# Chad Hartman The Chad Hartman Show — A veteran of the radio scene in the Twin Cities, Chad is known for his work in sports, including as the one time play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But he’s also known for knowledge of the issues, which makes him one of the best interviewers in the business. But make no mistake, Chad likes to have a lot of fun. And if you don’t believe it, ask Adam. Page: Feed: --- ## [Full Show: Tom Hauer, Ask Adam Anything, Arne Carlson, Eric Roper, Jamie Yuccas and more!](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8600065_2026-08-18-204405) _2026-08-18_ 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… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600065/8600065_2026-08-18-204405.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Disastrous comeback attempts, restoring gun rights for non-violent offenders & Jamie Yuccas](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8600061_2026-08-18-201601) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600061/8600061_2026-08-18-201601.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [How did Jamie Yuccas build a friendship with musician John Mayer via a bond over mental health?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8600024_2026-08-18-190324) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600024/8600024_2026-08-18-190324.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [What major comebacks ended up worse than Brett Favre's 2nd season in Minnesota?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8600001_2026-08-18-195201) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600001/8600001_2026-08-18-195201.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Arne Carlson & Eric Roper](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599982_2026-08-18-193522) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599982/8599982_2026-08-18-193522.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper explains why we may be better off with fewer metro area cities](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599955_2026-08-18-191755) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599955/8599955_2026-08-18-191755.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Former Governor Arne Carlson tells us why he supports Gov. Walz's order blocking mining near the BWCA](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599880_2026-08-18-181020) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599880/8599880_2026-08-18-181020.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Tom Hauser & Ask Adam Anything](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599787_2026-08-18-183927) _2026-08-18_ 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! [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599787/8599787_2026-08-18-183927.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Can Adam Carter tackle the duties of both questioner and answer man during Ask Adam Anything!](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599776_2026-08-18-182916) _2026-08-18_ With Chad out today and Adam Carter in, Adam questions himself with great help from the texters during an excellent Ask Adam Anything. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599776/8599776_2026-08-18-182916.128.mp3?rssID=3719) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1zIKF1MazNxa) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [How long has Gov. Walz's order to ban mining near the BWCA been anticipated? Tom Hauser joins!](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8599768_2026-08-18-182008) _2026-08-18_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599768/8599768_2026-08-18-182008.128.mp3?rssID=3719)