Grand Rapids

Residents spoke out against tax breaks for a proposed high-rise development at a city commission meeting Tuesday. They want the developers to put more money into the city's affordable housing fund.

On today’s show, Michigander Paul Whelan visits Washington after his release from Russian prison.Then, chef Franchesca Lamarre on bringing a taste of Haiti to Detroit. And, what voters across the state are thinking about as the November election approaches.

Michigan parents honor their son's tragic death by forming an organization to help teens with mental health challenges. A Detroit artist takes over the the DIA. And the long-rooted history of Latinos in West Michigan.

A women-owned business in West Michigan fills the gap in nixtamalized masa and fresh, homemade tortillas.

Grand Rapids could be in for a new major downtown development — with help from tax revenue approved by the state Tuesday.

On today's Stateside, we met with Phoebe Wall Howard to learn about the challenges of knowing when to encourage senior motorists to set the keys down. Then, Emily Pennington joined the show to discuss her recent WSJ article on the U.S National Parks and why Michigan's Isle Royale won the top spot in her ranking. And we visited the chef and owner of Adobo Boy in Grand Rapids.

The Marasigan family's restaurant, Adobo Boy, brings all the warmth, flavors, and fun of a Filipino house party to the Grand Rapids area.

Today, how community resources have improved for rural Michiganders dealing with opioid addiction. Then, we meet a West Michigan sculpture and portraiture artist, whose work was recently in the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Plus, how an Ability Garden in Traverse City is offering kids with disabilities services they miss during summer break. Additionally, we revisit a conversation with BMX freestyle Olympian Hannah Roberts.

Today, Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, longtime friend of Joe Biden, on the President’s decision to step away from the presidential race. Then, what went down at Donald Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids this past Saturday — his first public appearance since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania just over a week ago. Plus, what Kamala Harris’ campaign entry means for a Michigan electorate that sometimes clashed with Joe Biden.

Hailey Lynch-Bastion is a non-binary candidate running for mayor of Grand Rapids, combining humor with serious political intentions.