West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)
West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

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"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!"

Recent Episodes

Rx Kids and the Future of Family Support: Helping Michigan Moms and Babies Thrive (6-21-26)
JUN 20, 2026
Rx Kids and the Future of Family Support: Helping Michigan Moms and Babies Thrive (6-21-26)
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Alyssa Stewart, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships for https://rxkids.org/ Alyssa joins us on the program to discuss https://rxkids.org/, a groundbreaking program...
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15 MIN
From West Michigan to the World: Podcast Host Meena Ariagno on Curiosity, Culture & Connection (06-21-26)
JUN 20, 2026
From West Michigan to the World: Podcast Host Meena Ariagno on Curiosity, Culture & Connection (06-21-26)
On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Meena Ariagno, creator and host of https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-eavesdrop-with-meena-265119505 a locally produced podcast with a global perspective that encourages...
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13 MIN
The Future of Higher Education in Michigan: A Conversation with WMU President Russ Kavalhuna (06-14-26)
JUN 13, 2026
The Future of Higher Education in Michigan: A Conversation with WMU President Russ Kavalhuna (06-14-26)
What does the future of higher education look like in Michigan—and why does it still matter? On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower sits down with Russ Kavalhuna, the 10th president of https://wmich.edu/ to discuss his unique journey...
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29 MIN
Author Dave Eggers on Contrapposto: Art, Friendship, and a Lifetime of Creativity (06-07-26)
JUN 6, 2026
Author Dave Eggers on Contrapposto: Art, Friendship, and a Lifetime of Creativity (06-07-26)
On this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes artist and designer turned best-selling author, Dave Eggers, for a conversation about his new novel, Contrapposto. Known for bestselling and critically acclaimed works, including his groundbreaking debut, ...
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15 MIN
Morphine and Malts: Natasha Warren's Journey Through Her Father's Cancer, Caregiving, and Letting Go (06-07-26)
JUN 6, 2026
Morphine and Malts: Natasha Warren's Journey Through Her Father's Cancer, Caregiving, and Letting Go (06-07-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes West Michigan author Natasha Warren to discuss her deeply personal memoir, Morphine and Malts: A Daughter's Path Through Her Father's Cancer, Caregiving, and Letting Go. Warren's book...
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14 MIN