Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
Richard Helppie on WJR Radio- A Deep Dive on Education and Healthcare
Get ready for two power-packed days of essential conversations when I take over hosting duties at WJR, the Great Voice of the Great Lakes! Mark your calendars for June 23rd and 24th, from 2-4pm Eastern Time, as we spotlight the critical issues shaping Michigan's communities.
We'll dive deep into healthcare challenges and opportunities with renowned expert Nate Kaufman, whose insights have guided healthcare institutions nationwide. Michigan's Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist joins us to discuss his vision as he campaigns to become the state's next governor. The connection between housing policy and community wellbeing takes center stage with Greg Colburn, while Chris Allen unpacks the complex social determinants affecting health outcomes and Medicaid systems.
Our mental health focus features Judge Milton Mack, who'll provide updates on legislation moving through Michigan's chambers – a timely discussion as communities nationwide confront growing mental health challenges. Economic concerns get attention when Bill Wild breaks down how tariffs impact retailers and consumers. Education takes the spotlight with NPR's Steve Drummond and Val Orr, whose experience as both superintendent and principal brings practical wisdom to our conversation about the future of learning.
Join these essential discussions by tuning in to AM760, visiting WJR.com, downloading the WJR Player app, or streaming through iHeartRadio and Google Play. These conversations about policies and systems affecting daily life are too important to miss – be part of the dialogue as we bridge divides and explore solutions to our most pressing challenges.
Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Hi, this is your host, rich Helpe, from the Common Bridge. Just wanted to pass along that I will be hosting on the Great Voice of the Great Lakes WJR radio next Monday and Tuesday. Jr Radio. Next Monday and Tuesday that's June 23rd and 24th JR afternoons between 2 pm and 4 pm Eastern Time. We're going to be focusing a lot on education and health care. We've got some great guests coming up also Michigan's Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist, who is also running to be Michigan's next governor.
Speaker 1:Renowned health care expert, nate Kaufman. We'll hear from Greg Colburn about what governments can do about housing and how that fits into health status. Chris Allen, an expert on the social determinants of health and look at Medicaid. Laura Appel and Jen Knight will be with us as well. Monday we'll have Judge Milton Mack talking about mental health legislation that is moving through. Bill Wild will tell us about the impact of tariffs on retailers and then NPR's Steve Drummond on education. And then we'll wrap up on Monday with Val Orr, who has been both a superintendent and a principal of public schools. So you can find WJR at AM760, at WJRcom and the WJR Player app WJRPlayercom and the WJR Player app. And you can also find WJR on iHeartRadio and the Google Play mobile app. So we'll see you on the Great Voice of the Great Lakes next Monday afternoon and next Tuesday afternoon.