Chad Hartman
Chad Hartman is a veteran Twin Cities radio host known for his sports commentary, including previously serving as the play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also covers current issues and is regarded as one of the best interviewers in the business. While serious topics are part of the show, Chad brings a sense of fun and humor, often sharing laughs with his co-host Adam.
Episodes
Full Show: Text-a-Topic, Tim Mahoney, Tom Hauser, Matthew Coller, Trump on Team Russia and more!
Listeners get control of the content at the start of the show with Text-a-Topic before a line of guests including restauranteur Tim Mahoney, KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser and Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller. Plus, how can any American possibly defend President Trump constantly taking Russia's side and sucking up to Putin regarding their war with Ukraine.
Trump is on Team Russia. How can any American defend that?
Ukrainian President Zelensky says his country has clearly lost American support in their ongoing war against Russia. Chad wonders how any American, MAGA or not, can defend President Trump consistently siding with Russia and their KGB thug President Putin.
Will the Vikings be active at the NFL trade deadline next month? Matthew Coller joins!
Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller joins for some nonsense talk about the vicious wildlife in our communities and what moves the Vikings may try to make before the NFL trade deadline.
Retirement savings & Tom Hauser
Chad opens the hour discussing new data about how much the typical American has saved and what is needed for a comfortable retirement. Later, Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV joins to dig into our state politics as we are 20 days away from the midterm election.
Tom Hauser shares the one political issue Minnesota isn't talking about enough as we near election day
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser talks local politics with Chad, shares a tease on some interesting poll numbers coming out tonight, and the topic most worthy of getting more coverage than it is during this election cycle.
How much money to do need saved to feel comfortable when you hit retirement?
Chad opens a discussion about retirement, how much the typical American needs saved up to life comfortably in their golden years and the uncertain costs of living to an old age.
Text-a-Topic & Tim Mahoney
Listeners take the discussion topic wheel to open the show with two segments of Text-a-Topic before Chad speaks with restauranteur Tim Mahoney about how he and other bar and restaurant owners are unable to show Wild and Wolves games on their TVs.
Restauranteur Tim Mahoney shares his frustration with being unable to get Wild and Wolves games on his TVs
Local bars and restaurants are unhappy that streaming agreements and a lack of cable or satellite deal has them unable to put Wild and Wolves games on their TVs. Tim Mahoney of The Loon joins Chad to talk about the problem and how it's impacting his businesses.
Listeners take control over the first two segments of the show as Chad opens up with Text-a-Topic!
Listeners take control over the first two segments of the show as Chad opens up with Text-a-Topic!
Full Show: Places we need to see, Ask Adam, MN Poll numbers, speed camera success, mental health, Jamie Yuccas and more!
We open a fun first hour with Susie Jones and Adam Carter joining for a conversation about the good things in life right now and the one place in the US we've never seen but need to visit. Later, we have more with Adam during Ask Adam Anything before conversations about new Minnesota Poll data, the success of the speed camera program in Minneapolis, America's mental health epidemic, and our weekly
Mental health in America, Jamie Yuccas & a bad first day for Katie Zacharia
The suicide death of Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte leads to a conversation about mental health in America and where the country needs to do more to help those struggling. That conversation continues with Jamie Yuccas before a quick conversation with Jason DeRusha on the poor debut of new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia.
Jamie Yuccas shares great insight into the continued conversation about mental health in America
Jamie Yuccas, always a powerful voice on mental health, joins to contribute the conversation that began the hour before some talk about a tribute Jamie made to her mother on social media as she turns 70 today.
What aren't we doing enough of to improve America's mental health problem?
The suicide of Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte leads to a conversation about the mental health struggles within our country and what we aren't doing well enough to help solve the problem.
Breaking down the latest poll numbers & is Chad ready to admit defeat in the argument against speed cameras?
Chad opens the hour reacting to Minnesota Poll numbers this week regarding the state races for Governor and Senate before reacting to data on the speed camera program in Minneapolis and considering if he could fully admit he was wrong in arguing against the program when it launched.
Is Chad ready to admit he was completely wrong about speed cameras in Minneapolis?
