The ABC Orchestra, that is, Anything But Classical, at East Kentwood High School empowers its 32 student musicians to arrange songs, improvise and get community gigs. Today, Study Hall from School News Network talks with three ABC members and their director about finding joy and community through performing pop-rock, heavy metal and other non-classical tunes.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Adrienne served in the Peace Corps and Banza lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp before resettling in the United States. Two people from vastly different backgrounds share a conversation about their deepest life experiences and beliefs resulting in mutual understanding and inspiration.

Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But this year, federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department issued a report detailing export declines. WGVU spoke with MDARD Director, Dr. Tim Boring about the findings and trends.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Acrisure’s CEO and his wife investing in Michigan State University athletics. The Right Place presented its 2026 Economic Outlook. Local office furniture maker Steelcase closes sale to rival HNI Corporation.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Robin and Robert discover a connection reinforcing beliefs in shared humanity over differences and the importance of exposure to broaden one's worldview.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the collapse of Michigan’s farm exports and the impact an aging population is having on the state’s economy. We begin with findings from the “Pathways to a Healthier Michigan” report.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Teresa and John travelled the country in their youth. They’ve returned to Michigan making Grand Haven home. They believe in hard work and trust your instincts.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new private executives’ club, Wolverine World Wide boots take center stage in a streaming TV show, and shareholders will vote on the Steelcase-HNI merger next month.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. A generational divide separate Linda and Ash. What they discover is mutual respect. The two believe if everyone had more respect for one another, the world would be a better place.

Support for nationalist, anti-immigrant parties has surged across Europe in recent years — including in Germany, where far-right leaders have risen to the brink of power for the first time since World War II. WGVU’s Patrick Center spoke with director and correspondent Evan Williams.