Chad Hartman

So many people spend thousands of dollars on their pets - we come across a study finding per household $35,000 is spent on their pets, also there is news that the NFL Draft could potentially come to Minnesota in 2028 - but what else should Minnesota host and then we discuss further on the latest insider trading story involving Iran and why an investigation is needed.

Had to check in with our friend Susie Jones a few days into her long awaited return from vacation and sure enough she is battling through sickness and we chatted with her about a variety of topics from battling through sickness, we look to her to help solve some of life’s biggest problems, behavior when it is tied to dress code and much more!

What is one person you want to meet and have a conversation with, then we get into some serious topics with more troops being deployed to Iran amid a rejected proposal with Iran, afterwards NEW Twins manager Derek Shelton previews the beginning of a new season beginning Thursday!

It is already here! Another Major League Baseball season is upon us and we were pleased to be joined by Derek Shelton, the new manager of the Minnesota Twins discussing the beginning of his tenure into the start of the season and some of the key players to look forward to early on in this campaign and get Derek’s thoughts on Luke Keaschall, Royce Lewis and more! We also get his thoughts on some of the new additions to the game, ABS, etc!

With a rejection of President Trump’s proposal to end the conflict in Iran - there are more troops that will be deployed into Iran - so we break down the latest amid the proposal, some of the demands Iran has given and more importantly where do you stand on having an increased number of boots on the ground!

We riff off of a story our friend Rena shared where if she could meet and chat with one famous person - who would it be and she answered with Weird Al Yankovic - so what are yours?

How anxious are you as a follower or non follower with religion - we begin with that. Then we catch up with Rena talking paradise in retirement from The Villages to Cabo - there are many spots to venture to at the end of your run, we also get into loofahs, her Weird Al experience and more!

Today, Rena shared her aspirations for fun retirement spots whether it is Cabo or The Villages in Florida, we dive into that - her lack loofahs, her Weird Al story and much more with KARE 11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos

How does religion play into your life, if at all and does it make you live a more anxious life - Chad recaps a recent study and some personal ties to where living a life with anxiety plays into being or religious or not!

Adam Carter hangs around for the entire first hour today to talk about MMR vaccine numbers and exemptions for kids in Minnesota before Ask Adam Anything. Later, Minnesota radio legend and Chad's great friend Tom Barnard joins to talk about life after his Alzheimer's diagnosis and the immense hope he has with the treatment he's receiving. Plus, we talk with our financial guru Brian Belski about the economy, Jeff Day details the state's lawsuit against DOJ and DHS and much more!

Chad has two segments of conversation on multiple topics during Swift Takes! before discussing the state of Minnesota suing DOJ and DHS for not sharing evidence related to the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti with Star Tribune reporter Jeff Day.

Star Tribune reporter Jeff Day joins Chad with details and reaction to what was revealed today about the state of Minnesota suing DOJ and DHS for refusing to share evidence in the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Should a die hard MAGA supporter and Bruce Springsteen fan show up to the No Kings rally this weekend to see The Boss sing? That's one of the topics Chad hits during Swift Takes!

Chad catches up with his friend and Minnesota radio legend Tom Barnard to open the hour talking about Tom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and plenty more before we turn to the economy with our financial guru Brian Belski.

Our financial guru Brian Belski joins Chad to talk about the instability in so many areas of the US economy today due to the war in Iran, what can be done to calm things down, and much more!

Minnesota radio legend Tom Barnard shared a few days ago he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Tom joined Chad to talk about how he's feeling, the outpouring of support he's received and the immense hope he has with the treatment he's getting. Plus, Tom shares some emotion and tears with Chad while discussing the recent passing of his great friend Phillip Wise.

Chad opens the show talking about the growing number of Minnesota public school children getting exemptions from taking the MMR vaccine before our usual Tuesday Q&A with Adam Carter during Ask Adam Anything.

At what age did Adam Carter look in the mirror and realize his sexiest days were behind him? That's how we started it today during Ask Adam Anything!

Should families be allowed to send their children to public school without their MMR vaccine due to religious, medical or other reasons? Chad opens the show with that topic along with data on how many Minnesota kids in schools are unvaccinated.

The show begins with Susie Jones' return from Florida and more topics during a fun Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before a visit with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on many issues impacting the city today. Later, Judd Zulgad joins to talk about the life and impact of Jessi Pierce on the Minnesota hockey community as many mourn the loss of Jessi and her children from a weekend house fire. Plus, we hear from Chip Scoggins for two segments of sports talk and discuss ICE agents helping out at airport security and President Trump's despicable reaction to the death of Robert Mueller.