no regrets

March 08, 2024 18:45 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Lou Nanne joins Chad to start the show talking about his feelings while calling his 60th and final boys state high school hockey tournament and shares his reaction to a phenomenal finish last night as Grand Rapids beat White Bear Lake with a last-second goal.

Ilhan Omar & Jason DeRusha

March 07, 2024 21:16 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

A spirited debate over Israel and Hamas with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar created a lot of response from listeners. After the interview, Chad continues the discussion with Jason DeRusha.

Jason DeRusha joins with reaction to the Ilhan Omar interview

March 07, 2024 21:14 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's comments on Israel and the war with Hamas generated a ton of feedback and Jason DeRusha joins Chad to discuss the interview and much of what was said.

Ilhan Omar calls Israel's acts in Gaza 'genocidal' and calls for the US to pull all funding

March 07, 2024 21:08 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins Chad to talk about what she hopes to hear during tonight's State Of The Union address, express support for President Biden, and why she is calling for the US to cut off aid money to Israel over their actions during their war with Hamas.

Bill Guerin & a pay hike for rideshare drivers in Minneapolis

March 07, 2024 20:21 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Bill Guerin joins Chad over the first half of the hour to talk about tomorrow's trade deadline and what type of moves he's still looking to make. Later, Chad discusses the Minneapolis city council's vote to raise the pay of rideshare drivers and what that means for Uber and Lyft drivers and users in the area.

What's next after the MPLS city council approves a wage hike for rideshare drivers?

March 07, 2024 20:16 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Chad discusses the vote from the Minneapolis city council with a veto-proof majority to raise the pay for rideshare drivers of Uber and Lyft and if those companies will follow through on threats to leave the city.

Bill Guerin: "I'll trade anybody if it's going to make us better."

March 07, 2024 19:51 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Wild GM and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin joins Chad to talk about the trade deadline just a day away and why he's more interested in building for the future over immediate help for this year's club.

Randy Shaver & KAT's injury

March 07, 2024 19:26 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Chad opens the show with two very fun segments talking with Randy Shaver about his retirement announcement before a conversation about reports of a torn meniscus for Karl-Anthony Towns, what that means for the Wolves, and our long history of Minnesota sports misery.

KAT's injury is the latest in a long string of Minnesota sports gut-punches

March 07, 2024 19:24 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

News of a torn meniscus for Karl-Anthony Towns had all Minnesota sports fans reliving some of the most unfortunate injuries, calls and plays that came at the worst times possible.

Randy Shaver discusses his upcoming retirement after 41 years at KARE

March 07, 2024 19:09 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Chad shares a tremendous two segments with Randy Shaver discussing Randy's retirement announcement and 41 years at KARE.

Yelling doesn't fix emails and reaction to Dean Phillips

March 06, 2024 21:39 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We began this final hour talking about an experience Chad had over the phone when trying to get his email fixed. Also we reflect on the earlier announcement of Dean Phillips suspending his campaign and turning his attention to support Joe Biden in the 2024 election. 

Time to digest the Dean Phillips announcement

March 06, 2024 21:37 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

We reflect on the Dean Phillips interview from earlier, Jason DeRusha also joins in on the conversation on the heels of the announcement of Dean stepping away from his campaign and supporting Biden in 2024.

Baggage fees are going up, Rena, and 'Tourney time!

March 06, 2024 21:33 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

We began the hour talking turkeys, cougars and a business proposition with Rena at the top of the hour. Then we hear a heartfelt story about Chanhassen’s state tournament run. Also, Delta is adding to its baggage fees for travelers - we weigh in on that as well! 

Tales of an angry technician

March 06, 2024 21:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Chad tells us a recent experience where he was trying to configure his email issue with an over the phone technician which got out of hand.

Rena Sarigianopoulos and a touching story from the ‘Tourney

March 06, 2024 20:11 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

We talked to Rena to start the second hour - she tells us about her KARE 11 food fight and we discuss other topics as well. Also, Chad reflects on the story about the Minnesota state hockey tournament. 

Food fights, adopted turkeys, and a business proposition with Rena!

March 06, 2024 19:52 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

KARE 11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos is involved in a very competitive food fight at KARE 11 and she tells us how she is fairing, we also discuss adopted turkeys, cougars, and a pest control business proposition from Chad comes into play!  

Dean Phillips suspends his campaign and we get your reactions

March 06, 2024 19:43 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Dean Phillips joined at the top of the show for a huge announcement regarding his presidential campaign and what the future holds for him after announcing he is suspending his campaign and turning his support to Joe Biden for the 2024  We then take your feedback and texts and even hear from former St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson and get his thoughts and Dean Phillips stepping down from his campaign. 

Dean Phillips announces he is ending presidential bid

March 06, 2024 18:40 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

United States Third District Congressman Representative Dean Phillips joins Chad Hartman to reflect on his presidential campaign journey, where his support lies within this presidential race, what the future holds for him going forward and much more!

Running a marathon isn't easy and sex isn't interesting

March 05, 2024 21:11 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Channel 5’s Tom Hauser joins fresh off his 35th marathon in Tokyo to discuss Super Tuesday, Donald Trump, marathon stories and much more! Also, a recent survey reveals sex just isn't as fun anymore - we bring in notable sex expert Jason DeRusha to weigh in on the birds and the bees! 

Tom Hauser on Super Tuesday, Donald Trump, marathon running

March 05, 2024 20:43 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

In the event of Super Tuesday and to recap running yet another marathon, we brought on our friend Tom Hauser to discuss a variety of topics from Donald Trump being allowed on the ballot in Colorado, Super Tuesday projections, SRO / sports betting in MN and Tom recaps running his 35th marathon in Tokyo. 

Kirk Cousins Buzz and Conversational Opinions

March 05, 2024 20:16 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

The window is slowly closing for the Minnesota Vikings to make a move on Kirk Cousins, so we talked to the ‘Purple Insider’ Matthew Coller about the relationship as we speak between the Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins and we also cover other topics in the NFL as well. Then Chad recaps the interview with Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher and the feedback listeners had given and some of the key takeaways.   

Can we have conversations without opinions getting in the way?

March 05, 2024 20:13 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

We react to the Bob Fletcher interview from yesterday and discuss the feedback given out of that and what we can take away from it.