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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 6-4-26

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Taste of Muskegon, Dr Randal Maurice Jelks on his book, ‘My America,’The Women’s Resource Center, foster parent Laura Boonstra, and Dr. Even Dellon on esophagitis.

Taste of Muskegon returns to Hackley Park June 12 and 13 with the festival putting more heart into the experience.  This morning we speak with Marketing Manager Lisa Kraus about what's new this year, including Eat More, Feed More and a student connection.

Dr. Randal Jelks joins us to talk about his latest book, ‘My  America:  Langston Hughes on Democracy.’ This work is being released in conjunction with A250 and invites poets, writers, and historians to consider how deeply themes of democracy shaped his writing. Jelks is a former professor at Calvin.

The Women's Resource Center has received a significant grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to strengthen its workforce development services. This morning we speak with President/CEO Dr Darlene Lee about the funding, which will result in sustaining long term employment pathways, participant success, and more.

Foster parent Laura Boonstra joins us to discuss her relationship with Samaritas and her new book, ‘Our Family is Not a Tree.’ She shares the core themes, inspiration, the Samaritas partnership, and more. 

We talk about the signs of Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dr. Evan Dellon from the University of North Carolina about the chronic disease, receiving an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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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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