KMOJCast

01-14-26 Roosevelt High Phys Ed teacher Jacki Wincek talks with Freddie Bell & Chantel Sings about unified and adapted sports, Roosevelt High School's recent national recognitions, and the future of the sports program. 14.01.2026 12:54 ↓

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Jacqueline (Jacki) Wincek, Physical Education teacher at Roosevelt High School and 2025 Minnesota State Assistant Coach of the Year. Jacki shares how unified and adapted sports at Minneapolis Public Schools create inclusive opportunities for students of all abilities. She discusses Roosevelt High School’s nationally recognized Unifie...

01-12-2026 Immigration Attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd joins Freddie Bell to unpack immigration enforcement, family impacts, and what communities need to know right now 12.01.2026 12:19 ↓

In this timely conversation, nationally recognized immigration attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd helps bring clarity to immigration enforcement practices and how they affect families navigating the U.S. immigration system. Drawing on more than 20 years of legal experience — and her own journey as a former immigrant — Lloyd discusses enforcement discretion, prolonged backlogs, community concerns, and pr...

01-07-2026 Jay Haapala, Community Engagement Director with AARP Minnesota, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss community engagement efforts and the AARP Community Challenge Grant. 07.01.2026 7:03 ↓

 In the interview, Jay Haapala shared how AARP Minnesota is supporting local communities through engagement, connection, and innovation. He highlighted the AARP Community Challenge Grant , which provides funding for quick-action projects that make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages — from public spaces and transportation to community connections and safety. Haapala encouraged local...

01-07-2026 Edgar Alphonso, Director of Engagement, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to share details about the upcoming School Finder Fair and community engagement meetings. 07.01.2026 5:20 ↓

 During the conversation, Edgar Alphonso highlighted the importance of helping families navigate school options through the upcoming School Finder Fair, while also outlining opportunities for residents to stay involved through upcoming community engagement meetings. He emphasized access, participation, and making sure families have the information and support they need to make informed decisions f...

01-05-2026 One of the most trusted public-health voices in the country. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Freddie and Chantel us to talk flu season, COVID, and what’s really happening right now in the Twin Cities. 05.01.2026 16:03 ↓

Dr. Michael Osterholm — internationally recognized epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and someone we trust to give it to us straight. Dr. Osterholm keeps an eye on what’s happening locally, nationally, and globally — and this morning we’ll talk about flu activity in the Twin Cities metro, where COVID stands right now, and what people can do to protec...

01-05-2026 Open MIC, Thursday Nights at Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar in New York. Freddie and Chantel talk with a legendary host. 05.01.2026 12:05 ↓

 This morning on the show, we’re joined by Damara Lynn Green , a longtime part of the legendary Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar . She’s hosting a special Open Mic Night on January 8th , but this is bigger than one evening — it’s the beginning of a movement aimed at taking the Sugar Bar Open Mic experience nationwide . From singers and poets to musicians and storytellers, this conversation is all...

11-24-2025 CIDRAP Director, Dr. Michael Osterholm, joins Freddie and Chantel 25.11.2025 11:41 ↓

Measles could be making a comeback after being eradicated for more than 50 years, according to Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center  for Infectious Disease, Research, and Policy. Osterholm also rates America's level of preparedness for the next big epidemic.