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Jearlyn Steele

Steele Talkin' with Jearlyn Steele
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Old Favorites and New Ventures

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

Nov 07, 202236 min

Highlight: Making the World Your Vessel of Growth

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".

Nov 07, 202214 min

Highlight: Diversifying the Collegiate Experience

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.

Nov 07, 202218 min

Growing Your Life Through Diversity

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.

Nov 07, 202237 min

Highlight: Last-Minute Election Primer

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.

Nov 07, 202214 min

Counting Down to Election Day

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.

Nov 07, 202236 min

Stressing the Effects of the Midterms

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.

Oct 31, 202233 min

Highlight: The Burgeoning Success of a Local Group

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.

Oct 31, 202212 min

Highlight: The Link Between the Arts and History

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.

Oct 31, 202218 min

The Importance of the Arts to History

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

Oct 31, 202235 min

Resting Up for a Good Scare

Michael has returned from his time away for this lone hour of Steele Talkin'. During the "Mom & Michael Hour", Jearlyn & Michael discuss the American worker's reluctance to take vacations and the fascination with Halloween. Plus, we get the short, short review of the new film, "Black Adam".

Oct 24, 202235 min

Filling In with a Sense of Frivolity

Michael is taking some time off, so producer Jonathan Lowe steps in to chat with Jearlyn. Over the hour, they look into raising the priority level of a certain local sports team, gluten-free eating, and the difference between cheese and sour cream.

Oct 17, 202235 min

Opening Up A World of Sights and Sounds

On this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with: Director of Northern Lights.mn and Northern Spark Sarah Peters Legendary singer/musician St. Paul Peterson Sidekick Theatre co-founder Brian Pekol Singer/songwriter Amanda B. Perry

Oct 17, 202235 min

Highlight: The Award-Winning Power of Demography

Recently, one of the area's own was recognized for his work in the field of Historical Demography. Dr. Steven Ruggles' decades-long efforts studying demographics, immigration, and their effects on society has earned him a MacArthur Fellow award. The University of Minnesota professor of History & Population Studies joins the show to talk about the field he has dedicated his career to.

Oct 17, 202214 min

Highlight: The 'How's and 'Why's of the National Debt

Earlier this month, the national debt reached $31 trillion for the first time. What factors contributed the amount ballooning as much as it has (especially in recent years)? Marc Goldwein, Senior VP & Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, offers an explanation, as well as some of the ways he would try to chip at it.

Oct 17, 202217 min

Mounting Debt; Dissecting Demographics

Marc Goldwein, Senior VP & Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, tells us how the national debt reached $31 trillion. U of M professor of History & Population Studies Dr. Steven Ruggles explains the career-long research that has earned him a MacArthur Genius award.

Oct 17, 202238 min

Highlight: Creating a Space to Re-Learn About Food

Have you heard of the Indigenous Food Lab over at Minneapolis' Midtown Global Market? This newer, award-winning space is introducing many to foods popular among Native cultures. Dawn Drouillard, culinary director at the Food Lab, explains how this became a reality and what we can expect next from this space?

Oct 17, 202213 min

Vote Count; Going Back to the Roots of Food

Does you believe that your vote truly counts in political elections? Jearlyn reaches out to the listening audience. North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems culinary director Dawn Drouillard explains the Indigenous Food Lab and what's next for the space over at the Midtown Global Market.

Oct 17, 202235 min

Harkening Back to Past Concerts

On this shortened edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn previews a previous concert series that she is going to revive soon. Also, we hear from The Lovin' Spoonful drummer Mike Arturi, who will preview his Spoonful tribute band's performance next Sunday at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Oct 10, 202217 min

Highlight: An Effort to Reduce Straw Gun Buyers

Earlier in the week, State AG Keith Ellison announced a civil lawsuit against Fleet Farm for gun purchases that were previously made by convicted straw buyers. Could this be a small step in the effort to slow this practice down? Protect MN executive director Rashmi Seneviratne joins the program to discuss what else can be done to solve this problem.

Oct 10, 202215 min

Reducing Certain Straws and The Power of Photographs

Protect MN executive director Rashmi Seneviratne talks about this week's lawsuit against Fleet Farm and why it may be a first step in combatting straw gun buyers. Jearlyn takes a few minutes to discuss how powerful a photograph can be in telling someone's history.

Oct 10, 202234 min

Highlight: Building to Avoid Natural Catastrophe

While Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction across parts of Southwest Florida, one community stood out among the devastation. Dr. Jennifer Languell is the designer of a newer community called Babcock Ranch. The president and owner of Trinity Construction Solutions tells us how her vision helped build a community that could better withstand such a severe weather phenomenon.

Oct 10, 202215 min

Passion for Music; A New Way to Build

After attending a Gospel concert earlier in the day, Jearlyn takes some time to discuss that music and how we connect to it. Dr. Jennifer Languell, President/Owner of Trifecta Construction Solutions, describes how the community she helped design weathered the force of Hurricane Ian.

Oct 10, 202231 min

Talking Some Dreaded and Some Scary

Michael is off tonight, so Jearlyn chats with producer Jonathan Lowe for the hour. They speculate about whether Russia may actually trigger a nuclear attack, remember the career of the rapper Coolio, and dive into why people love Halloween.

Oct 03, 202233 min

Big Names and Big Shows

On this week's Center Stage, we hear from: Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "Once Upon a Mattress" director Garry Lennon Twin Cities Film Fest executive director Jatin Setia Lake Wobegon Brass Band's conductor Mike Halstenson

Oct 03, 202234 min

Highlight: Expanding Agriculture in Scope for Minnesota

This week, the Grow North program will hold its annual "Food, Ag, Ideas Week" to help connect some of the biggest brand names in agriculture with smaller companies, the newest technological advances, and more. The program's executive director, Allison Hohn, gives us a preview of what you'll find during the event.

Oct 03, 202211 min

Expanding Agriculture and Rolling Merrily

Grow North executive director Allison Hohn previews the organization's "Food, Ag, Ideas Week" event, including the introduction of a new initiative. Theater Latte Da actor Reese Britts discusses his role in the new production of "Merrily We Roll Along".

Oct 03, 202233 min

Highlight: New Focus Point for the War in Ukraine

There have been many recent developments when discussing the War in Ukraine. From Ukrainian counter offenses to Russian claims of annexation, tensions appear to be ramping up again in eastern Europe. Diplomat-in-Residence and Global Policy Area Chair at the U of M Dr. Mary Curtin joins the program to discuss what we should expect next.

Oct 03, 202214 min

Election Importance and Russia's Next Move

Jearlyn discusses the importance of being engaged with all elections, let alone the 2022 Midterm cycle. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Global Policy Area Chair Dr. Mary Curtin lends her expertise to the latest developments on the War in Ukraine.

Oct 03, 202234 min

A Plethora of Fall-Related Topics

With the return of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Jearlyn and her son dig into topics we would relate to the Fall season, including allergies, eating for the season, and Michael's review of the children's Halloween film "Under Wraps 2".

Sep 26, 202231 min
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