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Duderstadt is widely considered one of the most influential presidents to lead the state's flagship public university.

Today, we talk to an economic forecaster about what exactly is going on with the economy amid confusing political campaigns. Then, Michigan author Stephen Mack Jones discusses his book Deus X. Later, Michigan Public's Zoe Clark shares her conversation with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Plus: how Michigan nearly avoided bankruptcy in 1909.

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.

Today, we talk to the plaintiff in the Michigan Supreme Court case that's causing changes in minimum wage and sick leave provisions. Plus: the University of Michigan gymnastics coach, advice on navigating tough conversations and relationships, and Miss USA discusses her journey from Michigan to the crown.

The 20-year-old gymnast has more than 1.2 million followers between his TikTok and Instagram. But more than followers — or even Olympic medals — he wants more people to care about men's gymnastics.

According to the survey, nearly a third of Michigan nurses say they plan to leave their current position, which is actually an improvement over a U of M survey in 2022.

The longstanding conventional wisdom is that what we call "hillbilly music" originated in Western Europe. But the truth, as many scholars and musicians have been preaching for years now, is that country music is intimately tied into the experience of African Americans. We talked to a music scholar about the often overlooked influence of Black musicians on the country genre.

Guest host Colin Jackson talks with a Gongwer News Service reporter about the new budget passed by the Michigan Legislature. Also, some summer gardening tips for home gardeners during hot spells. Plus, join us as we track influences to country music.

Bridge Michigan provides voters with a new resource page to assist in answering voter questions about candidates and campaigns. Also, the effects of digital media exposure and habits amongst young children and adolescents. Plus, a collaboration with one of our favorite Detroit podcasters, Michaela Ayers.

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.