Best Oak View Group Podcasts (2025)

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Chip Scoggins & Rapid Fire Radio 33:18

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12h ago33:18

33:18

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of Minnesota sports talk before Chad finishes off the show with some Rapid Fire Radio.

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Chad fearlessly dives into the heaviest and most controversial of topics during Rapid Fire Radio! 10:04

12h ago10:04

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What makes an attractive neck? What's something most people have in their home that shouldn't be there? Chad dives into those heavy topics and more during Rapid Fire Radio!

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Brett Favre landed in Minnesota 16 years ago today. What does Chip Scoggins remember about that day and season? 23:14

12h ago23:14

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Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about the Vikings getting Brett Favre to down on this date in 2009 and what he remembers from a day that kicked off a wild season. Plus, Chip has good stuff on the Twins and a look ahead to the Gopher football season.

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Dean Phillips & Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated 37:47

13h ago37:47

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Former congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad for talk President Trump working for peace between Russia and Ukraine and more local political topics before Susie Jones joins us from the newsroom for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

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Susie Jones putting some genuine effort into the show: Underrated! 15:14

13h ago15:14

15:14

Susie Jones joins us with some excellent production value as part of today's Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated!

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Does Dean Phillips believe Trump can broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? 22:33

14h ago22:33

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Former congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad to talk about the push for peace between Russia and Ukraine and some other political topics closer to home.

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Trusting Trump with Putin & Reid Forgrave 37:16

14h ago37:16

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Do you trust President Trump to deal with Putin? Chad opens the show with that question and we hear some live audio from Trump's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Plus, Star Tribune reporter Reid Forgrave joins with details on the extensive piece from the paper looking at Vance Boelter's religious history.…

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How has Vance Boelter's religion possibly shaped his life and views? 13:22

14h ago13:22

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Star Tribune reporter Reid Forgrave joins Chad to discuss an extensive piece he was involved with that looked at Vance Boelter's religious history and how it may have impacted his life and world views.

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Do you trust President Trump with Putin? 23:54

15h ago23:54

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As President Trump meets with Ukrainian Presiden Zelenskyy today, and after Friday's summit with Putin, Chad has a simple question: do you trust Trump with Putin?

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Rochelle Olson's Cheers and Jeers & Am I Wrong? 34:57

4d ago34:57

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Our final hour features Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune talking politics and this week's Cheers & Jeers column with Adam Carter before we hear from the Am I Wrong? committee.

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Adam is off his rocker in touting the superior flavor of gluten free and cauliflower pizza crusts. Am I Wrong? 15:24

4d ago15:24

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The Am I Wrong? committee brings this week's resolutions, including one aimed directly at a controversial food opinion from Adam Carter, to wrap up our week.

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Who is Rochelle Olson cheering and jeering this week in the Star Tribune? 19:32

4d ago19:32

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Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Adam to discuss the reporting that Governor Walz is still indecisive about running for another term or not and shares some of the opinions she has is this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

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Feisty Friday with Sheletta & is weighing the impact of menopause on the divorce rate 35:32

4d ago35:32

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What is Adam Carter in for this weekend when he moves his oldest daughter into college? Sheletta Brundidge offers her advice and wisdom from experience on that as she joins for a Feisty Friday before Adam dips his toe into discussing a story regarding menopause and women going through that stage going through divorce.…

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As the divorce rate above age 50 rises, is menopause partly to blame? 15:46

4d ago15:46

15:46

Who better to break down menopause than Adam Carter? Adam shares a news story about the impact menopause and perimenopause may be having on the divorce rate and whether he buys the theories offered in the story.

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What advice and wisdom does Sheletta have for Adam Carter as he prepares to bring his daughter to college this weekend? 19:44

4d ago19:44

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Adam Carter touches on a few topics during our Feisty Friday visit with Sheletta, but none more personal than preparing to take his oldest daughter off to college this weekend.

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Walz wavering on a third term, Make Adam Laugh & pub workers refusing to serve JD Vance 35:17

4d ago35:17

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Should any governor be allowed a third term in office? That's Adam Carter's position as he leads the show with that conversation while filling in for Chad. Later, we play a game of Make Adam Laugh and discuss the news of workers at a British pub threatening to skip work if VP Vance was allowed to keep his reservation.…

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Which punchline is good enough to Make Adam Laugh!? 7:06

4d ago7:06

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With our final pair of Adam Sandler tickets on the line, Adam Carter proves to be very tough to crack as five listeners give it their best effort during Make Adam Laugh.

