Chad Hartman

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.

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

Chad Hartman in the chair the day after the Twins shipped out ten players before yesterday’s trade deadline. Chad brings his word he would use to describe the Minnesota Twins. He also criticizes the timing and message of trimming down the payroll that the organization rolled out to the fans and media yesterday.

Chad is also joined by Major Garrett for the second half of the hour. They get into the concerning jobs numbers, Russian submarine movement and what Major thinks Kamala Harris is planning as she re-emerges on the media circuit.

Chad opens with a question about the dismal jobs numbers that have come in and what that means for the Trump administration. Major thinks the messaging hasn’t been strong while avoiding important metrics because they don’t like the numbers.

They dissect a statement made by Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev about new positioning of nuclear submarines. They also talk about former Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Jeffrey Epstein associate, partner and pimp Ghislaine Maxwell sat down for two days with the Justice Department as the mystery deepens about Epstein's so-called client list, and then she was mysteriously transferred to a low-security federal prison camp. What did she say, and what's about to happen next?

The full third hour of The Chad Hartman Show for Thursday, July 31st 2025.

Chad opens the third hour with his thoughts on the moves the Minnesota Twins have made ahead of today’s trade deadline. Chad isn’t inspired by the assets coming back to the organization in return that are a ways away from making an impact with the big club.

Chad and Lindsey then discuss another potential presidential run for Kamala Harris in 2028. She’s selling a book and getting back on the media circuit. He asks listeners to chime in with a word they would use to describe another Harris.

Finally, Jason DeRusha joins the show with a swingers story from the State Fair. They ask what percentage of Minnesota couples have an open relationship.

Jason DeRusha joins The Chad Hartman Show. He discloses some opportunities he and his wife have received from couples looking to swing... including one at the State Fair. They also hypothesize what percentage of Minnesota couples have an open relationship.

Chad opens a vein and his heart to start the second hour as he shares a challenging experience he and his family went through yesterday. The animals we share our lives and memories with are so special they almost surpass the agony of letting them go. Almost.

Susie Jones sits in for the remainder of the hour to help Chad compartmentalize. They chat about Susie’s family trip up north, her latest dates and past office romance.

First, Brial Belski joins the show to talk big money and President Trump’s international deal making strategies. Chad and Brian also talk costs, interest rates and a history lesson about past battles between presidents and the Fed Chair.

Then, Chad then gets into the city of Albert Lea blocking the opening of the first non-tribal cannabis dispensary in their city. He rants on leaders who are picking and choosing when they get to follow state laws.

Brian Belski is a Chief Investment Strategist for the Bank of Montreal.

Chad asks the listeners and Brian: Are you in a better or worse financial situation than you were in January when President Trump was inaugurated into office? They discuss the deals (and tactics) that President Trump has with different members of the international community.

Chad and Brian also talk costs, interest rates and a history lesson about past battles between presidents and the Fed Chair.

Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.