Chad Hartman

Chad jumps into multiple topics and asks for listener interaction during two segments of Rapid Fire Radio before Jason DeRusha returns to his weekly segment after a wonderful WCCO listener trip to Greece.

From a wonderful little restaurant in Santorini to hearing people get busy in the neighboring hotel room, Jason DeRusha joins Chad to share about the highlights and lowlights of his trip to Greece.

Chad dives into some Rapid Fire Radio with topics like a bar that requires patrons to lock up their phones, the insane cost of being a bridesmaid today and more!

Jim Petersen joins for a couple segments on the Wolves talk before Susie Jones joins for a serious and wonderful discussion about Annunciation victim coming home from the hospital today and some fun with Susie sharing the secrets of her previous dating life.

Annunciation shooting victim Sophia Forchas left the hospital today, made a stop at the school to see friends, and is finally coming home! Susie Jones joins Chad in studio to share what she knows about a great day for Sophia and her family.

Wolves TV analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad with talk about where the Wolves struggled in their season opener last night and what went right for them to still pull off a victory.

The opening hour is devoted to the FBI arrests and charges against many allegedly involved in illegal poker and sports betting rings and, specific to mobile sports betting, if this will lead to changes with how closely tied all of the big sports leagues have become with the gambling businesses.

The sports betting side of today's FBI illegal gambling arrests and charges emphasize how much trouble young American men are having today. Chad discusses young men and gambling and how it intersects with other issues we've discussed earlier this week.

The illegal gambling story involving Chauncey Billups on the poker side and Terry Rozier on the sports betting side is everywhere today. Chad dives into all aspects and we speak in detail about the impact mobile sports betting has on all sports today.

Who can we blame for WCCO losing out on a Marconi Award last night? Chad opens with that topic before some serious discussion about a Minnesota Supreme Court decision involving a transgender athlete and talk about expectations for the Wolves this season as they open tonight.

What is the bar the Wolves must clear this year to consider the season a success? Chad talks hoops and what he thinks the team needs to prove as they open the season tonight.

Chad opens the hour looking for someone to blame for WCCO failing to bring home the gold at last night's Marconi Awards in New York City. The boss, Brad Lane, steps in to explain what happened, what we submitted, and if he is at fault.

Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad in studio for three excellent segments discussing the dangers of Nihilistic Violent Extremism within America, fraud in Minnesota, and his own football career leading to his Vikings obsession.

How much of a problem is fraud coming specifically from within the Somali population? Andy Luger gives us great insight and knowledge of how some fraud is certainly coming from Somali residents, but it does not reflect the greater Somali community within the state.

Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad in studio to share about the significant harmful impact being felt in Minnesota and around the entire country from Nihilistic Violent Extremism.

Chad opens the show discussing the rise in health care costs hitting many Minnesotans very hard before so lighter topics and fun with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE-11.

Our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 makes her regular visit to talk about filming a new promo airing on KARE, workers who choose not to take their vacation days and more.

Minnesotans are seeing their health care costs take significant jumps. How is that impacting your family and your wallet?

Chad speaks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about announcing another campaign for the office, responds to reaction from listeners after the interview, and speaks with Dan Cook as he prepares to fill in for Jason today.

Some liked the interview Chad had with Keith Ellison and others did not. Chad shares many of the responses, but good and bad, and responds to criticism to both his questions and Ellison's answers.