Executive Director of the Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association, Vicki joined us to speak about the misconceptions about dyslexia, how helping her own daughter with her struggles brought her to the GTDA, the Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading and how to be trained to help the over 100 area families they serve.

Ahead of the Traverse City National Writers Series Summer Book Club Social this Thursday, we spoke with New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Tonya Anne Crosby, discussing her latest book, “Everyday Lies.”  We spoke with Tonya about the misnomer of “women’s fiction,” keeping from being pigeonholed and working your real life into your work.

When you think of a “professional” person, what do you envision?  Expensive suit? Firm handshake?  We speak with Bill Marsh, Jr., of the blog Making You Matter, about how you may be looking at the idea all wrong.

Leader and percussionist of Dixieland Jazz band The Backroom Gang, Don Frost joins us ahead of their performance at the last Concerts on the Lawn of this season, this Thursday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.  We’re also pleased to welcome Deb Allen, Executive Director of the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation, to discuss the season at large and plans for next year’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Stories this week include a toy company now owning Death Row Records, whether or not Taylor Swift should re-record all her albums, and the most rock ’n roll Take Your Child To Work Day ever.

Founder and President of youth-led activist organization im2moro, Audrea Decker talks about getting America’s youth re-invested in their country.

Growing hydrangeas from cuttings, plants you can walk on (?), hydrangeas that won’t blossom, late tomatoes and more — Jeanine answers your outdoor space questions!

On this week’s Community Coffee Break, brought to you by Mental Wellness Counseling, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy instructor Rick Ocharzak joins us to discuss career preparation for high school students.

Local stories this week include navigating the congestion of this weekend’s “Ironman” marathon, consideration for intersection upgrades and possible roundabouts.

It’s become a staple of our community — the annual TC Patriot Game, pitting the TC West and TC Central football teams against each other in a friendly game in support of Veterans in Crisis.  Board Member Mike Kent joins us to talk about this year’s event, September 20th at Thirlby Field in Traverse City.