Data shows speed cams have made a significant impact on slowing down drivers in Minneapolis. Is Chad ready to admit he was wrong when he argued against the program?
What's your reaction to this week's poll numbers on Minnesota's Senate and Governor races?
Polling this week shows a wide lead Amy Klobuchar holds over Lisa Demuth in the race for Governor and Peggy Flanagan holding a slimmer margin over Michele Tafoya. Chad reacts to the numbers and questions what it will take specifically for Tafoya to overcome her deficit and why she hasn't been more visible on local media.
Places we've yet to visit in the US, the best things in life today & Ask Adam Anything
What famous places in the US have you never visited? That's the topic to open the show as Adam Carter and Susie Jones join the conversation. We also share some of the highlights in our lives today before turning to the Tuesday staple of Ask Adam Anything!
What's stopping Adam Carter from being happy for Brewers fans? Ask Adam Anything!
It's the regular Tuesday fun with Ask Adam Anything where we learn, among other things, why Adam Carter holds a deep and strong hatred for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Name a place withing the US that you still need to see for the first time
Chad keeps Adam Carter and Susie Jones around for the opening of the show to talk about the places we all need to visit without the US and some of the great things happening in our lives right now.
Full Show: Chip Scoggins, Ilhan Omar's home searched, Overrated and Chad's run-in with a road raging drivere
Chad kicks off the show with Vikings and Gopher football talk as Chip Scoggins joins a little earlier than normal on a Monday from New Orleans after covering the Purple. Later, we dive into the news of Ilhan Omar's DC home being searched by federal agents this morning, Susie Jones joins for the Monday staple of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and Chad shares the story of a road raging driv
Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Chad's traffic incident
The usual two segments of fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated begin the hour as Susie Jones joins before a conversation about a traffic interaction Chad was involved with Saturday that lasted over a stretch of ten miles.
Why do so many jump quickly to aggressive anger behind the wheel?
Chad was the target of 10 miles worth of road rage on Saturday. What is it about being in our vehicles that makes us lose our minds to even more minor infractions?
Random people knocking on your door at 9pm...Overrated!
Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and the story of what she did when a stranger showed up at her door late at night.
Chip Scoggins & Ilhan Omar's home searched
Chad opens the show with Chip Scoggins and two segments on the Vikings and Gophers before commentary about this morning's federal search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington DC home.
Forgive Chad if he's a bit skeptical about the motivation behind raiding Ilhan Omar's home
Chad reacts with plenty of questions and skepticism about the motivation to the morning search by federal agents of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's DC home.
Chip Scoggins on a dominating win for the Vikings in New Orleans and the Gophers laying an egg at Purdue
Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins from New Orleans after the watching move to 5-0 with a win over the Saints. Chip shares about a dominating defensive performance and the offense finding a groove before transitioning to the Gophers getting crushed on the road at Purdue.
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from a lethal injection, plus new attention on firing squad executions
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to discussion about the case from multiple angles, multiple stations and multiple experts. We'll also hear n
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A mother pushed off a balcony with her baby and updates to the Vance Boelter case
The Vance Boelter case in Minnesota made headlines this month due to a gag order that was lifted. He is the man who was found guilty of killing Democratic state rep Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife. We'll hear updates and analysis to this case and hear about other crimes across the country.
Featuring 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsra
OFFBITES: A trip to Hell and the latest search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane
We’re headed to a remote island where a new search for Amelia Earhart’s plane is kicking off. And… has anyone ever told you to “go to hell?” Well, it turns out you can actually be the mayor. We’ll tell you how.
Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
OFFBITES: A restaurant rescuer and jumping worms
This week, we’re learning a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not quite as delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms.
Featuring audio from the Other Side of the News from Mike Rogers at KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from an execution, a gag order controversy and more
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to discussion about the case from multiple angles, multiple stations and multiple experts.
Another case mak
BONUS: How to become the mayor of Hell, plus a new search or Amelia Earhart, jumping worms and the restaurant rescuer
This week, we’re learning about a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not-quite-as-delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms. Then, we’re headed to a remote island where a new search for Amelia Earhart’s plane is kicking off. Finally... has anyone ever told you to “go to hell?” Well, it turns out you can actually be the mayor. We’ll tell you how.
