MI Religious and Political Right Collide
Michigan-based journalist Tim Alberta's new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," sheds light on the evangelical movement sweeping across the U.S...
7 Dec 202318min
Regulators Grant Line 5 Tunnel Permit
The Michigan’s Public Service Commission approved a permit for part of the Canadian company Enbridge Energy’s plan to rebuild its petroleum pipeline, known as Line 5, under the Straits of Mackinac. It...
6 Dec 202318min
The U.S. Military's Muslim Chaplains
Three Chaplains, a new documentary on PBS follows three Muslim military chaplains balancing their experiences, their devotion to their faith, and their commitment to their country. GUESTS David Wash...
5 Dec 202317min
A Michigan Politics Digest
Michigan is returning to the national spotlight this coming election season. Representative Rashida Tlaib has drawn national attention for her steadfast commitment to Palestine and calls for a ceasefi...
4 Dec 202314min
Stories behind the Motown Girl Groups
You can’t talk about Motown sound without giving respect to the girl groups of the 60s. Hits from Martha and the Vandellas, and The Supremes have resonance, even now. But we might not have hits like “...
1 Dec 202320min
Detroit's Black Ghost Rides Again
In the illegal street racing scene of 1970s Detroit, there was one car that ruled them all: The Black Ghost. The black ‘70 Dodge HEMI Challenger would appear only occasionally to race, win, and then d...
30 Nov 202317min
What the Detroit Bankruptcy Changed
This year marked ten years since the historic municipal bankruptcy filing in Detroit. While the city’s financials are more stable, the woes of future pension payments loom large. Today, we reflect on ...
29 Nov 202317min
Congressman Dan Kildee on Retirement
After a decade in Congress, Representative Dan Kildee announced that he will not be seeking reelection. Today, Dan Kildee talks to us about his tenure, his retirement, and what comes next for him and ...
28 Nov 202316min
