Chad Hartman

Bob Motzko joins Chad Hartman to kick off the final hour of today’s edition of The Chad Hartman Show. Not only does he coach the Gopher Men’s Hockey team but he was also tasked to lead Team USA at the Men’s World Junior Championships this winter here in St. Paul.

Chad asks Coach Bob what this summer has been like for him managing both teams. They also discuss the special opportunity that the state has to host this international competition and event. Coach Bob details a string of exhibition games across the state leading up to the tournament itself at Grand Casino Arena.

Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne then joins Chad Hartman and he isn’t surprised he’s got a hand in the restaurant business. Chad asks him about his three favorite places to eat in town. Lou and his wife have an anniversary coming up so he shares how he and Francine met many years ago.

They switch to hockey conversation and Chad asks about Lou’s concern level in Wild’s ability to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov. There’s a lot of context swirling around and Lou provides a great picture of the challenges in signing Kaprizov long term in Minnesota.

Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne joins Chad Hartman and he isn’t surprised he’s got a hand in the restaurant business. Chad asks him about his three favorite places to eat in town. Lou and his wife have an anniversary coming up so he shares how he and Francine met many years ago.

They switch to hockey conversation and Chad asks about Lou’s concern level in Wild’s ability to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov. There’s a lot of context swirling around and Lou provides a great picture of the challenges in signing Kaprizov long term in Minnesota.

In the second segment, Chad poses the what if Bill Guerin and the Wild can’t sign Kirill?

Bob Motzko joins Chad Hartman to kick off the final hour of today’s edition of The Chad Hartman Show. Not only does he coach the Gopher Men’s Hockey team but he was also tasked to lead Team USA at the Men’s World Junior Championships this winter here in St. Paul.

Chad asks Coach Bob what this summer has been like for him managing both teams. They also discuss the special opportunity that the state has to host this international competition and event. Coach Bob details a string of exhibition games across the state leading up to the tournament itself at Grand Casino Arena.

In the second segment, Chad and Coach Bob wade into the unique college landscape that hockey programs have. NIL, opening of Canadian Juniors, transfer windows all contribute to an uncertainly structured future. They also chat about the upcoming Gopher senior and what they need to find success this season.

Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, Keith Ellison joins Chad to kick off the second hour of the show. They begin with some Vikings talk and a potential return to purple for Adam Thielen.

Chad asks which question he’s hearing from folks the most at the fair this year. Attorney General Ellison gets permission to nerd out with a history lesson when Chad asks him what he would do if President Trump tried to deploy boots in Minnesota. Ellison makes the distinction between deployment of military versus sending additional funding to cities to help law enforcement.

Chad also asks about those running for a variety of local political offices and whether or not Attorney General Ellison would consider running for those posts. They then wade into some listener texts about the fraud level in the state and his level of responsibility.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood.

Chad opens the show with a discussion about an opinion column featured in the Star Tribune written by Sarah Clarke. Sarah is married to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and she is in favor of peaceful protest in public spaces but thinks the line should be drawn outside places of residence.

Chad takes listeners' texts about the topic. Chad agrees with Sarah and classifying politicians' place of residence off limits for protests.

Adam Carter then joins for the weekly Ask Adam Anything segment of the week. Chad fields questions for Adam from the text line and crowd. Chad also breaks the news of the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Plus, Adam’s thoughts on putting President Trump on Mount Rushmore, investing in an awning outside the WCCO radio booth and not tipping at the fair.

Adam Carter then joins for the weekly Ask Adam Anything segment of the week. Chad fields questions for Adam from the text line and crowd. Chad also breaks the news of the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Plus, Adam’s thoughts on putting President Trump on Mount Rushmore, investing in an awning outside the WCCO radio booth and not tipping at the fair.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood.

Chip Scoggins joins Chad Hartman for the full third hour of the show.

They open things with the controversy of the day: the Cracker Barrel rebrand. Other topics of discussion include: If Chip didn’t have kids, he would spend a year or two living in Italy. Chip’s aversion to change and technological advancements.

In the second segment, Chad and Chips discuss the Vikings backup QB situation and the signing of Carson Wentz over the weekend. They also talk about finding balance in the offense that when healthy includes a solid running game. Chips notes that we have yet to see that level of commitment from a play calling perspective from KOC.

Chad and Chip then talk about the Twins and what the rest of the season looks like and if any major changes will be made in the offseason. They both think the organization will just run it all back next year, Chip doubts that fans will be on board… but what else is new?

Discussion about Gopher football and the Strib's new investment in high school sports coverage wrap up Chip's visit.

Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated with Chad, Dave and Susie Jones kicks off the one o’clock hour as it does each Monday… but today it’s a special State Fair edition!

Susie loves the Giant Slide. Dave is over e-mail. Chad praises Tommy Fleetwood’s first PGA Tour victory.

Chad then wades into some national politics and who may be next to be investigated by the Trump administration. today’s comments from President Trump. Chad thinks it's embarrassing how much bullying and demeaning President Trump does especially when he’s talking to the press.

Chad then airs it out on some familiar haters that often weigh on the listener text line.

Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated with Chad, Dave and Susie Jones kicks off the one o’clock hour as it does each Monday… but today it’s a special State Fair edition!

Susie loves the Giant Slide. Dave is over e-mail. Chad praises Tommy Fleetwood’s first PGA Tour victory.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood.

Chad polls the live crowd what their max wait time at the fair is because he is seeing some long lines for a Monday at the Fair. Dave says that he would wait an hour (without kids) and chides Chad for his upper class lack of patience.

They also discuss (the lack of) spatial awareness and list some of the worst types of offenders.

Chad is also joined by Sheriff Bob Fletcher of Ramsey County. They kick things off talking about State Fair safety, Sheriff Fletcher says this is the safest place in America for the twelve days duration of the festivities. They touch on their growing drone usage and how officers are set up across the grounds to keep everyone safe.