Jearlyn Steele

The Grammys were going on Sunday night.  The music took center stage, but the fashion usually catches everyone's eye.  Jearlyn & Michael roll through the night's offerings.  Plus, Michael shares his thoughts on "What Men Want."

On this week's edition of Center Stage:

Derek "Duck" Washington of the Youth Performance Company

Theatre critic Rohan Preston

Artistic director Shannon TL Kearns

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra artistic planning manager Paul Finklesteen

A recent interview of actor Liam Neeson brings us back to the subject of race, racism, and prejudice.  Author Debby Irvin joins the program to discuss this sensitive topic.  Later, Randy Holst and Sue Nissen explain why the overuse of chemical salt to keep ice off our roads/walkways is bad for our water supply.

Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her presidential campaign on Sunday.  What do Jearlyn & Susie think of it?  U of M political science professor Kathryn Pearson gives her thoughts.  Then, we hear what you think about her chances in the 2020 election.

Did you watch the Super Bowl for the football?  The commercials?  How about the performances?  Jearlyn & Michael discuss the latter option.  They touch on the assault that actor Jussie Smollet endured.  Then, Michael offers his review of the critically-acclaimed film "Roma".

During this week's hour:

J.D. Steele & artistic director David Lefkowich

Artistic director Marcela Lorca

Musician Maddy Braun

TC Summer Jam founder Jerry Braam

Dr. Simone Ahuja explains how you can build up your brand in 2019.  After that, Dr. Tracine Asberry joins Jearlyn for her "What Do You Do?" segment.  They chat about the doctor's work with St. Paul Youth Services.

Jearlyn goes through the news headlines of the week.  Then, SPPD deputy chief Mary Nash and Richfield PD deputy director of public safety Mike Flaherty discuss a new initiative to recruit new police officers.

Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver kick off the series called, Get Used To It: A Celebration of Queer Artistry.,”

Stormbreaker is the name of the group and they dropped a new EP on February 2nd at 7th street entry.