Ordinary folks tell a unique collection of stories of water adventure and misadventure. Presented by: Here:Say Storytelling and The Boardman Review.

First aired on 4/28/2023 by Leelanau Clean Water

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County welcomes award-winning journalist and author Sharon Emery discussing her new book, "It's Hard Being You: A Primer on Being Happy Anyway" Sharon Emery struggled with the losses and limits she faced but couldn't change no matter how hard she tried. And she did try. First with her incurable severe stutter, then with the death of her daughter, Jessica, and the too-early deaths of her own younger siblings. Meanwhile her broken voice meant her long career in communications was a regular battle.

First aired on 4/27/2023 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Since 2008, Michigan has required applicants for driver's licenses and state identification cards to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status. Learn about the change in legislation to bring driver's license and state IDs back to the immigrant community. With panelists: Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang, sponsor of Drive SAFE bills and Marcelo Betti, attorney for Justice for Our Neighbors

First aired on 4/8/2023 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Watch this Forum from League of Women Voters of Leelanau County to learn about the lives of international, United States, Michigan, and Leelanau County women from volunteers who will give short presentations honoring them. International Womens Day began in New York City on March 8, 1857 when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions. It was one of the first organized strikes by working women where they called for a shorter workday and decent wages. International Womens Day then developed and is celebrated in the United States and across the world. The National Womens History Month began in February 1980 when President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8, 1980, as National Womens History Week. In 1987 the entire month of March was declared National Womens History Month by the United States Congress, in perpetuity. Sponsored by LWVLC Equal Rights Advocacy (ERA) Committee

First aired on 3/10/2023 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees :Regular Scheduled Meeting for February 16, 2023 Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686.

First aired on 2/20/2023 by Olson, A.

The Northwest Michigan Community Health Innovation Region (CHIR) was launched in 2021 to respond to the spiraling behavioral health crisis in the region. Three CHIR Action Teams present on their work in progress: Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)/ Build Resilience, Enhance Social Emotional Competencies, Strengthen Crisis Services and Supports.

First aired on 2/9/2023 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Join six local storytellers as they take us on a journey through their connection to water.

First aired on 2/9/2023 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees: Regular Scheduled Meeting for January 19, 2023 Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686.

First aired on 2/1/2023 by Olson, A.

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a discussion on Ukraine, Russia, and the West with Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for European affairs and former U.S. ambassador to Germany 1997-2001. The moderator is Jack Segal, former senior U.S. diplomat and IAF Board co-chair. Segal was the National Security Council director for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia in the Clinton Administration. He also helped establish the first U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg, central Russia. This program was a virtual event presented on November 8, 2022. The speaker was located in Germany. The moderator was located in Traverse City, MI. The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and how you can support as a member. TCIAF.com

First aired on 1/28/2023 by Tank, A.

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees :Regular Scheduled Meeting for December 15, 2022 Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686.

First aired on 12/23/2022 by Olson, A.

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees :Regular Scheduled Meeting November 17, 2022 Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686

First aired on 11/23/2022 by Olson, A.

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a discussion on immigration reform & border policy with Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, and David Danelo, director of research, KSA Integration; author of "The Border"; and former policy director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The moderator is Major General Michael Lehnert, USMC (ret.), co-chair of the IAF Advisory Board, former commander of USMC bases on or near the U.S. / Mexico border, and former senior advisor to the Commissioner for Customs and Border Protection. Event date: October 20, 2022 Venue: NMC Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, Traverse City, Michigan. The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and how you can support as a member: https://www.tciaf.com/

First aired on 11/13/2022 by Tank, A.

The Northwestern Michigan College International Affairs Forum presents a discussion with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University, exploring examples of authoritarianism and the warning signs of democratic backsliding. Dr. Frantz has published seven books on these themes, including 'Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know' (Oxford University Press, 2018). She is a frequent contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. This event will also be available to livestream. The moderator is John Zachman, Ph.D., professor in the Political Science and Philosophy Departments at Northwestern Michigan College. Event date: September 15, 2022 Venue: NMC Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, Traverse City, Michigan The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and membership: https://www.tciaf.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Tciaf/

First aired on 11/6/2022 by Tank, A.

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees: Regular Scheduled Meeting for October 20, 2022. Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686.

First aired on 10/28/2022 by Olson, A.

