Chad Hartman

This week, we have updates into the Nolan Wells death investigation. Wells was an 18-year-old who’ body was found after he went missing while partying on Horn Island in Mississippi. His death has been met with rumors, conspiracies and questions about race. We'll also look into developing crime stories around the country, sextortion cases and more.

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This week, we’ll hear about something called the Premonitions Bureau, and about an ancient fossil that reveals more about man’s best friend. Then... do you hate mosquitos? We’ll hear from an expert in defense of the blood-sucking insects. Finally, we’ll get the scoop about why connecting to free Wi-Fi when you’re out of town might be putting you in danger.

The Savannah Bananas are in town and Chad tells us why he’s not so into the silliness of it all. Then he asks listeners about their favorite comedians they’d like to see alive or dead, how they feel about the death penalty and things we’re addicted to that would be hard to give up for a week.

Even though mistakes happen, finances play a part, and judicial errors happen, there are certain acts that deserve the death penalty in Chad’s opinion. Swift Takes continue with the last things we could give up for a week. Coffee, alcohol, our phones make the list. Plus Chad and Jason DeRusha remember Sue Zelickson, matriarch of the Twin Cities food scene.

The Savannah Bananas are a circus not a baseball team, according to Chad. He’s just not into the goofiness- he asks why adults are going. Kids only. Yet, life can be a bit too serious so maybe he’s changing his tune. This leads into Chad’s weekend plans of venturing to Duluth this weekend to see Jerry Seinfeld. Don’t worry the golf clubs are in the car just in case. He asks WCCO listeners if they could see any comedian alive or dead, who would it be? Mitch Hedberg and some other hometowners came up.

Chad and Andy tackle a little Vikings talk, discuss the centrist point of view, and get real about their feelings about the current administration. Then lighter topics include Andy’s non-issue with E-Bikes, his serious issue with road construction, and his favorite food. (It’s pasta, duh)

First and foremost, Andy Luger wants the facts. In regards to police Chief Axel Henry, he has put himself out there in a very large and public way. The guys have some strong opinions about that. Then Andy gives Todd Blanche a HARD NO. Dare we say we’d take Richard Nixon over this administration. Then Andy weighs in on a topic that really doesn’t mean anything to him at all - E-Bikes. Chad on the other hand…he’s bothered. Andy’s more bothered with road construction. Now that’s something we all can get behind, no matter our political allegiance.

The man so cool he has a pasta named after him at JD Hoyts… Andy Luger joins the show! He talks Vikings with Chad - specifically about the Kyler Murray / J.J. McCarthy situation. For instance, when Andy thinks of J.J., his current golf game comes to mind. Then the guys dissect the centrist point of view, which leads to an important discussion about preserving our public safety, democracy and overall freedom.

Chad opens the show getting to know Candice, a new producer at WCCO Radio. They bond over ‘Diamond Dave’ Van Halen vs ‘Sammy Hagar’ Van Halen. Then he talks with the queen Sheletta about making new friends, divorced life, and falling asleep at work- whoops! Wrapping up with Major Garrett’s nomination thoughts and a current economy diagnosis.