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Adam Carter says it's nothing against Gov. Walz, but no governor should get a third term in office 19:43

4d ago19:43

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Reports from the Star Tribune today say that Governor Walz is wavering as he weighs whether or not to run for a third term in office. Adam Carter opens the show today, filling in for Chad, talking about why he feels two terms is enough for any governor.

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Harassment of a teen inside a women's restroom, interviewing Vance Boelter & Jason DeRusha 33:50

4d ago33:50

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Adam Carter opens with details and what he's heard of the reaction to the story of a teen girl who says she was followed into the women's bathroom at a restaurant and forced to prove she was female. Later, we debate the newsworthiness of an interview with accused killer Vance Boelter and Jason DeRusha joins us from Target Field.…

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Is Jason DeRusha ready to announce he's joining the ownership group of the Twins? 14:59

5d ago14:59

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Jason DeRusha joins Adam Carter from Target Field with a little talk about the fallout from yesterday's Twins ownership news along with some other topics.

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Should any news organization be interviewing Vance Boelter? Is it newsworthy? 8:40

5d ago8:40

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J Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer wrote an editorial criticizing Blaze News for doing an interview with Vance Boelter. Is it newsworthy for any news organization to do an interview with Boelter?

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The art of the deal? Trump's meeting with Putin and analysts say the president's power is in this one word 37:40

5d ago37:40

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

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Rural hospitals are struggling & Make Adam Laugh 34:09

5d ago34:09

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Laura Oakes joins us with details from her new story about the challenges facing rural Minnesota hospitals today before we have some fun with a game of Make Adam Laugh to give away tickets to see Adam Sandler.

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How do you sell a chicken to a deaf person? Make Adam Carter Laugh!!! 8:12

5d ago8:12

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What was the punchline today that drew a laugh from Adam Carter and won a listener tickets to see Adam Sandler?

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Laura Oakes details the challenges creating problems for Minnesota's rural hospitals 20:55

5d ago20:55

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Laura Oakes joins Adam Carter to begin the hour with details on her newest 'A Closer Look' story on the difficulties being faced today at rural hospitals around Minnesota.

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Personality traits we'd change, the best way to park & penalties for assaulting an officer with a sub sandwich 32:28

5d ago32:28

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Adam Carter is in for Chad today to lead the show. We jump around to a few topics during the hour including the personality traits we'd like to change about ourselves, AAA saying backing into a parking space is the best way to do it, and felony assault charges for a man who threw his sub sandwich into the chest of a cop.…

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AAA says backing into your parking spot is the best practice. What's your b 9:33

5d ago9:33

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Adam Carter prefers backing his truck into a parking spot when he can and now AAA says it's the safer choice and everyone should do the same. Will you get on board with backing in?

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What's the personality trait you'd most like to change about yourself? 17:17

5d ago17:17

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Adam Carter is in for Chad today, opening the show by talking about the one personality trait we'd most like to change about ourselves.

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Trump orders federal takeover of D.C.: Are other cities next? 35:22

5d ago35:22

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Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

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Patrick Reusse, Make Chad Laugh & a few minutes with Jason DeRusha 31:55

6d ago31:55

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Patrick Reusse joins Chad for two segments on the Pohlad family opting to retain ownership of the Twins before we get to Make Chad Laugh to give away some Adam Sandler tickets and a few minutes with Jason DeRusha to wrap up the show.

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It's time again to Make Chad Laugh! 5:27

6d ago5:27

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Who was able to coax a giggle out of Chad today with Adam Sandler tickets on the line?

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Was Patrick Reusse surprised by today's announcement from the Pohlad family? No. 20:53

6d ago20:53

20:53

Patrick Reusse joins Chad to discuss the Pohlad family announcing today they will retain ownership of the Twins instead of following through with a sale.

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Major Garrett & Americans avoiding alcohol 36:13

6d ago36:13

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Two segments of fun and politics kickoff the hour with Major Garrett of CBS News before talk about new poll numbers showing Americans have never been less interesting in drinking alcohol.

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Why are Americans turning their backs on alcohol? 13:30

6d ago13:30

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Drinking numbers have never been lower than they are today. Why are Americans, specifically the younger generation, avoiding alcohol?

