WGVU talks with Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez about restarting the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant and a new Kalamazoo venture fund investing in social equity. In Grand Rapids, QR codes designed to reimagine downtown retail, and another transformational project announced for the downtown skyline.

Joshua Redman’s is returning to Grand Rapids to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center on Friday, Oct. 4th at 7:30pm. The saxophone master will be performing selections from his new album Where We Are, which is on the classic Blue Note label. It features great jazz standards and popular songs that focus on American places, with themes of celebration and protest. WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf spoke with Joshua.

The two-hour special investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. The film offers insight from those who know both candidates best, revealing key moments that shape how they would lead America if they are elected in November. WGVU talks with award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the implementation of an increase in the state’s minimum wage. A coalition of farmers are pushing back on federal wage mandates for migrant workers. How a cut in interest rates could spur the local mergers and acquisitions market.

On Today’s episode, David Hast and WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf talk about the film Wildlife, directed by actor Paul Dano, and about other actors who became directors

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Trinity Health Muskegon addressing food insecurity, Kent County exploring commercial corridors for housing – and - business groups seeking amendments to the new paid sick leave law.

Grand Rapids Whitewater president and CEO Steve Heacock discusses state requesting city of Grand Rapids design modifications and project status.

David Hast and WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf talk about the film debut of Peter Bogdanovich, Targets, which was produced by low-budget producer Roger Corman. Targets stars Boris Karloff.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a state law addressing surprise hospital billing and the groundbreaking of Grand Rapids’ Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital. Also, a new retail trend: surging bookstore construction.

David Hast and WGVU’s Scott Vander look at two movies from Peter Bogdanonvich; “What’s Up, Doc?” and “Paper Moon”