Host Ned Apigian, a Dearborn Heights councilperson, interviews two of the five candidates competing for election to the Michigan House representing the new District 11, which includes Dearborn Heights. This show features two of the four Democrats competing in the August 7 Primary: Bill Kaledas and David Knezek Note: all candidates were initially invited: Democrat Cody Bailey and Republican Kathleen Kopczyk were scheduled but, at the last minute, did not make themselves available.
Two special guests tell us about "Green Living Alternatives," part of Dearborn Homecoming actvities next weekend, this being from 1-4 PM on Aug. 4: Maureen McIlrath of Dearborn cable TV's "Going Green with Maureen," and Sean Galloway, who along with Maureen is guiding the Going Green Foundation (goinggreenfoundation.org).
"No Child Left Inside", that's the program name and the goal of program founder Alan Heavner. He'll talk about the positive effects of getting kids of all ages into the wilderness. Even if the wilderness is just a few miles from home. Kathy Martin discusses outdoor counseling and Peter Rudofski talks about working with blind and deaf children in canoes. Updates on Turner Town, the 2012 Michigan Ride for Kids, along with information about The Race for the Cure.
For the first half hour, our special guest is Karen Jacobsen who will be competing in the August 7th primary to be the Republican candidate for 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Two great recent podcasts from the internet: Philosophy Talk--"Corporations and the Future of Democracy" with guest former Senator Russ Feingold. Then, TEDTAlk--Ivan Oransky, "Are We Over-Medicalized?"
For the first 20 minutes, an interview with Cynthia Kallgren, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, 12th District, which includes Dearborn, as well as out to Ann Arbor and down to Trenton. She is one of two Republicans running for the nomination in the August primary election. More info: kallgrenforcongress.com