Featuring audio from th
FULL SHOW: Tim Pawlenty, Chad Greenway, Sheletta Brundidge and Am I Wrong
The full Chad Hartman show for October 9th, 2026.
Sheletta reacts to Megyn Kelly comments & displays of poor leadership, Am I Wrong ft. driving and parking etiquette
The shortened 2pm hour of the Chad Hartman Show for October 9th. Sheletta Brundidge makes her weekly appearance, Lindsey provides topics for a quick Am I Wrong session.
Please refrain from backing that tailgate up
Chad Hartman and Lindsey Brown are joined by Jason DeRusha for a shortened version of Am I Wrong!
Sheletta Brundidge on supporting survivors, expecting more from our leaders
Every Friday at 2pm means it’s our time with Sheletta Brundidge. We listen to and discuss the comments made by Megyn Kelly about Jane Doe and what she experienced at the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell. Sheletta provides her reaction and thoughts.
In their second segment, Chad and Sheletta discuss the drunk driving arrest of Republican State Rep. Elliott Engel, the slurs he chooses to use in his e
Chad Greenway on the short/long impacts of early injuries in key positions, Mike Ditka’s legacy and signing OBJ
Chad Greenway is a former linebacker and legendary Minnesota Viking. To open their conversation, the Chads discuss the legacy and presence of the late great Mike Ditka. They then shift to the Minnesota Vikings and the many important names that find themselves limited in practice as they prepare for the New Orleans Saints. Hartman asks about the short and long term impacts of injuries in key positi
Chad flippin’ Hartman you know better than that
Chad Hartman and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of the Chad Hartman Show. A conversation with Tim Pawlenty kicks off the program. They talk about fall color enthusiasts, the struggles Minnesota is facing in addressing juvenile gang violence and their thoughts on the ongoing campaigns for Minnesota’s highest offices. Chad, Lindsey and the listeners then discuss the Department of Defense’s de
Tim Pawlenty: “At this stage of the election it's an exhilarating ending to an exhausting process.”
Tim Pawlenty is the former Governor of Minnesota and former House Majority Leader for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Chad asks if he would play a role in addressing juvenile gang violence if he were Governor right now. They switch gears to the ongoing elections which are now less than a month away. Chad asks about particular Republican candidates’ path to victory, Tim says they have a sho
Full Show: Henry Lake hosts and shares his thoughts on topics of common sense
Henry Lake talking about what's ruining society, when being a sports fan goes too far, common sense in politics, cool new gas stations to check out and more! Plus guest Rebekah Brunson, Lynx assistant coach and Wolves analyst for DAZN (Wolves Live).
We're just fans - will we ever learn?
Guest Rebekah Brunson, Lynx assistant coach and Wolves analyst for DAZN (Wolves Live) reflects on legacy; the special moments she had on the court. Then we discuss: as sports fans, are we doing too much? Plus some major hype for some of the country's best gas stations.
Getting hyped up for... gas stations?
We have a major shakeup in the world of gas stations!
Rebekah Brunson reflects on legacy
Henry Lake is joined by Rebekah Brunson, Lynx assistant coach and Wolves analyst for DAZN (Wolves Live). She reflects on legacy; the special moments she had on the court. Then a wise reminder to fans that - “you can’t win them all.”
Discussions of personal safety, lethal injection concerns, and some common sense in politics (finally!)
Do we feel safe at MOA? What happens after a botched lethal injection? Can there be common sense in politics? Henry tackles these questions.
Common sense ain't that common
We need more state politicians like Alice Mann. We need more people that exhibit common sense. Then Henry has a message for Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck.
Feeling safe is different for everyone
The accused future act of terrorism at the Mall of America has us wondering about when, where and how we feel safe. Then does a botched execution by lethal injection change how you view the practice?
Cash is king, hopes for OBJ and marathon frustration
Cash is king, so can we get the correct change please? Then thoughts on the MN Vikings signing of Odell Beckham Jr. and the parking mix up during the Twin Cities Marathon.
Are we hoping that the Minnesota Vikings have a Minnesota Timberwolves moment from 2018?
