We're entering the biggest shopping week of the year.  Did the pandemic ultimately alter how we look at the post-Thanksgiving frenzy?  Do younger generations think differently about events like Black Friday?
Consumer Experience Futurist and Forbes senior contributor Blake Morgan joins the program to talk about the trends she's seeing in 2022.

Consumer Experience Futurist and Forbes senior contributor Blake Morgan tells us if there's as much consumer demand for shopping and gifts as we head into the holiday season.

Family Fun Twin Cities, LLC co-founder Gianna Kordatzky describes how she and 2 other moms decided to provide an activities outlet for area families.

Jearlyn talks with new Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara about how is getting acclimated to his new job and what factors he looks to enhance, with the goal of making the city safer.

Jearlyn gets an update from producer Jonathan Lowe on a mixed sports weekend for Minnesota teams.  Plus, what are some of the latest closing casualties when it comes to local restaurants.

New Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara talks about getting accustomed to the city and his plans to make it a safer community.

On this week's edition of the "Mom & Michael Hour", Michael begins his birthday celebrations by finding a surprise kindred fashion spirit.  Then, he shares what he can about the new film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".

After a couple of years away, The Blenders are back with the holiday show series.  Group member Tim Kasper joins our show to preview being back on stage for the first time since 2019.

On this week's episode of Center Stage, we hear from:

• The Blenders singer Tim Kasper
• The members of the band Barrel Flash (Ross Johnson, Julia Brown, & Priscilla Thomas)
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• MPR host & commentator Kevin Kling

The new movie "The Woman King" might just be entertainment to some, but others could find deeper meaning in the film.  Local author, coach, and motivational speaker Dr. Verna Price found that meaning in this movie, and she arranged to share that with 200 local students.  She joins us, along with Hopkins HS sophomore Kyla Jean-Baptiste, to talk about the film's impact.

Jearlyn takes a few minutes to go over a couple crazy football matchups involving the Vikings and Packers.

Then, we're joined by a couple of guests that discuss the impact of the new movie, "The Woman King".

This week, "The Mom & Michael Hour" discusses the induction of local superstar music producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Plus, we hear some possible gift ideas as the Holiday season closes in.