Jearlyn Steele

This week, another cell phone video put a member of the Minneapolis Police Department in a very unflattering light.  In an exclusive interview, guest host Sheletta Brundidge talks with the young man that took and shared the video of the incident involving Troy Lee Billups.  After that, Racket founder/co-owner Em Cassel shares how the new media outlet helped to spread the regarding Mr. Billups' encounter with MPD.  On a lighter note, we hear from local popcorn shop owner Zach Redmond about getting some national attention.

He's credited with saving the famed Theater Row in Minneapolis.  Former president of the Hennepin Avenue theater group Fred Krohn joins the program to discuss his new book on his time running Downtown's State, Pantages, and Orpheum theaters.

One thing that has gone more unnoticed during the pandemic is the battle against drug addition.  William Moyers, Jr., Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations for Hazeldon, explains how people can get help for addictions they or their loved ones may need.

This week's Mom & Michael Hour is all about the conversations you might have around the table on and after Thanksgiving, covering vaccine consumption, Black Friday shopping, cozying up with your favorite "beverage", and who might eventually win out in the streaming media wars.

How have COVID, the Gig economy, well-being discussions, and more effected the workforce?  University of St. Thomas adjunct business professor Kelly Leiker joins the program to talk about that.