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Listen to IMPACT and revisit with Christina Sheppard-Decius as she talks about how WDDDA is working with businesses and others to enhance the West Downtown area presence. In February 2018 in Crain’s magazine, Executive director of West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority shared that “A lot of developers are really responding to the fact that (Downtown Dearborn) will have a different mix of people in downtown . . . and a marketplace that we (are) addressing.' Groundbreaking on Ford Wagner Place Project was held in May 2018. Decius shared in February that “. . What WDDDA are . .

Dr. Barry Downing is a Presbyterian minister and author of the 1968 book The Bible and Flying Saucers in which he claims UFO phenomena are responsible for many of the events in the Bible. His most recent book is "Biblical UFO Revelations" (published in 2017). Rev. Downing is also a proponent of the ancient astronaut theory and has appeared on several of History Channel’s Ancient Alien series. Downing holds a PhD in the relation between religion and science from the University of Edinburgh of Scotland.

Veterinarian Dr. Eva Groesbeck, who specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for pets, is the next guest on Metaphysically Speaking Tuesday April 17th at 1 p.m. Join Dr. Groesbeck and host Mike Holloway as they discuss the use and practice of acupuncture in treating animals. Dr. Groesbeck also talks about combining western and eastern medicines and philosophies in treating pets as the wave of the future. It's a wide ranging interview covering several pet modalities that is absolutely fascinating! You will not want to miss it!

This week we have featured several great live musicians as part of a special Radiothon 2018 weeklong version of LIVE FROM STUDIO J. We have heard singer/songwriter Scott Fab, Delta Blues from The Blues Preacher, classic rock from Face2Face, and Jazz from Planet D Nonet. But there still more great LIVE FROM STUDIO J artists to check out this week: Thursday at 5pm during LIVE FROM FROM STUDIO J the indie rock sounds of Kimball, Friday at 5pm during GO WITH THE FLOW is the Rockin' blues of Bull Halsey and on Saturday at 5pm during DINNER WITH CHELSEA will be the punk rock sounds of The Zotz (who also happen to be on our upcoming MOTOR CITY GEMS Indie Rock LP).

Also, for the first time we will be featuring a Studio J Jazz Jam Session as part of the DETROIT JAZZ segment of JAZZ HORIZONS between 8pm-Midnight. You will hear from Jazz Vocals Chelly K and Robert McCarther, Keyboard players Gerard Gibbs and Rick Jones along with Deblond Jackson, the sound of John Douglas and his Quartet, Alexis Lombre, and Trunino Lowe Friends. In addition to this Studio Jam Session, there will be interviews, and recorded sessions from Otus Supply and Bert's Market Place. Make sure you check out DETROIT JAZZ from 8pm to Midnights hosted by Earl Jones.

Jan Harzen is the International Executive Director for MUFON. His interest in UFOs was sparked by his own sighting in 1965. Today Jan and host David Twichell will discuss the Pentagon’s admission that they have been studying the UFO problem ever since they claimed to have stopped doing so in 1969. Remember after the broadcast this show is available as a podcast from this website: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date).

Rael Vera Joy Hava is the special guest on the March edition of "Metaphysically Speaking". She is a Doctor of Divinity, who is the founder of Joy Harmonics. She specializes in weaving light, color and sound throughout the body. Show host, Mike Holloway, and Rael discuss the use of tuning fork vibrations and sounds to bring a body and soul into harmony. It's a riveting and fascinating interview filled with plenty of "good vibrations". That's "Metaphysically Speaking" Tuesday March 20th at 1 p.m.