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How GVSU's Next-Ed Co-Lab is creating new paths for all types of learners (05-25-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Steven Hodas, executive director of GV NextEd Co-Lab.
The GV NextEd Co-Lab furthers GVSU's commitment to…
11 months, 1 week ago
Kent County DPW tackles recycling of a notoriously stubborn form of plastic: Foam polystyrene(05-18-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Matt McPherson, Communications Manager, Kent County Department of Public Works.
Matt joined us to talk ab…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Author Dr. Jerry Avorn on his new book, "Rethinking Medications": Truth, Power, and the Drugs You Take(05-18-25)
In this episode, Phil Tower welcomes Dr. Jerry Avorn, MD, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a senior internist in the Mass Genera…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Unpacking the powerful impact of Michigan's new Family Protection Act (05-11-25)
On this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes three individuals to talk about Michigan's newly updated law regarding surrogate parenting.
Phil spoke with…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How "Down to Defend" educates and equips people with intellectual and developmental disabilities(05-04-25)
In this episode, we speak with Alicia Mathieu, president and founder of Down to Defend. Alicia is the mother of three children, one of those chil…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
What you need to know about Michigan’s new child passenger safety laws with Sinas Dramis attorney Katie Tucker (05-04-25)
In this segment, host Phil Tower, welcomes Katie Tucker, a personal injury attorney with Sinas Dramis Law Firm. Katie specializes in advocating for t…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The five most common mistakes car owners make wIth auto techs Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek (04-26-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with automotive experts Al Schwinkendorf, and John Puhek. Al and John are both ASE certified automotive techn…
1 year ago
Up Close with Charles Burke "Maestro CEO" and President of Frederik Meijer Gardens(04-20-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Charles Burke, the President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Charles joined us on the pr…
1 year ago
Embracing what Matters Most In The 4th Quarter of Your Life with Dr. Allen Hunt(04-13-25)
In this episode, Phil Tower welcomes Dr. Allen Hunt … “The Fourth Quarter Guy”. He helps people discover how to become the best version of themselves…
1 year ago
How City of Grand Rapids and the MEDC are using Permit-Ready Plans to enhance new housing development (04-13-25)
On this episode host Phil Tower speaks with Michelle Parkkonen, Managing Director of technical assistance programs at the Michigan Economic Developme…
1 year ago