It’s an encore presentation of our talk with Jeffrey Alan Ford about the power of kindness.  We live in a society where it’s almost too easy to be cynical, mean-spirited and cruel. But there’s never been a greater time than now to be kind. VedIQ Guild’s 2019 Distinguished Visionary Award Winner and World Gernius Directory’s 2016 Genius of the Year for America, Jeffery lays out his seven reasons why kindness wins.

It’s an encore presentation of my great talk with Rachelle Crum about Crum Cakes, her incredible home-based bakery, and about my opportunity to try to decorate my own cake (hint: it did NOT turn out as well as Rachelle’s did!)

In the fall of 2016, Michigan was set to elect a new governor.  Ben LaCross, of LaCross Farms and Leelanau Fruit Co., was speaking with his son about elections, government and politics, and got the idea to write a book for kids to help them better understand the process.  The story of Tucker, the new kid at a school running for election against the bully incumbent, is available in area book stores and at benlacrossbooks.com

Betsy Myers and Michele Howard of the Traverse Area District Library join us to discuss this month’s selection from Jeffrey Rosen, “Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law.”

Head of Northern Michigan Team Trivia outlet “Let’s Get Quizical,” Brian Jackson joins us to preview his upcoming trivia nights, as well as tease a few questions you might hear!

Director of Working Lands for The Nature Conservancy in Michigan, Rich Bowman joins us to discuss Protect MI, a new partnership for educating the public about protecting Michigan’s public lands and outdoor recreation.

Looking at music-related stories from the past week with Jordan Anderson from Mr. Music DJs, including South by Southwest’s cancellation over Coronavirus concerns, the head of the Grammys/Recording Academy being officially let go, and Post Malone’s fans’ concerns over his well-being.

Director of Prevention and Youth Services at Child & Family Services and Third Level Crisis Center joins us to talk about the dramatic increase in teenage suicide, and what we can do to help.

Communications Manager for Habitat for Humanity Tom Kachadurian joins us to discuss two upcoming informational meetings about homeownership through Habitat.