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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 3-12-26

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Early childhood teachers, Blandford Nature Center, vehicle safety recalls, LaughFest 2026, and Meals on Wheels Community Walk and 5K

Michigan needs more early childhood teachers. We talk to Adrian Monge on behalf of the launch of the MiEarly Apprentice, an initiative committed to providing pathways for aspiring early childhood educators in the classroom. Adrian directs the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative.

Blandford Nature Center celebrates maple sugar season starting Saturday with a festival where guests having the opportunity to identify sugar maple trees and more. We talk to Kate Klemp about the wonderful traditional opportunity.
 
Nearly 1 in 5 cars has an unrepaired safety recall and many drivers don't know it. We talk to Lonny Haschel from the National Safety Council who urges drivers to check for open recalls and get the free repairs needed.
 
Laughfest is in its 16th year. Guest from Gilda's Club join us to share details on fundraiser.  Proceeds from LaughFest benefit the free cancer and grief emotional health support programs offered. Wendy Wigger and Hunter Miles are our .
 
Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan fundraises through the March for Meals Community Walk and 5k in 2 weeks. We talk to Dave Gilman about the Saturday event and why making a difference for seniors matters.

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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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