Points North

In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, engage in a conversation about squeaky sand, and offer advice for our listeners. Lastly, we explore a docuseries that tells the history of Black Americans traveling north in the early 20th century.

On today's show, translating campaign rhetoric into real talk about trade and tariffs. Then, thoughts on crows. And, a life and death situation out on the ice of the Great Lakes.

Today on the show, a new tool for sorting out misinformation on the air. Then, the story of two cyclists from the same small Michigan town going head to head against bikers from all over the world. And we catch up with gymnast Frederick Richard, fresh off the Paris Olympics and aiming for more wins at Michigan.

Today, a review of a 2022 case where a Grand Rapids police officer shot and killed Patrick Lyoya and what happens next. Then, the story of a water rescue and the journey of finding the stranger that saved him. Plus, the time Michiganders tried taking over Ontario.

Today, dissecting the president-elect's economic promises. Then, scientists bringing shipwrecked seeds back to life. Later, the cyanobacteria in the lakes. Plus, a boy disappears 12 feet into a sand dune.

Today, Saginaw as a bellwether for election outcomes. Then, the hunt for a record-breaking buck. Later, Michigan's Jordan Klepper talks about his tour, Trump rallies, and the current political climate.

Today, translating campaign rhetoric into real talk about trade and tariffs. Also, the grinding hard work of modern agriculture, and an innovation that might be enough to keep one Michigan family in the game. Plus, an elegant and insightful history about the utopian vision of Detroit’s Shrine of the Black Madonna.

Today, a conversation with a man who has made it his life mission to keep the Great Lakes’ Indigenous language alive.

Today, we talk to a Michigan cherry farmer after a tough growing season. Then, an endangered wolf . . . in Michigan? IPR's Points North tells us the story. Later, a University of Michigan professor talks about an Indiana Jones style discovery.

We hear from Gift of Life Michigan about advocacy for organ and tissue donation. Then, we revisit a conversation with one of the great musical surprises from small town Michigan – The War and Treaty. And, the team at Points North and Interlochen Public Radio bring us the mystery of an arson.