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On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the GOP reaction to the election as breaking news comes in on a nationwide FAA ground stop of all air travel. Then he talks with Jeremy Olson from the Star Tribune about troubles at MN nursing homes and the state's struggle to help. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about today's breaking news of a nationwide ground stoppage, delaying all flights from taking off. What kind of systems could cause this? And what should travelers be doing in response? Then he talks with Emily Leiker from the Star Tribune - will the Vikings have to bus it over to Green Bay? What can Kirk do with such a short amount of prep time? 5pm Hour: Jason talks with travel and aviation reporter David Slotnick about the nationwide ground stop, the flight systems that could be involved and what travelers should be thinking if they have a flight scheduled. Then he talks about the Nvidia CEO, affairs, and why monogamy seems so hard for some people.

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with travel and aviation reporter David Slotnick about the nationwide ground stop, the flight systems that could be involved and what travelers should be thinking if they have a flight scheduled. Then he talks about the Nvidia CEO, affairs, and why monogamy seems so hard for some people.

Jason talks about the Nvidia CEO stepping down after allegations of multiple affairs including a potential Chinese spy and multiple co-workers. Why does monogamy seem so hard for so many people?

Jason talks with aviation and travel reporter David Slotnick about the FAA grounding all air traffic. What do we know and how should people who were planning to travel prepare themselves?

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about today's breaking news of a nationwide ground stoppage, delaying all flights from taking off. What kind of systems could cause this? And what should travelers be doing in response? Then he talks with Emily Leiker from the Star Tribune - will the Vikings have to bus it over to Green Bay? What can Kirk do with such a short amount of prep time?

Jason talks with Vikings beat writer Emily Leiker from the Star Tribune about Sunday's border battle in Green Bay. Will the Vikings have to bus it with the ground stoppage? What will Kirk and company be able to do on offense with such short prep time? And what's Emily's go-to road trip snack?

Jason talks with travel expert Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about the FAA's nationwide ground stoppage, the communication issue that seems to be causing it, and how travelers should be reacting if they have a flight scheduled.

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the GOP reaction to the election as breaking news comes in on a nationwide FAA ground stop of all air travel. Then he talks with Jeremy Olson from the Star Tribune about troubles at MN nursing homes and the state's struggle to help.

Jason is joined by Jeremy Olson from the Star Tribune who's written about the myriad problems facing Minnesota nursing homes and what the State is trying to do about it.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Minneapolis City Council voting against the confirmation of interim-Chief Bill Peterson. Are they actually a serious governing body? Then he's joined by MN Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan as she's returned from her first visit to Washington since her election. What are her priorities as a new Senator? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with St. Paul restaurateur Pat Mancini about the sudden passing of his close fan and fellow St. Paul legend Dave Cossetta who was in Rome for a panettone competition. Then on DeRusha Eats, he continues the salute to Dave by asking listeners to share their favorite family-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities. 5pm Hour: Jason recaps today's top story - the Minneapolis city council saying "no" to interim-Chief Bill Peterson, and his frustrations with their motives. Then he played a highlight from his interview with Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan. And finally he's joined by Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier to talk about a letter he and 5 other mayors published offering to work with Governor-elect Klobuchar on affordable housing.

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason recaps today's top story - the Minneapolis city council saying "no" to interim-Chief Bill Peterson, and his frustrations with their motives. Then he played a highlight from his interview with Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan. And finally he's joined by Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier to talk about a letter he and 5 other mayors published offering to work with Governor-elect Klobuchar on affordable housing.

Jason talks to Luke Hellier, the Mayor of Lakeville, who was one of 6 local mayors who signed on to a letter reaching out to Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar with suggestions on how they can partner with the state to improve affordable housing.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with St. Paul restaurateur Pat Mancini about the sudden passing of his close fan and fellow St. Paul legend Dave Cossetta who was in Rome for a panettone competition. Then on DeRusha Eats, he continues the salute to Dave by asking listeners to share their favorite family-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities.

In honor of the passing of Dave Cossetta, Jason talks with listeners about their favorite family-owned restaurants around the Twin Cities on today's DeRusha Eats!

Everybody knows Cossetta's in St. Paul and the legend behind it, Dave Cossetta. Dave passed away while in Rome as he was set to bring some of their famous panettone to the Vatican. Pat Mancini is another St. Paul legend, and one of Dave's close friends. He joins Jason to remember Dave.