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We talk to Meredith Kennedy- Fisher, executive director of Miigwech Inc., about how her organization helps make sure tribal citizens can vote.

People have been immigrating to Michigan from Arab countries for more than 100 years. And they've been involved in politics and community building just as long. So, how does that history inform this present moment in American politics as news of recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon reach an Arab and Muslim American electorate already mobilized for Gaza?

Today, one hopeful for the Michigan Supreme Court calls for more focus on young defendants, kicking off a series of conversations with candidates for the highest bench in the state. Also, this week in Detroit, your chance to get up close and very personal with the people reporting the news. Plus, the first episode of What the Vote?, a limited series podcast by Stateside centering on Gen Z perspectives.

Nearly two dozen people are running for three seats on the Detroit school board during a pivotal time for the school district. Only one of the three incumbents, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, is seeking re-election. That means there will be two new faces on the board, as members Misha Stallworth and Sonya Mays have opted not to seek re-election.

Today, we discuss a controversial county resolution concerning undocumented migrants. Then, we visit a production of Fight Night. Later, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new set of children books about computer science literacy. Plus, what a veteran journalist has to say about Rust Belt cities in his new memoir.

Absentee ballots will be mailed this week to Michigan voters who’ve requested them. That kicks off the early voting season in Michigan headed toward Election Day Nov. 5.

Researchers with the Democracy Power and Innovation Fund, along with other groups, surveyed voting-age people in a handful of states, including Michigan.

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 Republicans are changing their plan, encouraging voters to cast ballots absentee this year. Also, students and staff at Concordia University in Ann Arbor face major cutbacks, and an uncertain future for degree programs. Plus, a conversation with bestselling horror writer Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. His new book is all about a young girl with an imaginary friend… one her parents quickly learn to dread.

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign along with the Republican National Committee and the Michigan Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging state voter registration rules.