On this edition, Jearlyn and Michael react to the unexpected passing of actor Chadwick Boseman.  They also look at Sunday's Video Music Awards and discuss celebrity baby names.

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On this week's edition:

Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream

Singer extraordinare Patty Peterson

Going To The Sun lead singer David Young

Twin Cities DJ Miles Campbell (DJ Miles Per Hour)

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Could 2020 top 2018 when it comes to women being elected to high political offices?  Women Winning executive director Meggie Wittorf looks at how that possibility can become a reality in November.

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2020 has provided a double whammy to downtown Minneapolis.  Attorney Joe Tamburino, a frequent WCCO-AM contributor, is also a board member of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association.  He discusses the issues that COVID-19 and protest violence has presented to the area.

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In this edition of "So What Do You Do", Jearlyn dives in on a program that strives to provide a wholistic nurturing environment for kids and families in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis.  She speaks with Southside Family Nurturing Center executive director Julie Ellefson about the program and the effect that this Summer's events have had on it.

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As schools resume for the 2020-2021 year, teachers are faced with several obstacles to providing the best learning experience for their students.  Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota, explains how educators facing distance learning are adjusting to the changes.

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Jearlyn and her son Michael Battle talk politics and the new addition to their family.

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Pamela McNeil pays tribute to legendary group Fleetwood Mac with her new show at Chanhanssen Theater. 

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More than 40 Black women ran for political office in the primaries and Athena Hollins was one of them...

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Tawanna Black talks about the importance of economic inclusion in Minnesota...

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