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
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Boyfriend allegedly kills college soccer player, Chauvin tries to overturn sentence, parents punished for their kids' crimes and questions about active shooter drills
We’ll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin’s attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we’ll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills.
Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detro
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Nick Reiner vs. the Slayer Rule, Lindsay Clancy puts a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and more
This week, we’re looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He’s been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute?
Another case we’ll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother a
OFFBITES: An offbeat Green Day adventure, angry beavers and angry bears
We’ll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
OFFBITES: A $40M electric Ferrari and US literary history at Square Books in Mississippi
Stories here cover Ferrari that sold for $40 million and legendary literary destination you might not know about in Mississippi. Featuring audio from WBEN in Buffalo and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking at the Lindsay Clancy case, Nick Reiner updates, Derek Chauvin and more
This week, we’re looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He’s been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we’ll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother a
BONUS: A $40M Ferrari, US literary history in Mississippi, a Green Day movie, angry beavers and angry bears
We’re heading into this week’s stories in a Ferrari that sold for forty million dollars. From there, we’re heading to a legendary literary you might not know about in Mississippi. Then, we’ll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. And to end the show, we’ve got angry beavers and angry bears on the loose.
Featuring audio from WBEN
Friday Full Show: Wolves have a new owner, Major Garrett, Ace Valley golf, am I wrong & more!
On Friday's Chad Hartman Show...
12pm Hour: Chad chats Wolves with Jon Krawczynski and politics with Major Garrett.
1pm Hour: Chad talks about the new addition to the WCCO State Fair booth with chief propeller-head Brad Lane, along with some stories in the news. Then he's joined by Nolan Toft from Deacon's Lodge to talk about their new Ace Valley course
2pm Hour: Chad's live from Breezy Point!
Feisty Friday with Sheletta & Am I wrong?!
2pm Hour: Chad's live from Breezy Point! He talks to Sheletta who's in Rochester for an autism conference. Then Brad Lane steps in for Harrigan on "Am I wrong?!"
Am I wrong?!
Chief Brain Wizard Brad Lane steps in for the vacationing Dave Harrigan as he peppers Chad with takes on "Am I wrong?!"
Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge
Chad is joined by Sheletta for Feisty Friday. Sheletta is in Rochester for a conference talking about how to keep autistic kids from wandering away and getting hurt or killed - a conference with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. in attendance.
The Boss - Brad Lane & Ace Valley golf
1pm Hour: Chad talks about the new addition to the WCCO State Fair booth with chief propeller-head Brad Lane, along with some stories in the news. Then he's joined by Nolan Toft from Deacon's Lodge to talk about their new Ace Valley course
Chad's at Breezy Point, so you know he's talking golf! - Nolan Toft, Ace Valley
Chad's joined by Nolan Toft from Deacon's Lodge about their new Ace Valley course and the wonder of northern MN golf!
Chief Propeller-Head (i.e. the Boss) Brad Lane
Chad's live at Breezy Point and talks with WCCO Brand Manager Brad Lane about the pergola at the State Fair (thank you CHAD) and a host of issues in the news!
Wolves sold again & Major Garrett
In hour 1 Chad chats Wolves with Jon Krawczynski and politics with Major Garrett.
Why are we talking about Natalie Harp?
Major Garrett from CBS news joins Chad.
Marc Lore sells stake in Wolves and Lynx
Jon Krawczynski from the Athletic joins Chad.
Full Show: The WCCO State Fair pergola!, Kevin Burke, Kerry Healey, Song of the Summer and more!
Chad opens the show celebrating the upcoming debut of the WCCO Radio State Fair pergola before getting to the serious stuff with retired Hennepin County Judge Kevin Burke on the case to keep gangs off the fairgrounds and a renewed effort to get Derek Chauvin out of prison. We also discuss politics and the building of a viable third party with Forward Party Executive Chair Kerry Healey and Jason De
Kerry Healey, the path for Lisa Demuth & God's plan
Chad's second hour today features a conversation with Forward Party Executive Chair Kerry Healey, thoughts on how Lisa Demuth can close the gap between her and Amy Klobuchar, and a strong opinion for anyone who would say Chad's son's health battles are a part of "God's plan."
