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Kent Intermediate School District/Kent Intermediate School DistrictThe ABC Orchestra, that is, Anything But Classical, at East Kentwood High School empowers its 32 student musicians to arrange songs, improvise and get community gigs. Today, Study Hall from School News Network talks with three ABC members and their director about finding joy and community through performing pop-rock, heavy metal and other non-classical tunes. -
One Small Step/One Small StepWe bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Adrienne served in the Peace Corps and Banza lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp before resettling in the United States. Two people from vastly different backgrounds share a conversation about their deepest life experiences and beliefs resulting in mutual understanding and inspiration.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the collapse of Michigan’s farm exports and the impact an aging population is having on the state’s economy. We begin with findings from the “Pathways to a Healthier Michigan” report. -
We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Teresa and John travelled the country in their youth. They’ve returned to Michigan making Grand Haven home. They believe in hard work and trust your instincts. -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new private executives’ club, Wolverine World Wide boots take center stage in a streaming TV show, and shareholders will vote on the Steelcase-HNI merger next month.
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We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. A generational divide separate Linda and Ash. What they discover is mutual respect. The two believe if everyone had more respect for one another, the world would be a better place.
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Support for nationalist, anti-immigrant parties has surged across Europe in recent years — including in Germany, where far-right leaders have risen to the brink of power for the first time since World War II. WGVU’s Patrick Center spoke with director and correspondent Evan Williams. -
Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses West Michigan Whitecaps ballpark renovation, Blue Cross and Corewell Health rewarding better care, and a concept for pooling small business workforces creating lower-cost health plans.
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We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Daniel and Gloria both grew up in the Los Angeles area. They question their religious upbringing’s beliefs and convictions discovering caring for others is core to who they’ve become.
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The dramatic and controversial assent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health. WGVU’s talks with Producer and writer Michael Wiser.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Acrisure's elimination of 400 jobs, Fifth Third Bank merging with Comerica, and an option to use Health Savings Accounts to pay for Direct Primary Care memberships.
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A new composting program at the Muskegon Farmers Market has already removed a ton of food waste from local landfills. WGVU’s David Limbaugh spoke with its organizer, Angela Fox, about founding Green Michigan, a Muskegon-based nonprofit providing sustainability education and programming, and how the composting program got its start.
