The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for November 9th, 2025. Guests include Jason Michael Webb, Kareen Anughom and Steve Thomson!

Steve Thomson joins The Sheletta Show as he does each week to close out the program.

Kareen Anughom from Nadia’s Jamaican Kitchen joins Sheletta to talk about what they’re doing to help those in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Kareen talks about the importance of connecting to grassroots organizations to maximize impact on those in need. Sheletta and Kareen detail what kind of items they need to be donated and what times they will be accepted at the restaurant. 9590 Noble Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Jason Michael Webb is a Tony award winning musical director for Purple Rain the Musical. Sheletta runs through Jason’s illustrious resume and asks how he became involved with Purple Rain the Musical. Jason talks about his musical influences and why he gravitated toward being involved with the project. Sheletta asks how Jason’s experience was living in Minneapolis during the project and Prince’s presence throughout the city.

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for November 11th, 2025. Guests include Jon Bream and Jennifer Morris.

Jennifer Morris from Daisy Camp joins Sheletta to discuss the recent rise of divorces in later aged couples over 50 years old. Daisy Camp is “Your trusted non-profit resource for education and empowerment before, during, and after divorce”. Jennifer and Sheletta talk about some of the classes and events coming up on the Daisy Camp calendar and the unique challenges that people can face when planning/seeking a divorce. https://www.daisycamp.org/

Jon Bream is a legendary music critic for the Star Tribune. He joins Sheletta to talk about the opening night of Purple Rain the Musical earlier this week. Jon and Sheletta give their thoughts on the show and critique the story behind the music. In their second segment, Sheletta opines at the lack of space to dance during the musical and points out how odd it is to expect people not to dance in a theater during a show.

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for November 8th, 2025. Guests include Eric Eskola and Henry Lake.

Henry Lake hosts Lake Night on WCCO weeknights 6-9pm. He joins Sheletta to talk about a profound disappointment. Henry details an interaction had with a listener who had some fighting words she heard from Sheletta. Plus, who smells better, Henry Lake or Spike Lee?

Eric Eskola is the co-host of TPT’s Almanac and WCCO radio legend. He and Sheletta open their conversation about kids who decide to go no contact with their parents once they reach adulthood. Then, they wade into the Saint Paul mayoral race resulting with a historic victory for Rep. Kaohly Vang Her. Sheletta talks about how desolate downtown St. Paul was on a recent visit on how she sees why the incumbent Melvin Carter lost. Eric asks if Sheletta’s circle is struggling with affordability costs, Sheletta puts more emphasis on emotional exhaustion. They also talk about Mayor Jacob Frey winning a third term as Mayor of Minneapolis and what the election results say about where Minnesota is headed politically.

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for November 1st, 2025. Guests include Armetha Pihlstrom, Alyssa Thiede and Steve Thomson!

Steve Thomson joins Sheletta to wrap the show as he does each Saturday. They discuss Sheletta’s new award, the merits of Ricky Bobby from Talladega Nights and NASCAR fandom.

Minnesota usually isn’t associated with slavery but there is plenty of history/impact this far north of the Mason-Dixon line. Alyssa Thiede from the Hennepin History Museum joins to talk about a new exhibit being featured that’s centered on Eliza Winston and her impact on Minnesota. The exhibit is called Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota. Alyssa and Sheletta discuss slavery’s presence and impact in Minnesota and how important it is to tell stories like these in our current societal climate. https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/

Armetha Pihlstrom has never been on radio but she wanted to bring a surprise to Sheletta and our listeners. Sheletta is a special person and she is more than deserving of special distinction. https://www.pihlstromconsultinggroup.com/

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for November 1st, 2025. Guests include Amanda Brinkman, Ella Beard and Dawn Stevens.

Ella Beard is a 15 year old youth artist and the owner of Vibe Art. She has a grand opening at an art gallery on November 8th & 9th at 663 Dale St Suite 1 in St. Paul. Ella and Sheletta talk about her beginnings as an artist, the support she has received from her parents in pursuing her art and what it feels like to be an entrepreneur especially at a young age. Dawn Stevens (Ella’s mom) also joins Sheletta to talk about when they first noticed Ella’s gift and how they supported her journey as an artist every step of the way. https://www.vibeartbyella.com/

Amanda Brinkman is a producer, filmmaker, branding expert, and sought-after public speaker, sharing her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy. Amanda and Sheletta discuss the concept of purpose, her perspective and pivoting to the good pursuit even when you only have enough to keep your head above water. Amanda also details some courses that are featured on her website about moving into your purpose. https://amandakbrinkman.com/

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for November 1st, 2025. Guests include Nathan Janicek, Karla Bigham and Sally Boyd.

There is no bigger champion for small businesses than Sheletta and she wants to tell people about an opportunity to take the next step. The Minnesota Promise Act is $60 Million dollar grant that disadvantaged businesses can apply for as they build toward their full potential. Sally Boyd has run the Personality Child Care Learning Center in North Minneapolis for over two decades and she received funding from the first round of the Minnesota Promise Act. Sally shares how she applied for the grant, the qualifications she had to have when applying and where she invested the dollars she received. Apply Here: https://www.mnpromiseact.org/

Commissioner Karla Bigham from Washington County joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the loss of federal SNAP benefits for millions of people across our country. Over 450,000 Minnesotans alone rely on SNAP to supplement themselves and their families. Karla details what Washington County has done to prepare for the shortage, the increase they’ve seen in people seeking help to meet basic needs even before the news of SNAP being discontinued and the value of SNAP to local businesses and the economy.