What does Queen Elizabeth think of Harry and Megan moving back to the UK? It's Swift Takes!
Chad opens up some Swift Takes! with a surprise voicemail from Queen Elizabeth, calling from the great beyond with her thoughts on Harry and Meghan moving from California back to England.
Chad reacts strongly to anyone who would say his son Quintin's health are part of "God's plan"
Chad reacts strongly to anyone who would say his son Quintin's health are somehow a part of "God's plan."
Can the Forward Party gain enough strength to provide viable competition for our big parties?
Forward Party Executive Chair Kerry Healey joins Chad to talk about the party's mission and how they are fighting to build a party strong enough to compete regularly with the Republicans and Democrats.
Chad has won the State Fair pergola battle! & Kevin Burke
Chad opens the show celebrating the upcoming debut of the WCCO radio State Fair booth pergola, what he calls the greatest accomplishment of his life! Later, former judge Kevin Burke joins to discuss the case to keep gang member out of the Fair and a renewed effort to get Derek Chauvin out of prison.
Kevin Burke explains the case to keep gang members away from the State Fair
Retired judge Kevin Burke joins Chad with thoughts on the case to keep gang members out of the State Fair and a renewed push to have Derek Chauvin released.
Chad took on the State Fair and WON! Enjoy the WCCO radio State Fair Pergola!!!
Chad took on the State Fair and WON! Chad opens the show talking about the greatest accomplishment of his life, the results of decades of complaining and fighting for the will and betterment of the people. Enjoy the WCCO radio State Fair Pergola!!!
Full Show: Tom Hauser, Ask Adam Anything, Arne Carlson, Eric Roper, Jamie Yuccas and more!
Adam Carter is in for Chad today with a great guest lineup including Tom Hauser and Arne Carlson both discussing the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA, columnist Eric Roper exploring the question of if we have too many towns around the Twin Cities area, Jamie Yuccas with a great mental health discussion, and himself doing both the asking and answering during Ask Adam
Disastrous comeback attempts, restoring gun rights for non-violent offenders & Jamie Yuccas
Name a comeback as disastrous as Brett Favre returning to the Vikings for a second season as he did 16 years ago today? That's the topic for Adam Carter to open the hour before jumping into the DOJ opening a path for non-violent felons to restore their rights to own a gun and a great conversation about mental health with Jamie Yuccas.
How did Jamie Yuccas build a friendship with musician John Mayer via a bond over mental health?
Jamie Yuccas joins the show for her regular Tuesday visit, this time with Adam Carter, to speak about a few topics related to mental health, including how mental health work brought about a friendship between Jamie and musician John Mayer.
What major comebacks ended up worse than Brett Favre's 2nd season in Minnesota?
Today marks 16 years since Brett Favre returned to Minnesota for a second season with the Vikings that turned into a disaster. What major sports, political or celebrity comebacks were equally or even more disappointing.
Arne Carlson & Eric Roper
Adam Carter speaks with former Governor Arne Carlson to get react to today's executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining work near the Boundary Waters, Later, Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper joins to dive into the interesting question he recently raised of if we have too many cities within our metro area.
Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper explains why we may be better off with fewer metro area cities
Do we have too many cities within our metro area? Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper joins Adam Carter to discuss that question and explain some of the difficulties created by having over 140 different cities in the Twin Cities area.
Former Governor Arne Carlson tells us why he supports Gov. Walz's order blocking mining near the BWCA
Former Governor Arne Carlson tells Adam Carter why he supports the action from Governor Walz today to block mining near the Boundary Waters, discussing his passion for protecting clean water in Minnesota and saying there are plenty of other ways to create jobs all around the state.
