# West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286.md RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/2572136/episodes/feed Official site: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-iheartmedia-west-mi-weeken-28352469/ Author: WOOD Radio Episodes: 603 ## Resource "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!" ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286.md ## Episodes - [Fueling the Supply: The Red Cross and Michigan Ford Dealers Partner for Critical Blood Drives (06-27-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/fueling-the-supply-the-red-cross-and-michigan-ford-dealers-partner-for-critical-blood-drives-06-27-26) — 2026-06-27T04:05:04+00:00 - [Rx Kids and the Future of Family Support: Helping Michigan Moms and Babies Thrive (6-21-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/rx-kids-and-the-future-of-family-support-helping-michigan-moms-and-babies-thrive-6-21-26) — 2026-06-20T04:10:02+00:00 - [From West Michigan to the World: Podcast Host Meena Ariagno on Curiosity, Culture & Connection (06-21-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-west-michigan-to-the-world-podcast-host-meena-ariagno-on-curiosity-culture-connection-06-21-26) — 2026-06-20T04:05:02+00:00 - [The Future of Higher Education in Michigan: A Conversation with WMU President Russ Kavalhuna (06-14-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/the-future-of-higher-education-in-michigan-a-conversation-with-wmu-president-russ-kavalhuna-06-14-26) — 2026-06-13T04:05:02+00:00 - [Author Dave Eggers on Contrapposto: Art, Friendship, and a Lifetime of Creativity (06-07-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/author-dave-eggers-on-contrapposto-art-friendship-and-a-lifetime-of-creativity-06-07-26) — 2026-06-06T04:10:02+00:00 - [Morphine and Malts: Natasha Warren's Journey Through Her Father's Cancer, Caregiving, and Letting Go (06-07-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/morphine-and-malts-natasha-warren-s-journey-through-her-father-s-cancer-caregiving-and-letting-go-06-07-26) — 2026-06-06T04:05:02+00:00 - [Championship Fields & Economic Yields: The Future of West Michigan Sports Tourism (05-31-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/championship-fields-economic-yields-the-future-of-west-michigan-sports-tourism-05-31-26) — 2026-05-30T04:05:03+00:00 - [The bigLITTLE Legacy: How the Laing Brothers Built a Hand-Crafted Michigan Wine Brand (05-31-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/the-biglittle-legacy-how-the-laing-brothers-built-a-hand-crafted-michigan-wine-brand-05-31-26) — 2026-05-30T04:00:02+00:00 - [Attorney Tom Sinas On The Positive Impact of The Annual Lids for Kids Bike Helmet Giveaway (05-24-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/attorney-tom-sinas-on-the-positive-impact-of-the-annual-lids-for-kids-bike-helmet-giveaway-05-24-26) — 2026-05-23T03:05:01+00:00 - [Healing Trauma Through Neuroscience: Chip & Lisa St. Clair on the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation (05-24-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/healing-trauma-through-neuroscience-chip-lisa-st-clair-on-the-st-clair-butterfly-foundation-05-24-26) — 2026-05-23T03:00:02+00:00 - [From Van Andel to Acrisure Amphitheater: The Curtain Rises on Grand Rapids’ Next Big Stage (05-17-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-van-andel-to-acrisure-amphitheater-the-curtain-rises-on-grand-rapids-next-big-stage-05-17-26) — 2026-05-16T04:05:02+00:00 - [The Power of Creating Connection Through Art with Meijer Gardens CEO Charles Burke (05-10-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/the-power-of-creating-connection-through-art-with-meijer-gardens-ceo-charles-burke-05-10-26) — 2026-05-09T04:05:02+00:00 - [From Service to Community Connection: The Positive Impact of Armed Forces Thanksgiving (05-03-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-service-to-community-connection-the-positive-impact-of-armed-forces-thanksgiving-05-03-26) — 2026-05-02T04:10:02+00:00 - [Small Biz, Big Impact: Previewing West Michigan’s First Small Biz Week! (05-03-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/small-biz-big-impact-previewing-west-michigan-s-first-small-biz-week-05-03-26) — 2026-05-02T04:05:02+00:00 - [From Dams to Rapids: Inside Grand Rapids WhiteWater's $45M Transformation of the Grand River(04-26-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-dams-to-rapids-inside-grand-rapids-whitewater-s-45m-transformation-of-the-grand-river-04-26-26) — 2026-04-25T16:45:02+00:00 - [From Broken to Becoming: Reclaiming Hope in Life’s Hardest Moments with author Brooke Jevicks (04-26-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-broken-to-becoming-reclaiming-hope-in-life-s-hardest-moments-with-author-brooke-jevicks-04-26-26) — 2026-04-25T16:40:02+00:00 - [Coffee, Community, and Connection: A First Season Milestone