Two recent exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum showcase the work of Detroit comic artists and the city’s influence on comics and tabletop gaming fan culture.

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The price of a historic Michigan resource rides a roller coaster. Could it lead to a copper mining revival? Plus, how Detroit helped build the comics culture of today.

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First, more about the lawsuit headed to the state supreme court over the firing of a Michigan professor for officiating an LGBTQ+ wedding. Also, a Charlevoix man killed in action while fighting in Ukraine is laid to rest one year later. Plus, a look at the Detroit Historical Society's unique new temporary exhibit.

Lansing lobbyists spent a record amount on meals for lawmakers last year. Plus, a Michigan State University exhibit showcases the work of a Detroit-based photographer.

NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.

First, the life and legacy of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson. Then, the director of Calls From Home, a film documenting how a radio show connects inmates to family, joined Stateside to tell us about her work. Also, we learned more about the attempted lynching of Ossian Sweet, a Detroit doctor, and the self-defense trial which followed.