Tom Hauser & Ask Adam Anything
Adam Carter is in for Chad and he begins the show with Tom Hauser to get some reaction to the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA. Later, Adam tackles roles of both questioner and answer man during Ask Adam Anything!
Can Adam Carter tackle the duties of both questioner and answer man during Ask Adam Anything!
With Chad out today and Adam Carter in, Adam questions himself with great help from the texters during an excellent Ask Adam Anything.
How long has Gov. Walz's order to ban mining near the BWCA been anticipated? Tom Hauser joins!
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Adam Carter with reaction to today's executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the Boundary Waters and a tease about some new polling numbers to be unveiled tonight related to our biggest state races to be decided in November.
Full Show: Needing a 3rd party, Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, Chip Scoggins, Swift Takes! and more!
This country desperately needs a viable and consistently competitive 3rd party to save our political system. Chad opens with his thoughts on the need for a 3rd party before we have the Monday staple Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, Chip Scoggins on sports and some Swift Takes!
Chip Scoggins & Swift Takes!
Chip Scoggins gives us two segments of great sports talk and terrible ice cream opinions before Chad jumps into some Swift Takes! to end the show.
Todd Blanche showing no credibility and great fast food...it's Swift Takes!
Chad jumps into two segments of Swift Takes! with reaction to new Attorney General Todd Blanche on Meet the Press and Burger King making a comeback and blowing by Wendy's in the fast food wars.
Does JJ McCarthy have a future with the Vikings? Chip Scoggins joins!
Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad with reaction to the first Vikings preseason game, a current rough stretch for the Twins, and his opinion on ice cream flavors that is somehow both boring and horrendous.
Susie's wasp incident, Dave's horrible hills and Chad's shower demands during an hour of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated
We have a full hour of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Susie Jones joins the mix for an extended version of the usual Monday fun.
Chad's opinion on the proper time to shower leads to intense debate during Overrated
Chad takes his turn on Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated congratulating Tom Pelissero on rebounding nicely after getting dropped by ESPN and creates great controversy with his take on the proper time of day to shower.
Getting attacked by an army of wasps...OVERRATED!!!
Susie Jones leads off in Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with a story about an army of hornets that did some damage to her foot over the weekend.
We need a viable 3rd party & the beauty of working with good people
Chad opens the show begging for the end of our two party political system and a viable 3rd party to rise up and create some competition and representation for the moderates before talking about the WCCO farewell party for Al Schoch and the great people we have working at the station.
It's wonderful to work with good people
How important is it to you that you genuinely like your coworkers? Chad brags up the WCCO team saying that we have a great group of people in our office.
Enough with our two major parties, Chad says we need a legitimately competitive 3rd party
Chad is sick and tired of our two party political system and argues we need a moderate 3rd party to represent the majority of Americans.
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Gruesome family tragedy ends with murder by screwdriver at a daycare center
This week, we’re diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities -- a brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother.
MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A home that has become the center of a massive death investigation, Tupac's murder trial, latest on Luigi and more
We have updates a massive death investigation centered on a Philly home, the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione’s surprise move to plead guilty this week, as well as other developing cases from around the nation. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities
OFFBITES: A brain-eating infection linked to oysters and 'popcorn brain' syndrome linked to technology
In this episode, we’ll hear about a brain eating infection and about the newly coined “Popcorn Brain” condition linked to technology use.
Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.
OFFBITES: Thunder, lightning, an eclipse, a planet parade, a meteor shower and a man in a billboard
Lots of stuff has been going on in the sky recently. Thunder storms, meteor showers, a planet parade and an eclipse all has people looking up into the clouds this week into skies that have sometimes been a bet hazy this summer from wildfire smoke.
We’ll hear about all of traffic up above with help from experts in this episode.
Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in
TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Tupac Shakur murder trial, Luigi Mangione's plea, a daycare murder tragedy and more
This week, we’re diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the one you heard a bit of at the top of the show…. A brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother. But first, ee have updates on the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione’
BONUS: A brain-eating infection, 'popcorn brain' syndrome and wild stuff happening in the sky
This week, we’re looking into two vast frontiers that remain mysterious even though we deal with them every day…our brains and the sky above us. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.
Full Show: Text-a Topic, Major Garrett, Fiesty Friday, Mangione pleads guilty, Swift Takes!, and Am I Wrong?!
The Friday show is filled with favorite guests and segments including Text-a-Topic, Major Garrett, Sheletta Brundidge, Swift Takes!, Am I Wrong? and much more!
Swift Takes! & Am I Wrong?
Chad says President Trump's disdain for our military was again on full display with comments made about the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln struggling with poor conditions. That story leads of two segments of Swift Takes! before Am I Wrong? closes out the show.
The Wolves chose the ONLY night you couldn't pick for KG's jersey retirement. Am I Wrong?
Even Chad can't push back against The Committee's assertion that retiring Kevin Garnett's number before playing the Boston Celtics is a terrible move for the Wolves. Lucky for Chad, he has plenty of other things to push back against during Am I Wrong? today.
Trump shows again he has no respect for our military members
Chad jumps into Swift Takes! with criticism of President Trump's treatment of our military members saying that sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have been deployed 'not nearly long enough.'
Feisty Friday with Sheletta & Luigi Mangione pleads guilty
It's a mix of fun and some serious topics as usual with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday before Chad reacts to the guilty plea issued today from Luigi Mangione.
Does the guilty plea from Luigi Mangione change anything for his supporters?
Now that Luigi Mangione has pled guilty to the murder of Brian Thompson, will that change anything in the minds of the many people that somehow supported Mangione's disgusting actions?
Was the government spying on Sheletta Brundidge during Operation Metro Surge?
Sheletta Brundidge joins on a Feisty Friday to defend Oprah against those say Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are her fault and share a story she believes shows she and her family were being spied on by the government during Operation Metro Surge.
Text-a-Topic & Major Garrett
Listeners take the wheel of the conversation to open the show today during Text-a-Topic before a mix of serious political talk and some silliness with Major Garrett of CBS News.
Major Garrett says the Air Force One switcheroo story proves our government still believes Iran poses a threat
Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about his obsession with steak salads and plenty of politics, including what the Air Force One switcheroo story from this week says about how the Trump administration still believes Iran's military poses a threat.
Listeners take the wheel with Text-a-Topic!
Why does Chad have no respect for Minnesota's Townball tradition? That's one of the subject explored today during Text-a-Topic!
Full Show: Jacob Frey, Tom Hauser, Swift Takes!, Jason DeRusha and more!
Guests for Chad today include Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on his budget proposal released yesterday, reaction to Tuesday's primary vote with Tom Hauser and our usual extended Thursday visit with Jason DeRusha. We also have some Swift Takes!, reaction to new details reported about the horrific murders yesterday in Hopkins and Burnsville, lighter talk about our favorite sports movies and more.
Swift Takes! & Jason Derusha
Are most 'sell by' or 'use by' dates we see on food worth anything? That's the topic to open a round of Swift Takes! before Chad and Jason DeRusha discuss reports of putrid conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and more during Jason's usual extended Thursday visit to the show.
Chad and Jason DeRusha discuss the poor conditions reported aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
Chad and Jason DeRusha discuss the poor conditions reported aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and stories of sailors jumping or attempting to jump overboard.
Are 'sell by,' 'use by' and 'best by' dates a load of garbage? Swift Takes!
Are 'sell by,' 'use by' and 'best by' dates a load of garbage? Chad opens Swift Takes! with a story about that controversy and arguing with Dave about how close we should pay attention to those labels on our food.
Tom Hauser & more details on horrific murders in Hopkins and Burnsville
Chad talks politics and primary results with KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser for two segments before transitioning to new details being reported about the horrific murders in Hopkins and Burnsville yesterday.
