Chad Hartman

Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave from the newsroom for a fun round of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad with direct criticisms and warnings about what RFK Jr. is doing with vaccines and the harm it could cause to public health around the globe.

With JJ McCarthy opening up the season at QB for the Vikings tonight, Chad opens the show with Adam Carter and a conversation about some of the great and not-so-great debuts in state history. Plus, are you willing to jump back on board Metro Transit trains and busses with the news of increased security?

Chad reacts to the news of Metro Transit increasing security on trains and at stations to help boost ridership numbers. Is this news enough to get you back on trains and busses?

With JJ McCarthy debuting for the Vikings tonight in the season opener, what are some of the other great or terrible debuts in state history from any category?

Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Adam Carter (in for Chad Hartman) for Cheers & Jeers. Much of the conversation is focused on the aftermath of last week's mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School. They open the conversation about her column from earlier in the week about criticizing those opposed to any sort of new gun regulations, especially the availability of high capacity weapons. Lindsey Brown leads the Am I Wrong segment for the week.

Lindsey Brown leads the Am I Wrong segment with Adam Carter who is in for Chad Hartman. Topics include touch tunes, effective jingles and food safety.

Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Adam Carter (in for Chad Hartman) for Cheers & Jeers. Much of the conversation is focused on the aftermath of last week's mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School. They open the conversation about her column from earlier in the week about criticizing those opposed to any sort of new gun regulations, especially the availability of high capacity weapons. In their second segment they address the Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison pursuing a fellowship at Harvard University while serving on the council remotely. They also address Rochelle’s beef with Tom Emmer’s online criticism of Tim Walz instead of offering help.

Sheletta Brundidge joins the show to kick off the 1pm hour as she does every Friday. She talks about the first week of school and the cheat sheet she’s provided to her kids' teachers. It’s a big week of adjustment for everyone with littles headed back to the classroom, Sheletta details some of her experiences as a mother of special needs kids and some of the challenges they’re navigating. They also talk about undergrads choosing to spend thousands of dollars to custom decorate their dorm rooms, Sheletta playing the Newlywed Game with her ex-husband last week and voting results from Sheletta’s election at the Fair. Adam Carter is then joined by Michael Stetzler (former board president of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church) to talk about something he’s helped build and guide called Sacred Settlements. Adam asks Michael to explain the mission and story behind Sacred Settlements. He speaks about providing community especially among people experiencing homelessness. Michael explains the differences of what the

Adam Carter is joined by Michael Stetzler (former board president of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church) to talk about something he’s helped build and guide called Sacred Settlements. Adam asks Michael to explain the mission and story behind Sacred Settlements. He speaks about providing community especially among people experiencing homelessness. Michael explains the differences of what the church provides versus social services and their “radical” idea of placing no timeline on the residents to leave. They provide a place to call home permanently if people should choose.

Sheletta Brundidge joins the show to kick off the 1pm hour as she does every Friday. She talks about the first week of school and the cheat sheet she’s provided to her kids' teachers. It’s a big week of adjustment for everyone with littles headed back to the classroom, Sheletta details some of her experiences as a mother of special needs kids and some of the challenges they’re navigating. They also talk about undergrads choosing to spend thousands of dollars to custom decorate their dorm rooms, Sheletta playing the Newlywed Game with her ex-husband last week and voting results from Sheletta’s election at the Fair.

Adam Carter and Lindsey Brown in studio for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan for today’s show. Adam opens up the show with some marital tensions he and his wife have been experiencing with laundry responsibilities. What’s better, having something done wrong by someone else or not done at all? Then, a conversation about students choosing to protest gun violence by walking out of school. Adam not only supports the kids but applauds the districts creating space to allow the students to express themselves.

Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.

If the Vikings defense is a tsunami… what will their offense be? Henry and Lindsey chat about what they think the identity for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings will be with the regular season set to start on Monday night vs the Chicago Bears. A child was killed by a homeowner while playing ding dong ditch. Henry advises against playing the game because times have changed. Finally, a chat about comedians and when it's time to say sorry.

To open the second hour, Lindsey and Henry get into a heated discussion about a grandmother deciding to get a DNA test for her granddaughter against the parents wishes. We hear from listener calls and texts. Then, Henry is joined by Minnesota State Senator Heather Gustafson, DFL representing District 36. They talk about the heaviness they’re experiencing just a week removed from the Annunciation Catholic school mass shooting. Henry asks how we can enact stricter legislation for gun regulation. Senator Gustafson talks about the necessity for bipartisan support and mental health services. They touch on Rep. Lisa Demuth’s statement about Governor Walz’ galvanization efforts for legislative change.

In the second half of the hour, Henry is joined by Minnesota State Senator Heather Gustafson, DFL representing District 36. They talk about the heaviness they’re experiencing just a week removed from the Annunciation Catholic school mass shooting. Henry asks how we can enact stricter legislation for gun regulation. Senator Gustafson talks about the necessity for bipartisan support and mental health services. They touch on Rep. Lisa Demuth’s statement about Governor Walz’ galvanization efforts for legislative change.

Henry Lake and Lindsey Brown in studio for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan for today’s show. They open the show with a discussion about Vice President JD Vance and his wife visiting with the families suffering with aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting. Henry pushes back on some people’s criticism of his presence. Lindsey points out that its easy to show up and lay down flowers but what about actual steps toward change. Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Henry to talk about the buzzing fall sports scene. Henry asks what Michael wants to see from the Twins in the final month of the season. Henry then asks about the upcoming titanic tilt between your Minnesota Lynx and the red hot Las Vegas Aces. They also touch on Paige Bueckers’ efficiency, Henry thinks she’s a top 10 athlete in the world in efficiency. They also speak to the divisional difficulty facing the Minnesota Vikings this season. Plus, Lindsey shares a household mishap she experienced this morning.

Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Henry to talk about the buzzing fall sports scene. Henry asks what Michael wants to see from the Twins in the final month of the season. Henry then asks about the upcoming titanic tilt between your Minnesota Lynx and the red hot Las Vegas Aces. They also touch on Paige Bueckers’ efficiency, Henry thinks she’s a top 10 athlete in the world in efficiency. They also speak to the divisional difficulty facing the Minnesota Vikings this season.

Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider provides a preview of the Vikings season and opener coming up Monday night against the Bears before Chad gets into the news of the day with Florida announcing they're removing all vaccine mandates for children in the state.