Chad Hartman

Another hour with Henry Lake filling in for Chad Hartman on this 4th of July as we chat with our friend Sheletta on a Feisty Friday - we talk southern cooking, Drake’s fake abs and more! Also Jeff Maday previews what is happening at Canterbury this Fourth of July weekend and we rank some of the go-to desserts!

There are many reasons to celebrate this time of the year and Canterbury knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July and Jeff Maday with Canterbury Park joined Henry to preview the weekend of fun out in Shakopee and also we give a congratulations to Jeff on being named to the Canterbury Hall of Fame amid what has been a very successful run working out at the Park!

Henry Lake is in for Chad on this Fourth of July but we are still staying Feisty on a Friday with the queen herself, Sheletta Brundidge! Why is it a “Feisty” Friday? and Sheletta and Henry share some of the key staples of the “Dirty South” and why Houstonians should not claim Drake who now has “fake abs”!

From beating the heat to eating an absurd amount of food and even giving some praise to LL Cool J , we have your first hour on this Fourth of July covered on the Chad Hartman Show with Henry Lake jumping in today!

To begin today’s hot and humid weather we start with the disclaimer of using caution in the heat! Also today marks not only America’s independence but also Caesar Salad turns 101 years old but where does this rank among your favorite salads? - we discuss!

It is a hot one out there so we make sure to lay out the precautions and importance of playing it safe on the Fourth and some of the important ground rules to celebrate the Fourth - and yes - staying hydrated!

Major Garrett joins Chad for two segments of talk about politics and a big event in his family recently. Plus, we wrap up the show talking about what would make it an ideal 4th of July.

Where are you, what are you eating, and who are you enjoying the day with to make it your ideal 4th of July?

Major Garrett joins from DC to weigh in on the Big Beautiful Bill saga and why he is certain that, despite some Republican opposition and other speed bumps, the bill will eventually get to President Trump's desk.

Does the Diddy verdict prove that wealth still rules over true justice in America? Chad opens the hour with that conversation before an amazing conversation with Kari Hoffmann about her son Landen's recovery and her book detailing all of it, Miracle at the Mall.

Kari Hoffmann joins Chad to discuss her book Miracle at the Mall that details the incredible story of recovery, community and faith as her son Landen recovered from the horrific injuries suffered when he was thrown from a 3rd floor balcony at Mall of America.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found not guilty of the most serious charges against him in court today. Chad discusses our legal system and how a person's personal wealth plays a huge role in their chances of getting a favorable verdict.

As July 4th approaches, Chad shares his beef with the big city fireworks displays before we have some fun with Rena Sarigianopoulos and her visiting brother.

Our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 joins while out to lunch with her visiting brother and nephews and needs help with ideas of what to show them around town for the next few days.

Chad opens the show taking on Big Fireworks and arguing that the experience of preparing for, getting to, and leaving the average city fireworks show is awful.

Chad dives into two segments of political talk after President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill squeezed through the Senate earlier today before some fun with Tim Herron talking about his son, Carson, qualifying for his first PGA Tour event this week at the John Deere Classic.

Four-time PGA Tour winner Tim 'Lumpy' Herron joins Chad to talk about his son Carson qualifying for his first PGA Tour event this week.

President Trump is celebrating another political win today as the Senate narrowly passed his Big Beautiful Bill. Chad talks about the vote, complaints about the bill, and the renewal of the beef between Trump and Elon Musk.

Aaron David Miller gives us tremendous insight and analysis of what's happening today in the Middle-East and how it impacts the US. Plus, what's the best thing you've watched on TV so far this year?

What's been the best thing you've watched on TV this year? Chad shares his two favorites and we hear from others with their picks.