Jearlyn Steele

The search is on for the next theme to the "Mom & Michael Hour".  Jearlyn and Michael discuss why it's a struggle.  Plus, Michael tells us about his latest trip to the "House of Mouse", and he reviews Brad Pitt's latest film, "Bullet Train".

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks to: Singer/songwriter/band leader Mae Simpson Brave New Workshop performer Denzel Belin Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Singer/musician/songwriter Jonatha Brooke

Foreclosures have been a hot topic as we come out of the COVID pandemic.  But this appears to have a bigger effect in Black neighborhoods.  The Urban League Twin Cities is trying to counsel homeowners about what they can do to keep their property in their possession.  Director of Wealth Development Catrice L. Williams explains the organization's initiatives.

The Mayo Clinic has a stellar reputation among the top hospitals in the world.  How does the Rochester-based health care system keep their status among those institutions?  Dr. Sean Dowdy, the Clinic's chief value officer, lets us know.

Dr. Sean Dowdy, Chief Value Officer from the Mayo Clinic, explains the institution top-notch reputation. Catrice L. Williams, Director of Wealth Development for the Urban League Twin Cities, describes ways to prevent foreclosures in Black neighborhoods across the cities.

It's "Back-to-School" time over the next few weeks.  How can parents gets their kids ready to head back to the classroom?  How can the parents themselves shift from Summer mode?  Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper joins the program to provide some transition tips.

Through some nervy technology moments, Jearlyn has a story that raises the anxiety level of her in-studio producer. Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper discusses how children and parents can get ready for the "Back-to-School" transition period.

During this episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", Jearlyn and Michael look into the cost of Barbie's Dream House, more and more flights being cancelled, Michael's bizarre trip to a Disneyland parade, and more.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with: Singer/musician Edie Carey Legendary singer Jamecia Bennett Open Eye Theatre Puppet Lab co-artistic directors Oanh Vu and Rebekah Crisanta de Ybarra "Wicked" actor John Bolton

The COVID pandemic has done a number on basically every facet of our former normal lives.  None appear to be more effected than schools and school-aged children.  Groves Learning Organization has been offering their services to help students deal with the academic and emotional impacts of the last 2-1/2 years.  Company president Bryan Fleming explains the how.

The July jobs report presented a positive outlook on the economy.  However, you could look at continued inflation and raised interest rates as signs of the exact economic opposite.  Paige Batcha, Executive Search Expert for Versique, tries to make sense of the conflicting trends.

Versique executive search expert Paige Batcha discusses whether the economy is in a good place with both soaring inflation and job placement numbers. Groves Learning Organization president Bryan Fleming describes how his company is helping school-aged students effected by the COVID pandemic, in the classroom and beyond.

It's well known that Congress has become very hyper-parisan.  While both sides of the political isle have a part in making this a reality, author Ira Shapiro trained his focus on one distinct person for his new book.  He joins the program to talk about the effort, "Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America."

Jearlyn discusses the rare occurrence of the U.S. Senate passing a bill on a Sunday.  Is this a sign of more legislation to come? Speaking of the Senate, Ira Shapiro focuses on a key member of that government body in his new book.  He joins the program to talk about it.

During this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Jearlyn and Michael dig into the latest virus to effect the nation.  Are either of them getting a monkeypox vaccine?  Plus, what are the impacts of food allergies and intolerances?

On this editions of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks to the following guests: Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Minnesota Fringe Festival executive director Dawn Bentley Bluegrass musician/singer Becky Schlegel Sounds of Blackness music leader & director Gary Hines

WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge has branched out beyond the radio station over the last couple of years.  In this "So What Do You Do?", we learn more about why she made her podcast company, Sheletta Makes Me Laugh, and what she hopes this blossoming business will provide.

The St. Paul Regional Water Services are continuing their efforts to replace all of the old pipes (containing lead) from the city's system.  General Manager Patrick Shea joins the program to provide a status update.

Patrick Shea, General Manager of St. Paul Water Regional Services, gives us an update on the department's plan to replace all of the old, lead-containing water pipes across the city. WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge goes deeper into her burgeoning podcast business, Sheletta Makes Me Laugh.

How is this recent round of inflation effecting local food pantries?  Choice Bank is trying to provide another outlet for the community through their People First pantries.  Twin Cities branch president Travis Barkve tells us about this initiative and when the higher prices are doing to the resources they hope to provide.