Best Tom Hauser Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Hauser & Hurricane Milton approaching Florida 39:10

1d ago39:10

39:10

Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV joins Chad for two segments on politics before a discussion about the struggling housing market in Florida due to the trouble with hurricanes as we track Milton's approach to the state.

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Twins for sale, Trump Bibles from China & Dave Schwartz 37:26

1h ago37:26

37:26

Will the Pohlad family selling the Twins lead to high payrolls and a better team on the field? Chris Egert dives back into the ownership discussion before discussing an interesting nugget about Donald Trump's God Bless the USA bibles and a conversation with Dave Schwartz about the Wild opening their season tonight.…

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'Wild Man' Dave Schwartz talks Wild hockey on opening day 8:55

1h ago8:55

8:55

Why are the Wild keeping three goaltenders? How high can expectations be for the team with most of the roster looking the same as last season? Dave Schwartz joins Chris Egert with answers to those questions and more as the team opens their season tonight.

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Will the grass be greener if the Pohlads indeed sell the Twins? 15:31

1h ago15:31

15:31

Chris Egert jumps back into the conversation about the Pohlad family looking into selling the Twins and wonders if Twins fans will be any happier if a sale does go through.

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Hurricane Milton, NFL jersey sales & Bad Monkey 37:06

35m ago37:06

37:06

Chris Egert opens the hour talking about Hurricane Milton with Fort Myers resident Krista Fogelsong before some discussion about NFL jersey sales numbers and Bad Monkey on Apple TV.

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How bad is the damage in Ft. Myers from Hurricane Milton? 10:25

1h ago10:25

10:25

Chris Egert speaks with friend Krista Fogelsong about the impact Hurricane Milton had around Florida, including near her home in Fort Myers.

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Pohlads exploring a sale & Chris Long on the Lynx and Wild 36:16

1h ago36:16

36:16

Chris Egert is in for Chad today with a lot of sports news to talk about! We start the show with the Twins announcing the Pohlad family is looking to sell the club before a conversation with Chris Long of KSTP-TV sports about the Lynx and Wild.

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It's a big night for both the Lynx and Wild! 16:40

18m ago16:40

16:40

The Lynx open play in the WNBA Finals tonight in New York and the Wild have their season opener tonight at home against Columbus. Chris Long of KSTP-TV sports joins Chris Egert to talk about the big day in Minnesota sports.

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The Pohlads selling. Are you happy now, Twins fans? 19:34

44m ago19:34

19:34

The Pohlad family announced today their intention to sell the Twins. Fans of the team have been complaining about ownership for years...is this the news you wanted?

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Lindsay Whalen, youth crime in MPLS & Garth Brooks 36:38

26m ago36:38

36:38

Chad spends two segments with Lindsay Whalen talking Lynx and other silliness before jumping back into serious topics discussing youth crime in Minneapolis and Garth Brooks' reacting to the accusations against him by naming his accuser in court.

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How do you feel about Garth Brooks naming his accuser in court? 14:57

1h ago14:57

14:57

Garth Brooks has denied all accusations against him from a former makeup artists and has gone so far as to name her in court. Is that going to far or his right as the one he claims being falsely accused?

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Lindsay Whalen shares praise for the Lynx advancing to the WNBA Finals 21:40

20m ago21:40

21:40

Lindsay Whalen joins Chad with talk about the Lynx advancing to the WNBA Finals and her love of Napheesa Collier's game.

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Bill Guerin & evaluating the usefulness of the Elector College 35:01

1h ago35:01

35:01

Bill Guerin joins for two segments of talk about the Wild on the eve of their season beginning. Plus, what does Chad think of Tim Walz calling for the elimination of the Electoral College.

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Tim Walz says it's time to eliminate the Electoral College 13:19

10m ago13:19

13:19

Governor Walz said at a fundraiser last night that it's time to get rid of the Electoral College. Is there a better system or should we simply count the popular vote?

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Bill Guerin expects the Wild to bounce back this season 21:41

29m ago21:41

21:41

With the Wild beginning their season tomorrow, GM and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin joins to talk about the team and why he believes the team is ready to bounce back after last year.

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Good and bad MN inventions & Rena Sarigianopoulos 31:15

18m ago31:15

31:15

Chad opens the show taking submissions from listeners about the best and worst inventions to come out of Minnesota before our weekly conversation with Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11.

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Rena destroyed a KARE-11 Zoom call 13:58

23m ago13:58

13:58

Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 joins for the usual Wednesday fun, this time talking about her lack of jaywalking ability, destroying a Zoom call at work and more!

