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Michigan parents honor their son's tragic death by forming an organization to help teens with mental health challenges. A Detroit artist takes over the the DIA. And the long-rooted history of Latinos in West Michigan.
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Jane Austen wrote stories for the ages. Her novels are the playbook for a certain genre of self-empowered women characters. Writer A.H. Kim is a latecomer to the club.
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Today, we talk to geologists about whether rock formations could keep excess carbon out of the atmosphere. Then, we revisit a conversation with creators of a podcast about the disappearance of Anita Wiley. Later, we travel to a colorful backyard also known as Hamtramck Disneyland.
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The owner of Comma Bookstore & Social Hub in Flint shares her philosophy on creating a true community space.
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp campers can choose to take a radio broadcasting class for their eleven day stay. They work together to put together an hour of radio content.
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When queer folk icon Phranc was performing as the self-proclaimed "all-American Jewish lesbian folksinger," she managed to carve out a space for herself with bright, cheery songs that celebrated queer love as often as they dealt with the darker realities of prejudice. This fall, Phranc is on the University of Michigan's campus for a residency with the University of Michigan. We talked to Phranc about her lifelong journey to make space for queer people—herself included—to be themselves.
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Cynthia Asiala, a former teacher at Jones's school and the current chair of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County, sought to recognize Jones as much for his ability to overcome the difficulty of a stutter as for his contributions to the stage and screen.
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Today, Michigan’s schools are still heavily relying on seclusion and restraint, but one school district is looking to change that. Then, we get a look into the making of a documentary on lesbian folksinger Phranc's career and their groundbreaking presence in queer culture.
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Today, a conversation about schools' role in implementing firearm safety laws in Michigan. Then, how stress and loneliness affect new parents. And, remembering actor James Earl Jones—and the impact he left on his hometown in Northern Michigan.
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Yuval Sharon is known for infusing both new and classic operas with fresh relevance. Now, the artistic director of the Detroit Opera is out with a new book that makes the case for opera that speaks to the modern audience.
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Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. There are a lot of ways to spell "whoa."