Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason talks with listeners about the perspective difference between city and suburban difference. Is there a condescending vibe from both toward the other, and how counterproductive is it really?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's House Oversight Committee report on fraud in MN. With nothing demonstrably new, is this a case of Republicans overplaying their hand? Then he's joined by Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune who's done extensive reporting on the issues that led to the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara.

Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune has been looking into complaints about MPD Chief Brian O'Hara for over a year. She joins Jason to talk about the process that led to his resignation and what's still left unknown.

The federal House Oversight Committee issued their report which is highly critical of Governor Walz and AG Ellison when it comes to fraud in Minnesota. But given there's nothing terribly new in the report, Jason wonders if Republicans are overplaying their hand and actually making it MORE difficult to root out and prevent fraud?

Felisha Hatcher speaks about the reality of losing her son, Nick, who was murdered last month. We'll also hear about a decaying body found in the Bronx, a stabbing in Times Square, a hostage situation in California, several crimes in the Philadelphia area and more.

Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and KNX News in Los Angeles,

We’ll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Then, we’ll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more.

Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf?

If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we’ll hear all about it.

Maybe outdoor activities aren’t your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S.

Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and , the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf?

If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we’ll hear all about it.

Maybe outdoor activities aren’t your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S.

Our second stop will real the life backrooms – that’s a phrase for eerie, abandoned public spaces that’s popular online – of these shuttered cinemas.

Then, we’ll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Finally, we’ll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more.

Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha...

3pm Hour: Have you seen the mess in California with their primary? Jason explains why the cons outweigh the pros when it comes to mail-in balloting while listeners tell him he's wrong. Then he talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about the costs of summer travel, their award-winning podcast and more!

4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her running mate Ben Schierer about their campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor.

5pm Hour: Jason talks himself into a phobia segment - what are you afraid of? Heights? Owls? What? Then Dan Hayes joins the show to talk Twins baseball - can they weather this swarm of injuries?

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks himself into a phobia segment - what are you afraid of? Heights? Owls? What? Then Dan Hayes joins the show to talk Twins baseball - can they weather this swarm of injuries?