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What are the best and worst inventions to come out of Minnesota? 17:15

35m ago17:15

17:15

What are the best and worst inventions to come out of our state? Chad opens the show with that topics and many great contributions from listeners.

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Chris Shaffer & Kyle Potter 34:22

13h ago34:22

34:22

WCCO-TV meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins Chad to talk about the strength of Hurricane Milton as it approaches landfall in Florida. Plus, Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler shares some ridiculous numbers about the amount of guns the TSA has found so far this year at security checkpoints.

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The amount of guns found at TSA checkpoints is staggeringly ridiculous 12:44

13h ago12:44

12:44

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad to share statistics from the TSA on the number of guns found at airport security checkpoints so far this year and also provide some insight on other topics regarding air travel.

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How strong will Milton be when it hits Florida? 13:26

13h ago13:26

13:26

WCCO-TV meteorologist joins Chad with a look at Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida and how strong it may be when the story hits land.

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Harris on 60 Minutes, Trump skipping it & Mary Jo Copeland 39:23

13h ago39:23

39:23

Chad jumps into politics and the presidential race for two segments before a wonderful and inspiring conversation Mary Jo Copeland.

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Mary Jo Copeland is still alive and doing amazing work 14:51

13h ago14:51

14:51

Despite the rumors that surfaced on social media yesterday, Mary Jo Copeland is still with us and doing very well continuing to serve our community. Chad welcome Mary Jo to the show to talk about the rumor and the incredible work she continues to lead at Sharing and Caring Hands.

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While Trump skipped 60 Minutes, Harris missed opportunities 21:32

13h ago21:32

21:32

Chad opens the hour reacting to Kamala Harris' interview on 60 Minutes, Donald Trump choosing to cancel his interview, and the Trump campaign response to reports from journalist Bob Woodward about Trump's continued relationship with Vladimir Putin.

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Harassing election officials & Ask Sloane Martin Anything 37:48

14h ago37:48

37:48

The election is four weeks away and still many Americans are claiming the election four years ago was stolen. Is there any worse job in America today than being an election official? Chad opens the show with that topic before Sloane Martin joins to cover for Adam Carter with a game of Ask Sloane Anything!…

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Why will the Lynx win tonight? Ask Sloane Martin Anything! 16:16

15h ago16:16

16:16

Why will the Lynx win game 5 vs. Connecticut tonight? What was the most memorable part of calling Olympics and Paralympics action in Paris? Why did she choose to marry Matthew Coller? All of these were excellent questions with even better answers from Sloane Martin as she covered for Adam Carter and played Ask Sloane Anything.…

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Is being an election official the worst job in America today? 21:31

15h ago21:31

21:31

The election is four weeks away, and still some election officials face criticism and harassment over the 2020 election. Is there any worse job in America today?

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Matthew Coller & one year since the Oct. 7th Hamas attack 36:29

1d ago36:29

36:29

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins for two segments on the Vikings, Lynx and Gopher football before Chad turns his attention to the Middle East and the turmoil that continues one year after the brutal attack from Hamas on Israel.

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One year after Hamas invaded Israel, the Middle East is in a more precarious spot 12:16

1d ago12:16

12:16

Chad looks back at what's transpired in the year since Hamas brutally attacked Israel and where the region stands now with all of the fighting that continues to rage on.

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What does Brian Flores do that makes his defense so good? 22:07

1d ago22:07

22:07

Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller joins Chad with reaction to the Vikings beating the Jets in London. Plus, good stuff from Coller on the Lynx and a big win for PJ Fleck and the Gopher football team.

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Given the weather concerns, would you move to Florida? 14:36

1d ago14:36

14:36

With another strong hurricane approaching Florida, Chad talks about the realities of the housing market in that state and if he could consider moving there. Would you move to Florida and, if not, where would you pick outside of Minnesota?

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How did Tim Walz do on Fox News Sunday? 24:33

1d ago24:33

24:33

What did Tom Hauser think of Tim Walz on Fox News Sunday? Tom joins Chad on that plus more from the presidential race, Minnesota's 2nd district race and more!

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Vikings still perfect & Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated 38:39

1d ago38:39

38:39

Chad opens the show with talk about the Vikings staying perfect on the season and their defense which continues to be excellent before Mark Freie joins from the newsroom to play Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

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Rushing the field, Will and Harper, Am I Wrong?...all UNDERRATED! 18:01

1d ago18:01

18:01

What do storming the field after a big college football win, the new documentary Will & Harper, and the Am I Wrong? segment have in common? They're all deemed underrated today as Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated!