for West Michigan’s Partners in Ministry Initiative (04-19-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/coffee-community-and-connection-a-first-season-milestone-for-west-michigan-s-partners-in-ministry-initiative-04-19-26) — 2026-04-18T04:10:03+00:00 - [Dream Cars & Drive-In Nights: Inside the Gilmore Car Museum’s 60th Anniversary Season (04-19-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/dream-cars-drive-in-nights-inside-the-gilmore-car-museum-s-60th-anniversary-season-04-19-26) — 2026-04-18T04:05:02+00:00 - [Birthright Citizenship on Trial — Inside The Landmark Trump v. Barbara Case (04-12-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/birthright-citizenship-on-trial-inside-the-landmark-trump-v-barbara-case-04-12-26) — 2026-04-11T09:05:02+00:00 - [Hands-Free, Not Danger-Free: An Update on Michigan's Plan To Cut Distracted Driving (04-12-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/hands-free-not-danger-free-an-update-on-michigan-s-plan-to-cut-distracted-driving-04-12-26) — 2026-04-11T09:00:15+00:00 - [Mary Free Bed CEO Kent Riddle: Leading Michigan’s Rehabilitation Revolution (04-05-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/mary-free-bed-ceo-kent-riddle-leading-michigan-s-rehabilitation-revolution-04-05-26) — 2026-04-03T16:55:02+00:00 - [From Detroit to Traverse City By Train: The Bold New North+South Rail Plan That Could Shake Up Michigan Travel (03-29-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/from-detroit-to-traverse-city-by-train-the-bold-new-north-south-rail-plan-that-could-shake-up-michigan-travel-03-29-26) — 2026-03-28T04:05:02+00:00 - [How Entrepreneurs and Tech Leaders Are Reimagining Care in Michigan: Inside Samaritas’ "House of Innovation" (03-29-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/how-entrepreneurs-and-tech-leaders-are-reimagining-care-in-michigan-inside-samaritas-house-of-innovation-03-29-26) — 2026-03-28T04:00:02+00:00 - [Fighting “Forever Chemicals”: Inside the Push to Clean Up PFAS in the Great Lakes (03-22-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/fighting-forever-chemicals-inside-the-push-to-clean-up-pfas-in-the-great-lakes-03-22-26) — 2026-03-21T04:05:02+00:00 - [Author Sara Maurer on her new book, "A Good Animal" and the Power of Place (03-22-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/author-sara-maurer-on-her-new-book-a-good-animal-and-the-power-of-place-03-22-26) — 2026-03-21T04:00:06+00:00 - [Apple at 50: David Pogue on Steve Jobs, the iPhone, and the Story Behind the World’s Most Influential Tech Company](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/apple-at-50-david-pogue-on-steve-jobs-the-iphone-and-the-story-behind-the-world-s-most-influential-tech-company) — 2026-03-13T04:10:02+00:00 - [Where the Jobs Are: A Look at The Region’s Hottest Jobs For 2026 with West Michigan Works! (03-08-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/where-the-jobs-are-a-look-at-the-region-s-hottest-jobs-for-2026-with-west-michigan-works-03-08-26) — 2026-03-07T21:42:47+00:00 - [Mind Over Grind: Dr. Guy Winch on How to Stop Work from Taking Over Your Life (03-08-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/mind-over-grind-dr-guy-winch-on-how-to-stop-work-from-taking-over-your-life-03-08-26) — 2026-03-07T21:29:50+00:00 - [Simple Steps to Protect Your Home and Family This Winter with Dr. Adam London, Kent County Health Department (03-01-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/simple-steps-to-protect-your-home-and-family-this-winter-with-dr-adam-london-kent-county-health-department-03-01-26) — 2026-02-28T05:00:14+00:00 - [Previewing LaughFest 2026: 25 Years of Gilda’s Club and the Power of Laughter (02-22-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/previewing-laughfest-2026-25-years-of-gilda-s-club-and-the-power-of-laughter-02-22-26) — 2026-02-24T15:01:44+00:00 - [Spring Sneak Peek: Inside the 2026 West Michigan Home & Garden Show with Derek Lencioni(02-22-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/spring-sneak-peek-inside-the-2026-west-michigan-home-garden-show-with-derek-lencioni-02-22-26) — 2026-02-24T14:45:47+00:00 - [Michigan Politics 2026: Profiling Budget Battles and Critical Races with Detroit News Politics Editor Chad Livengood (02-15-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/michigan-politics-2026-profiling-budget-battles-and-critical-races-with-detroit-news-politics-editor-chad-livengood-02-15-26) — 2026-02-14T00:05:02+00:00 - [West Michigan Business: The Stories That Defined 2025—and What’s Coming Next with Crain's Andy Balaskovitz(02-08-26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from-iheartradio-1390286/west-michigan-business-the-stories-that-defined-2025-and-what-s-coming-next-with-crain-s-andy-balaskovitz-02-08-26) — 2026-02-07T05:00:04+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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