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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 11-26-25

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Musician Bela Fleck, Dr. Palma Shaw on vascular distress, the Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market, the opening of Bamboo Grand Rapids, and publisher Quite Literally Books

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones come to Grand Rapids December 2nd with their “Jingle all the Way” performance. We talk to Bela about the performance this morning.

Many are at risk for vascular distress this holiday travel season.  The Society for Vascular Surgery Ambassador and Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Dr. Palma Shaw, joins us to share tips to reduce blood clot risk during long waits or long-distance trips. She also shares the signs of vascular distress that can inform travelers when to seek professional help.

The 2025 Christkindl Markt has opened, featuring more than 60 hand selected vendors, seasonal foods, handmade gifts, and plenty of holiday cheer. GM Karen Carpenter spends time with us talking about this GR Downtown Market’s 3rd annual tradition, featuring a new 2025 commemorative mug.

Bamboo Grand Rapids opens to the public with a grand opening December 4th. Co-founder and CEO Amanda Lewan talks about this center featuring conference rooms, venue space, and coworking space along with flexible private suites.

Quite Literally Books is a woman-owned small heritage press that reprints forgotten books by American women authors for a new generation of literature lovers. We talk to publishers Lisa Endo Cooper and Bremond Berry MacDougall about their reading recommendations and more.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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