Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, was a recent guest on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart podcast. The long time Republican has known the President for 23 years, worked for him, and (as eventually happens to most) was fired by him. In the course of conversation, Christie offered a number of informed insights. One that caught my attention was about the role of a leader — any leader, but especially for the President of the United States: "Character matters, and it matters more than any particular issue."

We can sweep the floor, sweep the board, sweep the stakes, sweep the series – and maybe it will even be called a "clean sweep."

Anybody who knows anything about the automobile industry (so pretty much any Michigander) can tell you that the U.S. automotive industry supply chain is very tightly interwoven with Mexico and Canada. This is a result of decades of trade agreements that facilitated the tight bonds. You may not like this. You may not think it's a good idea. But it is a fact. And waving a magic tariff wand will not undo it. What it will do is create chaos.

Today, a conversation with a history professor on the history of Black quarterbacks. Then, we explore how residents in Dearborn are responding to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Gaza. Plus, a Grand Rapids author discusses romantic-comedy stories featuring queer characters.

The reaction from Michigan’s auto sector on the tariffs on Canadian imports. A Danish filmmaker investigates the racist history and present of Livingston County. Then, what Canadian manufacturers are thinking about the trade war that's begun over Trump's tariffs.

While you may not find “comfortability” in many standard dictionaries yet, it is out there in circulation with “comfortableness.”

The Republican Party at this point is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trump, Inc, which is perhaps best known for its lack of integrity when it comes to taxpayer-funded resources and dutifully following election law. But, please, teach us more about high standards for public office holders!

Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s Botanic Garden.

In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, engage in a conversation about squeaky sand, and offer advice for our listeners. Lastly, we explore a docuseries that tells the history of Black Americans traveling north in the early 20th century.

Sometimes we’re left in the lurch. It’s probably fair to say that most of us don’t know where that lurch is.