The Minnesota Vikings made a signing yesterday that made news but didn’t move the needle in the NFL. Does Odell Beckham Jr. have the capacity to have a moment like Derrick Rose?
Trying to make our lives easier is ruining society
Henry Lake fills in for Chad and starts the show talking about the simple things that are seemingly not so simple anymore. Like getting change at a convenience store.
Full Show: Rena Sarigianopoulos, FOX News turns 30, Andy Luger, Matthew Coller, Patrick De Haan and 3 years since the Oct. 7 attacks
Chad's guests today include Wednesday regular Rena Sarigianopoulos, a full hour with former US Attorney Andy Luger in studio, two segments with Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller on the Vikings and excellent oil and gas price analysis from Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Matthew Coller, Patrick De Haan & 3 years since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel
Matthew Coller of Purple Insider gives us two segments on the Vikings and his opinion on signing Odell Beckham Jr to the practice squad before we speak with GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan about diesel prices and fuel costs for all consumers. Chad wraps the show by commenting on marking three years since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel and the ugliness that horrific event brought about in America
Patrick De Haan talks gas prices and why a new executive order won't have much impact on diesel prices
Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy joins Chad with reaction to President Trump's executive order related to diesel fuel and analysis of other world events impacting gas prices for all consumers.
What are the Vikings doing by signing Odell Beckham Jr to the practice squad? Matthew Coller joins!
Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller provides the usual tremendous Vikings insight and analysis when joining Chad to talk about the team signing Odell Beckham Jr, an ugly victory over Miami, and what lies ahead this week as they prepare for the Saints on Sunday.
A full hour with Andy Luger on Somali gangs, a terror plot targeting MOA, several legal topics and assorted nonsense
We have a wonderful hour with former US Attorney Andy Luger getting his thoughts on Somali gang violence, a terror plot targeting MOA and numerous legal topics along with a good assortment of other nonsense.
Andy Luger tackles the problem of phones at concerts and more legal topics including the Renee Good family's lawsuits
Our full hour with former US Attorney Andy Luger continues as Andy tackles the problem of phones at concerts and more legal topics including the Renee Good family's lawsuits.
Andy Luger speaks on Somali gang violence and today's news of a foiled terrorism plot targeting Mall of America
Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad in studio with commentary on Somali gang violence and how authorities are trying to tackle the problem. Plus, Luger speaks about today's breaking news of a foiled terror plot targeting Mall of America.
Rena Sarigianopoulos, FOX News turns 30 & the decision to pitch or attend your child's birth?
Chad opens the show sharing some fun with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE 11 before conversations about FOX News turning 30 today and two MLB pitchers making different decisions when faced with the choice of either pitching in the playoffs or attending the birth of their child.
FOX News turns 30 today. Who is most closely associated with the network and their sustained success?
Bill O'Reilly? Sean Hannity? Tucker Carlson? Who do you think is most closely associated with FOX News, their history over 30 years, and their sustained dominance of the cable news networks?
What is Rena Sarigianopoulos' latest injury?
We kickoff the show today with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE 11 sharing about her newest injury and agreeing with Chad's premise that dogs are powerful enough to create peace around the world.
Full Show: Election predictions, Ask Adam, Bob Fletcher, Jim Bakker passing, defending Trump, Jamie Yuccas and more!
Who wins Minnesota's biggest races in November? That's how Chad starts the show as we hit four weeks from election day. Later, we have Ask Adam Anything with Adam Carter, Bob Fletcher on the Somali gang problem, Jamie Yuccas, and Chad takes the unusual role of playing defender for President Trump!
Chad defending Trump & Jamie Yuccas
Chad comes to the defense of President Trump in the controversy over his words yesterday regarding Los Angeles and San Diego before we get into some lighter topics with Jamie Yuccas.
Are these Minnesota stereotypes actually true? Jamie Yuccas joins!
Is it really harder for outsiders to make friends in Minnesota than in other cities? Is the Minnesota goodbye truly unique to our state? Jamie Yuccas joins with her thoughts on those pressing matters and more during her usual Tuesday appearance.
