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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 1-8-25

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Pickleball, public defenders, the 2025 GR Remodeling and New Homes Show, Grand Rapids Public Library Teen Poetry Lab, and the Bank of America 2025 Student Leaders Program.

Pickleball is alive and well in West Michigan. The roving mic headed to the Wolverine YMCA to meet up with player Rachel Lee for a lesson.

What’s the role of a Public Defender? Three such women from Kent County Office of the Public Defender join in studio to discuss their roles, and the journey along the way. Julia Kelly, Nichole Derts, and Laura Joyce talk about challenges, surprises, and thrills of the profession.

The 2025 GR Remodeling and New Homes Show opens Friday at DeVos Place. Show Manager Carolyn Alt discusses the overall experience, plus Designer Showcase Rooms, a Design It stage, and more.

Grand Rapids Public Library presents a Teen Poetry Lab and more this month, Megan Biggins, Director of Public Services, talks about the lab, plus a Conversation Circle, a Children’s Book Sale and recommended readings.

Applications for the Bank of America 2025 Student Leaders Program are open. We speak with with MJ Berklich, Market Executive, about the criteria and experience, including a trip to DC.

Transcripts are provided 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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