Pop has long been the accepted Midwesternism for a sweet carbonated beverage. But could that be changing? On Hand digs into the history of the pop vs. soda debate—and Michigan's linguistic preferences today.

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.

The sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor.

First, an Episcopal Bishop on the role of faith in the wake of gun violence. Then, more on the discovery of the wreck of the SS Carruthers, the last of the "Big 8" shipwrecks to be found.

Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions are collectively known as hoaxes. But there's more than meets the eye.

We opened Stateside with a debrief on the horrific shooting and arson at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Then, some information on the new state budget deal. Also, more on a new book recounting the life of a black disabled woman killed by police violence and the activism her death inspired. Plus, a bit about the factors behind the resignation of Wayne State's President Kimberly Andrews Espy and a dangerous story about Sleeping Bear Dunes' famous Overlook #9.

Funnily enough, two listeners wrote to us this summer about the phrase funnily enough.

The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's "ArabCon" is being held in Dearborn for the second straight year. The event is a celebration of Arab culture and a platform for community dialogue.

The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs is hosting a free event for stargazers in Michigan this Friday and Saturday evening, just outside Brighton.