KMOJCast

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Edgar R. Olivo about how the American Red Cross is preparing for an expected increase in disasters this spring. He shares insights on the types of emergencies impacting communities, from home fires to wildfires, and how the Red Cross supports families with shelter, food, and emergency assistance. Olivo emphasizes the importance of...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams about the ongoing budget process at Minneapolis Public Schools, including a projected $50 million gap driven by rising costs, declining enrollment, and underfunding. She shares how the district is advocating at the state level for more stable funding while working to minimize cuts to programs and staff. Dr. S...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with legendary R&B singer Karyn White about her powerful return to the spotlight with her new single, “You’re Gonna Want Me Back.” She reflects on seeing it climb the Billboard Top 30 R&B chart, marking her first major chart success in decades. White also discusses the global response to the single and how her journey, faith, a...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Amber Banks about the mission of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs and the role Black-led community development financial institutions play in expanding access to capital. She explains how CDFIs help entrepreneurs start businesses, support homeownership, and invest in communities often overlooked by traditional financial...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Dr. La Tonya Overton about how Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Women’s History Month. She highlights the upcoming “Who’s That Lady?” event at the Davis Center, where students will dress as influential women in history and share their stories with the community. Dr. Overton also reflects on the legacies of trailblazers li...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Jay Haapala about the spike in IRS imposter scams during tax season. He explains how criminals pose as IRS agents through voicemails, texts, and emails to demand payment, steal personal information, or gain access to devices and financial accounts. Haapala outlines common red flags—including requests for payment by gift cards or c...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell welcomes Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams to share an encouraging message to the Minneapolis Public Schools community following several challenging months. She thanks families and supporters for rallying around students while highlighting continued flexibility with online learning and the inspiring resilience shown across the district. The conversation sp...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Christine Tucci Osorio back for another “Chat with Christine” to discuss how things are evolving in District 622. She shares that the community is calmer after last month’s heightened ICE activity, while the district continues outreach, monitoring resources, and providing support such as supervision and food delivery for affected fam...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell & Chantel Sings speak with G. Phillip Shoultz, III as he discusses the upcoming WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals concert taking place February 22 at Northrop, highlighting its role in celebrating Black History Month through powerful choral performance. He explains how the WITNESS project honors Black contributions to American arts and why this year’s focus...

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings speaks with Tephanie Delaney as she shares how her two decades in entertainment and brand strategy led to the creation of UNBX TV, a platform designed to prioritize community, participation, and creator ownership. She explains how the ecosystem differs from traditional streaming models by focusing on collaboration rather than algorithms and competition. Teph...

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...