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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-17-26

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One year after recission, Read Muskegon, Grand Rapids South East Promise Neighborhood, Where the Water Meets the Sky, and Cherry Health.

WGVU's General Manager Jim Rademaker joins in to discuss one year after the Recission vote and WGVU's new model of being 100% community funded. We share the mission moving forward.

Part 2 of a visit to Muskegon Height's Read Muskegon Literacy Hub, soon open to the public. Today we meet Bennie, Annie, and Sarah, all involved in a personal reading inspirational story. ED Melissa Moore summarize the need for the community.

The Grand Rapids South East Promise Neighborhood is working on a book of collective stories. We talk to Kasie Young and Benjamin Sheid about the project, which will include art, stories, and a Community Wellness Garden.

Catch the book reading at The Bookman on Monday, speaking with author Diane Les Becquets, writing Where the Water Meets the Sky. This coming of age novel is set in the UP, based upon Diane's frequent Michigan trips as a child.

The Cherry Health Picked Sale isn't until September, but donated items are needed now. We talk to Carroll Velie about this unique fundraising activity. Fashion items needed now includes designer/luxury brands, accessories. and more.

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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