If you’re familiar with the University of Minnesota, then you may know about an organization dedicated to connecting students and faculty of Christian faith and expanding their experiences through campus life. Anselm House has been providing that connection for over 40 years, and they will be holding a fundraiser on November 9th. Dan Olson, the organization’s managing director, talk about the services Anselm House provides and previews the event.
Oct 30, 2023•18 min
More than 75% of participants in a recent Bankrate survey said that they did not make any contributions to their emergency funds in 2023. With crushing inflation and rises in interest rates, many feel like they’re behind on the essentials as we head to the end of the year. Matt Elliott, founder of Pulse Financial Planning in Rochester, dives deeper into these issues.
Oct 30, 2023•12 min
Pulse Financial Planning founder Matt Elliott gives advice on how we can save money in this time of increased inflation. Anselm House managing director Dan Olson explains the organization on the University of Minnesota campus.
Oct 30, 2023•39 min
Last Winter was really bad when trying to drive on the streets of St. Paul. The sometimes chaotic conditions left many residents dodging potholes and ice ruts, or navigating roadways congested with scattered parked cars. Sean Kershaw, director of the city’s Public Works department, explains the lessons taken from all the frustration and the efforts to smooth out the roads much more this time around.
Oct 30, 2023•12 min
Jearlyn takes the first part of the show to discuss horror films (in anticipation of Halloween) and the lack of holiday cheer in Downtown Minneapolis over the last few years. St. Paul Public Works director Sean Kershaw tells us how the city is getting prepared for the Winter weather that can impact the roadways.
Oct 30, 2023•39 min
On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests: Mixed Blood Theatre artistic director Mark Valdez Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "FETAL" playwright Trista Baldwin Plus, Jearlyn previews the MN Orchestra's event with the movie "Get Out", in which the Steele Family will be involved.
Oct 23, 2023•35 min
Halloween is just around the corner. Are you looking for a fun, family-oriented event outside of Trick-or-Treating? Let the website Family Fun Twin Cities be your guide. Site co-founder, Gianna Kordatzky tells us how you and your young ones can enjoy this festive season.
Oct 23, 2023•14 min
It’s almost 3 weeks and ticking with no Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C. Where does it go from here? Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier tries to figure out how one-half of the nation’s most important lawmaking body can pull itself from this quicksand.
Oct 23, 2023•19 min
Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier digs into the madness surrounding the Speaker of the House race in Washington. Gianna Kordatzky from Twin Cities Family Fun talks about options to help your family enjoy Halloween.
Oct 23, 2023•42 min
The local chapter of a national investment group is taking a hopeful step in closing the disparity gap in maternal mortality rates for Women of Color. Simone Hardeman Jones, executive and founding director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, discusses the multi-year investment in a new app designed to give patients and other professionals a place to review healthcare providers.
Oct 23, 2023•14 min
Jearlyn takes the first part of the hour to discuss some of the of 2024 Presidential candidates and the traits she looks for in a politician. Simone Hardeman Jones from GreenLight Fund Twin Cities discusses a new app designed to address maternal health disparities.
Oct 23, 2023•39 min
On this week's Center Stage hour, Jearlyn chats with the following guests: Local Folk/Americana musician Jaspar Lepak "Finding Her Beat" executive and producer Jennifer Weir Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local singer/musician Skarlett Woods
Oct 16, 2023•40 min
On Monday, the University of Minnesota welcomes Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to speak on campus…and not everyone is happy about it. How do schools decide on guest lecturers that will speak to their student body? Minnesota State University-Mankato Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dr. Henry Morris explains the logistics behind these events.
Oct 16, 2023•15 min
In the wake of the continued chaos in Washington, D.C., Jearlyn dedicates more time to explain her reasoning of why voting is so important. Dr. Henry Morris of Minnesota State University-Mankato goes into the details of booking guest lecturers to speak on campus.
Oct 16, 2023•38 min
This coming Friday is National Mammography Day, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and M Health Fairview has literally taken their initiative on the road. The organization’s mobile mammography truck fleet is stopping at locations near historically marginalized communities, giving them opportunities for potentially life-saving checkups. Chelsea McGuire, Senior Clinic Manager at the M Health Fairview Phalen Village Clinic, previews when one of those trucks will stop by her clinic.