Jack and Ray talk about the political situation in both China and the USA and compare 2016 to the present. It is a little history lesson and kind of a far out review of where we've been and where we may be going.

First aired on 10/21/2022 by Porter, J.

First aired on 10/15/2022 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

First aired on 10/13/2022 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

First aired on 10/12/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

First aired on 10/12/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

First aired on 10/11/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees Regular Scheduled Meeting for Sept. 15, 2022. Held at Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson Ave, Kingsley, MI 49649.

First aired on 9/30/2022 by Olson, A.

The second show for the year 2022, The band Don Rivers and Friends shows their stuff in Gaylord Michigan, and now, all over the world! (at least as far as Spectrum goes in Michigan). With over 250 years of cumulative experience, led by Don Rivers on Lead Vocals and Rhythm, Frank Haddas on Drums and wireless microphone and back-up vocals, Jim Newton on Keyboards and horn, Greg Gamache on Lead and back-up Vocals and Lead Guitar, and Dolph on bass and lead and back-up vocals.

First aired on 9/23/2022 by Cwik, A.

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees: Regular Scheduled Meeting for August 18, 2022, Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686

First aired on 8/24/2022 by Olson, A.

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents its 3rd annual Foreign Policy Mashup with featured panelist Bill Clifford, president and CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America, nonresident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Co-panelists include: Karen Puschel Segal is a former diplomat in the State Department, specializing in Soviet and then Russian affairs, and a Council on Foreign Relations scholar / author with a masters in international relations from Georgetown University. She and her husband Jack Segal opened the U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg in 1994 at the height of U.S.-Russian relations. Karen actively facilitates dialogue and education about global issues and currently leads resettlement efforts for Afghan families in the Traverse City area. Stanley Otto, co-chair of the IAF Advisory Board, former senior diplomat in the State Department with 40 years expertise in promoting international cooperation and understanding, including policy planning, negotiating and management in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Event date: June 16, 2022 Event venue: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, Traverse City, Michigan Learn more about IAF and explore membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 8/21/2022 by Tank, A.

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a discussion on cybersecurity with Joshua Larocca, managing director at Stroz Friedberg, a digital risk management firm based in New York. Larocca draws on experience as a trial attorney in the counterterrorism section at the U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for investigating and prosecuting international and domestic terrorism cases, including terrorist financing, material support, money laundering and economic sanctions matters. The moderator is Kerry Vickers, Chief Information Security Officer at Aunalytics. Vickers specializes in network infrastructure services, solution consulting, technical training, virtualization & application delivery solutions, network security services, IT services management, Citrix solutions, and compliance leadership. Event date: May 19, 2022 Event venue: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and explore membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 8/14/2022 by Tank, A.

First aired on 7/19/2022 by Porter, J.

A panel discussion about local projects to end homelessness and support people experiencing homelessness. Hosted by 5 Loaves 2 Fishes at the Main Street Gallery in Leland, MI. Video by Bob Chauvin.

First aired on 7/11/2022 by Chauvin, B.

Angie Morgan is a proven leader, a successful entrepreneur, a New York Times best-selling author, and a sought-after guide who helps others become the best leaders they know. Guest hosted by Coco Champagne, CEO of The Hagerty Group.

First aired on 7/10/2022 by Traverse Area Community Media

Panelists Mackenzee Bull (Salon Verve) and David Lowenstein (MSU Extension) discuss protecting biodiversity through eco friendly practices. Presented by League of Women Voters Leelanau County ENR Committee, 6/1/2022.

First aired on 6/10/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Join us in a Community Conversation with members of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community share their experience here in northwestern lower Michigan. Recorded Monday, May 23, 2022.

First aired on 6/4/2022 by Olson, A.

Continued casual discussion with "China Hand" Ray Mahoney. Ray lived in China for about 25 years, about double my time over there. Ray earned a Master Degree in International Affairs from Columbia before going to China. We both returned to an America that was changing rapidly, even before confronting the pandemic. So what's next? -- John S. Porter, AKA "Jack" of Jax Tea Party.

First aired on 5/25/2022 by Porter, J.

This program describes current biological treatments for bipolar depression and mania. Medications such as mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and novel agents such as ketamine and esketamine are discussed. Neuromodulation treatments including transcranial magnetic stimulation and ECT, bright light treatment, and sleep deprivation as treatment are described. Rapport and cooperation with treating health professionals is emphasized.

