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
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower talks with Kaitlyn Wilkins, founder of Screaming Eagle Creative Collective, about In Michigan We Trust, a campaign explaining how Michigan elections are run, secured, and verified.
Our conversation explores the numerous ballot safeguards, the wo...
Conley also plays Amos Calloway in this heartfelt musical about a father’s extraordinary tales and his son’s search for the truth behind them.
Based on Daniel Wallace’s novel and Tim Burton’s fi...
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower welcomes Brandon Hewitt, chief operating officer and attorney with Michigan Auto Law, to discuss the firm’s 20 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan report.
Based on 2025 Michigan State Police crash data, the ra...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, for an accessible look at the supply chains behind everyday purchases.
They explo...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Paul Beachnau, executive director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, to discuss the best timing for fall color tours, opportunities for elk viewing, and the distinctive sound of elk bugling.
Curious what that sounds like?&nbs...
Chad joins the program to offer his perspective and insight into the highly contested races for governor and U.S. Senate here in Michigan, as well as the issues weighing heavily on Michigan voters, and what reporters are hearing from communities across the state.
Liveng...
The fifth annual 5K takes place Saturday, October 10, at 9 a.m. at Mille...
Melissa shares the experience that sparked her fascination with the Northern Lights and how the group she founded in 2021 has grown into a community of more than 100,000 people. She also explains what it takes to see the aurora in Michigan, how to make sense of fo...
Vonnie shares the personal story behind the organization, explains why connection can save lives, and discusses the support groups, grief resources, education, and outreach available to individuals and families acros...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith, Chief of Consulting and Culture at the Grand Rapids-based Colossian Forum, to discuss The Beholding Workbook—a new 56-page resource for approaching conflict and strained relationships with greater curiosity, compassion, and wisdom.
Tanner e...
On this episode, Phil Tower speaks with Brandon Hewitt, COO and attorney at Michigan Auto Law, about the rules every driver should know when approaching a stopped school bus.
We discuss flashing red and yellow lights, divided-road requirement...
Carmen shares with us who qualifies, what types of medications are available, and how patients...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Chris Palusky, President and CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, for a conversation about the organization’s mission, the realities of hom...
On this episode of West Mich...
On this episode of iHeartRadio West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes back EV expert Karl Bloss, host of the Zero E Michigan YouTube channel, for an update on the state of electric vehicles in 2026.
Karl explains the rise of “Charging 2.0,” as major retailers and travel centers invest in EV charging, along with the impa...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower sits down with Father Nick Baker, Associate Director of Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, and Father Charlie Leidel, one of the Grand Rapids Diocese's newest priests, to explore their personal journeys, the calling to the priesthood, and the re...
Founded in Detroit in 1912, the fourth-generation family-owned business is bringing its customer-focused approach, expansive showroom, and person...
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, investigative reporter Lucas Smolcic Larso...
Whitney shares exciting new additions to this year's festival lineup, highlights signature events such as The Grand Tasting, and offers insider tips for planning the perfect late-summer getaway to one...
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