Jearlyn Steele

We're entering the biggest shopping week of the year.  Did the pandemic ultimately alter how we look at the post-Thanksgiving frenzy?  Do younger generations think differently about events like Black Friday?Consumer Experience Futurist and Forbes senior contributor Blake Morgan joins the program to talk about the trends she's seeing in 2022.

Consumer Experience Futurist and Forbes senior contributor Blake Morgan tells us if there's as much consumer demand for shopping and gifts as we head into the holiday season. Family Fun Twin Cities, LLC co-founder Gianna Kordatzky describes how she and 2 other moms decided to provide an activities outlet for area families.

Jearlyn talks with new Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara about how is getting acclimated to his new job and what factors he looks to enhance, with the goal of making the city safer.

Jearlyn gets an update from producer Jonathan Lowe on a mixed sports weekend for Minnesota teams.  Plus, what are some of the latest closing casualties when it comes to local restaurants. New Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara talks about getting accustomed to the city and his plans to make it a safer community.

On this week's edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Michael begins his birthday celebrations by finding a surprise kindred fashion spirit.  Then, he shares what he can about the new film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".

After a couple of years away, The Blenders are back with the holiday show series.  Group member Tim Kasper joins our show to preview being back on stage for the first time since 2019.

On this week's episode of Center Stage, we hear from: The Blenders singer Tim Kasper The members of the band Barrel Flash (Ross Johnson, Julia Brown, & Priscilla Thomas) Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston MPR host & commentator Kevin Kling

The new movie "The Woman King" might just be entertainment to some, but others could find deeper meaning in the film.  Local author, coach, and motivational speaker Dr. Verna Price found that meaning in this movie, and she arranged to share that with 200 local students.  She joins us, along with Hopkins HS sophomore Kyla Jean-Baptiste, to talk about the film's impact.

Jearlyn takes a few minutes to go over a couple crazy football matchups involving the Vikings and Packers. Then, we're joined by a couple of guests that discuss the impact of the new movie, "The Woman King".

This week, "The Mom & Michael Hour" discusses the induction of local superstar music producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Plus, we hear some possible gift ideas as the Holiday season closes in.

On this week's episode of Center Stage: Legendary singer Robert Robinson "Carmela Full of Wishes" director Tatyana Marie Carlo "The Boys Room" actresses Linda Kelsey and Lucy Farrell Hennepin Theatre Trust Director of External Relations Emma Bauer

If you believe that traveling across the U.S. will expand your ideas of diversity, imagine what a global view can provide.  Communications expert Gail Shore has been developing her knowledge over the years and describes that process in a new book.  She joins the show to talk about her offering, "Opening My Cultural Lens: A Globe Trekker's Experiences and Photographs".

The fallout from Steve Sviggum's recent comments may basically be complete, but residual effects still linger.  Regarding the question about diversity on college campuses, what can it offer?  Jearlyn asks Appalachian State VITAL Faculty Coordinator and senior lecturer Lillian Nave.

Appalachian State University VITAL Faculty Coordinator Lillian Nave discusses why diversity can be a positive force on college campuses. Communications expert Gail Shore offers us insight into her new book and why she decided to write about her global experiences.

Tuesday is the magic day for votes to be cast in the 2022 Midterm elections.  If you have not submitted your ballot, KSTP-TV political reporter and WCCO Radio host Tom Hauser is here to explain some of the behind-the scenes items that are driving this cycle's races.

Jearlyn is trying to get back into learning about baseball after watching the final game of this year's World Series. KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser gives us a primer ahead of Election Day.

On tonight's episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", we get a more in-depth review of the new flick, "Black Adam".  Then, Jearlyn and Michael look at the large footprint of social media in our private lives and dive deep into the importance of voting in a Midterm election year.

If you haven't heard of local Alternative Pop group NUNNABOVE, you have an opportunity to catch their sound during an early November show at Crooners Lounge.  The members of this sibling-based band discuss their new music and how they hope to keep growing while they work in the industry.

With the appearance of chaos in all aspects of our lives, what role do the Arts have in chronicling the history and portraying the mood of a particular moment?  Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston dives into the politics that plays and shows dig through and explain in their performances.

On this edition of Center Stage, we hear from: Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston The members of the local Alternative Pop band NUNNABOVE Vocalessence founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle