Previewing The Sold-Out 9th Annual Great Lakes Music Camp (09-26-26)
In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower sits down with Jason Wheeler (Executive Director of Great Lakes Music) and Bruce Ling (President of the Grand River Watershed Arts & Music Council). Together, they highlight the upcoming, sold-out 9th annual Great Lakes Music Camp happening October...
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 the group she founded in 2021 has grown into a ...
Art as a "Third Place": Social Connection & Wellbeing at GRAM (10-03-26)
In this episode of Community Closeup, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower sits down with Cindy Meyers Foley, Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM). Together, they look back on another successful summer of Thursdays on the Terrace and dive into the museum’s bold new strategic plan, wh...
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 Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk means to the recovery c...
Grand Rapids' Urban Core Collective: Building Community Power for Environmental Change (10-10-26)
On this episode of WYCE’s Community Closeup, host Phil Tower welcomes Sergio Cira Reyes, Climate Justice Catalyst with Urban Core Collective, to explore what climate justice means for Grand Rapids neighborhoods.
Their conversation connects environmental challenges to everyday concerns, including...
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 governor and U.S. Senate here in Michigan, as well ...
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 Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at Mic...
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 Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, to discuss the best timing for fall col...
Growing Latino Businesses: West Michigan Hispanic Chamber’s Guillermo Cisneros (10-24-26)
In this episode of WYCE's Community Closeup, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Guillermo Cisneros, President and CEO of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for a conversation about advancing Hispanic-owned businesses and developing Latino talent across the region.
Cisneros dis...
Roundabouts, Ramps, and Your Daily Drive: These Are Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersections (10-25-26)
Two Grand Rapids intersections rank among Michigan’s most crash-prone locations—but what makes them trouble spots?On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, Phil Tower welcomes Brandon Hewitt, chief operating officer and attorney with Michigan Auto Law, to discuss the firm’s 20 Most ...
