Jearlyn Steele

The clock is running out on the recent Continuing Resolution passed by Congress, and a Government Shutdown is scheduled to start on Friday.  Can the new Speaker of the House figure out a way to pass some kind of legislation?  Will any bills keep social programs mostly intact?  Hamline University political science professor David Schultz digs into the ongoing D.C. dysfunction.

Hamline professor David Schultz goes through the "Whys" behind the threat of another Government Shutdown. Writer and photographer Lisa Meyers McClintick provides some examples of smaller shops you can go to for your holiday shopping.

Jearlyn takes this first hour to go through some talker topics that may bend your ear.  They include the red hot Vikings, Taylor Swift's latest showing of PDA, and how cities can celebrate the holidays.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, the following guests discuss their projects with Jearlyn: "The Thin Place" actresses Cheryl Willis and Jane Froiland Local singer/musician Mark Joseph Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local alternative rock legend Peter Jesperson

Wednesday is National STEM or STEAM Day.  The Twin Cities is full of organizations that lead the effort to teach our children about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.  One that usually comes top of mind is the Science Museum of Minnesota.  Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Karilyn Robinson gives us a look at some of the programs the museum is offering through the Winter semester.

A St. Anthony city employee turned the bleak prospects of a battle with COVID into his dream of becoming a firefighter.  St. Anthony Fire Department member Michael Culhane details his journey.

Michael Culhane shares his inspirational story of overcoming COVID to turn his dream of being a firefighter into reality. Karilyn Robinson from the Science Museum of MN tells us what they have in store for students this Winter.

A state-based college has just announced a big initiative to help students get their foot in the doors of higher education.  Starting next Fall, Concordia College in Moorhead will begin offering full tuition to some of the new students that will make their way to the northwest Minnesota campus.  School Vice President of Enrollment Ben Iverson dive more into the details of the program.

Jearlyn takes time to comment on the current war happening in Israel and on the Gaza Strip.  She also reaches out to the listeners for some commentary. Ben Iverson explains the new scholarship initiative that Concordia College-Moorhead is establishing for some prospective students.

On this episode of Center Stage, Jearlyn gets the skinny from the following guests: Local vocalist Kathleen Johnson Minnesota Symphonic Winds associate conductor Paul Kile Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local vocalist Leslie Vincent

If you’re familiar with the University of Minnesota, then you may know about an organization dedicated to connecting students and faculty of Christian faith and expanding their experiences through campus life.  Anselm House has been providing that connection for over 40 years, and they will be holding a fundraiser on November 9th.  Dan Olson, the organization’s managing director, talk about the services Anselm House provides and previews the event.

More than 75% of participants in a recent Bankrate survey said that they did not make any contributions to their emergency funds in 2023.  With crushing inflation and rises in interest rates, many feel like they’re behind on the essentials as we head to the end of the year.  Matt Elliott, founder of Pulse Financial Planning in Rochester, dives deeper into these issues.

Pulse Financial Planning founder Matt Elliott gives advice on how we can save money in this time of increased inflation. Anselm House managing director Dan Olson explains the organization on the University of Minnesota campus.

Last Winter was really bad when trying to drive on the streets of St. Paul.  The sometimes chaotic conditions left many residents dodging potholes and ice ruts, or navigating roadways congested with scattered parked cars.  Sean Kershaw, director of the city’s Public Works department, explains the lessons taken from all the frustration and the efforts to smooth out the roads much more this time around.

Jearlyn takes the first part of the show to discuss horror films (in anticipation of Halloween) and the lack of holiday cheer in Downtown Minneapolis over the last few years. St. Paul Public Works director Sean Kershaw tells us how the city is getting prepared for the Winter weather that can impact the roadways.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests: Mixed Blood Theatre artistic director Mark Valdez Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "FETAL" playwright Trista Baldwin Plus, Jearlyn previews the MN Orchestra's event with the movie "Get Out", in which the Steele Family will be involved.

Halloween is just around the corner.  Are you looking for a fun, family-oriented event outside of Trick-or-Treating?  Let the website Family Fun Twin Cities be your guide.  Site co-founder, Gianna Kordatzky tells us how you and your young ones can enjoy this festive season.

It’s almost 3 weeks and ticking with no Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C.  Where does it go from here?  Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier tries to figure out how one-half of the nation’s most important lawmaking body can pull itself from this quicksand.

Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier digs into the madness surrounding the Speaker of the House race in Washington. Gianna Kordatzky from Twin Cities Family Fun talks about options to help your family enjoy Halloween.

The local chapter of a national investment group is taking a hopeful step in closing the disparity gap in maternal mortality rates for Women of Color.  Simone Hardeman Jones, executive and founding director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, discusses the multi-year investment in a new app designed to give patients and other professionals a place to review healthcare providers.