Jearlyn Steele

Susie Jones is back to fill in for Jearlyn on a snowy Sunday night.

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi discusses his role in trying to get more funding for DNA testing at the state's crime lab.

KARE-TV investigative reporter Lou Raguse takes us through the long-standing cold case that led to his new book.

In this day and age of televised jury trials, the Alex Murdaugh trial is high up there regarding the bizarre nature of problems and tragedies surrounding the defendant.  Local attorney and former WCCO Radio host Jack Rice tries to weave us through the winding road of this case.  He also updates us on the potential legal troubles for actor Alec Baldwin.

Sunday marks the beginning of National Words Matter Week.  How important is a week like this in today's shifting and intensifying political climate?  We dive into the history of words and phrases with University of Minnesota linguistics professor Anotoly Liberman.

A lot has happened in St. Paul since the State Legislature gaveled into session after the New Year.  Twin Cities Public Television anchor and political reporter Mary Lahammer brings us up to speed with what's going on at the State Capitol.

Susie Jones is back to fill in for Jearlyn on a snowy Sunday night.

TPT anchor and reporter Mary Lahammer takes us through the start of a hectic legislative session.

U of M linguistics professor Anotoly Liberman takes us through some of the history of language during National Words Matter Week.

Attorney Jack Rice goes through all of the craziness that was the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.  Plus, what's next for actor Alec Baldwin?

What's the impact of intuition?  Author and spiritual healer Echo Bodine takes some time to explain its power to us.  Plus, where is the new business space she's opened to seek her guidance?

Even though Valentine's Day has passed us by for another year, love doesn't take a hiatus.  If you're looking to get out there, let The Love Architect (a.k.a. Kailen Rosenberg) guide you.  She offers her advice for those of us still searching for that special someone.

Susie Jones wraps up the night guest hosting for Jearlyn.

Kailen Rosenberg (a.k.a. The Love Architect) chats about modern dating, especially for folks with a little more experience in their lives.

Author and spiritual healer Echo Bodine discusses the power of intuition and tells us about the new business she has opened in the Metro area.

Guest host Susie Jones chats with the following guests on this episode of Center Stage:

• BZ3 Organ Trio musician Brian Ziemniak
• "Mlima's Tale" director Ansa Akyea
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston

The Twin Cities will have the chance to host a group of world-class athletes after missing out on the same opportunity a few years ago.  Golden Valley's Theodore Wirth Park will host a World Cup cross-country skiing event next year, the first such event held in the U.S. since 2001.  The Loppet Foundation executive director Claire Wilson explains how the area earned this chance after losing a similar one in 2020 (due to the pandemic).