The Citizens Research Council turns 110

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT

We talk to President Eric Lupher about this longstanding organization.

Citizens Research Council turns 110. We talk to President Eric Lupher about this longstanding organization. We discuss how public policy has evolved in Michigan over time, and more.

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Shelley Irwin

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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