Jearlyn Steele

Michael is off this week, so Jearlyn goes into a deep dive on a subject she wants to learn more about...sports.  She lets producer Jonathan Lowe ramble on about a topic that's in his wheelhouse.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn speaks with: Ten Thousand Things Theatre artistic director Marcela Lorca Singer/musician Jarad Miles Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Singer Colleen Raye

The recovery for Minneapolis' Lake Street continues to be a long draw from the turbulent disruptions of 2020.  How is that coming along?  We get a deep progress report from Russ Adams, Corridor Recovery Initiative Manager for the Lake Street Council.

With many believing this will be her last tournament, Serena Williams had quite the run during the first week of this year's U.S. Open.  Roshan Rajkumar is the former USTA Northern Section president, and he is in New York for the event.  He talks to about all of the buzz from the week, as well as Serena's legacy on tennis and beyond.

Former USTA Northern Section president Roshan Rajkumar talks about Serena Williams' run at this year's U.S. Open. Russ Adams from the Lake Street Council joins the program to discuss how the business corridor is rebuilding after the struggles of 2020.

Reactions have been spreading rapidly about the vitriolic back-and-forth between President Biden and former President Trump.  Is this any good for the country at-large?  Jearlyn dedicates most of the hour to this topic, involving listeners in on the conversation.

On this edition of the "Mom & Michael" Hour, Jearlyn and her son explain their love of fashion.  Have our television viewing habits changed over the past couple of years?  And does Labor Day actually hold any of its original intent anymore?

On this week's edition on Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with: Capri Theater director James Scott "The Songbook Series" creator Jamie Rocco "MN Musical Onstage Reunion" creator Eric Peltomiemi Legendary songstress Jevetta Steele

The number of females getting into STEM careers continues to grow.  But there's a lot of room for more women to get into these fields.  Before becoming a professor of Business and Engineering at Bethel University, Julie Hogan worked in the field of Physics.  She talks her background and her love of the Sciences.

With all of the recent major flooding events, you may start wondering what the best ways are to protect your property and possessions.  We reached out the Ceil Strauss, State Floodplain Manager for the MN DNR, to discuss the department's program to help with resources to insure against these catastrophic events.

Ceil Strauss, State Floodplain Manager for the MN DNR, tells us about the department's program to help with resources to insure against major flood events. Bethel University Business and Engineering professor Julie Hogan explains the importance of women finding careers in STEM fields and industries.

President Biden announced this week that he will forgive a chunk of student loan debt for certain wage earners.  This has been received with mixed reviews.  Will it be more helpful or hurtful?  Attorney and Student Loan expert Heather Jarvis dives into the details.

Attorney and Student Loan expert Heather Jarvis discusses President Biden's new initiative to forgive large amounts of student loan debt. After that, Jearlyn takes your calls on whether this debt relief plan is a good thing or not.

Michael has tonight off, so Jearlyn and producer Jonathan Lowe take the hour to chat about the use of technology is sports and the infusion of marijuana into new drinks.

On this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn catches up with: St. Louis Park Schools teacher and 2022 Cultural Jambalaya Diversity Award winner Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens Water is Life Festival co-founder Winona LaDuke Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston

The MN State Fair is just around the corner, and there's always a helpful hand to help you get around the grounds.  But what is this 12-day event like from the vantage point of an Information Booth worker?  Kristen Donaldson holds that position and tells us about her work and the Info Booth Ladies podcast she co-hosts.

August is National Back Business Month.  In honor of that, we look into a new local business that will lend more opportunities to Persons of Color across the area.  First Independence Bank senior vice president Damon Jenkins joins us to explain the importance of this first black-owned bank in the Twin Cities area.

First Independence Bank senior vice president Damon Jenkins explains the importance of this first black-owned bank in the Twin Cities area. Info Booth Ladies podcast co-host Kristen Donaldson tells us all about her view of the Minnesota State Fair from the Information Booth.

There have been so many questions that have been raised around the FBI's recent search for documents at Mar-a-Lago.  But how serious could this be for fomer President Trump?  Hamline University political science professor Dr. David Hilden joins the show to dig into the precedent and the danger.

Jearlyn wonders why some people are not taking Climate Change seriously, despite the litany of recent extreme weather events. Hamline University political science professor Dr. David Schultz discusses the potential seriousness of the recent FBI search at the home of former President Trump.