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Today, we talk about things to think about as Michigan contemplates changes with minimum wages for tipped workers. Also, writer Michael Spradlin on adapting the political run-up to the Third Reich into a story young people can grasp. Plus: chef Abra Berens has ideas about what to do with the insanely prolific bounteous harvest of Michigan fruit available at your grocery or farmers’ market.

Today, a University of Michigan economics professor talks about the recent upswing in consumer confidence. Also, Michigan writer, Michael Delp, tells us about his new poetry book titled, The Mad Angler. Plus, with the start of the new school year, some districts are voluntarily banning cell phones in schools.

Today, a conversation with award-winning poet, editor, and curator Rewa Zeinati, on the release of her new book of poetry, Difficult, and her knack for expressing contradictory truths.

Today, we talk to an economic forecaster about what exactly is going on with the economy amid confusing political campaigns. Then, Michigan author Stephen Mack Jones discusses his book Deus X. Later, Michigan Public's Zoe Clark shares her conversation with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Plus: how Michigan nearly avoided bankruptcy in 1909.

Today, an MSU expert talks about what some of Michigan’s key independent and undecided constituencies might be looking for from the presidential and vice presidential candidates. Then we talk with the executive director of the Ukrainian American Archives and Museum about a new exhibit showing how some Ukrainian Americans are embracing tattoos as national pride. Lastly, we talk with an award-winning short fiction writer about the release of her new speculative fiction novel.

On today's podcast, we talk to thriller novelist Josh Malerman about his new book, "Incidents Around the House." The story follows eight-year-old Bela, who can see a spirit she calls "Other Mommy" disrupting her home.

Today, why Republicans are changing their plan, encouraging voters to cast ballots absentee this year. Also, students and staff at Concordia University in Ann Arbor face major cutbacks, and an uncertain future for degree programs. Plus, a conversation with bestselling horror writer Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. His new book is all about a young girl with an imaginary friend… one her parents quickly learn to dread.

Today, why the University of Michigan settled civil rights complaints with the Department of Education, and what this means for campus protests. Then, a discussion with a Michigan author about his new horror novella set up north. Also, sumo wrestling gaining interest in Grand Rapids. And we sit down with the producers and star of a Michigan-made film charting cultural ties between the Mitten and Ukraine.

Details on police breaking up the encampment at University of Michigan, a love connection via Lake Michigan, and a Michigan author's latest murder mystery.

Thoughts on the president's weekend visit to Detroit, and Detroit’s new population stats. Schools observe more cannabis access among young people since recreational use was legalized. And novelist Debra Payne brings us a story of connection and renewal set in Northern Michigan.