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Wikimedia CommonsThe Red Shoes is a 1948 film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The British drama is based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and is considered the greatest of dance films and one of the best movies of the 20th century. David Hast and WGVU's Scott Vander Werf talk about The Red Shoes on this episode of Have You Seen...? -
One Small Step/One Small StepToday in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Jessica never knew her biological father. The father in her life was abusive. Linda’s dad worked for NASA in Houston. One is a conservative the other liberal, but they find common ground in staying open-minded.
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Andy grew up in Grand Rapids in a traditional nuclear family. Clarence was nurtured by his working mother struggling to make ends meet in a blue-collar Canadian town. As they share their views on free market capitalism and social justice, Andy and Clarence realize they share the belief that all humans should flourish during their time on earth. -
Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the Grand River Restoration project, a survey indicates people want more ‘eatertainment’ in downtown Grand Rapids and advocates say enforcement of a federal law would be a costly burden. -
In August 2023, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century reduced much of the Hawaiian town of Lahaina to ashes, killing more than 100 people and displacing thousands. Could the fire’s catastrophic toll have been prevented? WGVU’s Patrick Center talks with filmmaker Xinyan Yu. -
Meet two women from Grand Rapids. While their political affiliations don’t align, Nancy and Daneen share similar professions and views on women’s rights.
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On this installment of Have You Seen…? David Hast and WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf look at movies about lovers on the run: Bonnie and Clyde, Gun Crazy, Badlands, and They Live By Night. A discussion on character driven, emotionally charged thrillers -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses hip hop rocker, Kid Rock, making sizeable donation to medical treatment foundation. The Right Place, releases its 2025 economic outlook. Two major economic investments coming to West Michigan.
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Meet two men with different political beliefs who agree the political system is broken. Freddie is a Nashville, Tennessee transplant fascinated by diverse cultures and Steven was born in East Asia.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Blue Cross dropping coverage for an expensive specialty drug. University of Michigan economists predict tariff impacts on the state’s economy. And a professional soccer team will call Grand Rapids home, but from which league?
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The film offers a timely and comprehensive look at Xi Jinping’s vision for China and the broader implications. Interviews with current and former U.S. government officials including members of the first Trump administration who helped shape America’s economic and national security policies towards China. WGVU spoke with award-winning correspondent Martin Smith.
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Meet two Grand Rapids women whose beliefs have shifted with time. Tina and Cheryl discover social justice and allowing for exchange of perspectives is a shared ideal.
