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The Shelley Irwin Show

Why It Matters: Adoption

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 22, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT

Why It Matters is a new SIS feature. Today we discuss the topic of adoption. We talk to those who shared their stories with Local author Susan Tebos for her book, We’ve Been There. Young adults gather on the banks of the Grand River to discuss talk about their experiences.

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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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