KMOJCast

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings speak with Dr. Andrew Bergersen about a community event offering free PSA testing through the Minnesota Urology Foundation. He explains how the simple blood test helps screen for prostate cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 8 men and disproportionately impacts Black men, who face significantly higher diagnosis and mortality rates. Dr. Bergersen outlines who...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Alexis Love to discuss her work in Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Minneapolis Public Schools and her vision for the future of public safety. Love shares how her background in law enforcement and ministry shaped her belief that public safety should center on servant leadership, empathy, and “noble character.” She outlines t...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with public history researcher Jeremiah Ellis about his Minnesota Historical Society–published article, The Overlooked Legacy: Black Women of the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant . Ellis shares the powerful stories of the “Black Rosies” who worked at the New Brighton plant during World War II, breaking racial and gender barriers while helping power the war e...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell welcomes Danielle Hughes, the new principal of Benjamin E. Mays, to discuss the school’s upcoming Afrocentric program launching in fall 2026. Hughes explains how the program centers Black history, cultural pride, and racial identity development to create a rigorous, affirming learning environment for students in grades PreK through 5. She shares how African-c...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings are joined by Dr. David Mair of the American Red Cross to discuss a serious blood shortage affecting hospitals and patients nationwide. Dr. Mair explains how winter weather, illness, and a severe flu season have led to thousands of missed blood donations, while the need for blood continues every day. He highlights why Black donors are especi...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell is joined by immigration attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq., for an important conversation about immigration enforcement and family protections. Drawing on her more than 20 years of experience—and her own background as a former immigrant—Lloyd explains what recent public sentiment and polling reveal about growing concerns nationwide. She offers clear, practic...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Rod Adams and Paige Ingram about the urgency of Black unification and solidarity in the current moment. The conversation centers on the goals of the Black Mass Meeting following February 5 and why collective action and policy-driven power building are critical for Black communities. Adams and Ingram share ways individuals can stay connected and en...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell is joined by Jay Haapala of AARP Minnesota to discuss the growing threat of scams and fraud impacting Minnesotans. Haapala explains how scammers impersonate trusted figures such as family members, government agencies, banks, faith leaders, tech support, and even immigration enforcement to trigger fear or urgency and override good judgment. He breaks down why...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell welcomes Tikonwaun (Tiki) Blackamore from Minneapolis Public Schools to highlight Black History Month and the importance of community engagement. Tiki shares why celebrating Black history matters and how MPS creates meaningful opportunities for students, families, and the broader community to connect, learn, and reflect. The conversation spotlights public eve...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings welcomes Stephanie Davies-Larson and Grace Mobosi-Enwesi from Minneapolis Public Schools to spotlight National Magnet School Month. The conversation explores what makes magnet schools unique and how MPS offers theme-based learning in fine arts, global studies and humanities, STEM/STEAM, Montessori, and Spanish dual language programs. The guests share example...

Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings talk with Jason Marque Sole, a formerly incarcerated abolitionist, criminal justice educator, and adjunct professor at Hamline University. Sole reflects on being recently pardoned and what that moment means personally and for broader conversations about justice and accountability in Minnesota. He discusses the importance of staying informed about what is happening in...

Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with educator, film producer, and author Derek Francis about Minnesota’s often-overlooked school integration story. Francis discusses his new children’s book, Our First Bus Ride , which commemorates the 55th anniversary of Minneapolis’ Hale–Field elementary school integration and is told through the eyes of two second graders experiencing change for the first t...

Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcomed Christine Tucci Osorio, Superintendent of School District 622, for a “Chat with Christine” focused on the current challenges facing the school community. Osorio discusses how ICE activity and broader community stressors are impacting students, families, and staff across the district. She outlines the district’s evolving response, emphasizing safety, student...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings talks with Rose McGee, President and Founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie®, about the organization’s Annual MLK Holiday Weekend of Service. Rose explains how this year’s event includes a food and supplies drive for the PRISM Food Shelf and reflects a deeper focus on protecting constitutional rights and community freedom during challenging times. She shares th...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about the joint effort between the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office to collect and preserve evidence in the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Moriarty explains the decision to move forward after the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minn...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings sit down with Dr. Phillip S. Porter, MBA—visionary leader, author, wealth educator, and AI-enhanced book development coach. Dr. Porter explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping small businesses, entrepreneurship, authorship, and leadership, and shares how to adopt a mindset that turns AI into a powerful tool rather than a threat. He...

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...

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...

 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...

 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...

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...

 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...