97.9 THE RAT RACE

97.9 The Rat Race

Welcome to the homepage of 97.9 The Rat Race, the metro area's #6 ranked morning radio show. Check back here every week for weather and traffic updates, as well as your favorite moments from Donny D, Animal, and Tara in the morning.

  • 17 minutes 19 seconds
    009 - The Scattering of Sir Dinkums

    Hear ye hear ye! This afternoon the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from the King Edward's Renaissance Faire for a momentous occasion indeed!

    A special thanks to Alan and the folks over at the Kohl's on 47th & Mitchell for permitting friends, fans, and family members of Sir Dinkums to congregate in their parking lot between the hours of 10PM and 6AM.

    9 April 2020, 5:01 am
  • 18 minutes 52 seconds
    008 - Throwback Episode: Tara's Origin Story

    From the vault at the 97.9 studios comes a throwback episode. This morning we take you back to July 13th, 2010 - a very important date in the history of The Rat Race.

    Brought to you by our friends at Matt Alleghany Nationwide Insurance.

    #RIPBonnie #FreeFreewayFrank

    14 February 2020, 6:10 am
  • 19 minutes 31 seconds
    007 - Newsman Bruce Davis Drops By

    This morning, from the WRBO News and Business Desk, newsman Bruce Davis drops by to give the Rat Race crew all the day's happenings from our nation's financial sector.

    Also a big thanks to our sponsors Typhoon Landing At Monsoon Marina Splash Park and James R. Klein, Attorney At Law.

    23 December 2019, 6:36 am
  • 14 minutes 44 seconds
    006 - Live from 'The Dwelling at Virage'

    This morning the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from in front of the new ultra-lux condos at The Dwelling at Virage.

    Also don't forget to enter in to win our annual "Donny D Pays Your Bills" sweepstakes, courtesy of our friends over at Power House Kia/Mazda of Kaplan Hills.

    ***If you see long time Rat Race listener Glenn, please contact our station line or the Metro Area Department of Human Services immediately.

    26 November 2019, 6:09 am
  • 18 minutes 18 seconds
    005 - Bobcat Goldthwait In Studio...

    Exciting morning here at 97.9 The Rat Race as comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait joins us in studio!

    Also don't forget that 'Eeek! At the Creek 6' kicks off this Friday evening! Brought to you by the friendly folks at Dark Star Hard Seltzers.

    #RIPSophia #2500HundredDollarReward #SophiaIsAGhostNow #RIPSK

    20 November 2019, 5:15 am
  • 13 minutes 33 seconds
    004 - Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

    It's a beautiful Thursday morning out there in the metro area which means the 97.9 crew is playing one of their favorite games, "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down". Don't forget to get your questions into us by midnight Wednesday to hear them on-air.

    #RIPSkyBlasterGirl

    #RIP Roscoe

    25 September 2019, 3:08 am
  • 17 minutes 37 seconds
    003 - The Prize Horn Lock

    A busy holiday weekend ahead so give yourself an extra hour if heading out of town this afternoon.

    There are two tickets still up for grabs to see Monster Jam at Sookie Arena. Phone lines open at 7:30. Be caller #97 and you'll be our winner*!

    *** Due to a state injunction, under no circumstances will the prize horn be sounded until on or after the 1st of January, 2020.

    RIP Nana Animal

    3 September 2019, 4:44 am
  • 18 minutes 23 seconds
    002 - War Of the Roses

    It's a brisk but beautiful Valentine's Day out there in the metro area and today we're dusting off a 97.9 The Rat Race favorite, "War of the Roses."

    Don't forget to visit our friends over at 'Petals To the Metal Floral Designs'. Use the promo code "979DonnyD" when making your next purchase and receive 25% off all Ocean Breeze Orchids and/or all Havonal synthetic blends.

    ***Limit one per committed partner.***

    (Extra special thanks to the Blanchette County District Attorney's Office for releasing the audio files back to us.)

    31 July 2019, 5:11 am
  • 14 minutes 45 seconds
    001 - The Death of Dinkums

    A sad morning at the Pure Channel Family of Companies offices as everyone tries to make sense of the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved Professor Dinkums.

    This episode is brought to you by our friends down at Pierske Stash & Lock. 10% off all drive-in units for the month of May. 60% off Drive In Unit 131.

    RIP Dinkums

    The 97.9 Rat Race Crew

    8 July 2019, 2:00 pm
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