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Who's the MVP of the excellent Vikings defense? 20:38

1d ago20:38

20:38

The Vikings are 5-0 and Chad says the Vikings are the clear story of this team so far. With several players contributing to the success, who is the team's defensive MVP?

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Matthew Coller, Brian O'Hara audio & Am I Wrong? 36:23

5d ago36:23

36:23

We have two segments of football talk with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider before audio from MPD Chief Brian O'Hara discussing the juvenile crime problem in the city and Am I Wrong? with Dave.

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Bubbles may be the greatest unused crime deterrent ever. Am I Wrong? 11:32

5d ago11:32

11:32

Did Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey touch on a brilliant crime reduction technique by mentioning implementing bubble machines during a conversation last weekend? Dave shares that audio along with his thoughts on bubbles, dogs in bed, and helmets during Am I Wrong? to wrap up the week.

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Is Matthew Coller ready to apologize for running Kirk Cousins out of town? 18:43

5d ago18:43

18:43

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad to talk about Kirk Cousins throwing for over 500 yards last night against the Bucs and what to expect Sunday morning as the Vikings take on the Jets in London.

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Mary Moriarty statement, Chad doesn't like the marathon & Sheletta Brundidge 38:07

5d ago38:07

38:07

Chad opens the hour reacting to a statement from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and talking about his complete lack of interest in watching the Twin Cities Marathon before our usual Feisty Friday visit with Sheletta Brundidge.

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Sheletta is celebrating a huge accomplishment for her son, Daniel 14:59

5d ago14:59

14:59

It's a Feisty Friday and Sheletta Brundidge joins to share a huge achievement by her son Daniel and discuss her latest Star Tribune column that has stirred up some controversy.

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Chad reacts to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office statement on the 10-year-old caught stealing a car 23:07

5d ago23:07

23:07

What is Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty saying about the case of the 10-year-old arrested for stealing a car and driving it through a school playground? Chad reviews and reacts to the statement from her office today and also mixes in some talk about having no interest in watching the Twin Cities Marathon.…

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Youth crime in MPLS & Major Garrett 37:23

5d ago37:23

37:23

Chad opens the show talking about the 10-year-old arrested for stealing a car and driving it through a Minneapolis school playground before two segments of political talk, and some other nonsense, with Major Garrett.

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'They' control the weather. That's the message from a sitting US Representative. 17:53

5d ago17:53

17:53

Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about lunacy being peddled by Marjorie Taylor Greene and the state of Donald Trump's legal issues with the unsealed evidence earlier this week from Jack Smith's investigation.

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A 10-year-old stole a car and nearly caused a major tragedy. How is this the reality of MPLS right now? 19:28

5d ago19:28

19:28

A 10-year-old was arrested for stealing a car and driving it around a Minneapolis school playground. That child has 30 run-ins with police in just the past 16 months. How is this possible and how does it get changed?

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Paying for organ donation & the continuing school lunch debate 30:55

6d ago30:55

30:55

Are you OK with paying people to donate a kidney while living to help save more lives? Chad opens the hour with that fresh debate happening now before jumping into an older debate that continues to rage on involving the state's free school meals program.

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In the 2nd year of free school lunches, debate over the program rages on 13:55

6d ago13:55

13:55

Minnesota public schools are in their second year of being able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. However, debate over whether we should even have the program throughout the state continues.

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Do you have an issue with people being paid for an organ donation? 17:00

6d ago17:00

17:00

A new proposal would offer money to folks willing to donate a kidney to a stranger in need. There are certainly many ethical questions to debate...how do you feel?

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Revelations involving Donald and Melania & weather talk with Belinda Jensen 34:05

6d ago34:05

34:05

Chad opens the hour talking about the unsealed evidence against Donald Trump revealed yesterday and Melania Trump sharing her pro-choice stance on abortion. Later, Belinda Jensen joins to talk about our long stretch of warm, dry weather in Minnesota and the incredible power of Hurricane Helene as it roared through the southeastern US.…

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How was Helene capable of so much destruction? 13:20

6d ago13:20

13:20

KAARE-11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen joins Chad to talk about our stretch of warm, dry weather in Minnesota and the incredible size and power of Helene that enabled the hurricane to cause so much damage.

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Newly unsealed Trump evidence and Melania's timing are both very interesting 18:18

6d ago18:18

18:18

Why would Melania Trump pick a month before the election to reveal that she's staunchly pro-choice, unlike her husband and the majority of Republicans? Chad discusses that revelation and the unsealed evidence that came out yesterday involving Donald Trump.

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