Teaching While LGBTQ
So much has changed in education for LGBTQ teachers. In some districts in Michigan, it’s now possible to hold a job while being honest about who you love. But in some ways, things haven’t really chang...
7 Jul 202122min
Detroit’s Olympic Dreams
After much discussion, and pandemic delay, the Tokyo Olympics begin this month. It’s an exciting moment for both athletes and viewers. While the Olympics can be really fun to watch, they’re also a sta...
6 Jul 202120min
Beaver Island Radio Show
“Songs from the Trail” broadcasts on low-watt community radio on Beaver Island in the middle of Lake Michigan straight off shore from Charlevoix. Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach turned their neighborl...
2 Jul 202118min
Critical Race Theory in Michigan
Once upon a time, in America, the words “Critical Race Theory” would have been something you’d encounter in a coffeehouse conversation. But this year, Michigan lawmakers have recently introduced bills...
1 Jul 202122min
Push Back on Auto Insurance Reforms
In May of 2019, Governor Whitmer signed into law historic auto insurance reforms meant to lower the state’s highest-in-the-nation rates. They’d do that by allowing people to opt out of unlimited medic...
30 Jun 202114min
Urban and Rural Michigan Struggle to Vaccinate
The good news is Michigan’s COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations are down, compared to where they were at this time in March. The bad news. So are vaccination rates. Today, we check in with ...
29 Jun 202117min
Why Metro Detroit Keeps Flooding—And How to Fix It
Heavy rain this past weekend led to massive flooding in Southeast Michigan. For some Metro Detroiters, this weekend wasn’t just a mess. It was also an unpleasant moment of déjà vu, calling back to a s...
28 Jun 202114min
What to Cook When You Camp
Ready to go camping, but not sure what to bring to eat? We got you covered. Today, we're sharing some tips, gear and recipe ideas for cooking while camping. GUESTS: Alex Beggs, BA senior staff write...
25 Jun 202115min
