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Two J's in a Pod (S1E20: July 3, 2025)
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Two J's in a Pod (S1E20: July 3, 2025)

A behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in Ottawa County and how issues nationwide affect us in West Michigan.
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Episode 20 of Two J’s in a Pod. The J’s are Mary Ellen Murphy of 92.1 WGHN and Sarah Leach of Ottawa News Network. This was recorded on July 3, 2025 in new podcast studios with video coming soon.

Topics include:

  • The Js are in a new space.

  • The Veterans Center at the Fillmore Street Complex.

  • Lifeguards at the beach.

  • The big billionaire bought bill.

  • Sarah says we have not had a normal presidential debate in over a decade.

  • Mary Ellen says the last ten years have given people the opportunity to be the worst version of themselves.

  • Hmmm…. Sarah ponders.

  • Lawsuits in Ottawa County.

  • 30% of people read the news — 30%!

  • Sarah says things are “too calm” with the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.

  • Donations are down with many nonprofits, especially The Salvation Army of Grand Haven.

  • Mary Ellen is jumping out of a plane! Jump for Recovery.

  • Mary Ellen says the far right does not own the words, freedom, faith and family.

  • We’ve got a drum kit in the studio.

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