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Thursday Full Show: MLB's labor battle, MPD OT, celebrating America and more!

On Thursdays (Twins-shortened) Drivetime with DeRusha... 4pm Hour: Following the Twins game Jason talks about MLB's labor proposal and the Union's counter-proposal and whether fans care about millionaires and billionaires fighting over money. Is baseball going to ruin a good thing? Then - the Star Tribune is reporting that MPD responded to very few ICE calls - so why all the OT cost? 5pm Hour: Jason talks about several announced artists - including Morris Day & the Time - saying they won't be performing at the "Freedom 250" show this summer because of its connection to the President. Can we just celebrate America? Left AND Right? Then he talks to Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul and the good work it supports.

Thursday Hour 2: why can't we just celebrate America's 250th without politics? And why you should head to the Ordway this weekend

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about several announced artists - including Morris Day & the Time - saying they won't be performing at the "Freedom 250" show this summer because of its connection to the President. Can we just celebrate America? Left AND Right? Then he talks to Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul and the good work it supports.

Ordway President Chris Harrington on why you should attend the Flint Hills Family Festival

Jason talks with Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul, the good work it supports, and why you should attend!

Can we just celebrate America's 250th without making it political?

Several artists announced for this summers "Freedom 250" celebration - including Morris Day and the Time - have said they WON'T be playing that show due to its association with the President. Jason wants to know if we can't just celebrate America even if we disagree with Trump?

Thursday Hour 1: Let the baseball contract battle begin! And is MPD being transparent about OT?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Following the Twins game Jason talks about MLB's labor proposal and the Union's counter-proposal and whether fans care about millionaires and billionaires fighting over money. Is baseball going to ruin a good thing? Then - the Star Tribune is reporting that MPD responded to very few ICE calls - so why all the OT cost?