Jearlyn Steele

The holidays are still rolling along.  Whether it's for yourself or your loved ones, the Mall of America has some ways to celebrate the season.  Senior VP of Business Development & Marketing Jill Renslow lets us know about what to expect when you head over there.

We're already into Meteorological Winter.  What should we expect when it comes to the conditions (temperature, precipitation, etc.).  And will it make a difference in the current drought conditions?  Jearlyn asks state climatologist Dr. Luigi Romolo.

State climatologist Dr. Luigi Romolo provides his expertise to discuss this Winter's forecast. Jill Renslow from the Mall of America tells us what to expect when you visit the mall during the rest of this holiday season. Jevetta Steele gives us the details about some upcoming shows we should go see.

The holidays are a time when many volunteer and give back to others.  How has it changed since the beginning of the pandemic?  How does it differ across generations?  HandsOn Twin Cities senior corporate project planner Tori Hansen gives us some insight into how the organization helps out with this practice.

Jearlyn takes a few minutes to ask why police body cameras have become such a point of contention.  And are police using them the way they're supposed to be utilized? Tori Hansen from HandsOn Twin Cities talks about the practice of volunteering in this modern time.

Are you looking for a unique gift to give someone this holiday season?  A local product may do the trick.  Joel Eisfelder joins the program to discuss the feature of the You Betcha Box!  The company CEO also explains why it's good for more than just the end-of-year festivities.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guests this hour: Musician Ben Miller of The Federales previews the band's upcoming show this Friday in Minneapolis. You Betcha Box! CEO Joel Eisfelder explains the concept of these statewide products being set up in an easy-to-manage package.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guests on this edition of Center Stage: Legendary singer Ginger Commodore Singer/musician/songwriter Preston Gunderson Billy McLaughlin from the group SimpleGifts

One of the unwritten "rules" about the holidays revolves around the food we eat.  With company parties and family gatherings already in motion, how can we keep the feasting healthier through the New Year?  Hy-Vee registered dietician Danielle Matthies tells us how to get started.

COVID has really done a number on our country, and that extends beyond the physical strife.  Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History & Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas University Dr. Yohuru Williams tells the stories of those struggles in his new book, "After Life: A Collective History of Loss and Redemption in Pandemic America".  He joins the show to discuss the effort.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guests this hour: Dr. Yohuru Williams from St. Thomas University explains how dealing with the last couple of years inspired his new book. Hy-Vee registered dietician Danielle Matthies gives us tips to eat healthier during the holiday season. 4th Street Saloon manager Mike Oker shares the details on how to donate to the annual toy drive he helps run.

When discussing the wealth gap in this country, there isn't a lot of attention paid to the situations of Latina women.  New York Times contributor Tammy Lagorce devoted some time to this group of people for a recent column, and she joins Sheletta to discuss why.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guest this hour: New York Times contributor Tammy Lagorce talks about wealth disparities for Latina women. Sheletta also takes a few minutes to provide some words of warning after the recent story of a father saving his kids from a carjacking.

Jearlyn Steele is joined by her son Michael Battle for the entire hour.

This week on CenterStage, Jearlyn is joined by Trumpeter Chuck Lazerus from Orchestra Hall, Director of Sing Play Learn with MacPhail Dianna Babcock, Ballet Minnesota Choreographer and Artistic Director Andrew Rist, and Ryan O'Neill from the O’Neill Brothers.

Jearlyn Steele talks with Minnesota State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer about his decision to retire, and Jearlyn tells Chris Tubbs what "idiot gloves" are, and more.

Jearlyn wants to know if you had a chance to spend this year’s Thanksgiving holiday with family? Was there any pandemic anxiety, and were there topics that you agreed would be off limits, and how did you spend the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend?  Shopping? Relaxing? Getting away from everything?

Michael is off this week, so producer Jonathan Lowe fills in to chat with Jearlyn.  The hour goes to topics including horror films, the traditions of marriage proposals, and singing karaoke.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, we hear from: "New Work" narrator/actress Joy Dolo Stages Theatre CEO/artistic director Sandy Boren-Barrett "Beauty & The Beast" actress/singer Jamecia Bennett Musician/singer/songwriter Taylor James Donskey

Are you looking for an activity or event that the whole family can be a part of?  There's a website offering ideas in and around the Metro area.  Twin Cities Family Fun, LLC co-founder Gianna Kordatzky describes how a group of 3 local moms decided to provide an outlet for those type of events.