Best Parading Press Podcasts (2025)

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Ep74: Reopening the Government & Releasing the Epstein Files - What Our Political Parties' Internal Debates Say About Their Values 18:16

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Thursday, November 13, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 162) Local Food Bank Presses On Amid Situational Roller Coaster 19:53

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The South Michigan Food Bank - which provides food to the hungry in 8 Michigan counties including Calhoun - continues to respond to a growing need while threats to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding continue. The on-again, off-again potential cuts to the largest federal anti-hunger program in the U.S. has the State of …

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(Community Matters 162) Summit Pointe Concerned How Potential Statewide CMH Changes Will Affect Care 20:27

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Summit Pointe, the Calhoun County Community Mental Health (CMH) organization which provides behavioral health care to some of the county's most vulnerable residents, is sounding an alarm over potential changes at the state level which could affect how it delivers care. Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich joins Community Matters to discuss changes to…

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(Community Matters 162) Wiggly Tail: Gadget Wants to Bring his Big Fluff of Floof to Your House 11:57

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We're not sure it's an actual word, but "floof" seems to describe best our good friend Gadget the cat, the focus of our Wiggly Tail update this time from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Gadget is a young, domestic long hair male cat who is black and white. He's all up to date on his vaccinations and he is neutered. HSSCM Executive Dir…

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Ep73: The GOP's Islamophobia and the War Between Authoritarian Christianity & Authoritarian Islam 25:53

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Monday, November 10, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 161) Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Growing in Popularity 12:12

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It's a longstanding tradition in Battle Creek: The annual Christmas parade - a gift to the community by the Harper Creek Optimist Club. Folks line the streets on a Saturday in November (typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving) to watch the procession of local participants stir up the Christmas spirit - along with some hometown pride. After setti…

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(Community Matters 161) Vets Organization Sees Successes, Challenges After Gift of New Building 13:25

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Veterans Helping Veterans in Battle Creek, the organization which cut the ribbon on the gift of a building at 209 East Michigan in summer 2025, has hit its stride helping veterans get set up in new residences after homelessness. Vice President Rick Stover returns to Community Matters to talk about their organized system of gifting donated furniture…

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Haverhill Santa Parade Organizer Details Behind-the-Scenes Planning for Nov. 23 Festivities 9:05

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Santa Claus is getting ready to return to Haverhill later this month and bringing along some friends from the “Island of Misfit Toys,” the theme of the 61st Annual VFW Santa Parade. During an appearance on WHAV’s morning show, parade Chairman Daniel Plourde discussed the theme, taken from the 1964 television special, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…

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Ep72: Election Results & the GOP Nazi Civil War 29:40

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Thursday, November 6, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 161) Lakeview Schools Honor Alumni While Elementary Receives 'America's Healthiest' Award 13:01

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While its students were settling back into their school-year routines in September 2025, Lakeview School District announced a national honor for Minges Brook Elementary School: The "America's Healthiest Schools" award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. At the same time, the district announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient…

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Ep71: ICE Attacks on Chicago & Pastors Getting Arrested, with Hannah Kardon & Quincy Worthington 35:59

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Monday, November 3, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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Diodati and Rodrigues Vie to Be New Haverhill City Council Face of Ward 2 14:15

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Daniel R. Diodati, a fourth generation Hillie, is competing with Veronica A. Rodriguez, also a Haverhill native, to represent Ward 2 on the Haverhill City Council in January. The winner replaces Katrina Hobbs Everett who chose not to run again. Diodati manages Berkshire Hathaway real estate offices in Haverhill. Rodriquez works for the Lawrence off…

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McGonagle and Aguilo in Ward 6 City Council Race Detail Different Approaches 15:45

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In one of only three contested ward city council tests this year in Haverhill, Oliver Aguilo, a city engineer with Lawrence and 20-year resident of Haverhill, is taking on incumbent Michael S. McGonagle, a Haverhill native, to represent Ward 6 on Haverhill’s City Council. McGonagle owns a real estate company. Both candidates appeared on WHAV’s morn…

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313: The Iveys with Ron Griffiths 1:57:00

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The story of Badfinger is bookended with The Iveys as prequel and the Head First album on the other end, months before the tragic suicide of Pete Ham. We explored the latter with Bob Jackson earlier this year (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/304-badfingers-head-first-with-bob-jackson/id1483392342?i=1000706620569 ) but this time it's the pre-h…

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Ward 4 Council Candidates Cooper and Lewandowski Outline Positions on Pressing Issues 18:37

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Guy E. Cooper, a retired Haverhill police officer, is challenging incumbent Melissa J. Lewandowski for the Ward 4 seat on Haverhill’s City Council in next Tuesday’s general election. They each sat down with on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” and answered a series of questions about their candidacies. Here are their answers in the order the candidates wi…

