Jearlyn Steele

This week, the MN Supreme Court made the decision to uphold a state law requiring felons to complete their entire sentence (beyond incarceration) before having their voting rights restored.  Brian Fullman, a lead field organizer with ISAIAH MN, joins the program to discuss this decision and how the State Legislature can provide change.

Susie Jones is in as this edition's guest host.

ISAIAH MN organizer Brian Fullman discusses the State Supreme Court's decision regarding felons and restoring their rights to voting.

Claire Wilson from The Loppet Foundation tells us about the excitement around an area park hosting a world-class event.

Nikki Haley is officially in the 2024 Presidential race.  The former Governor and U.S. ambassador provides a definite contrast to former President Donald Trump, but what does her candidacy mean for other nominees in this race (especially on the GOP side)?  Republican strategist and former Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate Amy Koch gives us her thoughts.

This week's revelation of text messages from some Fox News hosts on the election fraud campaign after the 2020 Presidential election made instant headlines.  But what's the fallout of this disconnect between the TV personalities' public and private views post-election?  Jane Kirtley, Director of the U of M's Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, goes through some of the impact.

Susie Jones takes the baton from Jearlyn to guest host this week's show.

U of M media ethics and law professor Jane Kirtley talks about the impact of text messages from Fox News hosts surrounding the 2020 Presidential election.

Republican strategist and lobbyist Amy Koch digs into the impact of Nikki Haley's presidential candidacy.

On this edition of Center Stage, guest host Sheletta Brundidge talks with the following guests:

• "The Love Show: Hearts of Fire" singer/performer Kevin Kling
• Free Fallin' band leader Mark Larson
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• Children's book author Amy Schire Gleason

Are you a small business owner?  If you are, one of the most important items to manage is your company's taxes.  What should you know?  BerganKDV sales leader Reid Graham explains the impact that accountants can provide for entrepreneurs.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge gives us a rundown of current costs different things (including taking your family to an event or getting your kids Halloween costumes).  Plus, should all children receive Valentine's Day cards?

Bergan KDV sales leader Reid Graham talks about the importance of accountants for small business owners.

Is your significant others looking for something other than flowers and chocolates this Valentine's Day?  Why not look at crafting something?  Even on such short notice, there are options to create a gift for your loved one.  Craft Industry Alliance co-founder/president Abby Glassenberg joins Sheletta to offer some ideas.

Another horrible incident happened this past Friday, as a stabbing at St. Paul's Harding High School took the life of a teenage boy.  A candlelight vigil will be held Monday for the life of the victim, and administrator Leah VanDassor give us the details.