Patrick Lyoya and all eyes on Grand Rapids
Some activists say a white officer’s fatal shooting of a Congolese refugee was inevitable given Grand Rapids’ history. So what came before? With reporter Arpan Lobo.
22 Apr 202224min
The great exodus of food industry workers
An art gallery, the auto industry – former restaurant workers are making big career changes. Where are they landing and what does it mean for the dining experience? With restaurant critic Lyndsay Gree...
15 Apr 202219min
Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban eyes a comeback
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in an upcoming ruling, a 91-year-old law would block abortions in Michigan. But Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is trying a new tactic to preserve that right. Can...
8 Apr 202220min
Chasing out Nain Rouge and the devil of COVID
As Detroiters expel the city’s harbinger of doom at their annual festival, many grapple with an odd feeling. How do we navigate, mentally and physically, being sort of, but not really, done with COVID...
1 Apr 202224min
Waiting for Detroit’s recreational pot plan to sprout
The job of passing a marijuana ordinance isn’t all it is puffed up to be. Detroiters are missing out on big money while officials try to get it right. Is it worth the wait? With business reporter Adri...
25 Mar 202222min
Thanks, Biden? Pumped up gas prices and who’s to blame
Gas prices are up, and it’s bringing folks down. How’d we get here and what can we do about it? With financial columnist Susan Tompor.
18 Mar 202222min
Where have all the young workers gone?
If your waiter looks a little older, it isn’t just because the pandemic aged us all. Michiganders aged 16-24 are opting out of the traditional workforce. With business reporter Adrienne Roberts.
11 Mar 202221min
Bombs in Ukraine reverberate in Michigan
The Russian invasion is personal for Ukrainian Americans worried about loved ones. But the fallout is also felt across communities of Arab descent and Russian descent, among others. With reporter Nira...
4 Mar 202221min
