Chad Hartman

Chad jumps into the political headlines with strong opinions on Democrats in Texas fleeing the state to avoid a redistricting vote and President Trump adding another personal vendetta to a long list.

How did Dave end up accidentally naked in the middle of a lake on vacation last week? Fun stuff during Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated today with Susie Jones joining from the newsroom.

How is the summer of smoke impacting your enjoyment of the season? Chad opens the show with that discussion before a great conversation with Jimmy Jim Harris about returning to Washburn High School to receive an honorary diploma.

Jimmy Jam Harris joins Chad to share some great stories and emotions about returning to Washburn High School and receiving an honorary diploma.

How did last week's smoky air impact you? Has Governor Walz missed an opportunity by not being more visible in sharing how Minnesotans can protect themselves from the smoke?

The full third hour of the Chad Hartman Show for Friday, August 1st, 2025.

Rochelle Olson joins Chad Hartman for their weekly Cheers & Jeers segment along with some political discussion.They first talk about President Trump’s plan to fire a head of a department because they reported bad numbers.

Chad and Rochelle then run though her Cheers & Jeers column in the Star Tribune for the week.

Then, Chad talks about a dispute between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and a park worker who went on maternity leave, received PPL funds and then was unable to return to work. The MPRB initially tried to reclaim the PPL funds but have now decided to no longer pursue.

Jason DeRusha gives his thoughts on the matter and how complex it is.

Chad talks about a dispute between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and a park worker who went on maternity leave, received PPL funds and then was unable to return to work. The MPRB initially tried to reclaim the PPL funds but have now decided to no longer pursue.

Jason DeRusha gives his thoughts on the matter and how complex it is.

Rochelle Olson joins Chad Hartman for their weekly Cheers & Jeers segment along with some political discussion.They first talk about President Trump’s plan to fire a head of a department because they reported bad numbers. They get into Governor Tim Walz’s run for a third gubernatorial term and potential strategy in the next few months. They also discuss the potential of Rep. Kristin Robbins running for governor.

Chad and Rochelle then run through her Cheers & Jeers column in the Star Tribune for the week.

Our weekly visit with Sheletta Brundidge kicks off the second hour with Chad Hartman. Chad voices his disappointment in not seeing Sheletta in studio. They chat about Sheletta’s kids wrapping up summer school which at least limits their exposure to middle school germs for a few weeks.

Sheletta has been under the weather but thankfully her ex has been on hand to help her with chores and bring her some food. They also get into celebrating her daughter’s 12th birthday down in Houston complete with party bus and all the cousins she rarely gets to see.

Chad provides an update on his and his family’s processing of putting their dog Charlie to sleep earlier this week.

Am I Wrong with Lindsey Brown wraps up the second hour where she gives an update on her ongoing cat merger, birthdays at the Rainforest Cafe and Tom Brady.

Lindsey Brown leads Am I Wrong this week. She brings some history to her ongoing cat merger, the Rainforest Cafe and Tom Brady's ego.