KMOJCast

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings talks with Rose McGee, President and Founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie®, about the organization’s Annual MLK Holiday Weekend of Service. Rose explains how this year’s event includes a food and supplies drive for the PRISM Food Shelf and reflects a deeper focus on protecting constitutional rights and community freedom during challenging times. She shares the powerful origin story of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, which began after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and why sweet potato pie is considered a sacred symbol of care and connection in Black culture. The conversation highlights how service, storytelling, and shared meals can heal, unite, and strengthen communities while honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. 

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about the joint effort between the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office to collect and preserve evidence in the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Moriarty explains the decision to move forward after the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability. She discusses the public evidence submission portal, how evidence is reviewed, and why collecting as much information as possible is critical to building a complete case file. Moriarty also outlines the careful process prosecutors use when determining whether charges can be brought and the challenges involved in pursuing justice in high-profile cases.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings sit down with Dr. Phillip S. Porter, MBA—visionary leader, author, wealth educator, and AI-enhanced book development coach. Dr. Porter explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping small businesses, entrepreneurship, authorship, and leadership, and shares how to adopt a mindset that turns AI into a powerful tool rather than a threat. He also discusses insights from his books 12 Paths to Purpose and Profit Powered Partnerships, focusing on purpose-driven success, clarity, and building profitable, aligned partnerships.

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Jacqueline (Jacki) Wincek, Physical Education teacher at Roosevelt High School and 2025 Minnesota State Assistant Coach of the Year. Jacki shares how unified and adapted sports at Minneapolis Public Schools create inclusive opportunities for students of all abilities. She discusses Roosevelt High School’s nationally recognized Unified sports program, honored by Special Olympics as the first school in Minneapolis to receive this distinction. Jacki also reflects on her passion for coaching, her many roles at Roosevelt, and the lasting impact these programs have on students, families, and the school community.

In this timely conversation, nationally recognized immigration attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd helps bring clarity to immigration enforcement practices and how they affect families navigating the U.S. immigration system. Drawing on more than 20 years of legal experience — and her own journey as a former immigrant — Lloyd discusses enforcement discretion, prolonged backlogs, community concerns, and practical guidance for individuals and families during a moment of heightened anxiety and national attention.

 In the interview, Jay Haapala shared how AARP Minnesota is supporting local communities through engagement, connection, and innovation. He highlighted the AARP Community Challenge Grant, which provides funding for quick-action projects that make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages — from public spaces and transportation to community connections and safety. Haapala encouraged local organizations and community leaders to explore the grant as a way to turn ideas into action and strengthen neighborhoods across Minnesota. aarp.org/communitychallenge

 During the conversation, Edgar Alphonso highlighted the importance of helping families navigate school options through the upcoming School Finder Fair, while also outlining opportunities for residents to stay involved through upcoming community engagement meetings. He emphasized access, participation, and making sure families have the information and support they need to make informed decisions for their children. 

Dr. Michael Osterholm — internationally recognized epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and someone we trust to give it to us straight.

Dr. Osterholm keeps an eye on what’s happening locally, nationally, and globally — and this morning we’ll talk about flu activity in the Twin Cities metro, where COVID stands right now, and what people can do to protect themselves and their families without panic.

 This morning on the show, we’re joined by Damara Lynn Green, a longtime part of the legendary Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar. She’s hosting a special Open Mic Night on January 8th, but this is bigger than one evening — it’s the beginning of a movement aimed at taking the Sugar Bar Open Mic experience nationwide. From singers and poets to musicians and storytellers, this conversation is all about creating space, building community, and giving voices a platform. Press play and hear how it all starts.