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  • Episode 20: Fashion

    Episode 20: Fashion
    Jul 7 2025
    Is Traverse City a fashion hub? Off the beaten path, but no longer off the radar, the ‘creative coast’ is becoming recognized for a particular style and flair, especially in the realm of vintage and slow, sustainable fashion. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Sally Neal (1930-2024).
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    1 m
  • Episode 19: Women’s Resources

    Episode 19: Women’s Resources
    Mar 26 2025
    In 1975 a group of nine passionate women founded the Women’s Resource Center of Traverse City. The initial purpose was to establish a support network, develop relationships and provide paths to employment and leadership. The organizers soon became aware of the issue of domestic violence and sexual assault against women, and many of them had …

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    26 m
  • “GrabowSKI”

    “GrabowSKI”
    Mar 1 2025
    In the the summer of 1975, Gerard Grabowski came to Traverse City for the Grand Traverse Nordic Ski Camp. He and several teenage Nordic skiers stayed at the home of Ted and Shirley Okerstrom and rollerskied through the town. That experience inspired his lifelong love of Nordic skiing. He skied his first 50K in 1977 …

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    40 m
  • EP 17: American Documents

    EP 17: American Documents
    Oct 29 2024
    Letting your voice be heard means many things. It can be speaking up in a meeting. Being the first to speak Defending your rights. Being confident in your value and what you have to offer. Asking questions to keep the conversation going. Speaking with curiosity instead of judgment. Speaking clearly and concisely. Contacting your elected …

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    16 m
  • Episode 16: Michigan History

    Episode 16: Michigan History
    Aug 28 2024
    What do you remember learning in United States or Michigan History classes? Matthew Fletcher explains the timeline of events that occurred after the signing of the Declaration of Independence up to the present time. Fletcher is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan. He teaches and writes in the areas …

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    47 m
  • Episode 15: The Artists III, Agnes Su

    Episode 15: The Artists III, Agnes Su
    Aug 20 2024
    This is the third in a series, entitled, “The Artists.” Agnes Su is a 14 year old singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and folklorist based in northern Michigan. The Traversecityist sat down with Agnes to learn about her inspirations for songwriting, her independent study of folk music history, her weekly program on WNMC, the clothes she makes for her performances …

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    9 m
  • The Artists: Part II.

    The Artists: Part II.
    May 31 2024
    This is a the second in a series entitled, “The Artists.” The V Gallery in Omena, celebrated their grand opening on Friday, May 24 with a curated exhibit featuring over 20 artists. How does this new exhibit represent the evolving culture of northwest lower Michigan? Writer, Patrick Sullivan offers his take on the show. To …

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    10 m
  • Episode 13: Nibi

    Episode 13: Nibi
    Mar 22 2024
    In the Anishinaabe way of life, the women are called to work for the health of the water. Members of the Anishinaabe community spoke with the Traversecityist about their sacred relationship with water, and how there is a growing body of law that incorporates Anishinaabe values and culture.
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    23 m