West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)
"The West Michigan Weekend Podcast with Phil Tower is a production of WOOD Radio and iHeartRadio in West Michigan. Stay connected with the people, places, and events shaping our community and our great state by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love your feedback as well, so please consider leaving us a review! For more of our episodes, find us here, or find us on the iHeartRadio app. Thanks for listening!"
Episodes
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower sits down with Father Nick Baker, Associate Director of Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, and Father Charlie Leidel, one of the Grand Rapids Diocese's newest priests, to explore their personal journeys, the calling to the priesthood, and the re...
Founded in Detroit in 1912, the fourth-generation family-owned business is bringing its customer-focused approach, expansive showroom, and person...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, investigative reporter Lucas Smolcic Larso...
Whitney shares exciting new additions to this year's festival lineup, highlights signature events such as The Grand Tasting, and offers insider tips for planning the perfect late-summer getaway to one...
Peter discusses his new book, Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home, a...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower talks with Jen Radaz, Senior Manager at Housing Next, about the growing housing challenges facing communities across the region and the collaborative efforts underway to address them.
During our conv...
Devine reflects on the forces that shaped one of the most surprising campaigns in modern political history, the role of money and party politics, declining publi...
Grand Traverse Pie Company is celebrating 30 years of handcrafted pies, made-from-scratch comfort food, and strong Michigan roots, and that's why we caught up with Mike Busley to have him share the remarkable story of how he and his wife Denise built one of Michigan's most beloved brands—from a single Traverse City pie shop...
From early voting and absentee ballots to voter ID requirements, election security, and important deadlines, Lisa offers practical, nonpartisan guidance to help Kent County—and all Michigan voters—cast their ballots wi...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes author Skot Welch to discuss his latest book, Mending Sunday...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower talks with Paul Moore, Co-Director of Start Garden, about the complete reimagining of The 100—West Michigan's longtime entrepreneurial competition that has helped launch hundreds of businesses over the past 13 years.
This year's competition features more than $500,000&nb...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Whitney Waara, Chief Operating Officer of Traverse City Tourism, to preview the second annual Traverse City Food & Wine Festival happening August 19–23.
Tony joins us on this episode to talk about the West Michigan Chapter of the American Red Crossand theirRoll Up & Give campaign in partnership with Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers.
Tony explains why blood donations often decline during the summer months, h...
Alyssa joins us on the program to discuss Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program that is helping families across Michigan build stronger financial foundations during pregnancy and early childhood.
Rx Kids is the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cas...
Meena shares the story behind her podcast, which began as a passion project during the COVID-19 pandemic...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower sits down with Russ Kavalhuna, the 10th president of Western Michigan University, to discuss his unique journey from commercial airline captain and federal prosecutor to university president, and his vision for one of Michigan’s leading public universities.
Kava...
Known for bestselling and critically acclaimed works, including his groundbreaking debut, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and What Is the What, Eggers joins the program to explore the inspiration behind Contrapposto, a sweeping story that follows the lif...
Warren's book chronicles the 105 days between her father John's terminal cancer diagnosis and his passing, offering an honest and heartfelt look at the realities of caregiving, grief, family ...
Mike shares news about the official opening of four new championship softball fields at the...
The Laing brothers share their personal story behind their family’s journey into winemaking, which began in 2002 when their parents relocated to the Suttons Bay area and planted two vineya...
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