Episode Synopsis "A Brief History of Communications in Grand Rapids"

This episode touches on communication forms in Grand Rapids. From the first telephone line to amateur radio and a bizarre karaoke session on GVSU's campus, we cover it all. Aliens are discussed along with WLAV's infamous river raft races.

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