Oct 16, 2023•16 min
Jearlyn takes time to discuss the importance of words and their historical context. She also stresses how important it is to go out and vote in as many elections as you're allowed. Chelsea McGuire of M Health Fairview's Phalen Village Clinic previews an upcoming event where people can get mammograms.
Oct 16, 2023•38 min
Jearlyn welcomes the following guests for this edition of Center Stage: Sounds of Blackness founder Gary Hines “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” playwright Juliany Taveras Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” director Cody Braudt
Oct 02, 2023•37 min
Last week, the city of Minneapolis announced that they would transfer two parcels of land back to a group of Indigenous peoples. The Bloomington Avenue parcels are being purchased by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. What do they plan to do with the land? And could this be a sign of similar transactions in the future? Cheri Goodwin, executive director of Family & Children Services for the Red Lake Nation, gives us more on the details of the purchase.
Oct 02, 2023•14 min
Cheri Goodwin from the Red Lake Nation explains the impact of the tribe buying two parcels of land from the city of Minneapolis. Jearlyn reaches out to the listeners to ask why support for Ukraine appears to be fading in some corners of the U.S.
Oct 02, 2023•35 min
Jearlyn shares her frustration about how Congress does its business when it comes to funding the government. She also discusses the Twins' upcoming playoff series. Washington Post reporter Jacob Bogage gives us a deeper dive on Congress avoiding a Government Shutdown.
Oct 02, 2023•35 min
On this edition of Center Stage, the following guests chat with Jearlyn: "The Chinese Lady" actress Katie Bradley Singer/musician/songwriter Jalan Crossland Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston The Customers founder/singer/musician Ryan Sexton
Sep 25, 2023•34 min
Do you remember the PBS show “The Joy of Painting”? For 11 years, painter Bob Ross showed up on our television screens to help us grow our artistic skills with his soothing voice, signature afro, and “happy little trees”. Now, a Minneapolis-based company has ownership of the first painting ever created on the show…and they’ve put it on the market. Modern Artifact president Ryan Nelson explains how this all came together.
Sep 25, 2023•12 min
It's officially the season corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards. For the family-owned Afton Apple Orchard, this means that the company’s annual Apple Festival starts next weekend. How is business going in 2023? And how much of an effect has the prolonged drought had on this year’s crop? Assistant manager Sarah Parkos gives us an idea.
Sep 25, 2023•10 min
Afton Apple Orchards assistant manager Sarah Parkos previews the company's annual Apple Festival weekends. Modern Artifact president Ryan Nelson talks about how the business acquired the first painting created on the former PBS show "The Joy of Painting".
Sep 25, 2023•33 min
Last week marked a milestone in a local neighborhood’s comeback story. Anthony Bradford recently became the first person to become a homeowner by using St. Paul’s Inheritance Fund, marking a milestone in the comeback story of the city's Rondo neighborhood. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter discusses the progress of this initiative.
Sep 25, 2023•16 min
Jearlyn talks about a historic game for one NFL team. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gives us an update on a milestone for the city's Inheritance Fund.
Sep 25, 2023•34 min
It's a jam-packed edition of Center Stage. Jearlyn invites the following guests on the show: Rising musician Yohannes Tona "Cookin'" production supervisor Kate Young Eun Park Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Jazz MN Orchestra music director Pete Whitman
Sep 18, 2023•34 min
This week, nearly 150,000 autoworkers hit the picket line, marking the latest high-profile strike of 2023. The work stoppage from the United Auto Workers now sits next to stoppages in national industries and local business alike. But is a historically busy year for strikes, or does it just seem that way with our 24-hour news cycle? University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee distinguished professor of Economics John S. Heywood joins the program to go through this particularly active Summer of Union solida...
Sep 18, 2023•14 min
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee distinguished professor of Economics John S. Heywood discusses labor unions and the bevy of strikes happening this year. After the conversation, Jearlyn opens up the phone lines to talk about the impact of unions.
Sep 18, 2023•33 min
What are the legal and political ramifications of this week's announcement of more indictments against Hunter Biden? We ask local attorney and owner of the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm Joe Tamburino to provide his legal expertise on the new charges.
Sep 18, 2023•15 min
