Afghanistan

On today's show, an investigative journalist discussed a recent collaborative story on childcare deserts, and two editors dished on their new book that focuses on the rival of the River Rouge. Plus, we spoke with an Afghani student at Olivet College.

The Office of Global Michigan estimates that about 35% of the newcomers who ended up in the greater Detroit area are still in temporary housing units like hotels.

An analysis of the split verdict in the trial of four defendants charged in the plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer. What rising construction costs mean for the plan to repair Michigan roads. And, why Afghan refugee children are languishing in federal custody in Michigan months after the fall of Kabul.

Drawing on her experiences as a young girl growing up in an Afghanistan terrorized by the Taliban, Freshta Tori Jan's new book, Courage: My Story of Persecution, encourages young readers to envision a more equitable future.

On today's show, the chair of the U of M Board of Regents discusses the university's recent settlement. We talk about what to do with your fancy clothes during a pandemic, and why Domino's is dissing delivery apps. Plus, a Michigan author gives a sneak peek of her new book.

Afghan journalist Jawad Sukhanyar tells the story of how he and his family narrowly escaped Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul in August. They are now in Ann Arbor and are among 1300 Afghans resettling in Michigan.

Join Michigan Radio Morning Edition host Doug Tribou for this live online discussion about the realities and challenges of resettling Afghan and other refugees in Michigan. Our panel will include Afghan journalist and former New York Times reporter Jawad Sukhanyar, who was evacuated from Kabul just before the city fell. Sukhanyar and his family are now in Michigan.

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President Biden addresses the nation after the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America's longest war. More than 123,000 civilians…