In a recent survey, Minnesota's Deer Lake was named one of the country's top ten cleanest lakes.  What metrics are used to decide whether a certain body of water can be deemed clean?  Jearlyn asks this, and other questions, of Clean Lake Alliance deputy director Paul Dearlove.

Even though April is designated as National Stress Awareness Month, stress is something that effects us year-round.  But could this affliction actually be more of a part of living than we realize?  American Institute of Stress president Dr. Daniel Kirsch joins the show to talk about what we can do when it comes around...and whether some stress may even result in positive outcomes.

Dr. Daniel Kirsch of the American Institute of Stress tells us how stress is more of an everyday part of life than we think.

Paul Dearlove from the Clean Lakes Alliance provides us with information on what makes for a "clean lake".

As we take this month to celebrate Asian-Ameicans and Pacific Islanders, there are still hurdles that need to be cleared for this population of people to receive the respect they deserve.

Very Asian Foundation co-founder and former KARE-TV morning news anchor Gia Vang explains the work that the group is doing to educate about the contributions that people AAPI descent have made and are making to our society.

Jearlyn takes a few moments to talk about the importance of diversity as Disney offers a new cast portraying characters in the live-action "The Little Mermaid" movie.

Gia Vang, co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, tells us about her organization's efforts to educate during Asian-American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.

Guest host Steve Thomson take the last hour of the show to talk about some sports and entertainment news of the day, including the greatness of some athletes and the passing of the "Godfather of Poker".

Are legislative leaders in Washington really going to let the U.S. economy go into default?  Where can the two sides of these negotiations find a way forward?  We ask Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget senior VP & senior policy director Marc Goldwein about his thoughts on the stalemate.

In Wallethub's annual study of the Best & Worst States for working mothers, Minnesota ranks really well.  How has the state fared so well for this population subset?  Department of Labor and Industry deputy commissioner Kate Perushek lets us know how they are providing the best resources possible.

Steve Thomson continues his fill-in duty for Jearlyn tonight.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry deputy commissioner Kate Perushek explains how the state has become so good to working mothers.

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget senior VP & senior policy director Marc Goldwein goes through the struggle to increase the country's Debt Ceiling.

Steve Thomson is in for Jearlyn tonight.  He and producer Jonathan Lowe discuss a few topics during the hour, including a tribute to Moms and some of the sports news of the day.