Always the biggest supporter of the President, Chad has Trump's back in the outrage over comments made yesterday.
Chad shows his blatant MAGA loyalty by taking on arguments from those who believe President Trump literally wants to see nuclear bombs hit Los Angeles and San Diego.
Bob Fletcher & the passing of Jim Bakker
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher joins with great insight into the Somali gang problem and what law enforcement agencies are doing to end the violence across the metro area. Later, Chad talks about the life of famed and disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker after news of his passing at 86.
Chad reviews the life of disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker after news of his death at 86.
Chad reviews the life of famed and disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker after news of his death and calls out others of similar ilk for stealing in the name of Jesus.
Bob Fletcher discusses the Somali gang problem in the metro and what law enforcement is doing to curb the violence
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher joins Chad for two segments on the continued challenge of Somali gang violence in the Twin Cities and how law enforcement is coming together to help solve the problem.
Election day predictions & Ask Adam Anything
With election day looming just four weeks from today, Chad opens the show discussing the three biggest statewide races to be decided in Minnesota. Later, Adam Carter jumps back in studio for Ask Adam Anything!
What is Adam Carter favorite thing about his youngest daughter as she celebrates her 16th birthday? Ask Adam Anything!
Adam Carter is back for Ask Adam Anything, fielding questions about the greatest characteristics of his youngest daughter on her 16th birthday, the problems caused by the proliferation of online ordering and much more!
Who will win our state's biggest races with election day just four weeks away!
We are four weeks away from election day. Who do you believe will win the races for Governor, Senate and Attorney General?
Full Show: Vikings reaction, Tom Hauser, Overrated, Somali gang violence, Chip Scoggins, Swift Takes! and more!
The shaky victory for the Vikings leads off the show before getting into some state politics with Tom Hauser. Later, we have Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Susie Jones, discussion about Somali gangs after the shooting outside of the Eden Prairie homecoming football game Friday night, Gopher football and Vikings talk with Chip Scoggins and more!
Chip Scoggins, Swift Takes! & Jason DeRusha
The hour features two segments of sports talk with Chip Scoggins, Chad jumping into a few political stories during Swift Takes! and a few minutes with Jason DeRusha.
It's a mix of politics and the latest from Cornell during Swift Takes!
Chad jumps into some Swift Takes! with talk about a few political stories from the weekend and the latest to come from the Cornell rape case investigation.
How good can the Gopher football team be this year? Chip Scoggins joins!
Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about the Gophers beating Michigan, the Vikings struggling by winning over Miami and more!
Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & calling out Somali gang violence without racism
We have two segments of fun with Susie Jones joining for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before Chad calls out our community's problem with Somali gang violence, anyone who claims calling it out is racist, and those who are showing their racism by blaming the entire Somali community.
We can call out a problem with Somali gang violence without resorting to racism
Related to the shooting Friday night outside of the Eden Prairie/Minnetonka football game, Chad calls out the problem of Somali gang violence in the Twin Cities and makes clear there is no problem calling it what it is, but that also doesn't mean scapegoating and entire community.
Susie Jones' trampoline experience grabbing kids at random at a birthday party...Underrated!
Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for the regular Monday game of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.
Vikings get to a wobbly 4-0 & Tom Hauser
How confident are you feeling in the Vikings after a 4-0 start that contains two games without a touchdown? Chad opens the show with Purple talk before jumping into politics with Tom Hauser and discussion about three Democrat candidates passing on a Friday night debate opportunity.
Why did 3 Democrats opt out of a Friday night debate opportunity at KSTP-TV against their GOP opponents? Tom Hauser joins!
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins to talk about how things have changed with the willingness politicians have to debate their opponents and more issues impacting our biggest Minnesota political races
After a 4-0 start, how confident are you the Vikings can make noise in the playoffs?
Has there ever been a fanbase of a 4-0 NFL team more nervous than Vikings fans are today?
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A deep dive into the botched execution of Christa Pike
We're diving into the 1995 murder of Collen Slemmer and the botched execution of her convicted murderer, a story that’s been making headlines. 50-year-old Christa Pike still remained alive but in critical condition Friday, days after her scheduled execution on September 30.
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