On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Meena Ariagno, creator and host of <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-eavesdrop-with-meena-265119505" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i><b>Eavesdrop with Meena</b></i>,</a> a locally produced podcast with a global perspective that encourages thoughtful dialogue, curiosity, and respectful conversation across cultural, political, and spiritual divides.<br /><br />Meena shares the story behind her podcast, which began as a passion project during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since grown into a platform dedicated to promoting the common good and restoring civil discourse at a time when meaningful conversation can often feel in short supply.<br /><br />She discusses how her global experiences have shaped the show's mission and what it has been like building an independent podcast from West Michigan with an international reach.<br /><br />Phil and Meena also spoke about an upcoming live podcast recording at the <a href="https://www.artmuseumgr.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Grand Rapids Art Museum</b></a> featuring acclaimed artist Warren King. The event will include a screening of the documentary <i><b><a href="https://www.artmuseumgr.org/events/an-evening-with-warren-king-king-of-cardboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren King: King of Cardboard,</a> </b></i>followed by a live conversation exploring art, identity, creativity, and the power of storytelling. <br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-eavesdrop-with-meena-265119505" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i><b>Eavesdrop with Meena</b></i> </a>at <b><a href="https://www.meenaglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MeenaGlobal.com</a></b> and on the <i><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-eavesdrop-with-meena-265119505" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>iHeartRadio app.</b></a></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />