Jearlyn Steele

On this week's episode of Center Stage:

• Legendary singer Robert Robinson
• "Carmela Full of Wishes" director Tatyana Marie Carlo
• "The Boys Room" actresses Linda Kelsey and Lucy Farrell
• Hennepin Theatre Trust Director of External Relations Emma Bauer

If you believe that traveling across the U.S. will expand your ideas of diversity, imagine what a global view can provide.  Communications expert Gail Shore has been developing her knowledge over the years and describes that process in a new book.  She joins the show to talk about her offering, "Opening My Cultural Lens: A Globe Trekker's Experiences and Photographs".

The fallout from Steve Sviggum's recent comments may basically be complete, but residual effects still linger.  Regarding the question about diversity on college campuses, what can it offer?  Jearlyn asks Appalachian State VITAL Faculty Coordinator and senior lecturer Lillian Nave.

Appalachian State University VITAL Faculty Coordinator Lillian Nave discusses why diversity can be a positive force on college campuses.

Communications expert Gail Shore offers us insight into her new book and why she decided to write about her global experiences.

Tuesday is the magic day for votes to be cast in the 2022 Midterm elections.  If you have not submitted your ballot, KSTP-TV political reporter and WCCO Radio host Tom Hauser is here to explain some of the behind-the scenes items that are driving this cycle's races.

Jearlyn is trying to get back into learning about baseball after watching the final game of this year's World Series.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser gives us a primer ahead of Election Day.

On tonight's episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", we get a more in-depth review of the new flick, "Black Adam".  Then, Jearlyn and Michael look at the large footprint of social media in our private lives and dive deep into the importance of voting in a Midterm election year.

If you haven't heard of local Alternative Pop group NUNNABOVE, you have an opportunity to catch their sound during an early November show at Crooners Lounge.  The members of this sibling-based band discuss their new music and how they hope to keep growing while they work in the industry.

With the appearance of chaos in all aspects of our lives, what role do the Arts have in chronicling the history and portraying the mood of a particular moment?  Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston dives into the politics that plays and shows dig through and explain in their performances.

On this edition of Center Stage, we hear from:

• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• The members of the local Alternative Pop band NUNNABOVE
• Vocalessence founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle