Chad Hartman

Near the end of our interview with GOP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, Chad asked Qualls his opinion on the party convention recognizing a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin. Qualls struggled to give a straight answer.

Republican endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins Chad to discuss earning the party endorsement over the weekend. Near the end of the interview Chad asks his opinion on a moment of silence at the convention for Derek Chauvin and Qualls struggles to give a straight response.

Deborah Humenney was murdered 50 years ago in Michigan. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy.

Before we get to those stories, we have some quick crime roundups from coast to coast, including updates to the Matthew Perry death investigation in Los Angeles and another investigation into the death of a professional dancer in New York.

Special thanks to KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more crimes do tend to happen in the summer.

In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. In another case out of Pennsylvania, a man with an extensive criminal record allegedly tried to kill a police officer before authorities fatally shot him.

Featuring audio from Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual.

Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you’ll never guess never guess where came from.

Then, we’ll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer.

Featuring audio from The Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

We’ll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we’ll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon.

Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York.

We'll also look into the murder of Deborah Humenney 50 years ago in Detroit, Mich. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Other cases covered include the death of Matthew Perry.

Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you’ll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we’ll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. In the second half of the show, things will get a bit scarier. We’ll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we’ll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon.

Featuring audio from the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

It's a birthday show for Chad as he celebrates today! We open the show talking birthdays while playing Text-a-Topic before a lineup of guests including Major Garrett, Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge, Tom Hauser, and the Am I Wrong? Committee Chairman.

Chad's final hour features two segments on Minnesota politics with Tom Hauser live from the GOP nominating convention in Duluth before turning it over to the Am I Wrong? committee for the weekly resolutions.