(Community Matters 195) Remembering Dr. Joe Schwarz: Former Southwest Michigan Congressman Fred Upton

This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Former Congressman Fred Upton looks back at what made Dr. Joe Schwarz so effective for Battle Creek. Upton also digs into what Congress could relearn from Schwartz’s straight-talk style and bipartisan relationships. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.