The Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 70: A Link in the Chain with Jeff Smith

It's time to delve into some Grand Rapids people's history, folks! Garret chats with local author, activist, and historian Jeff Smith about the publication of his latest book, RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS: PLACES, DATES, ACTIONS, AND PEOPLE, what motivated him to document the history of various working class and leftist struggles in Michigan's Furniture City, observations on the DeVos family's continued influence and control over all things political and cultural, and how activist movements, groups, and individuals throughout the decades are all connected.Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Oh, to Know!" by VALENTIGERAll songs used with permission.Purchase RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS at Schuler Books: https://www.schulerbooks.com/chapbook-press/radical-grand-rapids-places-dates-actions-and-people%C2%A0-jeff-smith Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy: https://griid.org/The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke on Twitter: @garretschuelkeGarret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/