First aired on 5/24/2022 by Fawcett, B.

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County presents 2022 Outstanding Community Member awards to Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik and Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department Director Lisa Peacock for their distinguished public service in supporting healthy communities and a functioning Democracy. And presentation of the 2022 Outstanding LWVLC Member Award to League member and Leelanau County Commissioner Patricia Soutas-Little.

First aired on 5/13/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees: Regular Scheduled Meeting for April 21, 2022, Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686

First aired on 5/2/2022 by Olson, A.

Like physical health, mental health can be seen as a both a personal and community goal, one that has been significantly challenged by recent events such as the pandemic and now, the war in Ukraine. Efforts to ensure better mental health, more broadly, must be both preventative and supportive. Watch this program to hear about current work to improve the regions mental health system, with a special focus on two aspects of this system: a preventative effort that provides young children a promising start by supporting them and their families and an effort to establish a northern Michigan crisis intervention center.

First aired on 4/15/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

Learn about the lives the Women of Color Suffragists. There is a history of suffrage that does not start with white women and one that really deals with the racism of the movement. African Americans, Native Americans, Latinas, and Asians were denied the democratic process and being involved in the movement, so they organized in their communities and nationally to fight for the right to vote.

First aired on 4/15/2022 by League of Women of Voters Leelanau County

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a discussion on populism, Germany's new perspective, and analysis of Russia's war in Ukraine with Jeff Rathke, president of the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Rathke served 24 years in the State Department, dedicated primarily to U.S. relations with Europe. He was deputy chief of staff to the NATO Secretary General in Brussels. In Washington, he was deputy director of the Office of European Security and Political Affairs. The moderator is John Zachman, Ph.D., a professor in the Political Science and Philosophy Departments at Northwestern Michigan College. Event date: March 17, 2022 The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and explore membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 4/3/2022 by Tank, A.

This video is about the interesting and silly things that we notice about ourselves after we travel, and other stuff.

First aired on 4/1/2022 by Porter, J.

Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees: Regular Scheduled Meeting for March 17, 2022 Held at: 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686.

First aired on 4/1/2022 by Olson, A.

The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a conversation on U.S. - China business dynamics and geopolitics with Kenneth Jarrett, Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group. Jarrett's 26-year diplomatic career includes postings in Beijing, Chengdu, and Singapore. He served as consul general in Shanghai and as deputy consul general in Hong Kong. He also served as director of Asian Affairs at the National Security Council. In the private sector, Jarrett served five years as president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. He is based in Shanghai. The moderator is Steve Fisher, IAF Advisory Board co-chair and an executive who lived and worked for 15 years in Asia with Korn/Ferry, KPMG, and A.T. Kearney. Event date: Feb 17, 2022 The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 3/27/2022 by Tank, A.

On the day of the Championship Battle and All-Team Finale, we will be joined by award-winning author Jack Cheng. Jack is the author of See You in the Cosmos, a story about (according to Jack) "an eleven-year-old boy who's trying to launch his iPod into space. But it's also about road trips, families, and finding love and truth and courage in the universe. There's also a dog named Carl Sagan." See You In the Cosmos is also the winner of the 2017 Golden Kite and Great Lakes, Great Reads awards for Best Middle-Grade Fiction.

First aired on 3/27/2022 by Traverse Area Community Media

This is an educational program to inform the viewer about bipolar disorder---its usual symptoms, its course through time, the causes of the disorder, and how to differentiate it from other psychiatric disorders . The program should be especially helpful to persons with bipolar disorder, their family and friends. But even folks who are familiar with bipolar disorder, such as health care professionals will likely learn new facts. Finally the program describes how health-promoting behaviors can improve mood stability and reduce relapses.

First aired on 3/11/2022 by Fawcett, B.

Health: The Human Face of the Climate Crisis, Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth DelBuono, Moderator: Anne Magoun.

First aired on 3/2/2022 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees regular meeting from February 17th, 2022. Conducted at the main Library located at 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan.

First aired on 2/23/2022 by Olson, A.

The League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area presents: Changes to Voting: Suppression or Reform?

