Jearlyn and Susie Jones discuss the impact of Aretha Franklin and whether the modern day has lost some of its romance.  Then, our host opens up the phone lines to talk about President Trump's tweeting.  Is it diminishing the office he currently occupies?

This week on the Mom & Michael Hour: Jearlyn and Michael dive in on the California wildfires and cashiers at the grocery store.  Plus, Michael gives his review of "Mission Impossible: Fallout".

On this week's Center Stage: Tamara Kangas Erickson from the Chanhassan Dinner Theater, theatre critic Rohan Preston, musician Dianna Grassali, and guitarists Molly Maher & Mike Michel.

Is the intelligence involved with electronic assistants helpful, disturbing, or both?  Jearlyn asks ZDNet tech writer David Gerwitz.  After that, we find out about how Opportunity Corps is trying to help those suffering from unemployment.  Program reading and math director Alana Stimes explains the initiative.

Jearlyn looks ahead to Tuesday's State Primary elections.  First, she discusses the role of female candidates in this cycle with Jillia Pessenda and Meggie Wittorf from Women Winning.  Then, she previews the race for the 2nd District, Court 11 with candidates Greg Egan and Rev. Jeff Martin.

Jearlyn takes center stage and shines a spotlight on all the upcoming arts and entertainment events happening in the Twin Cities including the Fringe Festival and Irish Fest.

Jearlyn talks politics with her listeners.

Jearlyn gets listeners ready to vote during the primaries by shining the spotlight on several high profile seats with candidates up for election.

Jearlyn's favorite son Michael Battle joins the show to talk Hollywood movies.

Jearlyn chats with several political candidates hoping to be elected this fall. Plus, Twin Cities entertainment legend T. Mychael Rambo shares the story of how he was attacked giving a ride to strangers.