Arab Americans

Donald Trump marked the first day of statewide early voting in Michigan by describing the disaster he said would ensue if Kamala Harris wins the White House.

Today, what are the issues that could make the difference in Latino voter turnout this year. Also, a new NPR podcast episode asks what fate should await military members who took part in the January 6th riot. And our series What the Vote? checks in with Uncommitted voters, looking for someone to represent their views in the presidential election.

People have been immigrating to Michigan from Arab countries for more than 100 years. And they've been involved in politics and community building just as long. So, how does that history inform this present moment in American politics as news of recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon reach an Arab and Muslim American electorate already mobilized for Gaza?

An interview with Republican state Representative Andrew Fink, who is seeking a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court. Also, a conversation about the wave of political activity this year among Arab Americans motivated by the violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

The group called on the U.S. State Department to act to prevent additional deaths of Americans in Lebanon, days after a Michigan man's family said he was killed there.

Today, Israel’s invasion in Lebanon and its ripple effect for Lebanese Americans in Michigan.In a year of catalytic political change for Michigan’s Arab American communities, the latest developments overseas represent yet another inflection point, and more pain at civilian deaths.Also: how we talk about immigrants in election years — one scholar on the political endgame of divisive language in this presidential election cycle.

The National Arab American Convention is bringing together a diverse group of attendees in Dearborn to focus on community engagement and advocacy.

Today, we catch up with Michigan Public's Zena Issa about what's happening at ArabCon in Dearborn. Then, we discuss the recent college free speech rankings released by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Later, we listen in on an interview by Michigan Public's Tyler Scott about name, image, and likeness, as well as an Interlochen Public Radio feature about a news outlet's return as a non-profit.

Today, what Michigan’s uncommitted voters and delegates are taking away from the DNC. Also, a reading journal for those looking to broaden their brain feeds with banned books. Plus, a taste of what’s going down at the first annual Detroit Sandwich Party.

Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement could play a big role in the DNC. Protests are expected outside and possibly inside the Chicago arena.