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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

OCT 17, 2026
MSU Supply Chain Expert Jason Miller: What Does Buying American Really Mean for Your Wallet—and Michigan Jobs? (10-18-26)
How much does a “Made in America” label influence what you buy—and what happens when supporting American manufacturing means paying more or waiting longer? On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Jason Miller, Eli Broad...
14 MIN
OCT 17, 2026
Vibrant Fall Colors, Elk Viewing, and More: Exploring Autumn Vibes in Gaylord Michigan (10-18-26)
Fall colors, scenic trails, corn mazes, and hayrides—autumn offers plenty to explore in Gaylord, Michigan! On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Paul Beachnau, executive director of the https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/ to...
15 MIN
OCT 10, 2026
What’s Driving Michigan Voters? A 2026 Election Preview with Detroit News Politics Editor Chad Livengood (10-11-26)
On this episode of iHeartRadio West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes back Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. Chad joins the program to offer his perspective and insight into the highly contested races for...
29 MIN
OCT 3, 2026
More Than a Race: Guiding Light’s 5K and the Road to Recovery (10-04-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower speaks with David Madiol, Director of Development at Guiding Light, about the organization’s work helping people recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. They also discuss what the annual...
8 MIN
SEP 26, 2026
From First Sighting to 100,000 Chasers: Melissa Kaelin and The Michigan Aurora Chasers Movement (09-27-26)
On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower welcomes back Melissa F. Kaelin, author, longtime aurora chaser, and founder of Michigan Aurora Chasers. Melissa shares the experience that sparked her fascination with the Northern Lights and how...
29 MIN