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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-29-25

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Hot car deaths, Pedal for Paws Pub Crawl, Stuff the Bus, World Hepatitis Day, and National Picnic Month.

Hot car deaths are the leading cause of non crash, vehicle related fatalities for kids 14 and younger. NHTSA Safety Specialist Laura Dunn talks about the Heatstroke Prevention Campaign and its message Stop. Look. Lock, plus shares resources for parents and caregivers.

This Saturday, the first ever Pedal for Paws Pub Crawl happens, benefiting all six of Muskegon County's animal rescue organizations. We talk to Alexis Robertson about this first time in a collaborative fundraising effort.

The Heart of United Way holds its annual Stuff the Bus Drive in West Michigan. Maribeth Groen talks about this collection of supplies to support local student in Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa Counties. The drive runs through Monday August 5.

Today is World Hepatitis Day. Answer Health's Dr John Hamersma joins in discussing the topic, having developed educational materials to help raise awareness around hepatitis, especially the importance of vaccination and early treatment. We discuss this and the happenings of the local Answer Health Mission.

July is National Picnic Month, the perfect time to explore how something as simple as eating outside can meaningfully benefit both the mind and body. BCBS of Michigan's Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietician, reminds us of the connection between the power of nature, safe sun habits, Vitamin D and more.

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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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