MIRA Urging Retailers to Remove THC Infused Candies
October 31, 2025 ~ Bill Wild, President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association discusses their call to remove THC candies that look too much like the real thing from shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Donating Turkeys and Working to Prevent Domestic Violence
Nov. 16, 2025 ~ Since 1980, Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation (MIRF) and its members have been committed to providing turkeys to families in need, veterans, women's shelters, and more. Bill Wild, president of MIRF, and Kristin Olmedo, president and CEO of the United Community Family Servic...
Bottle Battle: Should Michigan Ditch the Deposit?
February 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discussed Michigan’s bottle bill. Bill Wild, President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, argued for repealing the law, citing retailer burdens and declining participation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
Bottle Battle: Should Michigan Ditch the Deposit?
Feb. 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discussed Michigan’s bottle bill. President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association Bill Wild argued for repealing the law, citing retailer burdens and declining participation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
MIRS MONDAY, March 2, 2026
Host Samantha Shriber recaps Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address on Feb. 25. Reducing housing construction barriers, alleviating medical debt, and tackling post-pandemic reading and learning stagnation were listed as her 2026 priorities.
The episode features reactions from Ho...
Capuchins Honor MIRA with the Silver Soup Bowl Award
“At the 53rd Annual SOCK Dinner in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) was honored with the Silver Soup Bowl Award for its enduring partnership and compassionate service to those in need.
Presented each year at the SOCK Dinner, the Silver Sou...
Bill Wild, CEO of MIRA Midwest Independent Retailers Association
May 27, 2026 ~ Bill Wild, CEO of MIRA Midwest Independent Retailers Association joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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All Talk with Kevin Dietz ~ May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin Dietz breaks down the day’s top stories with expert insight. Rusty Hills and Eben Brown unpack President Trump’s cabinet meeting, while John Enger weighs in on leadership changes at Michigan State. Dr. Robert McMahan highlights Kettering’s hands-on education model,...
