Jearlyn Steele

Michael returns after taking some time to celebrate L.A.'s Pride festivals.  He talks about everything surrounding this year's festivities.  Plus, Jearlyn & Michael look into inflation and this week's hearing on the January 6th insurrection.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with: "Emma" actress Amelia Pedlow Twin Cities Jazz Fest founder Steve Heckler New Dawn Theater founder/artistic director Austene Van

Inflation is at a point that hasn't been seen since the financial crisis of the late 1970s.  What are some of the big factors behind the rise in prices?  We get an idea from monetary and taxation policy expert Nathan Lewis, who co-wrote a new book on the subject. A new mural of Prince can now be seen in downtown Minneapolis.  An associate of the late musician, Sharon Smith Akinsanya helped to spearhead this effort.  She joins the program to discuss how the mural became a reality.

Jearlyn gives her thoughts on the now-ongoing hearings from Congress' January 6th Committee. While many people are done with anything related to COVID-19, there are others that continue to be effected by the pandemic.  Grief expert, speaker, and author Kelly Grosklags explains how she is helping those that lost loved ones to Coronavirus.

If you need some soul in your life, you might want to head over to Crooners Supper Club on Thursday, June 16th.  Urban Classic will be on the stage performing the R&B classics you adore.  Band founder and drummer Michael Bland previews the show.

Cases of anxiety and depression in children have increased over the past few years.  One company that hopes to stem that tide is Positive Presence Global.  CEO Michelle Marie King explains how her business is doing this through life coaching and mentorship programs.

What is the best way for Black people to better their status and situation here in America?  The new book "The State of Black America" looks at this question through several essays.  Editor William B. Allen gives us a peek at the book's overall philosophy.

Which gender is more likely to be stressed out by financial issues?  According to a recent article, the answer is women.  Bankrate.com journalist Sarah Foster wrote the piece and explains the numbers behind her findings.

Producer Jonathan Lowe fills in on tonight's "Mom & Michael Hour".  As the area remembers Prince this weekend, he and Jearlyn discuss the impact of the late musical legend.  Plus, are bicycles the answer to combatting Climate Change?

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn speaks with: Urban Classic founder/drummer Michael Bland "The Roommate" actresses Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards "HAIR BALL! A Bigfoot Musical Adventure" playwright Josef Evans and actress Maren Ward Rock What You Got owner Buffie Blesi

What is the best way for Black people to better their status and situation here in America?  The new book "The State of Black America" looks at this question through several essays.  Editor William B. Allen gives us a peek at the book's overall philosophy. Cases of anxiety and depression in children have increased over the past few years.  One company that hopes to stem that tide is Positive Presence Global.  CEO Michelle Marie King explains how her business is doing this through life coaching and mentorship programs.

In the cases of people that are seen as "workaholics", does their devotion reach a religious-like state?  Jearlyn thinks about that after seeing a recent article on the subject. Which gender is more likely to be stressed out by financial issues?  According to a recent article, the answer is women.  Bankrate.com journalist Sarah Foster wrote the piece and explains the numbers behind her findings.

After over a quarter-century being the artistic director of the History Theatre, Ron Peluso will be stepping aside at the turn of the calendar year.  He joins Jearlyn to reminisce on his career and what he's learned working the position.

George Floyd made international headlines for his death.  But how did we get to that incident on Memorial Day of 2020?  Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa dive into the life and background of this man in their new book "His Name Is George Floyd".  They discuss their reasoning behind writing the book.

We've heard quite a bit about the pandemic's effect on depression in adolescents.  However, the alarm has been sounded long before COVID became a reality.  Allina Health community health improvement specialist Sydney Hobart tells us about a program geared to help young children deal with this affliction.

Michael updates us on his life in Los Angeles, including his trip to see "Aida" at the L.A. Opera.  Plus, does he plan to watch next month's Tony Awards?

On this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn catches up with: History Theatre artistic director Ron Peluso Ordway Theatre VP of Programming & Education Dayna Martinez Women Winning interim executive director Marnie Wells "Island of Discarded Women" creator/host Sue Scott

George Floyd made international headlines for his death.  But how did we get to that incident on Memorial Day of 2020?  Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa dive into the life and background of this man in their new book "His Name Is George Floyd".  They discuss their reasoning behind writing the book. Jearlyn opens up about gratitude.  Are we teaching it to our children these days?  Or is it a relic that needs to resurface?

After hearing from leadership at the YWCA in St. Paul, we decided to cross the Mississippi and hear about the services offered by its Minneapolis counterpart.  YWCA Minneapolis president/CEO Shelley Carthen Watson discusses what the institution provides. We've heard quite a bit about the pandemic's effect on depression in adolescents.  However, the alarm has been sounded long before COVID became a reality.  Allina Health community health improvement specialist Sydney Hobart tells us about a program geared to help young children deal with this affliction.

If you love the music of Lou Rawls, you could be in for a treat.  A tribute concert featuring the music of this legendary singer will be performed at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Friday, May 20th.  Johnnie Brown provides the voice to this concert and gives us a preview of the show.