More details of the horrific murders in Hopkins and Burnsville are released
Chad reacts to new details reported today regarding the horrific murders committed yesterday in Hopkins and Burnsville.
Tom Hauser calls Peggy Flanagan's wide victory margin over Angie Craig was the biggest surprise of Tuesday's Primary vote
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser reacts to this week's Primary vote results and discusses where campaigns will move now as we head for the general election in November.
Jacob Frey & the greatest sports movies
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Chad at the top of the show to discuss his budget proposal and defend a significant number of cuts. Plus, with the Twins at the Field of Dreams site tonight, Chad reviews and critiques a Rolling Stone list of the greatest sports movies.
It's Field of Dreams night for the Twins. What's your top sports movie?
Is Field of Dreams a great sports movie? Chad combs through a Rolling Stone list of the greatest sports movies as the Twins prepare for tonight's game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa.
Jacob Frey defends proposed budgets cuts, saying decisions were difficult but correct
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Chad with explanation of the cuts within his budget proposal and reaction to the criticism. Plus, they talk about issues with crime, Todd Barnette stepping down, searching for a new permanent police chief and more.
Full Show: Primary voting, Ask Adam, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Trump's plane switch, Jamie Yuccas and more!
The full show features guests Adam Carter for Ask Adam Anything, Dr. Michael Osterholm on the executive order Monday to alter the childhood vaccine schedule and our usual visit with Jamie Yuccas. We also discuss Primary voting happening today around Minnesota, run through some Swift Takes!, and debate the Washington Post report of Air Force One being used as a decoy to get President Trump safely o
The Air Force One decoy plan in Turkey & Jamie Yuccas
Chad reacts to the Washington Post report of Air Force One being used as a decoy in Turkey last month with credible threats being made from Iran on President Trump's safety and Trump leaving secretly via another plane. Later, Jamie Yuccas joins for her usual Tuesday visit to discuss a story from the University of Michigan saying the school will grade all first semester students on a pass/fail base
What does Jamie Yuccas think of the University of Michigan pulling letter grades for first semester students?
Jamie Yuccas joins Chad from Los Angeles with reaction to news that the University of Michigan announcing all first semester students will be graded pass/fail instead of usual letter grades.
Where do you stand on Air Force One decoy story and Trump sneaking into a different plane to leave Turkey?
Where do you stand on Air Force One decoy story and Trump sneaking into a different plane to leave Turkey? Chad talks about a very difficult situation for the Secret Service in getting out of Turkey safely with a viable threat to the President's safety in place.
Dr. Michael Osterholm & Swift Takes!
Dr. Michael Osterholm opens the hour with Chad calling out the Trump administration for Monday's executive order regarding the childhood vaccine schedule before Chad jumps into some Swift Takes!
Science proves what we already knew: dogs know how we're feeling! It's Swift Takes!
Chad jumps into some Swift Takes! with news about the Vikings deciding on a starting QB, a huge sports lineup set for Christmas Day, and a new study showing that dogs can definitely feel our emotions.
Dr. Michael Osterholm says there was no logic behind Monday's executive order on childhood vaccines
Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad with reactions to Monday's executive order regarding the childhood vaccine schedule, a decision he calls "fool's gold" and says has no logic behind it.
Primary Day in Minnesota & Ask Adam Anything
Chad opens the show talking about voting today and what he expects as results come in tonight for our primary elections before Adam Carter gets back into the studio for Ask Adam Anything.
What's with Adam Carter's new shirt?
What's up with Adam Carter's new shirt featuring pearl buttons? That's one of the many pressing questions tackled by Adam Carter today during Ask Adam Anything!
Primary Day is here! Chad voted and explains what convinced him to get to the polls.
Chad opens the show talking about Primary Elections voting in Minnesota today, what drove him to the polls, and what he expects when results are in.
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