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Today, Michigan’s schools are still heavily relying on seclusion and restraint, but one school district is looking to change that. Then, we get a look into the making of a documentary on lesbian folksinger Phranc's career and their groundbreaking presence in queer culture.

The Democratic and Republican candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat are finalized, a concert where the attendees are the band, and after 20 plus year absence, Detroit has a food co-op.

The Accidentals return to Stateside after almost 10 years. They discussed new music, new bandmates, and inspirational collaborations. Plus, a special in-studio performance.

We got an update on the ice storm that has left thousands in the state without power. Plus, a conversation with one Michigander who dived deep into Wikipedia during lockdown — and found comedy gold.

Continuing our conversation with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard about how to respond to an active shooter situation and what can be done to mitigate gun violence. Then a new book explains why Patti Smith Still Matters. To close the show, we share the final chapter of a 25-year-old loon love story.

Eighty-one summers ago, folklorist Alan Lomax visited Michigan as part of a 10-year project collecting American folk music for The Library of Congress.…

For more than 40 years, Mustard's Retreat has been carrying the banner of folk music. The group's newest album Make Your Own Luck is out now. Band-members…

Lizzy Shell is a newcomer to Michigan’s music scene. The singer/songwriter has roots in Ypsilanti, but grew up in Tempe, Arizona. Now, she's back in…

Take fiddle and banjo tunes of the United States and mix them with the music and dance tunes of Sweden, and there you have Premo & Gustavsson.Our Songs…

After three years of writing, arranging and recording, Red Tail Ring’s Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo are out with their new album.It’s called Fall…