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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 12-28-23

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Grand Rapids Rise volleyball, Community Access Line of the Lakeshore, Dr. Nia Heard-Garris from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Former White House Curator Betty Monkman, 'Doing Good and Doing Well’ with Dr. Michael Kaufman

The Grand Rapids Rise opens their season next month and the team began practice this week. The Roving Microphone takes you on-site to speak with head coach Kathy George and more. The Rise plays their inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation match on January 25th at the Van Andel Arena.

A local team of experts stands ready to help, the Michigan 2-1-1 Center offering a free service that connects residents across the state with help from thousands of health and resource agencies. Executive Director of the Community Access Line of the Lakeshore joins us to discuss this extensive database.

Plans are proposed to eliminate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, a move that will assist in preventing issues with adolescent use. Dr. Nia Heard-Garris from the American Academy of Pediatrics join us to talk about discusses what this means for kid’s health and steps parents can take.

We talk to former White House Curator Betty Monkman, author of ‘Life in the White House,’ herself a Betty has witnessed four decades of White House life. We specifically discuss life with in the Ford White House.

We discuss ‘Doing Good and Doing Well’ by Dr. Michael Kaufman, a timely discussion for a new year. Dr. Kaufman inspires helping professionals to become leaders in their own organizations, no matter what the profession.

 

Full transcripts furnished upon request.

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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