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Syrians who have settled in metro Detroit are excited about a possible visit to their homeland now that President Bashar Assad has been removed from power.

In today’s episode, how the Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against the state’s policy to deny workers compensation to undocumented immigrants. Then, a conversation about the Detroit Peoples’ Food Co-op.

Today, we talk to the Washtenaw County clerk about early voting efforts in the area. Then, we listened to a previous interview with Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. Later, we discuss the findings of a new report on the positive effects immigration in the state.

Today, we listen to what immigration as an issue means for voters this election. Then, a brand new radio station in Northern Michigan. Later, we talk to an artist whose work is the product of thousands of years of Anishinaabe creative and intellectual tradition.

Today, Israel’s invasion in Lebanon and its ripple effect for Lebanese Americans in Michigan.In a year of catalytic political change for Michigan’s Arab American communities, the latest developments overseas represent yet another inflection point, and more pain at civilian deaths.Also: how we talk about immigrants in election years — one scholar on the political endgame of divisive language in this presidential election cycle.

Members of the House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday proposed a five bill package on immigration. The legislation includes making it a state level offense to be in Michigan without official legal status. The legislation would also punish local governments that are not enforcing federal immigration policies.

The American Immigration Council looked at the economic impact of documented and undocumented immigrants.

The final stages of construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. A follow up on how Livingston County has experienced Michigan’s new red flag gun laws. And how some fresh thinking about what would make it easier for newcomers to settle into new towns in Michigan.

Many Palestinians in the U.S. feel a deep connection to their ancestral land. That pull has become more poignant with Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Michigan Public talked with four Palestinians living in Michigan about how they’re thinking about their ethnic and national identities right now.

Analyzing Michigan's "Uncommitted" vote from this week's presidential primary, new ways to connect small farms to city consumers, and celebrating Grand Rapids' Latino history.