Interlochen

Today, we discuss what's happening politically in Ohio. Then, how a family took on the challenge of tracing their lineage from Michoacán to Michigan. Plus, we talk about a series of events that brought attention to safety concerns in Ypsilanti.

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, 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?

Today, we discuss new changes to the policy that allows student athletes to be paid directly for their name, image and likeness. Then, we listened to more of Interlochen Public Radio's Points North, a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Later, we talk to an anthropology professor at Wayne State University about how Black Americans were the fore-runners to the modern lottery system.

Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.

Today, Grand Rapids-based activist Aly Bates on the community mood following two recent officer-involved deaths in the city. Also, a conversation with the GR police chief about use-of-force concerns. After that, we meet a retired chemist whose brush with death inspired new bluegrass music. And, a new book about how the US immigration system has shifted away from its 20th-century human rights focus.

Details on police breaking up the encampment at University of Michigan, a love connection via Lake Michigan, and a Michigan author's latest murder mystery.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission ordered to make quick changes, the Arab American experience though Dearborn voices, a Flint inventor who gave us two-sided toast and the electric oven, and delivering doughnuts on the Great Lakes.

We checked in about the deafening chorus of unhappiness with power outages across Michigan. Also, Michigan State University reevaluates safety measures after a deadly mass shooting. Plus, we looked at how federal oversight is failing teenaged migrants in hazardous blue collar jobs.

Happy New Year! To start, we heard about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the start of her new term. Then, a segment about wolves and their listing on the endangered species list. To end, University of Michigan President Santa Ono joined to talk about his new role.