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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 5-16-25

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Care Resources, John Ball Zoo, Dematic, The M Factor, and GV NextEd Co Lab.

There is a lot of talk about proposed cuts to Medicaid, but what does this really cost Michiganders? We talk to Kim Smith from Care Resources about a cut threatening vital programs such as the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE.

John Ball Zoo welcomes back its largest fundraiser, RendeZoo, a night of fun, community, and contributing to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. Development Events Manager Megan MacGregor talks about this needed support for the zoo plus the important work being done to support the more than 2000 animals.

We discuss a Dematic First Scholarship opportunity, supporting STEM and robotics students with 2 major scholarships. Dematic is committed to supporting the upcoming generation of science and tech leaders and innovators.

A ground breaking Menopause Documentary The M Factor comes to GR, this bold call to shred the silence. Maureen Walsh, organizer, discusses this Tuesday May 21st event, confronting a growing public health crisis head on.

GV NextEd Co Lab is an education innovation incubator at GVSU, recently announcing the launch of LifeJourney, a pilot program to distribute blockchain based digital credential wallets to high school and university students. Steven Hodas, Executive Founding Director of the Co Lab talks about the laying of the groundwork for lifelong learning, rethinking what a credential can be.

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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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