Chad Hartman

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Chad to talk Cheers & Jeers and plenty of hot local political topics before we hear from the Am I Wrong? Committee spokesperson with this week's resolutions to wrap up the show.

What does Chad think of being formally censured by the Am I Wrong? Committee for his conduct last week? The segment opens there before jumping into the resolutions of the week.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson gets emotional after hearing the new open to her weekly segment with Chad before diving in politics and her Cheers& Jeers column in the paper.

Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad for two segments of excellent Vikings and Lynx discussion before we turn to a conversation about live music with the Farm Aid 40 show in town tomorrow.

With the huge Farm Aid show in town tomorrow, Chad shares the best concert he attended with multiple big acts and we hear from many listeners with their own picks.

Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller joins Chad with plenty of great stuff on the Vikings including talk about the QB position, Christian Darrisaw, injuries on the defense and much more.

The listeners take over at the top of the show as we welcome suggestions via Text-a-Topic before a conversation covering local and national politics with Tim Pawlenty.

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty is excellent with Chad on several topics including the GOP field for next year's gubernatorial election, Tim Walz's problems in trying to win a third term, and his feelings about running for Tina Smith's Senate seat after being approached multiple times by Republican officials.

Chad opens the show jumping around to multiple subjects, suggested by listeners, playing Text-a-Topic!

We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.

Chad talks about more large fraud allegations in the state and how that could impact Governor Walz as he seeks a third term before getting into some lighter topics with Jason DeRusha joining.

Jason DeRusha joins for a fun conversation about smart glasses, how late his kids are allowed to stay out and much more.

Chad discusses the new allegations of huge fraud in Minnesota, how that reflects on Governor Walz, and if the Republicans can take advantage and actually beat Walz in the 2026.

Chad opens a discussion about where to find and how to create a fabulous cheeseburger before longtime TV critic Bill Carter joins to talk about the Jimmy Kimmel suspension.

There's nobody better to talk about anything related to late night TV than longtime critic Bill Carter. He joins Chad with great perspective on what's happening between the Trump administration, FCC, ABC and Jimmy Kimmel.

What's your favorite spot to get a cheeseburger and what exactly do you want on it? There's no hotter topic to discuss and debate today on National Cheeseburger Day!

Chad opens the show by diving into the political reasons and ramifications related to the Jimmy Kimmel drama with ABC before turning to local politics with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth.

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins Chad addressing speculation she will run for Governor next year and to talk about issues like fraud in the state, a possible special session to address guns and school safety, and more.

Chad opens the show with strong criticism of President Trump and his administration related to the Jimmy Kimmel decision claiming it's easy to see Trump is using the murder of Charlie Kirk as a way to silence more of his own critics and opponents.