Laughing With Letta

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, hear how Thrive Family Recovery Resources, with grant funding from Washington County, is hosting a free 10-week Strengthening Families program. Meals are provided, the whole family is welcomed, and stronger connections are built together. #LaughingWithLetta #ThriveFamilyRecovery #StrengtheningFamilies #CommunitySupport #FamilyWellness

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta Brundidge speaks with Washington County Health about how opioid settlement funds are being put to work. The county has partnered with eight local organizations to provide support, resources, and hope for families impacted by the opioid crisis. Together, they’re building a stronger, healthier community. Tune in to hear how these partnerships are maki...

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta sits down with Hennepin County’s Voter Engagement team to celebrate Minnesota being ranked #1 in the nation for youth voter turnout. They highlight the efforts of League of Women Voters Minnesota, ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, and other community partners who are reaching out to young people across the state. The conversation also explores preregistrati...

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with a Washington Post columnist to explore the fascinating world of “familect” — the inside jokes, code words, and phrases families create that shape their unique group identity. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation that will have you reflecting on the special words that only your family understands. 

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Minnesota law enforcement to talk about the importance of safe driving. They dive into the latest statistics, share real stories from the road, and offer practical tips to help keep teens — and everyone — safe behind the wheel. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that blends insight, safety, and Sheletta’s signature...

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge sits down with the team from BizRecycling.com to uncover how businesses can access grants to boost their recycling efforts. Whether you’re a small business owner or just curious about recycling, this episode is full of laughs, insights, and actionable advice to help you go green!

This week on the Laughing with Letta Podcast, Sheletta sits down with Harris County Public Health’s SUP team to talk substance use prevention, education, and how they’re making a difference in schools and communities. Find resources at hcphtx.org/SUP

On this episode of the Laughing with Letta Podcast, Sheletta Brundidge chats with the author of The Myth of a Fearless Leader about what it takes to step up and lead. Spoiler: It’s not about being fearless every second of the day. Sometimes courage shows up alongside doubt, and fear has its seat at the table. Only on the Laughing with Letta Podcast. 

This week on Laughing with Letta Podcast, host Sheletta is back with laughs and a lowdown on the brand-new Xfinity StreamStore!  From movies to live shows, Letta's got the scoop—and a few jokes along the way.

In this week's episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta chats about how to grab a gift card, why back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the bank, and of course, she’s got thoughts (and jokes) about all of it. Grab a snack, grab a notebook, or better yet, grab that Mall of America gift card! Only on Laughing with Letta.

On this episode of the Laughing with Letta podcast, Sheletta chats with her friends at MetroTransit who say riders are blown away by the new B Line. How is this new route going to impact your commute, your community, and your convenience? This podcast has all the answers.

Sheletta chats with one Metro Transit employee who trained 200 operators to drive the new B Line express route.

Minnesota ranked #1 in youth voter turnout in the last presidential election, so Sheletta wanted to make sure that young voters in Hennepin County understand what Rank Choice Voting. On this week's episode of her podcast, she chats with Karl Landskroener who is the voter engagement program manager in Hennepin County so that people will be more prepared as they head to the ballot box.

Sheletta chats with her friends at the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University about how their investigation of Dr. King's letters and daily life is uncovering the names and contributions of unsung women who fought during the civil rights movement.

Sheletta chats with diversity expert and fellow podcaster Lambers Fisher about how Trump's war on woke is impacting Black folks on the latest episode of her show.

Sheletta broadcast her show live as she searches for answer and tries to find peace after her friend, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were assassinated. She talks to a political expert about how Melissa's death is impacting Minnesota's political landscape and invites a preacher to pray for the state.

Sheletta chats with Tom Hoch from the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) about their partnership with Comcast to give WiFi access to more than 5,000 residents living at 42 public housing high-rise locations in Minneapolis. 

As the country honors fallen veterans for Memorial Day, Sheletta is shedding light on an organization that helps members of the military, and first responders manage their mental health thanks to a program funded by the Washington County Public Health & Environment.

Sheletta talks to her friends at Hennepin County about a new initiative to help Black women have better heart health.

Sheletta chats with her friends from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about their Small Business Environmental Improvement Loan program and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of the no interest loans on the latest episode of her podcast. 

After getting several calls from friends across the country to check in because they know she lives in Minnesota, Sheletta is marking herself safe with this podcast from beating the breaks off a white woman for calling her children a n*gger.

Sheletta typically laughs and jokes on her show, but today, she has a candid conversation with Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, about the federal budget cuts and how that's impacting programs, services and resources across the state on the latest episode of her podcast.  

Sheletta chats with Jazmine Panora Morocho, a Minneapolis based engineer and volunteer at Banyan Community Center in the city's Phillips neighborhood. Jazmine talks about how Banyan was instrumental to her success growing up and why it's important for her to help inspire the next generation of leaders. 

Sheletta chats with Jillian Hiscock, owner of A Bar of Their Own, about the upcoming Future Feminist Festival and how she's working with the Women's Foundation of Minnesota to help women win.

Sheletta chats with US Senator Tina Smith about why she's retiring, Corey Booker's courage and how we can still have hope in democracy.