The search is on for the next theme to the "Mom & Michael Hour".  Jearlyn and Michael discuss why it's a struggle.  Plus, Michael tells us about his latest trip to the "House of Mouse", and he reviews Brad Pitt's latest film, "Bullet Train".

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks to:

• Singer/songwriter/band leader Mae Simpson
• Brave New Workshop performer Denzel Belin
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• Singer/musician/songwriter Jonatha Brooke

Foreclosures have been a hot topic as we come out of the COVID pandemic.  But this appears to have a bigger effect in Black neighborhoods.  The Urban League Twin Cities is trying to counsel homeowners about what they can do to keep their property in their possession.  Director of Wealth Development Catrice L. Williams explains the organization's initiatives.

The Mayo Clinic has a stellar reputation among the top hospitals in the world.  How does the Rochester-based health care system keep their status among those institutions?  Dr. Sean Dowdy, the Clinic's chief value officer, lets us know.

Dr. Sean Dowdy, Chief Value Officer from the Mayo Clinic, explains the institution top-notch reputation.

Catrice L. Williams, Director of Wealth Development for the Urban League Twin Cities, describes ways to prevent foreclosures in Black neighborhoods across the cities.

It's "Back-to-School" time over the next few weeks.  How can parents gets their kids ready to head back to the classroom?  How can the parents themselves shift from Summer mode?  Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper joins the program to provide some transition tips.

Through some nervy technology moments, Jearlyn has a story that raises the anxiety level of her in-studio producer.

Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper discusses how children and parents can get ready for the "Back-to-School" transition period.

During this episode of "The Mom & Michael Hour", Jearlyn and Michael look into the cost of Barbie's Dream House, more and more flights being cancelled, Michael's bizarre trip to a Disneyland parade, and more.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with:

• Singer/musician Edie Carey
• Legendary singer Jamecia Bennett
• Open Eye Theatre Puppet Lab co-artistic directors Oanh Vu and Rebekah Crisanta de Ybarra
• "Wicked" actor John Bolton

The COVID pandemic has done a number on basically every facet of our former normal lives.  None appear to be more effected than schools and school-aged children.  Groves Learning Organization has been offering their services to help students deal with the academic and emotional impacts of the last 2-1/2 years.  Company president Bryan Fleming explains the how.