Chad Hartman

What could you get Donald Trump for his birthday? Why would anyone in their right mind own a cabin? Chad ponders those questions at the top of the show before an early visit from the Am I Wrong? committee!

Chad reacts to the legislative audit report out today placing major blame for the Feeding Our Future scandal on a lack of oversight from the Department of Education.

Chad opens the hour speaking with Supreme Court expert Justin Crowe on today's Supreme Court ruling regarding mifepristone. Later, we have some fun with Minneapolis being ranked among the happiest cities in the world before conversation about the latest updates with Feeding Our Future and the legislative audit placing heavy blame on a lack of overnight from the Department of Education.

Justin Crowe, Supreme Court expert from Williams College, joins Chad to explain what happened today with the Supreme Court decision on the abortion pill and why the issue could easily come before the Court again.

Chad opens the hour talking about new data showing just how many Minnesotans still aren't wearing seatbelts while driving. Later, Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets joins with an update on the health of the US economy.

Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets joins Chad to chime in on a couple topics we've been discussing so far on the show and share some insight on the current state of the United States economy.

New data from a recent seat belt crackdown showed that many Minnesotans still, despite all the evidence of how belts improve safety, refuse to buckle up. How is it possible we have so many dopes still on our roads?

A new law takes effect soon that will allow all adopted people in Minnesota to access their birth records. Do you agree with the change? Chad opens the hour with that conversation before getting into music with Star Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider.

Star Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider joins Chad to talk about why the biggest names in pop music are struggling with selling concert tickets and building interest in their albums. Plus, Chris shares about The Cabooze and Myth concert venues booking shows again.

All adopted people in Minnesota will have access to their birth records when a new law takes effect on July 1. Do you agree with that shift in the law? 

Chad opens the hour with a lighter half-hour marking the anniversary of the finale episode of The Sopranos and talking about some of the other great final episodes of all-time. Later, Susie Jones joins us to share what it was like inside the memorial service for fallen MPD officer Jamal Mitchell.

Chad looks back at the finale episode of The Sopranos on the anniversary of Tony's fade to black and we discuss some of the great final episodes of all-time.

Susie Jones joins Chad to speak about the emotions and mood inside of the memorial service for fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell

How does Donald Trump and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party explain the argument that Joe Biden controls the Department of Justice now that Hunter Biden has been convicted in court.

MPD Chief Brian O'Hara speaks strongly and with great emotion at the memorial service for fallen officer Jamal Mitchell.

We listen to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, officer Luke Weatherspoon, and friend Chris Dunker speak during the memorial service for fallen officer Jamal Mitchell and Chad reacts to the messages shared from each.

After hearing from several speakers at Officer Jamal Mitchell's memorial service, Chad reacts to the messages and memories shared throughout.

Two great segments of graduation and then Caitlin Clark talk with Chip Scoggins lead the hour before Chad turns his attention to Gaza and the inability we all have now to just have a sensible conversation about the war with someone of a differing opinion.

Arguments and generalizations from both sides were flying over the weekend as the news came of Israel recovering four hostages and the number of people who died in Gaza during the military action. Chad speaks on the news and the difficulty we have now in simply having a conversation about what's happening with anyone who may see the situation a bit differently.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about graduation season and the response to Caitlin Clark missing out on the Olympics with Team USA.