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Mary Free Bed CEO Kent Riddle: Leading Michigan’s Rehabilitation Revolution (04-05-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes back Kent Riddle, CEO of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation.
Kent shares with us his per…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
From Detroit to Traverse City By Train: The Bold New North+South Rail Plan That Could Shake Up Michigan Travel (03-29-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower explores a bold idea that could transform how people travel across the state—Michigan’s pro…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How Entrepreneurs and Tech Leaders Are Reimagining Care in Michigan: Inside Samaritas’ "House of Innovation" (03-29-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower explores some of the most pressing challenges facing Michigan today—from youth mental healt…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Fighting “Forever Chemicals”: Inside the Push to Clean Up PFAS in the Great Lakes (03-22-26)
PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—are nearly impossible to break down, and they’ve quietly become one of the most widespread environmental and pu…
3 months ago
Author Sara Maurer on her new book, "A Good Animal" and the Power of Place (03-22-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower sits down with Sara Maurer to explore her powerful debut novel, A Good Animal.
Set in the ru…
3 months ago
Apple at 50: David Pogue on Steve Jobs, the iPhone, and the Story Behind the World’s Most Influential Tech Company
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend with Phil Tower, we welcome
David Pogue — Author of: Apple: The First 50 Years.
Few companies …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Where the Jobs Are: A Look at The Region’s Hottest Jobs For 2026 with West Michigan Works! (03-08-26)
What careers are growing fastest in West Michigan—and which ones offer strong pay without requiring a four-year degree?
On this episode of West Michi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mind Over Grind: Dr. Guy Winch on How to Stop Work from Taking Over Your Life (03-08-26)
In a culture that celebrates productivity and work ethic—especially here in West Michigan—it’s easy for work to become more than just a job. But what…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Simple Steps to Protect Your Home and Family This Winter with Dr. Adam London, Kent County Health Department (03-01-26)
In this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Dr. Adam London, Director of The Kent County Health Department, for …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Previewing LaughFest 2026: 25 Years of Gilda’s Club and the Power of Laughter (02-22-26)
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower chats with Wendy Wigger, President and CEO of Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, abou…
4 months ago