The Sheletta Show

Liz Sawyer writes for the Star Tribune. She joins Sheletta today to talk about Chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation as the Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department earlier this week. Liz says that many people are surprised like Sheletta about the news. Sheletta asks about what happened and Liz details the investigation that ensued and its findings. In their second segment, Sheletta asks what else Li...

Sheletta is in Boston for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards®. She’s trying to figure out what to see and do while she’s in town. Dave O’Donnell works for Meet Boston and joins Sheletta to talk about all the amazing things Boston has to offer and how their website/socials are THE resource for those looking to plan and engage with their experience with the city. In their second segment,...

It's an abbreviated Sheletta Show today. Here's the final half hour for May 23rd, 2026.

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday May 23rd, 2026. Guests include Dr. Daniel Wendler and Heddy Tripp.

Hedy Tripp is a close friend of Sheletta’s and the show. She returns today to share news of a free writing workshop for memoirs. The event is called Listening to Our Ancestors: A Story Workshop for Community Elders. Sheletta and Hedy chat about the importance of sharing our elders’ stories to not only preserve for future generations but to connect us to each other. Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Ti...

Dr. Daniel Wendler is a licensed clinical psychologist, internationally recognized keynote speaker, and a proudly autistic advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. He joins Sheletta today to talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. Dr. Wendler says that neurodiverse individuals are often overlooked and underutilized in the workplace. He shares his journey with his diagnosis and how he now...

The full first hour of the Sheletta Show for May 23rd, 2026. Maria Hayden from the State Fair stops by.

Maria Hayden is the Marketing & Social Media Supervisor and a Spokesperson for the Minnesota State Fair. She joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the Kick off to Summer at the Fair event running at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It’s your chance to experience some of your fair favorites without the late summer crowds. Maria shares what people should expect during their visit, what you can ea...

The full third hour of the Sheletta Show for Saturday May 16th, 2026. Guests include Caroline Hegstrom, Dr. La Juana Whitmore, Mizz Mercedez Yarbrough and Steve Thomson.

Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. They first chat about the disappointing end to the Wolves and Wild season. Then, Sheletta talks about taking her kids to Bruno Mars that opens a larger discussion about ticket price gauging and predatory ads.

Mizz Mercedez Yarbrough joins Sheletta today to share some wallet friendly options for your family to spend time. Mizz Mercedez is the Community Engagement Director at 825 Arts and she shares some of the programs and events coming up at their space. https://825arts.org/ https://mizzmercedez.com/

Caroline Hegstrom is a farmer and founder of Taiga Farm & Seed. Caroline was one of the nine entrepreneurs selected to advance to the Fellows Module of the FINNOVATION Fellowship. Caroline shares her story that started with a garden on her deck and talks about what the FINNOVATION Fellowship has done to help evolve her business beyond what she originally imagined. Dr. La Juana Whitmore is the Exec...

The full second hour of the Sheletta Show for Saturday May 16th, 2026. Guests include Nubia Monks and Dr. Quint Lester.

Dr. Quintarias Lester is known as “The Joyful Dentist” at his Hilltop Dental practice in Maplewood. He is the official dentist of The Sheletta Show. He joins Sheletta today to talk about those bubbly drinks that seem to be packing shelves lately and what they do to our teeth. Dr. Lester says some drinks are better than others and gives his recommendations to combat the acids we’re consuming and em...

Nubia Monks is an actor, playwright, and educator. She also is playing Martha Loomis Pentecost in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Penumbra Theatre. Nubia talks about the story they’re telling on the stage and what her role is. Sheletta asks what it's like working with Lou Bellamy and the other artists bringing this production to life. Nubia talks about how much she’s learned working at the Penum...

The full first hour of the Sheletta Show for Saturday May 16th, 2026. Guests include Brian McDaniel and Brandon Jones.

Brandon Jones is a frequent guest on The Sheletta Show and he joins today to talk about new legislation that was just passed to regulate social media use for kids 15 years old and under. Brandon says the legislation is a big step but it’s not going to stop everything. Parents still need to show up and so do young people. Sheletta asks how parents and caregivers can catch up their tech literacy to...

Brian is in the thick of everything that’s “almost” happening. It’s the end of the legislative session and for the first time in his twenty-something year career he’s surprised. Brian says he’s disappointed in both sides and their lack of intention/hustle of getting things done. Brian says much of this is performative. Sheletta asks what the end goal is for our elected leaders. In their second seg...

The full third hour of the Sheletta Show for Saturday May 9th, 2026. Guests include Terace Johnson, Ellie Wilson and Steve Thomson.

Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. They begin with the debate of the day… are fathers responsible to get Mother’s Day gifts for the women who bore their children? They also chat about the Minnesota Timberwolves ongoing series versus the San Antonio Spurs and other Minnesota sports teams competing in the playoffs.

Ellie Wilson from Autism Society of Minnesota joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the upcoming Steps for Autism event. It takes place on May 17, 2026, 9 a.m. – noon at the ROC at the St. Louis Park Rec Center. In addition to being a great community and sensory friendly event it is also centered around providing people who are interested with resources. Ellie details the fundraising this event do...

Terace Johnson is the CEO at the award-winning staffing company called Spotlight Staffing. First, they break down a successful job fair they threw for Black women a few months ago. It went so well that it has inspired Terace’s next event, the Great Minnesota Career Expo. The GMNCE will take place on May 21st at 10am at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront. https://spotlight-staffing.com/gmnce/

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for May 9th, 2026. Guests include Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, Martin Blanco and Damaris Melo-Gyasi.

Damaris Meo-Gyasi joins the Sheletta Show to talk about her new book "Making My Way: A Story of Grit and Grace,". Damaris shares the origins of her book, her daughter being an inspiration and her collaboration process. They embark on an amazing conversation about overcoming gatekeeping, the gravity of impact we have on one another and challenges they faced moving to Minnesota. An excerpt from the...

Martin Blanco joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the film he directed, Nuestro Norte. You can catch the film for FREE at the Columbia Heights Theater by the Minnesota Humanities Center on May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Make sure you register on the waitlist for future screenings. Martin shares a bit about the film, and its roots in our local Latinx community and what feelings it elicits from its v...