West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Alyssa Stewart, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships for Rx Kids.Alyssa joins us on the program to discuss Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program that is helping families across Michigan build stronger financial foundations during pregnancy and early childhood.Rx Kids is the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, providing direct financial support to expectant mothers and families with newborns. Alyssa shares with us how eligible mothers receive a one-time payment during pregnancy, followed by monthly payments after their child is born, helping families meet essential needs during some of life’s most critical months.We also cover how the program got started, who qualifies, how communities are selected, and the rapid expansion of Rx Kids throughout Michigan—including new communities in West Michigan and the addition of Kent County’s 49507 ZIP code.Alyssa also talks about the measurable impact Rx Kids is having on family financial stability, maternal and infant health, and local economies, and what participating families are saying about how the direct cash assistance they receive is helping them navigate the challenges of pregnancy and a child’s first year of life.Learn more about Rx Kids and its growing impact across Michigan at RxKids.orgRx Kids on Social Media.

On this episode of iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend with Phil Tower, we welcome David Pogue — Author of: Apple: The First 50 Years. Few companies have shaped modern life as profoundly as Apple—from the earliest days of personal computing to the smartphones that millions of us carry every day.As the company reaches its 50-year milestone, award-winning journalist, longtime tech columnist, and television host David Pogue joins the program to discuss his sweeping new book, Apple: The First 50 Years.Drawing on more than 150 new interviews with key figures in Apple’s history—including co-founder Steve Wozniak, legendary designer Jony Ive, and CEO Tim Cook—Pogue’s nearly 600-page book explores the triumphs, failures, personalities, and innovations that turned a small Silicon Valley startup into one of the most influential companies in the world.In our conversation, Pogue shares behind-the-scenes stories from his reporting and decades of covering Apple, including:What inspired him to take on such an ambitious history at the company’s 50-year markMemorable moments from the 150+ interviews that shaped the bookHis rare first look at the original iPhone in 2007, nearly two decades agoPersonal phone calls from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs—some friendly, some famously intenseApple’s near-collapse in the 1990s and the dramatic turnaround after Jobs returnedWhy Apple’s culture and people remain its most important assetsInside Apple Park—the futuristic “Spaceship” headquarters in CupertinoThe company’s missteps, including products like Lisa and MobileMeAnd what the next 20 years could hold for AppleIf you’re a fan of technology, innovation, or the stories behind the devices that shape our daily lives, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the people and ideas behind one of the world’s most iconic companies.Learn more:Get David’s Book: Apple: The First 50 Years See David’s terrific story on Apple’s First 50 Years from CBS Sunday Morning David Pogue Sings “I Want An iPhone” (Viral Video)West Michigan Weekend, hosted by Phil Tower, is available wherever you get your podcasts, including the iHeartRadio app.