Join Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson and guests for a casual conversation over coffee to "Celebrate the Small Victories" during the global pandemic. Let’s focus on the positive, what we've learned, how we adapted, and what moving forward lo

In Focus Episode 7 - A Conversation on Immigration

Jan 13th, 2020 58m 18s

Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson recently hosted a Community Conversation on Immigration at Broad Leaf Local Beer. The panel included Hillary Scholten, Democratic candidate for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, and Bo Torres, local His

In Focus Episode 7 - A Conversation on Homelessness

Nov 12th, 2019 1h 49m

In this episode Kentwood City Commissioner Emily Bridson hosts a Community Conversation on Homelessness. Joining Emily are co-moderator Marshall Kilgore, and panel members Wende Randall, Stephen Wooden, James White and Cheryl Schuch. Judge Wi

In Focus Episode 6 - Alternatives In Motion

Oct 9th, 2019 32m 42s

In this episode, host Ken Norris and his guests discuss the local non-profit Alternatives In Motion. Joining Ken are Executive Director Coleen Marie Davis, and Board of Directors Vice President Michael Pratt. They highlight the organizations

WKTV Journal In Focus Episode 5 - Anti-Discrimination Policies

Sep 5th, 2019 51m 24s

In this episode, Ken and Emily discuss the social and economic aspects of anti-discrimination policies. Their guests are Patti Caudill of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Skot Welch of Global Bridgebuilders.

WKTV Journal In Focus Episode 4 - The Pink Tax

Jul 11th, 2019 39m 10s

In this episode, In Focus discusses what is sometimes called the Pink Tax, public policies including taxation often viewed as discriminatory toward females. Ken Norris and Kentwood City Commissioner Emily Bridson are joined by State Sen. Winni

WKTV Journal In Focus Episode 3 - Voter Perceptions

Jun 10th, 2019 51m 8s

In today’s special podcast we discuss the public’s often negative perception of their elected leaders and how that perception might be changed in the future. With us is Kentwood City Commissioner and community advocate Emily Bridson, 1st term S

WKTV Journal In Focus Episode 2 - New Americans

May 8th, 2019 1h 6m

In today’s WKTV Journal In Focus podcast we discuss the challenges and contributions made by New Americans, immigrants to West Michigan, the state and all across the country. Hosts Ken Norris and Emily Bridson are joined by Bing Goei, the form

WKTV Journal In Focus Episode 1 - Sustainability

Apr 1st, 2019 43m 28s

In Episode 1, host Ken Norris and his guests discuss the multifaceted topic of sustainability. Joining him are Kentwood City Commissioner and community advocate Emily Bridson, Janay Brower of Public Thread and Kari Bliss of Padnos Recycling and

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