Jearlyn Steele

For all of the issues that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking.  Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General.  He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position.

Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020.  What questions are being asked about this?  Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Services for Allina Health, helps to fill in some of those holes.

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean?  What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies?  Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea.

During this Easter Sunday edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with: Folk singer/musician Jaspar Lepak Singer/musician/songwriter Jesse Norell Incoming Children's Theatre Company casting director Traci Shannon Acclaimed jazz singer Gretchen Parlato

For all of the legal concerns that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking.  Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General.  He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position. In this edition of "So What Do You Do?", we welcome Team...

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean?  What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies?  Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea. Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020.  What questions are being asked about this?  Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Servi...

Liz Collin joins the show to talk about her upcoming shows and album along with her songwriting process and poetry.

Michael Battle, Jearlyn's son, joins the show once again from his home in Los Angeles to talk about movies, the Grammy's and so, so much more!

Claudia Smith sits down the Jearlyn to discuss her music and what it's like being in the industry. Also what's next for the artist.

A busy week for Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston got even wilder on Sunday night.  As he joins Jearlyn, Mr. Preston informs of the to-the-moment reaction from a nasty incident at the Oscars.  He also tells us how the paper got the scoop on a big announcement from "Saturday Night Live" cast member Michael Che.

This coming Wednesday, several artists will take the stage at Crooners Supper Club to entertain in a concert set to help those suffering from the war in Ukraine.  Club owner Mary Tjosvold gives us a preview of the "Songs for Ukraine" event.

What can women do to set themselves and their families up for financial comfort?  Stone Arch Law estate planning attorney Philip J. Ruce joins the program to talk about that.

It was the talk of the nation on Sunday night.  Jearlyn, Michael, and producer Jonathan Lowe go through several angles of the Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

This week, Jearlyn welcomes the following guests to Center Stage: Crooners Supper Club owner Mary Tjosvold Singer/musician Cyrille Aimée Actor/director/choreographer Austene Van Plus, Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston brings up two pieces of breaking news regarding Sunday night's Oscars and an announcement from a current "Saturday Night Live" cast member.

Jearlyn kicks off this truncated show by offering her opinions on this week's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.  Then, what can women do to set themselves and their families up for financial comfort?  Stone Arch Law estate planning attorney Philip J. Ruce joins the program to talk about that.

We've heard about the new initiatives social media companies are taking to help protect children.  Will they work?  Agency Partner Interactive co-founder Adam Rizzieri explains whether this push is coming up short of what's needed.

We hear about negative news coming from North Minneapolis.  But what about more positive stories?  Ascension Catholic School is one of the brighter stories from the neighborhood.  Principal Benito Matias tells us why the grade school is having such a high success rate.

It has been one year since the murders of several Asian women in multiple Atlanta spas.  Have conditions for Asian-Americans gotten any better over the last 12 months?  Marian Chia-Ming Liu, Operations Editor for the Washington Post , provides perspective through her life and reporting.

So, how glamourous is the Hollywood lifestyle?  On this edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Mr. Battle gives us another taste of the L.A. scene.  And how welcome is the return (basically) of it after the last couple of years?

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chops it up with: Singer/musician Matt Hannah "Escape to Margaritaville" director Eric Morris Legendary singer/radio host Patty Peterson Team Women MN executive director Katy Burke

We hear about negative news coming from North Minneapolis.  But what about more positive stories?  Ascension Catholic School is one of the brighter stories from the neighborhood.  Principal Benito Matias tells us why the grade school is having such a high success rate.  We've heard about the new initiatives social media companies are taking to help protect children.  Will...

Jearlyn begins the show by looking into the state legislature's debate over how to refill the unemployment insurance coffers following the need to deplete them during the pandemic.  After that, it has been one year since the murders of several Asian women in multiple Atlanta spas.  Have conditions for Asian-Americans gotten any better over the last 12 months?  Marian Chia-Ming Liu,...

Most everyone is having trouble keeping up with rising gas prices.  What tips and tricks are out there to help cut those costs?   Washington Post reporter Chris Velazco points out some of the best apps to use so you can save at the pump.

Have you ever heard of ambiguous loss?  Author and University of Minnesota emeritus professor Dr. Pauline Boss developed this theory and is the foremost pioneer in this study.  She joins the show to explain how this is being felt in today's climate of war and the pandemic.

Is the entertainment industry getting back to more of a pre-COVID "normal"?  Ahead of the upcoming Oscars, Jearlyn & Michael talk about film.  Speaking of...Michael tell us what he thought about "The Batman".