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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 11-20-24

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Christkindl Markt, Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, Giving Tuesday, and The Grand Secret.

The Christkindl Markt, has opened for the 2024 Holiday Season. The Roving mic was on site and spoke with those involved, including a stop from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Markt has expanded on the grounds of the Downtown Market.

Guests from GVSU’s Kaufman Interfaith Institute discuss the 25th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, plus a post pandemic return to the Triennial Dialogue. We talk to Dr. Doug Kindschi and Kyle Kooyers.

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, with a Grand Rapids Giving Day happening at the GR Center for Community Transformation. Nonprofits involved share their reasons for giving. Commissioner Monica Sparks, Jameela Maun, Christine O’Driscoll and Karen Sadler discuss the event and the day. This part one of a two part conversation.

The book The Grand Secret is a vivid portrait of corporate politics with the Grand Hotel as the setting. Michigan author Edward McKenna discusses this Mackinac Island mystery, exploring old romance, self discovery, action, and suspense.

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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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