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In today’s book-centric episode, an artistic opera director’s opinion on how to keep opera alive. Additionally, a Michigan native is publishing a book about Black thinkers and their manifestation of Black utopias amid deprivation and repression. Then, an Ann Arbor novelist discusses her second novel.

Yuval Sharon is known for infusing both new and classic operas with fresh relevance. Now, the artistic director of the Detroit Opera is out with a new book that makes the case for opera that speaks to the modern audience.

Today, why Ford is cutting back on certain aspects of its DEI initiatives. Plus, how the Trump campaign might unfold in Michigan now that Kamala Harris is formally the Democratic nominee. Then, Yuval Sharon, rock star creative director of the Detroit Opera, shares a piece of his new book.

A Wisconsin-based tribe trying to reclaim land sovereignty, Medicaid disenrollment, the Drive SAFE bill package, and an opera singer with roots in Michigan.

Economic experts expound on the state of today’s economy and grocery prices. Now that much of the state is getting some snow, we thought it would be appropriate to talk Michigan skiing. And we heard about an operatic adaptation of Faust.

Detroit Opera's artistic director Yuval Sharon discusses everything you never imagined opera could be. Join us as we hear about a performance with VR headsets and green screens, a reverse-order operatic classic, and more.

Today on Stateside, the political fallout at Michigan State University after the resignation of president Samuel Stanley. Plus, a chat with Yuval Sharon of Detroit Opera.

Octavia Butler's 1993 book, Parable of the Sower draws readers into a 2024 America ripped apart by poverty, corporate greed, and climate calamity — as a teenage girl leads a rag-tag group of followers through a scary world. Two of Butler's most famous fans, Toshi Reagon and her mother Bernice Johnson Reagon have adapted Parable of the Sower into an opera, premiering in Michigan this weekend.

The Michigan Opera Theatre has a new artistic director: renowned opera director and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Yuval Sharon. He’s bringing his…

The world lost the “Queen of Soul” this morning. Aretha Franklin, 76, passed away from pancreatic cancer at her home in Detroit.Franklin's voice helped…