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The Story You Don't See, Wimee's One Country, One Book, The Perfect Tuba, Contradancing in West Michigan, and Dry January.

Wedgwood Christian Services hosts a free educational event January 22 at Wealthy Theatre, The Story You Don't See. Kori Thompson discusses the topic of human trafficking and the interactive event.

Wimee's One Country, One Book launches on MLK day, a national early learning initiative designed to unite communities around a shared story. The Founder/CEO of Wimage and Theresa Irving talk about the campaign, Wimee the Robot, and the launch.

The Perfect Tuba is described as a mind cleanse for our times, award winning author Sam Quinones sharing the story lines, with significant ties to Grand Rapids. Included is The Youk Band Instrument Co creating "the greatest tubas" ever made. We talk to Sam.

Local tubist Karen Dunnam follows up, discussing more of the local angle, plus how to get involved in the world of contradancing and music in West Michigan.

Many choose January to take a break from alcohol. We talk to International Alliance for Responsible Drinking's Julian Braithwaite, about what the research really says about drinking and moderation in 2026 and this dry January.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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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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