Épisodes

  • From Sick Care to Social Support: A Health Expert’s Prescription for Change

    From Sick Care to Social Support: A Health Expert’s Prescription for Change
    Jun 24 2025
    June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie and Chris Allen discuss social determinants of health. Allen shares insights from his 40+ year career and the need to shift from sick care to wellness.
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    8 min
  • Housing is a Human Right, Not a Luxury!

    Housing is a Human Right, Not a Luxury!
    Jun 24 2025
    June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie interviews Dr. Gregg Colburn, author of “Homelessness is a Housing Problem.” They discuss housing policy and its impact on homelessness and health.
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    9 min
  • Another Gubernatorial Candidate Heard From

    Another Gubernatorial Candidate Heard From
    Jun 24 2025
    June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie talks with Gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chris Swanson about his campaign and what he'll do, if elected.
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    10 min
  • JR Afternoon ~ June 23, 2025 ~ Full Show

    JR Afternoon ~ June 23, 2025 ~ Full Show
    Jun 24 2025
    June 23, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon On this episode: Richard Helppie, host of The Common Bridge podcast, taljks with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about the Trump Administration's strike on Iran; finds out how tariffs are affecting local businesses; hears from a Mississippi educator about why their system seems to be working better than Michigan's and hears from a local educator about what's being done here.
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    1 h et 9 min
  • Is Michigan’s Education System Stuck in the Industrial Age?

    Is Michigan’s Education System Stuck in the Industrial Age?
    Jun 24 2025
    June 23, 2025 ~ Valerie Orr, a lifetime educator, joined Richard Helppie on JR Afternoon to discuss the state of Michigan education. They explored innovative approaches, teacher support, and the need for bipartisan solutions.
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    8 min
  • Mississippi Makes the Grade: How the State Boosted Education

    Mississippi Makes the Grade: How the State Boosted Education
    Jun 23 2025
    June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie interviewed Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans on WJR. They discussed the state’s successful education reforms, including literacy and math coaching programs.
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    10 min
  • How Tariffs and SNAP Could Change Your Grocery Bill

    How Tariffs and SNAP Could Change Your Grocery Bill
    Jun 23 2025
    June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie and Bill Wild discuss the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. They explore the impact of tariffs, the SNAP program, and competitors like Sheetz on independent retailers.
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    9 min
  • A Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks

    A Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks
    Jun 23 2025
    June 23, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie, host of The Common Bridge podcast, checks in with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist about his ongoing run for Michigan Governor.
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    9 min