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In today’s episode, how two West Michigan farms are lending a hand in creating local flavors this Thanksgiving. Then, a new space that hosts private, communal dinners celebrating Michigan’s bounty with top Midwest chefs. Additionally, an essay discussing how a Michigan company has left a mark around the world through manhole covers. Lastly, a look into the needs of a major Michigan food bank and community centers heading into the holiday season.
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Michigan's Ottawa County has historically and consistently voted for Republicans, but recent patterns suggest it's not quite as red as it used to be. That shift is thanks, in part, to young voters. But Gen Z isn't a monolith. On this episode of What the Vote?, conversations with young conservatives. We looked at how they are shaping—and being shaped by—today's Republican party.
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Today, Secret Service members neutralized a shooter during Saturday’s Trump rally, however, questions remain regarding the shooter's gained line of fire.
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Today, what a federal investigation uncovered about missing money at Detroit’s Riverfront Conservancy.Also, the free ride that never seems to end for companies bottling and selling Michigan water.And for your Pride Month enjoyment, artist Orion Story, whose offbeat style and references made her a hit on "RuPaul’s Drag Race."
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Earlier this week, a series of tornadoes whipped through West Michigan, destroying buildings in their path. Images of the aftermath show ruined houses and a caved-in FedEx warehouse facility, where 50 workers were initially trapped due to downed power lines. Descriptions on social media from locals invoked the words “devastating” and “decimated."
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Analyzing Michigan's "Uncommitted" vote from this week's presidential primary, new ways to connect small farms to city consumers, and celebrating Grand Rapids' Latino history.
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West Michigan's bad air day, Annisa Gray's new novel, and Lansing's potential as a destination town.
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An update on the legislative action in Lansing this week, including bills to codifies LGBTQ protections in Michigan. Plus, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten reacts to news that West Michigan employers were using child labor. How a mild winter affects U. P. Dog-sledding races. And Detroit begins to explore reparations.
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Incumbent Republican Congressman Peter Meijer is facing a primary challenge from Donald Trump-endorsed newcomer John Gibbs. In the increasingly competitive district, it's yet to be seen whether support for Trump is an asset or a liability.
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This week, longtime congressman, Fred Upton, announced his retirement. Today, we’ll reflect on what it means to lose Fred Upton as a steadfast moderate in Congress. And we’ll listen back to bits of our conversations with him over the years.