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Jearlyn Steele

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Highlight: A Goal of Combatting Human Trafficking

For all of the issues that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking. Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General. He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position.

Apr 18, 202219 min

Highlight: The Downsides of Alcohol

Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020. What questions are being asked about this? Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Services for Allina Health, helps to fill in some of those holes.

Apr 18, 202217 min

Highlight: Banking at a More Local Level

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean? What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies? Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea.

Apr 18, 20229 min

The Messages of the Arts

During this Easter Sunday edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with: Folk singer/musician Jaspar Lepak Singer/musician/songwriter Jesse Norell Incoming Children's Theatre Company casting director Traci Shannon Acclaimed jazz singer Gretchen Parlato

Apr 18, 202235 min

A Goal of Justice and A Place to Build Relationships

For all of the legal concerns that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking. Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General. He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position. In this edition of "So What Do You Do?", we welcome Team Women MN executive director Katy Burke on the show to discuss her organization and some of the events they have ...

Apr 18, 202239 min

Finding Solutions to Some Common Questions

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean? What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies? Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea. Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020. What questions are being asked about this? Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Services for Allina Health, helps to fill in some of those holes.

Apr 18, 202235 min

Highlight: Giving the Entertainment Scoops on Several Fronts

A busy week for Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston got even wilder on Sunday night. As he joins Jearlyn, Mr. Preston informs of the to-the-moment reaction from a nasty incident at the Oscars. He also tells us how the paper got the scoop on a big announcement from "Saturday Night Live" cast member Michael Che.

Mar 28, 202213 min

Highlight: A Show To Help Those in Ukraine

This coming Wednesday, several artists will take the stage at Crooners Supper Club to entertain in a concert set to help those suffering from the war in Ukraine. Club owner Mary Tjosvold gives us a preview of the "Songs for Ukraine" event.

Mar 28, 20229 min

Highlight: Helping Women Get Their Money Right

What can women do to set themselves and their families up for financial comfort? Stone Arch Law estate planning attorney Philip J. Ruce joins the program to talk about that.

Mar 28, 202216 min

The Talk of the Oscars

It was the talk of the nation on Sunday night. Jearlyn, Michael, and producer Jonathan Lowe go through several angles of the Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

Mar 28, 202231 min

Big Shows and Some Breaking News

This week, Jearlyn welcomes the following guests to Center Stage: Crooners Supper Club owner Mary Tjosvold Singer/musician Cyrille Aimée Actor/director/choreographer Austene Van Plus, Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston brings up two pieces of breaking news regarding Sunday night's Oscars and an announcement from a current "Saturday Night Live" cast member.

Mar 28, 202235 min

Getting Financially Prepared

Jearlyn kicks off this truncated show by offering her opinions on this week's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Then, what can women do to set themselves and their families up for financial comfort? Stone Arch Law estate planning attorney Philip J. Ruce joins the program to talk about that.

Mar 28, 202229 min

Highlight: The Growing Pains of Tech Protection

We've heard about the new initiatives social media companies are taking to help protect children. Will they work? Agency Partner Interactive co-founder Adam Rizzieri explains whether this push is coming up short of what's needed.

Mar 21, 202214 min

Highlight: Schooling That's Lifting A Community

We hear about negative news coming from North Minneapolis. But what about more positive stories? Ascension Catholic School is one of the brighter stories from the neighborhood. Principal Benito Matias tells us why the grade school is having such a high success rate.

Mar 21, 202219 min

Highlight: Making Life Safer for the Asian-American Community

It has been one year since the murders of several Asian women in multiple Atlanta spas. Have conditions for Asian-Americans gotten any better over the last 12 months? Marian Chia-Ming Liu, Operations Editor for the Washington Post , provides perspective through her life and reporting.

Mar 21, 202213 min

All 'Bout That Hollywood Life

So, how glamourous is the Hollywood lifestyle? On this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Mr. Battle gives us another taste of the L.A. scene. And how welcome is the return (basically) of it after the last couple of years?

Mar 21, 202237 min

New Standards and Classic Comforts

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chops it up with: Singer/musician Matt Hannah "Escape to Margaritaville" director Eric Morris Legendary singer/radio host Patty Peterson Team Women MN executive director Katy Burke

Mar 21, 202235 min

School Success and Beware of Some Tech

We hear about negative news coming from North Minneapolis. But what about more positive stories? Ascension Catholic School is one of the brighter stories from the neighborhood. Principal Benito Matias tells us why the grade school is having such a high success rate. We've heard about the new initiatives social media companies are taking to help protect children. Will they work? Agency Partner Interactive co-founder Adam Rizzieri explains whether this push is coming up short of what's needed....

Mar 21, 202236 min

Unemployment Replenishment and Asian-American Security

Jearlyn begins the show by looking into the state legislature's debate over how to refill the unemployment insurance coffers following the need to deplete them during the pandemic. After that, it has been one year since the murders of several Asian women in multiple Atlanta spas. Have conditions for Asian-Americans gotten any better over the last 12 months? Marian Chia-Ming Liu, Operations Editor for the Washington Post , provides perspective through her life and reporting.

Mar 21, 202234 min

Highlight: Saving What You Can At the Pump

Most everyone is having trouble keeping up with rising gas prices. What tips and tricks are out there to help cut those costs? Washington Post reporter Chris Velazco points out some of the best apps to use so you can save at the pump.

Mar 14, 202216 min

Highlight: A Type of Loss That's Not as Defined

Have you ever heard of ambiguous loss? Author and University of Minnesota emeritus professor Dr. Pauline Boss developed this theory and is the foremost pioneer in this study. She joins the show to explain how this is being felt in today's climate of war and the pandemic.

Mar 14, 202214 min

The Revival of the Bat

Is the entertainment industry getting back to more of a pre-COVID "normal"? Ahead of the upcoming Oscars, Jearlyn & Michael talk about film. Speaking of...Michael tell us what he thought about "The Batman".

Mar 14, 202236 min

Highlight: The Push to Become More Renewable

After President Biden's remarks during the recent State of the Union address, is the urge to grow greener energy gaining momentum? Brendan Dillon, a partner with Nokomis Energy, talks about the hope he has for the switch to gain steam.

Mar 14, 20229 min

Bringing Classic Voices Back to Life

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with: "The Mousetrap" director Craig Johnson Wild Angels singer/musician Pamela Helmer McNeill Stages Theatre Company artistic director Sandy Boren-Barrett

Mar 14, 202223 min

Coping Mechanisms On Different Levels

Have you ever heard of ambiguous loss? Author and University of Minnesota emeritus professor Dr. Pauline Boss developed this theory and is the foremost pioneer in this study. She joins the show to explain how this is being felt in today's climate of war and the pandemic. Then, most everyone is having trouble keeping up with rising gas prices. What tips and tricks are out there to help cut those costs? Washington Post reporter Chris Velazco points out some of the best apps to use so you can save ...

Mar 14, 202234 min

Energy From the Earth and the Picket Lines

After President Biden's remarks during the recent State of the Union address, is the urge to grow greener energy gaining momentum? Brendan Dillon, a partner with Nokomis Energy, talks about the hope he has for the switch to gain steam. Then, Jearlyn updates us on the Teachers' strike in Minneapolis and gets your reaction to it.

Mar 14, 202233 min

Highlight: A New Note to Help Those With Suicidal Thoughts

Singer/Songwriter Mary Bue will release a new single next week. It's message underscores the battle of suicide prevention. She talks with Jearlyn about why she decided to release this now and what message she hopes people gather from it.

Mar 07, 20228 min
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