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Abdul El-Sayed faced Islamophobia and taunts over his name on the campaign trail. Ali Abazeed shares his thoughts and reflections on the ownership and proclamation of one's name to the world.
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Today on the show, a look at the potential for "Medicare for all" now that Abdul El-Sayed is headed to Washington. Also, a new book about Black women and the fight against bus violence in the 1930s, 40s and 50’s. And, celebrating 20 years of Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
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Utility companies and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy are both suing in federal court to stop a voter-approved ballot measure from curbing political giving by big state contractors. -
Two Michigan communities approved measures restricting data center development this week, joining a growing list of local governments that are hitting the brakes.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Joseph McClusky will represent the 86th District of the Michigan State House after unseating Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer in the midterms. -
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Just days after his election win, Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launched a leadership PAC called Habibi Pac for what political commentators say is to fund political allies and build influence ahead of the 2028 elections.
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Kyle Whittingham has made his first major move as Michigan’s coach, firing embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck. -
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Consumers Energy gets more time to negotiate with dam sale opponents, but they don't seem interestedConsumers Energy has received a second extension of the deadline for Michigan regulators to issue a final decision on its proposed hydroelectric dam sale to an out-of-state private equity firm. -
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says the city saw record-breaking midterm voter turnout during the recent midterm elections. He says it was in an effort to elect Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim U.S. Senator despite the heavy anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric surrounding his campaign. -
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Gongwer's Zach Gorchow joins Morning Edition to discuss swing districts, strategy in a lame-duck session, and when an election victory is actually a mandate. -
Michigan's flu season got an early start this year, and health experts say nearly everyone should get a flu shot as soon as possible so their immune systems have time to gear up for possible exposure. -
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With Democrats controlling the state Senate, House, and the governor’s office, Michigan has a political trifecta. We discuss what that could mean for the state over the next couple of years. We also explore why a recently voter-approved ballot measure to keep corporate money out of political campaigns is facing a legal battle.And, ahead of Saturday’s Michigan State vs. Michigan game, we explore the history behind the rivalry.
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University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson explains what Democrats' election victories could mean for inflation, AI, data centers, and Michigan's economy.
