craft cocktails

a discussion on how Michiganders are more likely to vote if they see candidates on the ballot who share voter experience and identity.

On today's episode, a conversation with Zoey Ashwood, the proprietor of The Black Salt bar in Hamtramck, MI, where customers can order a spell kit with their cocktail.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new book. Meet a post-ironic candidate for Grand Rapids Mayor. As part of IPR's Stories That Heal, we heard about Diana Priest's journey with loss. And, a conversation with the owner of a new witchcraft-themed bar in Hamtramck.

Tammy Coxen heats things up with ale, spices, and whiskey.

Making a classic cocktail with a "warm & savory" gin from Green Door Distilling in Kalamazoo.

On today's show, we talked about Michigan's status as a climate haven — and why we've already seen an influx of new residents because of it. Then, a conversation with a comedian on how stand-up helped him process some of the darkest times of his life. Plus, we sat in on an evening of indigenous and traditional music from the southern Philippines in Ann Arbor. And our friends from Cheers! signed off with a holiday cocktail recipe.

A blue tiki drink that's smoky and has a cardamom note. You've probably never tasted anything like it before and it is tasty.

Michigan Radio's Dustin Dwyer joined us to break down the latest trial in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, a fresh take on supporting and growing Detroit's middle class. Also, Michigan Radio's Cheers! team brought us a 1960s rocket-themed cocktail recipe. And sneakerhead Roland "Ro" Coit talked about his Detroit-themed Air Jordan sneaker.

The Saturn was named after the Saturn V rocket which put astronauts on the moon.

On today's show, we heard part one of the conclusion to the Collision Course podcast. Then, an author discussed her new children's book, and a food editor talked water's connection to food. Plus, Cheers! is back with a brand new espresso-infused libation.