First aired on 2/12/2022 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

The International Affairs Forum welcomes Arwa Damon, award-winning CNN senior international correspondent based in Istanbul, to discuss war, women, and struggle in the Middle East. Damon is the president & co-founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance (INARA) which provides life-altering care to war-wounded children and their families. Moderator: MajGen Michael Lehnert (USMC ret) Event date: Sept 16, 2021 Presentation video starts at 00:02:19 The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 2/6/2022 by Tank, A.

The International Affairs Forum welcomes Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne, current Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer and Distinguished Diplomat in Residence at the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C. Amb. Wayne served as a U.S. diplomat from 1975 to 2015, including as Ambassador to Argentina (2006-2009), Coordinating Director for Development and Economic Affairs and Deputy Ambassador in Kabul, Afghanistan (2009-2011), and Ambassador to Mexico (2011-15). He was Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs (EB) under three Secretaries of State (2000-2006) and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe (1997-2000). Event date: Nov 16, 2021 Venue: City Opera House, Traverse City, Michigan This presentation is a joint event with the National Writer Series. The International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is a program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. Learn more about IAF and membership: https://TCIAF.com/ Subscribe to TCIAF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/TCIAF/

First aired on 1/30/2022 by Tank, A.

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting from January 20, 2022. Held at the Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, Michigan.

First aired on 1/28/2022 by Olson, A.

Jack discusses the origin of the Public Access TV in the Traverse Area and also the origin of Jax Tea Party. Videography of Jax Tea Party and how to access the videos is demonstrated. The culture shock that results from staying away from the country too long and what its like to return. Also some thoughts about where we are at with the 1/6 "Incident".

First aired on 1/19/2022 by Porter, J.

Describing the culture issues for an English Teacher moving between China and the USA.

First aired on 1/15/2022 by Porter, J.

Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper's Daughter is her debut novel.

First aired on 1/9/2022 by Traverse Area Community Media

This is the second of the new series, along the lines of discussion of subjects of interest. This episode addresses "culture". China is the land of the "Cultural Revolution" and everybody knows about the importance of culture in China. I discuss the changes in culture I have noticed in the USA, a list of books that I read during the pandemic, and how each of us might change our culture for the better.

First aired on 1/1/2022 by Porter, J.

This series has served as a way to discuss what's interesting. The series has been active for over ten years with diverse subjects, from a half hour of filming a birdfeeder to a two hour discussion of annexation and community consolidation of services. For me, my return to normal life after ten years teaching in China was a culture shock on steroids. These are my impressions . . . John S. Porter, Producer of Jax Tea Party.

First aired on 12/31/2021 by Porter, J.

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting from December 16th, 2021. Conducted at the main library at 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan.

First aired on 12/22/2021 by Olson, A.

Grandfather, dad and grandson on a horseback ride to see the color. Fall 2021.

First aired on 12/15/2021 by Peters, T.

A concert of vocal and instrumental holiday favorites, featuring the talents of The Trillium Singers, Voices 4, Hammered Dulicimers and the Central Christmas Combo. Recorded December 4, 2021.

First aired on 12/9/2021 by Muratzki, J.

The League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area presents a program honoring our Veterans. Major General (ret) Nelson J. (Jerry) Cannon will speak to us about the experiences of Veterans returning from service and how we can be supportive. General Cannon began his military career in 1967 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served as a combat veteran in Vietnam from November 1967 through January 1969. Following an honorable discharge in 1970, General Cannon enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard and served in many capacities. Deployed assignments include Commander, Joint Detention Operations Group at Guantanamo Bay, and support of Operation Iraq Freedom to name a few. General Cannon holds a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Detroit and a MA in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.

First aired on 12/8/2021 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

Margaret Goeman, LWVGTA member, discusses the differences between the voting laws approved by Michigan voters in 2018 via Proposal 3 and the changes to voting rights proposed by SecureMIVote supporters. Moderated by Christina Schlitt, Co-president of the League of Women Voters Michigan.

First aired on 12/8/2021 by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area

Join Mary Sue Wilkinson, from Singing Heart to Heart, in this Christmas Sing Along, complete with song lyrics.

First aired on 12/7/2021 by Wilkinson, M

This is a recording of the meeting that took place at the Traverse Area District Library (Main/Woodmere) on Sunday Nov. 21 at 2 pm.

First aired on 11/25/2021 by Olson, A.