The Sheletta Show

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for April 4th, 2026. Guests include Angie Sandifer and Estrella Carter. Sheletta and Lindsey discuss a case of small business fraud where people are posing as a legitimate garage door company and “providing services” on their behalf. When customers reach out to the legitimate company for explanation, they have no record of the client.

Estrella Carter joins the Sheletta Show to talk about programs available in Ramsey County to people looking to purchase their first home. There are two programs, one for first generation home buyers and another for first time home buyers. Estrella provides some information about how you can see if you qualify and what cities you are eligible to look for homes for. Call Estrella TODAY! https://www....

Angie's Hats Custom Millinery has been in business for over 20 years in St. Paul. Sheletta starts the conversation with the origins of Angie’s Hats that started in 2006. Angie shares her beginnings and how she never imagined making hats, she was simply pursuing a way to make a living being creative after being laid off from a company job. She soon became obsessed with her new craft and the rest is...

Representative Peggy Scott joins the Sheletta Show to talk about a bill she’s championing to help address social media use and consequences for minors. Representative Scott talks about being inspired and protective of her grandchildren after finding out more about the negative health consequences for minors using social media. She even wonders if she should’ve let her children use it when it was c...

St. Paul is hosting the flagship No Kings rally at the Capitol this afternoon. Tens of thousands are expected to attend and we have boots and mics on the ground to keep you updated! Kelly Grady will be joining us at the top of each hour LIVE from the Capitol to tell us what she’s seeing, hearing and experiencing amidst our community. Overall theme of the rally at the moment, Kelly says its all abo...

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for March 28th, 2026. Guests include Kelly Grady, Tammy Ebert and Adrianna Willis.

Adrianna Willis is the visionary CEO and Founder of Mind the Crown, a company dedicated to empowering women, particularly within Black and Brown communities, through mental wellness and self-care. Her products are available now at the Rondo Exchange Incubator. The Rondo Exchange provides affordable lease space for artists and creative entrepreneurs while supporting folks after Operation Metro Surg...

Kids living with autism are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than the rest of the population. As we know this issue is near and dear to Sheletta’s heart. Tammy Ebert is the owner and visionary behind SwimPossible. Sheletta and Tammy discuss how invaluable raising awareness about this issue is and what they do at SwimPossible to help educate and prepare swimmers for an experience in the w...

St. Paul is hosting the flagship No Kings rally at the Capitol this afternoon. Tens of thousands are expected to attend and we have boots and mics on the ground to keep you updated! Kelly is embedded in the crowd at the Capitol and reports that people from the march have started to arrive for the rally itself. Kelly shares some of the signs she’s seeing in the crowd. She details some community gro...

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for March 28th, 2026. Guests include Kelly Grady and Brian McDaniel.

Brian McDaniel returns to the Sheletta Show after picking up a cold call from Sheletta on the No Kings rally taking place today. He explains his thoughts on why people are showing out today and modern advocacy. He says this protest is different in nature from other historical civil rights protests. In their second segment, Brian details what he’s heard from some of his friends that he’s visiting w...

St. Paul is hosting the flagship No Kings Rally at the Capitol this afternoon. Tens of thousands are expected to attend and we have boots and mics on the ground to keep you updated! Kelly Grady will be joining us at the top of each hour LIVE from the Capitol to tell us what she’s seeing, hearing and experiencing amidst our community. Sheletta asks about what the feel is amongst the people at the C...

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday, March 21st. Guests include Mandy Slag, Tou Saik and Steve Thomson. Catch Sheletta's op-ed on Tina Knowles' gumbo in Houston https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/tina-knowles-gumbo-rodeo-beyonce-22087944.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91c3RvbmNocm9uaWNsZS5j...

Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. They discuss Gopher Women’s hoops and their not so pretty win over Green Bay last night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He previews their next opponent, Ole Miss but says the Gophers can’t start slow like they did against Green Bay. They also chat about the WNBA’s new CBA and what that means for women’s basketball and...

Hmong Artists Host Benefit Concert Fundraiser to Support Community Members Impacted by Immigration Enforcement Surge Tou Saik joins to promote a concert event that’s fundraising for families impacted by Operation Metro Surge. The event also features art from talented community members and a space to help heal divisions. The concert starts at 5pm tonight at the Pan Asian Center North! https://panas...

It’s National Poison Control Week! Mandy Slag has been pounding the pavement this week raising awareness about poison control. They discuss that this increased awareness is especially important now that cannabis is legal in Minnesota. Make sure you keep those gummies away from food areas and curious children! Sheletta asks when one calls 911 vs when to call the poison control number. https://mnpoi...

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday, March 21st. Guests include Jen Polzin and Dr. Beth Olson.

Dr. Beth Olson is a Professor of Communication at the University of Houston. Sheletta is a former student of hers and Dr. Olson had great impact on her life as a journalist and a woman. Sheletta asks about her thoughts about the allegations against men like Cesar Chavez who is accused of sexually abusing young women and minors. They discuss the impact of women coming forward with their stories of...

Jen Polzin is the CEO at Tubman. Tubman helps people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced relationship violence, sexual exploitation, homelessness, mental and chemical health challenges, and other trauma. Jen returns to the Sheletta Show to promote Tubman’s 17th annual Starlight Soirée while celebrating their 50th year serving our community. Jen says that she’s most...

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday, March 21st. Guests include Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega and Robert Harper

Robert Harper is Senior Manager of Community Empowerment at Mortenson Construction. He joins Sheletta to talk about his new position at Mortenson Construction and who/what he focuses on during his day to day. Sheletta asks him about his history with the Capital Pathways Program at the Citizens League and the impact it has had on so many people starting out their lives. Robert speaks to the importa...

Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega represents District 65B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She confirms her plans to be at the No Kings Rally that is scheduled for March 28th in St. Paul. Rep. Pérez-Vega shares her thoughts on the citizens of Minneapolis and St. Paul receiving the JFK Profile in Courage Award. She and Sheletta talk about what our community has been through and how Minnesota has...

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th, 2026. Guests include Rep. Patty Acomb, Sara Hollie and Steve Thomson.

Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. His phone is coming in loud and clear for Women’s History Month. He and Sheletta talk about the state they leave their house in before embarking on travel. Steve tries to explain how the NFL salary cap works as Sheletta asks about Justin Jefferson restructuring his contract. Steve also gives some advice in purchasing a new comput...

Sara Hollie is the Director of Hennepin County Public Health and she joins Sheletta to talk about a new initiative called Operation Reconnect. Sara says its a coordinated response to make sure that Hennepin County community members have access to services. Sara notes that Operation Metro Surge may be ending but the need for multilayered support will not. To find the support you need, follow the li...