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West Michigan Weekend (A Local Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

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  • Host Phil Tower brings you the latest news from area non-profit organizations and their leaders.
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Episodes
  • The power of Latino voters in America with Mike Madrid, author of The Latino Century, plus FSU's Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery(06-23-24)

    The power of Latino voters in America with Mike Madrid, author of The Latino Century, plus FSU's Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery(06-23-24)
    Jun 24 2024
    On this week's program, host Phil Tower welcomes Mike Madrid, author of The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy. In 2020, Latinos became the second-largest ethnic voting group in the country. Today, they make up the largest plurality of residents in the most populous states in the country, as well as the fastest segment of the most important swing states in the US Electoral College. Mike is not only a terrific author and one of the smartest people in politics in America, but he's also a well-respected, veteran American political consultant, one of the country’s authoritative experts on Latino voters, and a co-founder of The Lincoln Project. Mike served as the press secretary for the California Assembly Republican leader, as the political director for the California Republican Party, and as senior adviser to both Democrats and Republicans. He is a partner in GrassrootsLab, a political consulting firm in California.
    Online: The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy

    In part two of this week's program, Phil speaks with Dr. David Pilgrim, Founder and Director of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University. *Last June, The Grand Rapids Public Museum hosted the premiere of JCM's original traveling exhibit, Overcoming Hateful Things: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery. That powerful exhibit explored the Jim Crow system, the African American experience through the Jim Crow era, and the legacies of the Jim Crow system in modern society. Most importantly, the exhibit shows how African Americans pushed back against racial injustice. The exhibit has since closed, but you can still visit the Jim Crow Museum on the campus of Ferris State University.
    Update: In April of this year, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters awarded this segment a "Best-in-category" award for long-form interview programs.
    (*ENCORE PRESENTATION from June 2023).

    Online: Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University
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    29 mins
  • Tips for an "off the beaten path" summer vacation in Michigan with John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman(06-16-24)

    Tips for an "off the beaten path" summer vacation in Michigan with John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman(06-16-24)
    Jun 24 2024
    On this week's episode, host Phil Tower welcomes John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman, hosts of the popular Michigan travel show, “Behind the Mitten." John and Amy joined Phil to highlight some hotspots for Michigan travel this summer and share some off-the-beaten-path places that are their favorites and highly worth checking out. Some of these places include northeastern Michigan on the Lake Huron shoreline, the Manistee area, and several of the delightful suburbs in the greater Grand Rapids area. “Behind the Mitten” is heard on over 20 Radio stations in Michigan, and their podcast has more than 400 episodes. John is a longtime journalist, early adopter of social media, and a member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus years of experience, a craft beer expert, and a freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as a "Best in Category" weekend specialty show.

    Online: Behind the Mitten
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    28 mins
  • The Story of Soft Parade Vodka: A Match Made In Michigan (06-09-24)

    The Story of Soft Parade Vodka: A Match Made In Michigan (06-09-24)
    Jun 17 2024
    In this segment, host Phil Tower welcomes Kerry Lynch, sales director with Shorts Brewing, and Richard Anderson, co-founder of Iron Fish Distillery. Kerry and Richard joined the program to discuss the unique “Made In Michigan partnership with Iron Fish Distillery and Short’s Brewing regarding the return of the limited-release Soft Parade® Vodka. This special release celebrates a collaboration between two of Michigan's top craft beverage brands. The two Michigan companies have combined their expertise to create a unique spirit appealing to vodka enthusiasts and craft beer lovers. Soft Parade® Vodka is infused with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, the exact same fruit used in brewing Soft Parade® Beer. The 2024 batch is even more fruit-forward and comes in at 75 proof.
    Online: Shorts Brewing
    Online: Iron Fish Distillery

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    15 mins
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