Originally uploaded September 6th
For Media Business Episode 78:

Tony Conley welcomes Zachary Gorchow, President of Michigan Operations
Zach was named president of Gongwer's Michigan operations in 2024 following more than four years as executive editor and publisher. He manages the company's Michigan operations and helps handle overall Gongwer company management. He's co-host of MichMash, a podcast partnership between Gongwer and WDET Detroit Public Radio. He was Gongwer's editor from 2009-19. Zach also covered the Michigan House of Representatives for Gongwer from 1998-2005. In between his two Gongwer stints, he spent four years at the Detroit Free Press, covering Wayne County and the city of Detroit. Prior to first working at Gongwer, he reported for Observer Newspapers in suburban Wayne County. He is a Troy native and an international relations graduate from Michigan State University, where he worked on the school's student newspaper, The State News. His direct line is 517-657-2661.

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Samantha Harvey’s *Orbital* isn’t just another space novel—it’s a Booker Prize-winning literary masterpiece that takes you to the edge of existence and back. Set aboard a space station, this novel explores grief, connection, and what it truly means to be human while floating above Earth at 17,500 miles per hour. With stunning prose, deep introspection, and a touch of dark humor, *Orbital* cements Harvey as one of the most profound writers of our time.

In this episode, we break down why *Orbital* deserves all the hype, discussing its powerful themes, unforgettable characters, and the unique way Harvey blends science, philosophy, and raw human emotion. If you love books that make you think, feel, and maybe question everything, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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