Chad Hartman

With news that Annie's Parlour and Convention Grill are reopening, Chad hears from listeners about other restaurants that are gone but we'd love to have back.

Bill Guerin, President of Hockey Operations and GM for the Wild, joins Chad to talk about how the 1980 Miracle On Ice Olympic team impacted his life and almost caused him to break things off with his future wife while they were dating. Plus, Bill speaks about the Wild and why he feels the team isn't playing as well as in previous seasons.

Dean Phillips made plenty of news with strong, direct, and controversial points during his interview with Chad in the previous hour. We replay some of the audio and Chad gives his reactions.

Chad replays some audio from his interview with Congressman Dean Phillips and reacts to many of the points and criticism made. Plus, Jason DeRusha shares about the anguish he experienced this morning during the AT&T cell phone outage.

Jason DeRusha shares the harrowing details of surviving the AT&T phone outage this morning. Plus, does Jason think a four-day work week is feasible in America?

Chad shares his bewilderment with the continued issues with Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen is large numbers. Plus, Congressman Dean Phillips joins and makes a bunch of headlines in discussing his campaign and frustration with party politics and the Democratic party specifically.

How is it possible that we are still having much trouble with Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen is such large numbers!?

Congressman Dean Phillips joined Chad Hartman with an update on his campaign for the presidency, where he offered tough talk for Democrats who won't criticize President Biden. He also signaled his openness to a unity ticket with Nikki Haley -- something that caught the attention of pundits across the country -- and much more.

Final hour on a Wednesday - we talked to Tony Adams, currently serves as security for the Timberwolves and Target Center, formerly a 30 year veteran as an officer in Minneapolis - he reacts to the events in Burnsville and the difficulty people face when it comes to protection and safety. Then we talk Joe Biden and student loans as it was announced he was canceling 1.2 billion in student loan debt, however there seems to be more to that - we discuss and have Jason DeRusha join in on the discussion.

Many struggle with the affordability of college costs and it was announced Wednesday that Joe Biden has officially eliminated 1.2 billion dollars of student loan debt which exponentially helps hundreds of thousands but also how much of this was a proactive move come Election Day in November? We also had Jason DeRusha chime in on this as well.   

Minnesota is still reeling from the tragic events of Sunday in Burnsville where two police officers and firefighter paramedic were shot and killed amid a hostile situation involving a woman and seven children who were being held up inside a home. Tony Adams served 30 years as Minneapolis police officer and he joined us to break down the struggles people face in getting the protection and safety they need, reaction to the situation in Burnsville and we take your texts, thoughts and questions on this as well.

More details are being released about the horrifying details of the tragedy in Burnsville where two police officers and a firefighter paramedic were shot and killed in a hostile situation which included the harm of seven children. We talked to Tony Adams. longtime police vet in Minneapolis and get his reaction on this tragedy, the details of the event that have come out regarding protection orders and more! 

Another hour of the show, this hour we talked to Dr. Michael Osterholm about the current state of COVID-19, vaccinations and get listener reactions and questions. Also discuss the news spreading around that Joe Pohlad and the Minnesota Twins are not interested in making a splash in free-agency - we react.

It made waves yesterday when Joe Pohlad sat down with Jason DeRusha down in Ft. Myers, he claims the Twins are done in the market when it comes to adding any big pieces. Chad reacts to this and what lies ahead for this team's pitching in comparison to last season.

We checked in with Dr. Michael Osterholm on the current state of COVID-19, its effects and more! Also we take some of your questions regarding COVID and vaccines.

After a recent study was released last week regarding the effects of COVID vaccines, we talked to Dr. Michael Osterholm about the recent studies that have correlated the vaccines with adverse effects, the allegation that blood donations are also being affected, and he gives us an in-depth overall update on where we are right now with COVID-19 when it comes to vaccines, transmission and prevention. 

Starting today’s show with Arne Carlson, former Minnesota governor, he gives us his thoughts on how Governor Tim Walz and Keith Ellison have handled public policy, funding and talked term limits and Nikki Haley as well. Then we talked to our friend Rena about speaking up in a restaurant and dragging out flight cancellations due to mechanical issues.

Sometimes you just need to say something when you're out to eat and someone is being disrespectful - we talked to Rena Sarigianopoulos about a situation that occurred while out to eat with children and when to speak up. Also how many times is too many to push back a flight due to mechanical issues - we discuss that and more! 

We invited former Minnesota governor Arne Carlson to share his thoughts and criticisms of Governor Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, specifically when it comes to public policy, political power, and handling of funds. Also talked term limits, Nikki Haley and more! 

KSTP-TV political reporter fights back at much of the criticism aimed at media yesterday over the coverage of the shooting deaths of first responders in Burnsville before Chad shares a story of an awful travel experience for his stepson trying to come home from California.