Jearlyn Steele

During this week's Center Stage program, Jearlyn sits down with:

• "Waitress" actress Gabriella Marzetta
• Singer/Songwriter Mary Bue
• Momentary Lapse of Floyd band member Mark Joseph

Jearlyn takes a few moments to tell us why there should be more conversation about the impending Teachers' strike in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.  Then, State Senator Bobby Joe Champion gives us a bit of background behind the push to pass the Crown Act in the state legislature.

Why do we even have Daylight Savings Time anymore?  Allina Health pulmonologist Dr. Andrew Stiehm explains the medical reasons why this practice should end.  The nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court could turn into a watershed moment in this country's history.  Retired judge Pamela Alexander discusses why the potential for this confirmation is so important.

Turning Point has been a staple for helping African-Americans in the local community for more than 45 years.  Founder Dr. Peter Hayden was just recognized for the work his organization has done toward that help.  He joins the program to discuss this national honor.

Since the beginning of the year, a slew of bomb threats have been sent to a large number of Historically Black College and Universities, places of worship, and other faith-based instutions.  Washington Post education reporter Lauren Lumpkin has been following the developments over the last couple of months, and she provides an update on how the FBI is handling their ongoing investigation.