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John Auchter for Michigan PublicWe no longer receive news as something to learn about but as something to opine about. We are all pundits, supposed experts, talking past each other. We leave what is too soon so we can be the first to have a hot take on what might be. -
On today’s podcast episode, we talk with a student and a professor at Concordia University Ann Arbor. The school will need to significantly reduce its operations and program offerings, including athletics, after the 2024-25 academic year. The cuts have staff and students anxious about what the future holds for the institution.
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We've been doing a fine job of chasing teachers and nurses out of their professions. Are scientists and researchers next? -
It doesn't seem like coming up with a response to "thank you" should be that complicated. When you think about it though, there are a lot of options. -
I've commented before about the challenges of dealing with hyper-fast news cycles. The presidential debate last week took place a few hours past my deadline, so I missed that. Then earlier this week was the bombshell ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on presidential immunity. -
If we're honest, we tend to paint the supposed good times with broad brush stokes that cover over those who were having a bad time. Nostalgia, rose-colored glasses, call it what you want. -
The journey to sobriety can be a long and challenging process. Detroit podcaster Courtney Andersen shares about her personal relationship with alcohol, and what led to her journey to sobriety. She's now on a mission to assist, empower, and encourage her listeners during their own road to sobriety. -
"Look, the grim reaper and gun violence are in lockstep on this. They aren't going to break up on their own. That's our responsibility — with 'our' very much including elected and appointed officials." -
Even for speakers who feel solid about the distinction between "lie" and "lay," they may lose that distinction when "low" is added to the mix.
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Now get out there and enjoy your freedom of speech and expression! (Responsibly, please.) -
All right, last week, we got distracted by the versatility of "all right." This week, we look at why spelling it as one word, "alright," makes some people really mad.
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Americans, particularly us Midwesterners, sure love a redemption story. And the Michigan Central Station is a good one.
