West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)
"The West Michigan Weekend Podcast with Phil Tower is a production of WOOD Radio and iHeartRadio in West Michigan. Stay connected with the people, places, and events shaping our community and our great state by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love your feedback as well, so please consider leaving us a review! For more of our episodes, find us here, or find us on the iHeartRadio app. Thanks for listening!"
Episodes
From early voting and absentee ballots to voter ID requirements, election security, and important deadlines, Lisa offers practical, nonpartisan guidance to help Kent County—and all Michigan voters—cast their ballots wi...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes author Skot Welch to discuss his latest book, Mending Sunday...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower talks with Paul Moore, Co-Director of Start Garden, about the complete reimagining of The 100—West Michigan's longtime entrepreneurial competition that has helped launch hundreds of businesses over the past 13 years.
This year's competition features more than $500,000&nb...
On this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Whitney Waara, Chief Operating Officer of Traverse City Tourism, to preview the second annual Traverse City Food & Wine Festival happening August 19–23.
Tony joins us on this episode to talk about the West Michigan Chapter of the American Red Crossand theirRoll Up & Give campaign in partnership with Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers.
Tony explains why blood donations often decline during the summer months, h...
Alyssa joins us on the program to discuss Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program that is helping families across Michigan build stronger financial foundations during pregnancy and early childhood.
Rx Kids is the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cas...
Meena shares the story behind her podcast, which began as a passion project during the COVID-19 pandemic...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower sits down with Russ Kavalhuna, the 10th president of Western Michigan University, to discuss his unique journey from commercial airline captain and federal prosecutor to university president, and his vision for one of Michigan’s leading public universities.
Kava...
Known for bestselling and critically acclaimed works, including his groundbreaking debut, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and What Is the What, Eggers joins the program to explore the inspiration behind Contrapposto, a sweeping story that follows the lif...
Warren's book chronicles the 105 days between her father John's terminal cancer diagnosis and his passing, offering an honest and heartfelt look at the realities of caregiving, grief, family ...
Mike shares news about the official opening of four new championship softball fields at the...
The Laing brothers share their personal story behind their family’s journey into winemaking, which began in 2002 when their parents relocated to the Suttons Bay area and planted two vineya...
Tom shares details about the annual Lids for Kids bike safety event happening Saturday, May 30, at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids.
Families attending the free event can receive professionally fitted bike helmets for children, along with bike safet...
Our conversation explores the deeply personal story that inspired the foundation’s mission, including Chip St. Clair’s extraordinary childhood...
In this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower sits down with Rich MacKeigan, one of the key figures helping shape the future of entertainment, sports, and live events in downtown Grand Rapids.
As General Manager overseeing Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall, the brand-new Acrisure Amphitheater, and the future Amway Stadium, MacKeigan offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most transf...
Burke reflects on his first three years leading Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, recently recognized for the third consecuti...
In this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower sits down with Joe DiBenedetto, co-chair of Armed Forces Thanksgiving, and Adam Lancto, Principal at Grandville High School and board member, to explore the mission and impact of this powerful annual event.
Returning May 1...
Kicking off Monday, May 4, at GLC Live in downtown Grand Rapids, this first-of-its-kind regional initiative is designed to support, connect, and inspire small businesses.
Jenny shares how the Chamber and its partners are ...
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower sits down with Matt Chapman, Executive Director of Grand Rapids WhiteWater, to explore a bold and long-awaited effort to restore the historic rapids to the Grand River.
For nearly a century, those rapids have been hidden beneath dams and developm...
Written from the trenches of her own adversity, Brooke moves past the pressure of "perfection" to meet readers in the middle of real life.
Our conversation focused on how her book helps women rediscover their identity in Christ, with practical exercises ...
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