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Catalyst Radio: Looking back & moving forward with Team Catalyst

A year ago we rebooted the show with a new cast of hosts and producers. Today we look back at 2016 and look forward to the new year with Team Catalyst. Aired 2016-12-30.
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About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with co-hosts Katie Gordon, Jessica Gladden, Michelle Jokisch Polo, and Leah Schumaker. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center website.

WYCE Recording Studio; Katie interviewing Lady Ace Boogie and Fable the Poet in Feb. 2016

WYCE Recording Studio; Katie interviewing Lady Ace Boogie and Fable the Poet in Feb. 2016 /Nika Kusmierz

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In the last Catalyst episode of 2016, Team Catalyst sits down and shares their favorite interviews from 2016 and what they look forward to covering in the new year. Team Catalyst is Katie Gordon, Jessica Gladdyn, Michelle Jokisch Polo, and Leah Schumaker.

Note from Team Catalyst: Community media is going to be increasingly important in the new year, and we hope to cover the stories that will leave listeners better informed and more inspired to be engaged in Grand Rapids. If you have ideas for us, please let us know! Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or email Katie at [email protected]

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