Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune analyzed text messages sent to Metro Transit by light rail passengers. What were their concerns? She joins Jason to talk about their reporting

Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for their monthly visit - they talk Supermoon, family vacations and the new Taylor Swift album!

3pm Hour: Jason talked about watching the TC marathon - what's the hardest thing you've ever done? Then he talks with SPPD Chief Axel Henry about what he's learned on his personal patrols about how the depart can help address homelessness

Jason talks to the Chief of St. Paul Police about his personal patrols, what he's learned about homelessness in his city and the role the department can play in addressing it. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jason cheered some runners on at the TC Marathon this weekend. And that got him thinking - what's the hardest thing YOU'VE ever done?

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - what effect is the government shutdown having on economic data? Jason talks to Dr. Tyler Schipper from the University of St. Thomas. Then, can the Vikings bounce back across the pond with all of their injuries? Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic joins Jason to talk Purple and Timberwolves.

Jason talks to Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic about the Vikings playing their second straight game across the pond with a very unsettled offensive line. Plus, naturally we have to talk Timberwolves too! (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - what effect is the government shutdown having on economic data? Jason talks with UST economist Dr. Tyler Schipper. Then on "Page 2" - want to own a St. Paul skyscraper?

4pm Hour: Jason hosts another round of his game show: Card DeSharks! Then he talks to one of the building owners from Minneapolis who participated in the documentary "Precarious State" - what did she think of the film?

Jason talks to one of the building owners from Minneapolis who was part of Rick Kupchella's "Precarious State" documentary. Why did she decide to participate and what did she think of the film?