June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie interviews Dr. Gregg Colburn, author of “Homelessness is a Housing Problem.” They discuss housing policy and its impact on homelessness and health.

June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie talks with Gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chris Swanson about his campaign and what he'll do, if elected.

June 23, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon On this episode: Richard Helppie, host of The Common Bridge podcast, taljks with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about the Trump Administration's strike on Iran; finds out how tariffs are affecting local businesses; hears from a Mississippi educator about why their system seems to be working better than Michigan's and hears from a local educator about what's being done here.

June 23, 2025 ~ Valerie Orr, a lifetime educator, joined Richard Helppie on JR Afternoon to discuss the state of Michigan education. They explored innovative approaches, teacher support, and the need for bipartisan solutions.

June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie interviewed Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans on WJR. They discussed the state’s successful education reforms, including literacy and math coaching programs.

June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie and Bill Wild discuss the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. They explore the impact of tariffs, the SNAP program, and competitors like Sheetz on independent retailers.

June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie, host of The Common Bridge podcast, checks in with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist about his ongoing run for Michigan Governor.

June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie, host of The Common Bridge podcast, speaks with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Congress' attitude about the US Strike on Iran and what it means for all of us, and the country, going forward.

June 20, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon On this episode: Chris Alberta, filling in, finds out about how the Fed is affecting the housing market; learns about the Israel/Iran conflict from a new perspective and takes your calls.

June 20, 2025 ~ Chris Alberts speaks with Professor Saeed Khan, Associate Professor of Teaching in Near East Studies, Wayne State University about the Israel/Iran conflict and how both sides might react if the US becomes more involved.