Why Ohio Lost Bellwether Status
For decades, Ohio was a bellwether state, whose presidential pick signaled who would come out on top nationally. That was true from 1964 until 2020, when Ohio voters picked Donald Trump, but Joe Biden...
22 Okt 202413min
Harris and Trump Vie for Black Voters
Polling for the presidential election is incredible tight in Michigan. That means both the Democratic and Republican parties are vying for voters in the slimmest of margins. It appears both major part...
21 Okt 202412min
On Dearborn, Lebanon, and What "Safe" Means
There are many Michigan communities hurting badly right now. What can you say about what this year has been like, for people who have family, and friends in Lebanon, or Gaza, or Israel? Bilal Beydoun ...
18 Okt 202422min
Where Do Michiganders Stand On Immigration?
On today's episode, we sat down with Mara Cecelia Ostfeld, an associate research scientist and the research director at the University of Michigan's Center for Racial Justice at the Ford School of Pub...
17 Okt 202415min
Ensuring Ballot Access for Tribal Voters
Meredith Kennedy- Fisher is the executive director of Miigwech, Inc., an organization that aims to increase voting among tribal citizens this election year. She talked with host April Baer about what ...
16 Okt 202417min
How artist Hadassah GreenSky honors her culture in Detroit
Hadassah GreenSky is an artist, activist, and musician. She is also the organizer of the Vibes with the Tribes, an annual Native American and cultural festival held in Detroit since 2020. You may know...
14 Okt 202421min
The history of Arab and Muslim politics in Michigan
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 p...
11 Okt 202418min
Understanding the 2024 Michigan Supreme Court Election
When you’re planning to vote, it's easy to focus on the top of the ticket. But what about all those other important contests farther down the ballot? This year, Michigan votes on two races for the Mic...
10 Okt 202417min
