WCCO 9-Noon

Steve Simpson was in for John. In this hour he talked with Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek about the proposal to remove the Crime Lab from his office. Then he talked to accountant Mark Kohler about year-end planning and to WCCO-TV's Kim Johnson with "4 Things You Need to Know"!

Steve Simpson was in for John. He talked to Dave Lee about great inventions. Then he talked with Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene about a proposal to remove the Crime Lab from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

Mike Max was in for John. He talked with entrepenuer Matt Ames. Then he talked with Sarah Schoback of "Obstacle Academy"!

Mike Max was in for John. He talked to listeners about this mornings gnarled commute. Then he talked retirement investing with Craig Bane. Finally, he chatted with Kim Johnson from WCCO-TV with 4 Things You Need to Know!

Mike Max was in for John. He talked with Dave Lee about this morning's SLOW commute. Then he talked with Damian Paletta of the Washington Post about how Senate & House Republicans are trying to reconcile their tax bills

Mike Max in for John Hines

Mike takes your calls and texts about "the most hazardous profession"

Dr. Minerva Neditz – Giving “experiences” instead of “stuff” for the Holidays

Mike Max in for John Hines

Jim and Dianna Beardsley – Gold Star parents

Mid Morning Money – Dale Kurschner, Editor-in-Chief, Twin Cities Business Magazine

Kim Johnson, 4 Things you Need to Know

Mike Max in for John Hines

Extra Innings with a raspy Dave Lee

Steve Dorsey of CBS News joins Mike to talk the tax bills in Congress and Al Franken

This hour Esme learns what it takes to drive a monster truck.

Later in the hour comedian Sam Morill stops by for a visit.

This hour Esme is joined by Professor David Schultz to talk about the charges against Michael Flynn.

Later in the hour, Timberwolves Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications,Ted Johnson joins Esme for the Business of Basketball followed by Kim Johnson with the 4 Things you need to know.