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Today on the show, a look at the potential for "Medicare for all" now that Abdul El-Sayed is headed to Washington. Also, a new book about Black women and the fight against bus violence in the 1930s, 40s and 50’s. And, celebrating 20 years of Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. -
Utility companies and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy are both suing in federal court to stop a voter-approved ballot measure from curbing political giving by big state contractors. -
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With Democrats controlling the state Senate, House, and the governor’s office, Michigan has a political trifecta. We discuss what that could mean for the state over the next couple of years. We also explore why a recently voter-approved ballot measure to keep corporate money out of political campaigns is facing a legal battle.And, ahead of Saturday’s Michigan State vs. Michigan game, we explore the history behind the rivalry.
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University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson explains what Democrats' election victories could mean for inflation, AI, data centers, and Michigan's economy. -
An evolving Michigan women's basketball team under coach Kim Barnes Arico shows defiance in a win over one of the nation’s best. -
There were historic firsts and a blue wave all over the country. Here's what happened in Michigan and what it means for the next two years. -
Pre-election polling suggests Michigan Arab and Muslim voters overwhelmingly backed Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. A researcher explains why and details political splits. -
Michigan and Michigan State will play their annual rivalry football game on Saturday. Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses that, plus the Detroit Lions' next matchup. -
Rising healthcare costs and midterm gains give Medicare for All new momentum, though progressive Democrats face resistance to single-payer reform. -
Kim Barnes Arico has steadily built the Michigan women’s basketball program into a power. And now in her 15th season, the Wolverines have a signature win. -
The 2026 midterm election went well. That is, the mechanics of collecting the votes, counting the votes, and reporting the votes seemed to be executed extremely well. -
District leaders say the bond is one of the largest in state history. But they also say it comes after two decades of underspending on school infrastructure.
