Jearlyn Steele

Among the many bills that the MN State Legislature passed this year was a new initiative regarding what bicyclists can do when approaching street intersections.  Dorian Grilley, executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, explains the nuances of the law and what this means for cyclists on the road.

Dorian Grilley of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota discusses the new law for bicyclists that approach street intersections. Local author and entrepreneur DeVonna Pittman previews the new location that her hair care product line will be sold.

For women that have recently fled the country of Afghanistan, getting acclimated to America can be daunting.  So, one local non-profit is providing a program to help for these refugees through shared experiences.  Sonia Anunciacion, Alight's Afghan Program lead, joins the show to explain how sewing is providing comfort in a new land.

Jearlyn starts the show by looking at the true purpose of Memorial Day.  Plus, do you think there's a certain age where children should (or shouldn't) attend remembrance services? Sonia Anunciacion of Alight tells us about the organization Sewing Social group for Afghan women refugees.

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with the following guests: Former Vikings DT and "Hate is Wrong" GSA Prom founder Esera Tuaolo Wakpa Triennial Art Festival project director Colleen Sheehy and contributing artist Xavier Tavera Singer/musician/songwriter Scott Zosel

In a recent survey, Minnesota's Deer Lake was named one of the country's top ten cleanest lakes.  What metrics are used to decide whether a certain body of water can be deemed clean?  Jearlyn asks this, and other questions, of Clean Lake Alliance deputy director Paul Dearlove.

Even though April is designated as National Stress Awareness Month, stress is something that effects us year-round.  But could this affliction actually be more of a part of living than we realize?  American Institute of Stress president Dr. Daniel Kirsch joins the show to talk about what we can do when it comes around...and whether some stress may even result in positive outcomes.

Dr. Daniel Kirsch of the American Institute of Stress tells us how stress is more of an everyday part of life than we think. Paul Dearlove from the Clean Lakes Alliance provides us with information on what makes for a "clean lake".

As we take this month to celebrate Asian-Ameicans and Pacific Islanders, there are still hurdles that need to be cleared for this population of people to receive the respect they deserve. Very Asian Foundation co-founder and former KARE-TV morning news anchor Gia Vang explains the work that the group is doing to educate about the contributions that people AAPI descent have made and are making to o...

Jearlyn takes a few moments to talk about the importance of diversity as Disney offers a new cast portraying characters in the live-action "The Little Mermaid" movie. Gia Vang, co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, tells us about her organization's efforts to educate during Asian-American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.

Guest host Steve Thomson take the last hour of the show to talk about some sports and entertainment news of the day, including the greatness of some athletes and the passing of the "Godfather of Poker".

Are legislative leaders in Washington really going to let the U.S. economy go into default?  Where can the two sides of these negotiations find a way forward?  We ask Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget senior VP & senior policy director Marc Goldwein about his thoughts on the stalemate.

In Wallethub's annual study of the Best & Worst States for working mothers, Minnesota ranks really well.  How has the state fared so well for this population subset?  Department of Labor and Industry deputy commissioner Kate Perushek lets us know how they are providing the best resources possible.

Steve Thomson continues his fill-in duty for Jearlyn tonight. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry deputy commissioner Kate Perushek explains how the state has become so good to working mothers. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget senior VP & senior policy director Marc Goldwein goes through the struggle to increase the country's Debt Ceiling.

Steve Thomson is in for Jearlyn tonight.  He and producer Jonathan Lowe discuss a few topics during the hour, including a tribute to Moms and some of the sports news of the day.

If you need some motivation to get over that hump, just you iconic jazz singer Marilyn Maye as your inspiration.  She will mark her 95th birthday, as well as Mother's Day weekend, with a series of shows next week at Crooner's Supper Club.  She joins the program to talk about what keeps her going.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, the following guests chop it up with Jearlyn: "Defeat of Jesse James" actor Adam Qualls Iconic jazz singer Marilyn Maye Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston

Some folks may have forgotten about The Taste of Minnesota, with the most recent edition of the event being held in 2015.  Now, it's ready to make a comeback onto the Summer calendar.  This week's announcement set the stage for Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall, which will host the event July 2nd & 3rd.  Taylor Carik, one of the organizers, provides a preview of what we can expect from this latest re...

With this week's announcement of RICO charges against alleged members of two Minneapolis gangs, Jearlyn asks the listening audience about what they believe need to happen to combat violent crime across the Cities. Taylor Carik explains why he helped bring the Taste of Minnesota festival back to life.

Winter hung on as long as it could, but Spring is finally coming to life in Minnesota.  That also means more allergens are blooming into the air.  So, with the warmer weather, what should we know to try and keep those pesky allergies at bay?  We asked HealthPartners allergist Dr. Supriya Varadarajulu to offer some "best care" tips.

Jearlyn starts off the show by wondering what would happen if anyone cam up with a way to control the weather.  She also talks about the coronation of England's King Charles. HealthPartners allergist Dr. Supriya Varadarajulu tells us what to know going into the Spring allergy season.

On this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with the following guests: Cultural Fluency Initiative creator Beck Lee Blues/Soul singer Willie West "Returning to Haifa" playwright Ismail Khalidi

Romantic Milllenial and Gen Z couples are not creating joint bank accounts at the same rates as those partnerships of previous generations.  Why is that the case.  Bankrate.com senior industry analyst Ted Rossman recently wrote on the subject and helps us dig into the findings.

Bankrate.com analyst Ted Rossman tells us why younger couples aren't creating joint bank accounts at the same rate of previous generations. Jearlyn describes how she is seeing some things in a new way.

With severe weather events seemingly on the rise, how much has Climate Change contributed?  Dr. Jonathan E. Martin is a professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He studies this phenomenon and gives us his thoughts on how we can reverse some of the effects.