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Ep70: Government Overreach & How Misogynists are Tapping into Christian Biases to Gain Power 30:02

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Thursday, October 30, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 160) Cash for Bearcats Athletics on November 8 at Lakeview Ford 8:55

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Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a good day to give a boost to Battle Creek Central High School Athletics. Come to Lakeview Ford that day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and test drive a new Ford. When you do, Bearcats Athletics will receive $30 and the American Red Cross gets $10. With enough test drives, Bearcats could receive as much as $6000! Coach an…

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(Community Matters 160) Local Veteran Nominees Sought for Free Home Holiday Light Display 10:16

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West Michigan-based business Twinkle Holiday Lighting is again seeking a local veteran to receive a holiday light display installed on their home free of charge. Chuck Barnes, owner of Twinkle Holiday Lighting, returns to Community Matters to encourage nominations of local veterans to receive the gift. He also discusses the legacy behind the award,…

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Ep69: The Government Shutdown & Trump's Ballroom 24:30

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Monday, October 27, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 159) 15 Years Later: Marshall Oil Spill Influences Enbridge Protocols, Culture and Community Involvement 19:27

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It was July 2010 when a rupture in Enbridge pipeline 6B spilled oil into Talmadge Creek near Marshall, which feeds into the Kalamazoo River. The result was a cleanup effort along 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River until 2012. Further dredging continued beyond that time. In 2016, Enbridge paid $177 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the …

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(Community Matters 159) Salvation Army Kicks Off Holiday Campaign November 7 15:39

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Battle Creek Salvation Army Captains Mika and Grace Roinila return to Community Matters to look back at a record-breaking year of giving in 2024 - along with the plans to help local folks in need in 2025. That begins with a holiday and Red Kettle Campaign kickoff on November 7, 2025. Episode Resources Battle Creek Salvation Army ABOUT COMMUNITY MAT…

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(Community Matters 159) Calhoun County Educators Plan First-Ever Day of Professional Development 11:46

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Inspired by similar events in other counties, Calhoun County educators have planned a day-long professional development day for November 4, 2025. Community Matters spoke with Calhoun Intermediate School District Assistant Superintendent Carrie Johnson and Harper Creek Schools Assistant Superintendent Laura Williams about the impact of the event for…

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(Community Matters 159) DBCZ Events Report October-November 2025 7:25

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Community Matters debuts a new monthly events update presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)! In this update, Nick Buckley shares ideas for local events happening in October and November, 2025. Episode Resources Follow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Communit…

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Barrett and Burns Vie for Haverhill City Hall’s Corner Office 14:57

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Political newcomer Brandon F. Burns is challenging incumbent Melinda E. Barrett for mayor of Haverhill in the city’s general election Tuesday, Nov. 4. A small business owner for 23 years, Barrett, 62, served on Haverhill’s City Council for 10 years before making history when she became the city’s first female chief executive. Burns, 23, graduated f…

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Ep68: The Nazi Chat Groups Among Young Republicans 21:21

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 66-67) Curbing Social Isolation Can Help Mitigate Dementia Risk 24:53

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In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Social isolation. In this episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Cassandra Lucas-Moore with CareWell Services Southwest discusses th…

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Ep67: The Republican Reaction to No Kings Day and the GOP's Plan for a Dictatorship 25:19

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Monday, October 20, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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312: Contentious Credits 2 - This Time It's Personal 2:19:09

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Back in May 2025, two hardcore Beatle historians haling from down under came on the show for an analysis of the conventional wisdom regarding Beatles instrumental credits and how, in certain instances, it was found to be lacking. They're back again, and this time we examine: "Long Tall Sally" "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" "Michelle" "We Can Wor…

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(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Democratic Sen. Sean McCann's View from the Senate 16:56

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Michigan lawmakers went down to the wire in approving a new budget. In the end, a middle-of-the-night, two-hour shutdown happened - but did not last. Still, a stopgap spending extension kept the government running before the new, $81 billion plan was passed in the early hours on October 3, 2025. Senator Sean McCann, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, joins…

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(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Rep. Steve Frisbie's View from the GOP House 13:35

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In his last periodic legislative update on Community Matters, weeks before the threshold of the Michigan budget deadline (the one that would definitively shut the government down), Rep. Steve Frisbie - Republican from Battle Creek - expressed confidence there would be a compromise before the deadline. He was generally correct, though the House, Sen…

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(Community Matters 158) Commission Walks the Tightrope of Housing Needs in Battle Creek 22:34

