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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 3-5-26

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An Evening with Richard Norton Smith, Hackley Public Library, a fundraiser for Ukraine, Island of Ghosts and Dreams, and Chipping for Charity.

Historian Richard Norton Smith and Gerald R. Ford Foundation's Gleaves Whitney discuss tonight's conversation, an Evening with Richard Norton Smith, moderated by Hank Meijer. Smith is the author of An Ordinary Man, the biography of our 38th President, we discuss Ford's leadership and more.

Hackley Public Library offers unique programming in addition to checking out a book. We talk to Mallory Metzger about Chair Yoga, Reading with the Queens, and Organic Gardening.

Head to Gather in Smyrna this Satruday for a fundraiser for Ukraine. Freddie Kislov talks about the oil paintings available, her connection to Ukraine, and more.

Local author Christopher Cosmos presents his latest work, Island of Ghosts and Dreams, a sweeping story of love and resistance, with echoes of ancient time and the love of Greece. We talk about the plot, why Greece, and any local ties.

It's the 39th time EHTC, a West Michigan CPA and advisory firm, has selected a charity for the 2026 Chipping for Charity event. We talk to Partner Matt Fegan and Community Food Club's AJ Fossel about the partnership, why the choice, and how June 26th works.

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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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