Jearlyn Steele

Migration policy expert Cristobal Ramón discusses President Biden immigration policy announcement from earlier this week. Larry Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the U of M, digs into the mess surrounding classified documents found at locations frequented by President Biden.

Around the world, people have settled in to the idea of working 5 consecutive days each week, with a 2-day break to recharge.  But with changes in technology bring about a shift in that thinking?  Media Minefield CEO/founder Kristi Piehl explains the "4-Day Mindset" she has instituted at her company and how it's working.

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Monday, Jearlyn looks into the difference between National and Federal holidays. Media Minefield CEO/founder Kristi Piehl tells us if this country would ever consider going to 4-day workweeks.

With so much venom, vitriol, and anger in our daily lives, Jearlyn wonders if there's a way we can invite more romance into our lives.  During this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour" (producer Jonathan Lowe fills in for Michael), Jearlyn explains what she means by that.  We also hear from some of the listeners on the topic.

On the 55th anniversary of Johnny Cash's legendary concerts at Folsom Prison, Burnsville's  Ames Center will host a one-night show inviting an audience into that forum.  Jay Ernest plays the iconic musician, and he offers a preview of the performance.

When you think of the word "shanty", elegance is not the first thing that comes to mind.  However, the Art Shanty Projects gives artists an opportunity to show a beauty to these structures.  Project artistic director Erin Lavelle, along with artists James Orione and Nick Knutson, explain the show.

This week's edition of Center Stage includes the following guests: Erin Lavelle (artistic director), James Orione (artist), and Nick Knutson (artist) of the Art Shanty Projects Turn, Turn, Turn band member Adam Levy Actor/musician Jay Ernest Musician Brandon Commodore

Producer Jonathan Lowe fills in for Michael Battle.  On this first night of 2023, this hour looks back on the biggest headlines and music trends of 2022.

On the first Center Stage of 2023, Jearlyn previews a couple of shows her family is involved in for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  Plus, she talks with the following guests: New History Theatre artistic director Rick Thompson Performer & author Lorna Landvick Sounds of Blackness director Gary Hines

MN State Representative Rush Richardson has a lot on her plate as we roll into 2023.  Along with heading back to the State House, she enters the year as the new CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.  She talks about her plans for the organization in a space without the backing of the original Roe v. Wade decision.

Major Dawanna Witt will make history this week when she will be sworn in as the first Black and first female Hennepin County Sheriff.  She joins the program to discuss this monumental moment and what she hopes to do to help lead the community.

Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dawanna Witt tells us about her emotions ahead of being sworn in to the position this week. MN State Rep. Ruth Richardson talks about her new role as CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.

It's that time.  As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us will set up those resolutions that we can't seem to keep going after a few weeks.  What can we do to make them stick?  President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Harvard Medical School assistant clinical professor Dr. Beth Frates joins the show to give us a blueprint.

Jearlyn digs into sports after the Vikings take a big loss in Green Bay.  And what did she do over the holiday? Dr. Beth Frates provides a guideline for us to actually follow those annual New Years' resolutions.

During this episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", our hosts dive into the allure of liquor and Michael's burgeoning affection for a certain style of holiday movies.  Plus, we get Michael's take on "Avatar: The Way of Water".

After two years on hiatus, the Brave New Workshop is back with their holiday show.  Actor Doug Neithercott tells us about the process of bringing the show back to the stage and what you can expect to see.

Comedienne and "Daily Show" co-creator Lizz Winstead is returning home for the 13th installment of her show looking back at the headlines of that past year.  She joins the show to discuss this version, called "BADMEN and Some Crappy Women".

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with: Singer/crooner Andrew Walesch Comedienne Lizz Winstead "Bob and Reggie Stay Awake" actors Joshua English Scrimshaw & Levi Weinhagen Brave New Workshop actor Doug Neithercott

On this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", we hear about the pair's recent trip to New York to see some Broadway shows.  Michael offers reviews of the films "Bros" and "Spoiler Alert".  Plus, we hear their reactions to the recently passed legislation protecting Gay marriage.

On this festive edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests: Legendary singer/musician Mick Sterling JoJo Green vocalist/keyboardist Sharisse Germain "Happy Holi-Dane" actor/singer Dane Stauffer Storyhill singer/musician Chris Cunningham