The Sheletta Show

Rep. Patty Acomb joins the Sheletta Show to talk about how she introduced legislation to rename the Community Solar Program for the late Speaker Emerita, and former Energy Committee chair, Melissa Hortman. Rep. Patty explains what still needs to be done process wise to make this happen. Sheletta asked where this idea came from, Rep. Patty says Melissa herself authored the law that put the program...

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th, 2026. Guests include Dr. La Juana Whitmore and Monique Linder.

Monique Linder from OMG Digital Media Solutions joins the Sheletta Show. Monique talks about how she's worried about young people in her community and how their program at the Innovation Lab provides creative and literal safety for young artists in music, theater, art, production, etc. Sheletta asks how people can get involved with the program which includes working on a the film “The Allegory of...

Dr. La Juana Whitmore is the new Executive Director of the FINNNOVATION Institute. Sheletta asks about how she came to be in her position. Dr. Whitmore speaks to her involvement in the FINNOVATION Lab the last few years, what she did working for Target and how she immersed herself in Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as she built her own business, La Juana Whitmore Consulting. Sheletta asks wh...

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th. 2026. Guests include Yolanda Pierson and Kristi Piehl.

Kristi Piehl is the CEO of Media Minefield and close friend of The Sheletta Show. It’s been a minute since we’ve talked to Kristi but she HAD to come on to address the McDonalds CEO apprehensively eating his own product which has sparked social media responses from some of their direct competitors. Kristi offers a hot take on the situation which shouldn’t surprise us given her expertise in media,...

Yolanda Person is a close friend of the show and joins Sheletta again today to be celebrated! Last month she was named President and CEO of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce. This month she was selected to be one of the 2026 Women in Business honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Yolanda speaks to how much it means to be chosen to represent her community and shares the impac...

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Dr. Quint Lester and Allie Carey.

Allie Carey from Steve Rummler Hope Network joins the Sheletta Show to talk about saving lives and reducing stigma for people who use drugs. Allie talks about what they do at the Steve Rummler Hope Network, all the products/services they offer and how they educate people and spaces. She emphasizes that someone’s survival often depends on others knowing what to do. Whether it's providing test strip...

Dr. Quintarias Lester is known as “The Joyful Dentist” at his Hilltop Dental practice in Maplewood. He is a frequent guest of the Sheletta Show and we had to get him on for the last day of Children’s Dental Health Month! Dr. Lester speaks to the necessity of developing good oral hygiene early in a person’s life. That includes check ups! Sheletta asks about what he does to connect with teenagers an...

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Roxanne Battle, Teresa Steinmetz. Lindsey also shares some stories and details about her trip to Australia.

Theresa Steinmetz joins Sheletta to talk about the Minnesota Warm Line. Things are heavy in this world and in our community. When things seem too big to deal with on your own you can Call/Text/Chat with a peer support specialist in Minnesota who can connect you with resources but also just be someone to talk to. Calling the Warm Line is free. Sheletta asks how a typical call goes and what to expec...

Roxanne Battle is the VP of Communications at the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota. She is also the author of “Pockets of Joy”, a book that has been in Sheletta’s bag for weeks. Roxanne is down at the Authors of Minnesota Day at Black Garnet Books which is so packed that Roxanne had to hide in a service closet to do our interview in a quiet place. Sheletta and Roxanne discuss how she found herself...

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Brian McDaniel, John Barnes and Kayla Chapman.

Kayla Chapman joins the Sheletta Show to share some details regarding the Hennepin County Lead Hazard Reduction Program. People can apply to get their residence tested and if lead is found for grants up to 15,000 to help fix those lead paint hazards. Kayla shares that homes built before 1978 are especially vulnerable. Call 612 543 4182 for more details and see if your household qualifies!

John Barnes is world-renowned sculptor and professor at Dillard University in New Orleans. God or fate or boarding pass people brought Sheletta and John together on a plane. Sheletta has decided to create a new awards commission called the “Shimmy” in effort to recognize and honor the Sounds of Blackness after the Grammys decided not to. John is the man who brought Sheletta’s vision to life. John...

Brian McDaniel was down at the capitol with Sheletta earlier this week advocating for the growing number of those in need as programs and services continue to be cut. Sheletta asks Brian to get deep on his company, Momentum Advocacy, and what they do and why they do it. Brian explains that they understand how to navigate the system and make connections with those in power to have important convers...

Looking for something new to discover? Artist Martha Bird may be able to guide you to take up basketry. She previews her lecture next Saturday at the U of M Arboretum.

Caring for a loved one takes a lot of time and effort. The End in Mind project is a resource for those needing help providing such care. Through this initiative, founder and MPR Morning Edition anchor Cathy Wurzer will present a film highlighting caregivers and their stories. She previews next week's event.

Sheletta catches up with Cathy Wurzer to talk about the screening of a film on caregivers. After that, Martha Bird previews her upcoming talk about artistic basketry at the Arboretum.

There are reports that kids have been staging ICE raids in current video games. Is this really helpful for anybody? Attorney Haley Taylor Schlitz joins the show to discuss her recent op-ed piece in the Star Tribune on the effects of this phenomenon.

In this clip from the longer interview, Twin Cities couple Jean and Wes Lund explain how their faith has been a catalyst in their 52-year marriage.

As we continue to celebrate Valentine's Day, Sheletta chats with Twin Cities couple Jean and Wes Lund. Then, attorney Haley Taylor Schlitz discusses why kids are staging ICE raids in video games.

In this clip from the longer interview, Stephanie and David Maggitt explain how women can keep their personal power in a modern marriage and how husbands can uplift their better halves.

Sheletta has reached out to her network of friends to find people who can provide advice on how to keep your romantic relationship strong over a lengthy period of time. During this hour, Stephanie and David Maggitt join the show for an extended interview about how they got to the point where they will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss this year.