During this hour, guest host Sheletta Brundidge invites one of the newer regulars from her show on to talk about an upcoming special day over at the State Capitol. Hylden Advocacy & Law attorney Brian McDaniel looks ahead to Black Entrepreneurs Day on February 3rd and discusses the potential impact of this event.
Local singer, musician, and songwriter Matthew French is ready to release his latest work to the public. He joins the program to preview Friday's launch event for his full "Two Sides" album and discuss the inspiration for the music.
After getting through the holiday show season, Rohan Preston is geared up and ready for the next large wave of plays that will come to/through Twin Cities venues. The lead theatre critic over at the Star Tribune gives us a rundown of what he's looking forward to along the circuit.
On this edition of Center Stage, guest host Sheletta Brundidge talks to the following guests: "The Last Waltz" co-creator Rob Hillstrum Singer/songwriter/musician Matthew French Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Songstress extraordinaire Erin Schwab
Sheletta was a part of this past Monday's MLK Breakfast. But aside from the food and entertainment, there was one aspect of the morning that our guest host was most excited about...the opportunity to meet the former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Valerie Jarrett. Sheletta tell us the story of that morning's shenanigans and invites WCCO General Sales Manager (a.k.a. accomplice) Jessice Brandt on the show to verify it all.
When Sheletta's daughter asked about changing her skin color to match the characters she read about in her books, our guest host found out about the "doll therapy" that was being presented by Robin Hickman-Winfield. The CEO and executive producer of SoulTouch Productions explains why she developed this coping mechanism.
Sheletta Brundidge takes the baton for Jearlyn, who's off this week. This first hour, we hear from the following guests: SoulTouch Production CEO and executive producer Robin Hickman-Winfield comes on to explain what doll therapy is. 4th Street Saloon manager Mike Oker and "Rollin with D" CEO DeMonica Flye preview an upcoming fundraising event benefitting the victims of the Bell Loft Apartments fire.
Michael returns from vacation to close out Sunday's show. On this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", we hear about the devastating flooding that continues in California, Michael & Joey's spontaneous New Years' Day plans, and a review of the new movie "M3GAN".
On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn previews the upcoming Sound of Gospel shows. She also talks with the following guests: Theatre 55 founder and artistic director Richard Hitchler Rhythmically Speaking Dance artistic and executive director Erinn Liebhard Singer/songwriter/musician Scott Allen
After the turmoil caused over the Summer by the discovery of classfied documents at Mar-a-Lago, President Biden is going through his own firestorm over classified documents he had stored at a personal office and his Delaware home. Are the two situations truly comparable? Larry Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the U of M's Hubert H. Humphrey School, looks into that.
Migration policy expert Cristobal Ramón discusses President Biden immigration policy announcement from earlier this week. Larry Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the U of M, digs into the mess surrounding classified documents found at locations frequented by President Biden.
Around the world, people have settled in to the idea of working 5 consecutive days each week, with a 2-day break to recharge. But with changes in technology bring about a shift in that thinking? Media Minefield CEO/founder Kristi Piehl explains the "4-Day Mindset" she has instituted at her company and how it's working.
As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Monday, Jearlyn looks into the difference between National and Federal holidays. Media Minefield CEO/founder Kristi Piehl tells us if this country would ever consider going to 4-day workweeks.
With so much venom, vitriol, and anger in our daily lives, Jearlyn wonders if there's a way we can invite more romance into our lives. During this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour" (producer Jonathan Lowe fills in for Michael), Jearlyn explains what she means by that. We also hear from some of the listeners on the topic.
On the 55th anniversary of Johnny Cash's legendary concerts at Folsom Prison, Burnsville's Ames Center will host a one-night show inviting an audience into that forum. Jay Ernest plays the iconic musician, and he offers a preview of the performance.
When you think of the word "shanty", elegance is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the Art Shanty Projects gives artists an opportunity to show a beauty to these structures. Project artistic director Erin Lavelle, along with artists James Orione and Nick Knutson, explain the show.
This week's edition of Center Stage includes the following guests: Erin Lavelle (artistic director), James Orione (artist), and Nick Knutson (artist) of the Art Shanty Projects Turn, Turn, Turn band member Adam Levy Actor/musician Jay Ernest Musician Brandon Commodore
Producer Jonathan Lowe fills in for Michael Battle. On this first night of 2023, this hour looks back on the biggest headlines and music trends of 2022.
On the first Center Stage of 2023, Jearlyn previews a couple of shows her family is involved in for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Plus, she talks with the following guests: New History Theatre artistic director Rick Thompson Performer & author Lorna Landvick Sounds of Blackness director Gary Hines
MN State Representative Rush Richardson has a lot on her plate as we roll into 2023. Along with heading back to the State House, she enters the year as the new CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States. She talks about her plans for the organization in a space without the backing of the original Roe v. Wade decision.
Major Dawanna Witt will make history this week when she will be sworn in as the first Black and first female Hennepin County Sheriff. She joins the program to discuss this monumental moment and what she hopes to do to help lead the community.
Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dawanna Witt tells us about her emotions ahead of being sworn in to the position this week. MN State Rep. Ruth Richardson talks about her new role as CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.
It's that time. As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us will set up those resolutions that we can't seem to keep going after a few weeks. What can we do to make them stick? President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Harvard Medical School assistant clinical professor Dr. Beth Frates joins the show to give us a blueprint.
Jearlyn digs into sports after the Vikings take a big loss in Green Bay. And what did she do over the holiday? Dr. Beth Frates provides a guideline for us to actually follow those annual New Years' resolutions.
During this episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", our hosts dive into the allure of liquor and Michael's burgeoning affection for a certain style of holiday movies. Plus, we get Michael's take on "Avatar: The Way of Water".
After two years on hiatus, the Brave New Workshop is back with their holiday show. Actor Doug Neithercott tells us about the process of bringing the show back to the stage and what you can expect to see.
Comedienne and "Daily Show" co-creator Lizz Winstead is returning home for the 13th installment of her show looking back at the headlines of that past year. She joins the show to discuss this version, called "BADMEN and Some Crappy Women".
During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with: Singer/crooner Andrew Walesch Comedienne Lizz Winstead "Bob and Reggie Stay Awake" actors Joshua English Scrimshaw & Levi Weinhagen Brave New Workshop actor Doug Neithercott
On this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", we hear about the pair's recent trip to New York to see some Broadway shows. Michael offers reviews of the films "Bros" and "Spoiler Alert". Plus, we hear their reactions to the recently passed legislation protecting Gay marriage.
On this festive edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests: Legendary singer/musician Mick Sterling JoJo Green vocalist/keyboardist Sharisse Germain "Happy Holi-Dane" actor/singer Dane Stauffer Storyhill singer/musician Chris Cunningham
