Jearlyn Steele

During this edition of the Mom & Michael Hour, Michael describes how he celebrates L.A.'s Pride Weekend, we find out what "Deep Fake" means, and Michael gives his thought on the new movie "Rocketman".

On this week's edition of Center Stage:

Venue owner Lowell Pickett on the upcoming closing of Vieux Carre

Theatre critic Rohan Preston

Brass & Bodywork band member Erik Arntson and Nathan Severson

Jearlyn talks with Hennepin County Sheriff Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson about the challenges he has faced during his policing career.  Educator Whittier Strong explains how Outschool is used to teach children through remote capabilities.

Jearlyn's producer provides a confusing lesson on the game of golf.  After that, is the U.S. looking more seriously at four-day workweeks?  HR consultant Kate Bischoff and consultant/workplace author Alexandra Levit discuss the possibility.

This week, Jearlyn and Michael tackle Presidential politics, the high price of downtown apartments, and his review of "Dark Phoenix".

On this edition of Center Stage:

Musician Ted Hajnasiewicz

Star Tribune theatre critic Rohan Preston

Members of the band FLOWTUS (Angie Lynch, Janani Logendran, Katya Haskina, and Melissa Tangye)

Playwright Keith Hovis

What goes into disaster aid and relief.  We hear about two organizations key to those causes.  Joe Kelly, (director of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency for Minnesota), and Megan Mrozek, (development director for the Minnesota Red Cross), describe the impact of their specific organizations.  Then, Carin Mrotz (executive director of Jewish Community Action) and Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman (Temple of Israel) discuss recent anti-semitic posts from the owner of a new local bar.

With the Twins ready to implement a new bag policy at Target Field, Jearlyn and Susie Jones give their thoughts on security at popular entertainment events.  After that, have we stopped listening to one another?  Jearlyn takes your calls.

The new Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park recently opened at Disneyland.  Michael has already visited and gleefully describes it to Jearlyn.  Plus, Michael reviews "Godzilla" and "Aladdin."

On this week's edition of Center Stage:

Comedienne Shayna Ferm

Theatre critic Rohan Preston

Musician Pat "Doc" Dougherty

Singer/songwriter Lisa Landucci