A look into how the decrease in air quality from Canadian and northern Minnesotan wildfires are effecting Michiganders, especially in urban zones like Detroit. Plus, The Cans Film Festival is returning to Grand Rapids this weekend, mandating at one recycle can upon entry. And, a new comprehensive biography on architect Albert Kahn who built iconic parts of Detroit from the Fisher building to the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Apothecary Coffee in downtown Farmington hosts its Open Mic Poetry and Prose Night event for the metro Detroit community.

A Lansing cat named Toby (short for Toe Beans) has tied the Guinness World Record for most toes on a cat.

Today on Stateside, we speak to a Michigander who participated in the January sixth insurrection at the Capitol for a window into how extremism materializes. Plus hear from the author of a book exploring the intersection of Black American and Muslim cultural experiences.

The prison experience isn't conducive to incarcerated individuals maintaining close connection with their loved ones. But for some in Michigan, greeting cards have emerged as one way of doing that.

A cement mixing plant built by the Moroun Family in Cadillac Heights has received complaints from residents. Also, Michigan's place in World War II as the home to more than 30 prisoner of war camps. And, how U.S. politics has led to a decrease in cross-border tourism from Michigan to Ontario. Plus, diving into the debate of whether Lake St. Clair is a Great Lake.

We can count fathoms when we’re measuring things. We can also metaphorically fathom or not fathom things.

Several listeners reached out to argue for adding Lake St. Clair to the list of Great Lakes. Guy Sferlazza shared his love for the lake through a song.

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting a community event called “Collage with the Curators,” where participants can doodle, journal, and make personal craft collages.

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is under investigation by a court-appointed monitor with his reelection looming. Acclaimed director and writer John Sayles has a new historical novel set in Detroit during the early 20th century. Recapping Tuesday night's Michigan Democratic Senate debate after the race thinned to two candidates.