Drivetime with DeRusha

Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL, District 63B) and Rep. Drew Roach (R, District 58B) from the Minnesota Legislature stop by to talk about their bipartisan bill targeting Non-Disclosure Agreements that they’ve co-authored. Dan asks about what the bill would do, what detractors are saying in opposition and the support they’ve rallied from both sides of the aisle.

The full Drivetime with DeRusha episode for April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio. Guests include Joe Tamburino, Alex Hassan, Marcus Fuller and Dr. Damennick Henry!

The full and final hour of Drivetime w/ DeRusha for Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio. To open the third hour and final hour of the program Dan and Lindsey talk about the NFL’s image problem with the developing Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini drama. They wrap with a conversation with Dr. Damennick Henry and things we learned from Artemis II.

Dr. Damennick Henry is a Professor of Engineering at the University of the Minnesota. He stops in to talk about the Artemis II mission with Space Dude Dan. Dan begins by asking Dr. Henry about his highlights of the mission and things that surprised him. They discuss what happens to the astronauts post-splashdown, what Dr. Henry works on at the U and how to maintain momentive interest in the space program for Artemis III and Artemis IV. They also chat about figuring out the space toilet.

The full second hour of Drivetime with DeRusha for Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio for Jason. Marcus Fuller from the Star Tribune stops by.

Marcus Fuller and the Strib Varsity have a two week series running about Minnesota state high school transfer rules. He joins Dan Cook to discuss why they’re dedicating so much attention to this issue, how the issue has evolved and grown over recent years and the impact on the young athlete. They also chat about those who game the system and the trickle down effect that the current state of college athletics has.

The full first hour of the Drivetime with DeRusha for Thursday April 16th, 2026. Guests include Joe Tamburino and Alex Hassan.

Alex Hassan is the Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. He joins Dan Cook on Drivetime today to talk about the great run the Twins have been on early this season. Dan asks Alex about feelings they had about this roster internally ahead of the season. Alex runs through some of their offseason planning and how it's set them up for unexpected success. Dan and Alex then chat about individual performances that have exceeded his expectations. Dan asks about Taj Bradley and how he has performed off the mound, Alex details some of the pitches that Taj has improved. Dan also asks the Twins’ aggressiveness in using the ABS system.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in on a Thursday edition of Drivetime w/ DeRusha!

To open the show, Joe Tamburino, owner of Tamburino Law Group stops by to parse through the news of an ICE agent being charged for allegedly pointing his gun on two motorists while driving on the shoulder of the cross town during Operation Metro Surge.

Dan asks about the parameters of Second Degree Assault in the state of Minnesota. He also asks Joe if he’s surprised that the charges were brought in this case.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha....

4pm: after the Twins game, Jason wonders what new players should do with their day off tomorrow? Then he wonders if fans are mad about the fracturing of the sports media market - are you sick of paying for streaming to find games? Then find out why he's absolutely HAD IT with all the nonsensical impeachment efforts.

5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Erin Pash, one of the co-owners of "Pot Mamas" about opening their second dispensary in the metro. Then it's time to vent our spleens. Find out what's grinding our gears on ENOUGH!!!