WCCO 9-Noon

Roshini Rajkumar hosts today. The hour begins with some thoughts for the new year before Roshini gives her opinions and takes plenty of input from listeners on who is to blame for the government shutdown and what to do about the battle of a border wall.

Mike Max in today and that means Dave Lee sticks around for some extra innings to kickoff the show. Later, we review the Vikings loss to Chicago and the season overall with Bob Lurtsema.

It's almost January 1st and that means tax season is upon us! Mike Max tackles to tax questions as we get ready to file our returns and then talks hunting later in the hour.

Lifetime Fitness is celebrating 'Commitment Day' on January 1st and Mike Max talks with Gabe Hendry about the event and how to stick to a resolution for the new year. We also talk about what to do if your spouse or someone else close to you is a bad gift-giver and you are spending your days returning all of your holiday gifts.

Mike Max is back in the host chair today and John Hines is hanging around after the morning show to chat during the opening segment. Later, Mike talks about an increase in teachers quitting the job and whether or not young people are drawn to teaching as their profession.

Mike begins the hour talking to the organizer of a basketball tournament in St. Clous about the challenges they are facing with the winter storm as they get set to host the tournament this weekend. Later, Ron Schara joins to talk about some outdoor topics.

We have a lot of money talk over the hour as Mike Max talks about the economy and charitable giving. Later, Pete Najarian joins to talk more about the markets and some football as well.

Mike Max is hosting today and John Hines sticks around from the morning show to chat for the first segment. Later, we talk with a guest from Crescent Cove about the amazing work they do as a hospice for children.

What's in store for 2019? Intuitive Laurie Wondra has predictions for 2019.

The entire WCCO family is excited about a big announcement for news anchor Sloane Martin. She shares the exciting milestone with listeners.