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Hamas-led militants killed some 1,200 people in the 2023 attack and took another 250 hostage. Nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war began.

It's been a frightening week for Michiganders with ties in Israel and Lebanon. We spoke with a writer who's been researching how ordinary people can affect change in global governance. Also, we visit a very popular Ann Arbor bakery known for using Asian flavors in new and inventive ways.

The group called on the U.S. State Department to act to prevent additional deaths of Americans in Lebanon, days after a Michigan man's family said he was killed there.

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.

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.

Michigan State Representative Abraham Aiyash discussed how the "uncommitted" vote may change as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign progresses.

Today, we talk with State Representative Abraham Aiyash about his current efforts to move the Harris-Walz ticket towards support for Palestinian people ahead of the presidential election. Then, JD Vance makes his first visit to Michigan since being named the Republican Vice Presidental nominee. And, we talk with a two-time gold medalist in paracycling as she prepares for the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Today, why the University of Michigan settled civil rights complaints with the Department of Education, and what this means for campus protests. Then, a discussion with a Michigan author about his new horror novella set up north. Also, sumo wrestling gaining interest in Grand Rapids. And we sit down with the producers and star of a Michigan-made film charting cultural ties between the Mitten and Ukraine.

Today, the personal stories of the Michigan Central Station. Also, a conversation with the Michigan Chef taking home a James Beard award for Best Chef in our region this year. Plus, two Jewish professors in Ann Arbor reflect on the climate of protest at the University of Michigan this year.

Today, the subtle, gradual shifts domestic pressure in Michigan and elsewhere exerts on U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza. Also, what’s developing in the campaign for a Michigan seat in the U.S. Senate. Plus: building a more pollinator-friendly garden plot. We’ll get some guidance on creating a refuge for bees, butterflies and more.