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WestSouthwest March 3, 2016

Rebecca Thiele
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WMUK

On WestSouthwest, some analysis of the upcoming Presidential Primary in Michigan. And Gryphon Place offers a place to talk about emotions after the shooting  spree in Kalamazoo. 

  

Michigan will cast its votes for the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominations on Tuesday. Western Michigan University Political Science Professor Peter Wielhouwer explains what this spot on the calendar means for the state's influence on the race. He also explains why Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the favorites in the state, and why some Democratic voters may be tempted by the Republican ballot. 

Gryphon Place offers crisis counseling and connects people with needed services. The 381-HELP line is for people in crisis. Gryphon Place Assistant Director Lacee Lyons says that could mean someone who just needs to talk after the shootings on February 20th. 

Gordon Evans became WMUK's Content Director in 2019 after more than 20 years as an anchor, host and reporter. A 1990 graduate of Michigan State, he began work at WMUK in 1996.
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