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Michael Radner for Laughfest


Shelley Irwin
March 14, 2013 | WGVU  Laughfest continues through Sunday. Michael Radner, brother of Gilda, joins us to talk on Gilda's life and more.
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Today
American Cancer Society Finish the Bite Event
  May 22, 2013  |  WGVU  The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday and guests are here this morning to talk about tonight's Finish the Bite Event.   
Social Security 101
  May 22, 2013  |  WGVU  It’s our Social Security 101 with administrator Vonda Van Til.   
Good News and Success
  May 22, 2013  |  WGVU  Good News and Success is our monthly spotlight for local businesses not making headlines but still making their mark.    
Paul Sicilian
  May 22, 2013  |  WGVU  Guests from the Seidman College of Business join us to share their happenings; today associate professor of economics Paul Sicilian joins us to talk about his research on the value of college.   
Cakabakery
  May 22, 2013  |  WGVU  We talk on the topic of cake and more with JT Kakabaker, proprietor of Cakabakery.    

Yesterday
American Diabetes Association Fathers of the Year
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  We bring you part two of a conversation on Diabetes. A fundraising gala honoring fathers of the year is right around the corner.    
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Mackinac Center for Public Policy
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  We have a little Mackinac Center for Public Policy 101 this morning. This nonpartisan research and educational institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan residents.   
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Business Buzz
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  Business Buzz is a monthly conversation with Gemini Publication's Carole Valade. We discuss regional business news, including the solar grant from MAREC in Muskegon, and a record $77 million in building permits in the city in a month.    
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The Right Place
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  The Right Place's Birgit Klohs joins us. Today we talk about her recent trip to the Netherlands, a summary on the Food Summit, and jobs in Grand Rapids.   
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Looking for Normal
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  Actors Theatre presents the production, “Looking for Normal,” a powerful and funny play about an individual's journey to personal truth. Director and cast members are in studio.   
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Off the Mat
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  Off the Mat is a new regular segment putting the focus on de-stressing and renewed focus. Today, more talk on treatment for addiction and Yogic Sleep with Chopra Certified instructor Sheri Beth Dusek.   
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Red Cross Tornado Disaster Relief
  May 21, 2013  |  WGVU  The American Red Cross is responding in multiple states where tornadoes have caused devastation. The Red Cross of Michigan is involved and a representative joins us by phone this morning with an update.   
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Monday
St. Mary's Health Care Magnet Designation
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  St. Mary's Health Care has earned its magnet designation. What does this mean for St. Mary's and for the city of GR? Guests from St. Mary’s join us to discuss.   
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U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  This Memorial Day weekend, the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum presents the grand opening of the U.S.S. Flier Exhibit and the Lost Boat Ceremony rounds out the weekend. We discuss both events with executive director Dr. Frank Marczak.   
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Travel Talk
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  It’s our monthly Travel Talk with travel agent Joanne Verboom. Today Joanne presents the Shame on you award and we talk about Disney's new rule and traveling with kids.   
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The Arts in Holland
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  Monthly we put a spotlight on the arts and entertainment in Holland, Michigan. Today, meet licensed art appraiser Nancy Beebe here with Holland Area Arts Council's Lorma Freestone.   
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YNPN
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  Guests from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network stop by to catch us up on their happenings. Today, a member spotlight and talk on the YNPN prom.   
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Friday
Veteran's Corner
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Veteran's Corner is a monthly segment that puts the spotlight on local military veterans. Today we hear how Plachta Murphy and Associates Law Firm is giving back with the PMA scholarships. Jeremy Johnson is our guest.   
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Urban Core Collective
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  We talk about the Urban Core Collective; six local organizations coming together, dedicated to increasing the capacity and accessibility of supportive services that address the core needs of people with color and marginalized families living in Grand Rapids.    
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Get Your Diploma, Get Your Dream
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  We continue our weekly series about the WGVU Engage project, “Get Your Diploma, Get Your Dream.” Joining us from Alger Middle School is Principal Rodney Brown to talk about the challenges students face and the resources available to help them succeed in school and life.    
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Girls on the Run
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Girls will be running tomorrow morning. It's the culmination of the Girls on the Run program on the grounds of East Kentwood High for a 5k and a celebration. We speak with founder Molly Barker.   
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Ben Bedford
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Musician Ben Bedford takes the stage tonight in Whitehall, gracing the stage of the historic Howmet Playhouse. We talk about his latest CD and hear his work live.   
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Thursday
Michigan Grads
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  We talk about a Grand Rapids company that's giving the big guys in the graduation cap and gown industry a run for their money. The company Michigan Grads sells American made graduation supplies that are green, cost less and don't have shipping fees. Guests join us in studio to tell us more.   
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Guy Gourmet
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Now is the time for grilling. Men's Health Magazine presents the first ever gourmet cookbook featuring healthy makeovers of favorite dishes created by top chefs. We talk about “Guy Gourmet.”   
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Library Lines
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Library Lines is our monthly spotlight on what's happening with the GRPL system, including Summer Reading and more.   
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City Beat
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  City Beat, GR Magazine's Marty Primeau tells us what there is to do weekly talking what to do this weekend in West Michigan.    
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Laura Armenta Dance Company
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  The Laura Armenta Dance Company is turning 15 and a celebration is right around the corner. We discuss dance, performance, yoga and more with Laura.   
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Just to Hear
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  "Just to Hear" is a legacy interview that's quite unique. We talk on the process of the audio biography with biographer Frank Jenks.   
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CLAS
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Monthly, TMS takes you to CLAS with GVSU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Today, Associate Professor Jill Eggers discusses "Painting Northern Michigan."   
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The Civil War in 50 Objects
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Historian Harold Holzer returns to TMS to talk about his latest in book, ‘The Civil War in 50 Objects.’   
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