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In September 2025, several organizations, residents and interested parties gathered for a summit on the state of housing in Battle Creek. It's all prompted by the view that there is not enough housing in the area. Lee Talmidge joins Community Matters to discuss the issue from the view of the organization he oversees: The Battle Creek Housing Commis…

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Ep66: How Biblical Interpretation & Theology Contribute to Our Political Differences, with Lily Wood 30:47

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Thursday, October 16, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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Essex County Sheriff Coppinger Tells WHAV Listeners How His Office is Different 16:58

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Sheriffs in other counties are drawing scrutiny for their spending and other practices, but Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger appeared live on WHAV to demonstrate how Essex County shines. This week, the legislature withheld $162 million request from county sheriffs following complaints in Norfolk, Hampden and Suffolk counties. Coppinger, who stopped by WH…

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Ep65: The War and the Peace Deal Between Israel and Hamas 23:26

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Monday, October 13, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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Ep64: Authoritarian Christian Nationalists are Redefining the Church, Communion, and Revival 29:39

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Thursday, October 9, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Community Matters 157) Project Connect and Veterans Affairs Stand Down Set for October 17 19:13

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A longstanding effort to bring resources under one roof for veterans and those experiencing homelessness is returning in 2025 for its 20th year. The 2025 Project Connect Health fair and VA Stand Down will happen on October 17, 2025 at Full Blast Recreation Center in downtown Battle Creek. The event, a partnership between the City of Battle Creek, C…

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(Community Matters 157) Know These Three Things Before Diving Into Medicare Open Enrollment 15:32

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Right along with pumpkin spice and fall colors comes Medicare Open Enrollment. For many, the time when they have to lock in the coming year's health coverage plan can be stressful and confusing. Experts Matt "Ernie" Ernstes with Ernstes Insurance Solutions in Marshall and Stephanie James of American Senior Benefits join Community Matters to talk ab…

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(Community Matters 157) Deer and Snow, Oh My! Advice from Lakeview Ford Collision Center 16:41

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Michigan's "busy season" at collision centers across the state is fall and winter, for certain. More deer are on the move, followed by slippery road conditions at times. Brian Eberhard, who oversees operations at Lakeview Ford Collision Center - located at Lakeview Ford Lincoln, Dickman Road and Washington Street in downtown Battle Creek - has some…

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Ep63: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Worship Service 26:05

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(Community Matters 156) GVSU Battle Creek Brings Veterans Entrepreneur Lab to Town 16:01

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Attention veterans wanting to become entrepreneurs: Grand Valley State University's Innovation Hub in Battle Creek will join statewide locations hosting the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab. Amy Hilton manages entrepreneurship initiatives at GVSU in Battle Creek and joins Commiunity Matters for details on the coursework - called a "cohort" - which…

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(Community Matters 156) Battle Creek Benefits from Federal Funds for VA Medical Center Upgrades 14:21

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In September 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an infusion of additional funds - $800 million - for upgrades to VA Medical Centers around the country. Battle Creek VA Medical Center spokesperson Brian Pegouske returns to Community Matters to discuss how the VA's Non-Recurring Maintenance program will help locally. Episode Resources…

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Sen. Payano Wants Residents to Have Greater Control Over Personal Information 15:48

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When signing up for a website or cell phone app Massachusetts consumers in the future would be able to decide how much of their personal information they want to share under a data privacy and security bill being sponsored by state Sen. Pavel M. Payano. Payano discussed the importance of the legislation being debated by the state Legislature during…

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Ep62: How the Teachings of John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham Harmed Kids & What Christian Parenting Alternatives are Available, with R. L. Stollar 44:07

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Thursday, October 2, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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Ep61: "Render Unto Caesar" - Matthew D. Taylor on Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power 34:44

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Monday, September 29, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.By Baptist News Global

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 13) Colonoscopies are Not Just for the Over-50 Crowd Anymore (Schedule Online, too) 10:32

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Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Dr. Catherine Burtrum discusses why this has changed, as well as innovations in the least favorite part…

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311: Dear Beatle People with Sara Schmidt and Allison Bumsted 1:52:45

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311: Dear Beatle People with Sara Schmidt and Allison Bumsted Most Beatles fans are generally familiar with the story of their UK fan club, managed by Freda Kelly and depicted throughout the 2013 documentary, Good Ol' Freda. But the story of their North American fan clubs is, if anything, even more fascinating: their set-up was treated nearly as an…

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(Community Matters 155) Wiggly Tail: Salah is a Chill Dog, Just Like Her Brother Scout 10:07

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Our last Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan featured Scout, a terrier mix who is a mostly take-it-easy dog. In this episode, we get an update on Scout - and talk about his sister Salah, another chill terrier ready for her new home. Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan website Salah on Petfinde…