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First, a recap of Governor Whitmer’s next to last State of the State speech. Then, the massive allocation of corporate subsidies. Plus, what does "constitutional crisis" mean and are we in one?

Some Democratic Michigan lawmakers are raising concerns over reported plans to significantly scale back the U.S. Department of Education.President Donald Trump and some of his Republican allies in Congress have called for the total elimination of the department. They argue the department has become too sprawling, saying state and local governments should have a bigger role in education.

Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system.

Bills introduced in the Michigan Senate would require teachers to undergo cultural competency training to help with adding new cultural history lessons to the state’s curriculum.

We check in on how the 2024 deer hunting season is going, and what it means to those who still find time in the woods to do it. Also, carving out a place for Detroit as design students to launch into fashion.We’ll remember Michigan’s first Native American state legislator. And sorting through the avalanche of unknown heritage apple varieties in Northwest Michigan.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Michigan’s constitutional ban on direct or indirect public financial support for non-public schools.

Today, we discuss a controversial county resolution concerning undocumented migrants. Then, we visit a production of Fight Night. Later, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new set of children books about computer science literacy. Plus, what a veteran journalist has to say about Rust Belt cities in his new memoir.

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, we check in with WDET reporter Russ McNamara who's at the Democratic National Convention this week. Then, an ophthalmologist and his desire for long distance open water swimming.

Today, we talked to a Detroit Free Press reporter about flaws in the system of recalls on older cars and trucks. Then, we listen to Interlochen Public Radio's national award-winning Points North episode detailing the mission of Anishinaabemowin instructor Kenny Pheasant. Later, we tuned in to The Best Advice Show featuring Olivia Shiller. Plus: what will it take for Kamala Harris to win uncommitted votes?