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What will Major Garrett be watching for when Trump meets Putin in person on Friday? 22:43

6d ago22:43

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Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about an interesting moment on yesterday's episode of The Takeout, the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, and Trump taking control of policing and bringing the National Guard to Washington D.C.

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Pohlad's keeping the Twins & Rena Sarigianopoulos 35:42

6d ago35:42

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Chad opens the show with reaction to new today that the Pohlad family will keep ownership of the Twins and Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 joins for some fun during her regular Wednesday visit.

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Who has completed multiple marathons, duathlons and triathlons, yet has still broken both hips? Rena Sarigianopoulos. 13:44

6d ago13:44

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How can a single person have multiple marathons, duathlons, and triathlons on their athletic resume alongside two broken hips suffered during race training? Only our injury-prone friend Rena Sarigianopoulos can lay claim to that.

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Has there been a more unpopular MN sports decision than what the Pohlad's accounced today? 21:58

6d ago21:58

21:58

Chad opens the show hearing and sharing reaction to the Pohlad family announcing this morning they will retain ownership of the Twins.

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Make Susie Laugh, Taylor Swift's big news & Jamie Yuccas 31:18

7d ago31:18

31:18

Susie Jones joins us for a game of Make Susie Laugh with one caller winning tickets to see Adam Sandler. Plus, Chad talks about the news that Taylor Swift is ready to release a new album and Jamie Yuccas joins for her weekly visit.

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What's your favorite place in all of Minnesota? Jamie Yuccas joins! 10:29

7d ago10:29

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Jamie Yuccas joins for a fun conversation with plenty of listener input about our favorite place in the state, with Jamie also sharing her favorite place in California.

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Make Susie Laugh for Adam Sandler tickets! 7:05

7d ago7:05

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Make Chad Laugh transformed into Make Susie Laugh today with Susie Jones joining us. Were any of our listeners able to get her to laugh and win some Adam Sandler tickets?

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Randy Shaver & today's DFL primary vote for Melissa Hortman's seat 31:10

7d ago31:10

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Randy Shaver joins Chad to share details and his excitement over a new gig he's preparing to start with the Star Tribune covering prep football. Plus, Chad discusses today's primary vote for Melissa Hortman's seat in the legislature.

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The DFL primary for Melissa Hortman's spot in the legislature is today. Would you want that seat? 13:44

7d ago13:44

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As DFL primary voters decide their candidate today in the race to fill the late Melissa Hortman's seat, Chad asks if you would even want that seat given the tragedy that ended her life?

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Randy Shaver is thrilled to begin a new prep football postgame show with the Star Tribune 17:25

7d ago17:25

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Randy Shaver talks about his busy life since retiring from KARE-11 and his excitement to begin a new prep football postgame show with the Star Tribune.

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Struggling with the cost of living & Ask Adam Anything 32:51

7d ago32:51

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Are you struggling to keep up with the cost of living today? Chad opens the show with that conversation before turning to some fun with Adam Carter and Ask Adam Anything.

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Short answers or long answers, who are more difficult people to interview? Ask Adam Anything! 13:07

7d ago13:07

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Adam Carter joins for our weekly Q&A fun during Ask Adam Anything!

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How has the cost of living impacted your finances? 19:44

7d ago19:44

19:44

Chad opens the show with details from a new survey about the number of Americans struggling with the cost of living today.

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Chip Scoggins, Hegseth's pastors & controversy over the new Vikings cheerleader 35:38

8d ago35:38

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Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of talk on the Twins, Lynx and Vikings. Plus, Chad reacts to some audio from a CNN interview, reposted by Pete Hegseth, of a group of pastors pushing a Christian Nationalist movement and Jason joins to disagree with Chad over what's really behind people losing their minds on social …

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Pete Hegseth is on board with Christian Nationalists and their ridiculous views on women, homosexuality and more 13:02

8d ago13:02

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Chad shares audio and his own commentary on a group of pastors pushing a Christian Nationalist movement in America, noting that Pete Hegseth is a member of their church and re-posted this audio from an interview with CNN.

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Luke Keaschall and the Twins are showing signs of life! 19:16

8d ago19:16

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Chip Scoggins joins Chad with good stuff on the Twins, Lynx, Vikings and more!