More than a decade ago, filmmakers explored poverty in America as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. They follow Kaylie, Johnny and Brittany across three chapters of their lives as they grow from kids to teenagers to adults, pursuing their dreams while trying to overcome the grinding poverty that shaped their childhoods.

Catherine Russell is one of the greatest jazz singers of the past twenty years, bringing the great vintage songs of the golden era to life for contemporary audiences. She’s coming to Grand Rapids to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, October 9th at 7:30pm. WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf has this interview

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new private equity firm, the Federal Trade Commission reviewing non-compete agreements, and Grand Rapids’ soccer club now has a name, logo and colors.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Rachel and Sarah discover that caring for others and religion is important in their lives. They share a common belief of being your best self in this lifetime.

Two new Kent County teachers talk about how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative assists with earning necessary credentials for teaching careers.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses employers dropping weight-loss drugs from policies countering health insurance rate increases. A group of area small business owners ask the federal government to reform the procurement process. The Federal Reserve meets this week deciding whether to maintain or lower interest rates.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Kym, later in life, found herself homeless. She and Sandy Kate share a belief that sometimes when confronting challenges, you can’t see it, but eventually you’ll come out of a bad situation for the better.

Carly Smyly, director of employer talent strategies and engagement at non-profit Talent First discusses the six-month Talent Pipeline Management program.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez labor and commodity prices impacting Michigan apple farmers. A new study finds the state’s tribes non-gaming businesses are generating over a billion dollars. A start-up investment competition is drawing statewide attention.

Political gridlock in the state Legislature has left education funding in limbo. School News Network’s Charles Honey talks with Dan Behm, executive director of Education Advocates of West Michigan, breaking down the reasons for the logjam and what can be done about it.