We talk with the newly named Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, Ericka "Kyd Kane" Thompson, an ambassador for poetry, creating programs and projects for reading and writing of poetry by the public.
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.