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Brian Allnutt is a senior reporter and contributing editor at Planet Detroit. He covers the climate crisis, environmental justice, politics and open space.

Siena Heights University is set to close in 2026. An MLive reporter talked about the trend of small Michigan colleges and universities closing. Then, a nonprofit has partnered with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians to collect and distribute cancer drugs to those in need. Also, a Michigan Law professor talks about his book on the powers of Congress.

First, an exploration of foreign land ownership in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Then, a new take on brain imaging from University of Michigan researcher Changyang Linghu. Also, a deep-dive into the history of the sixth Great Lake that almost was with the Points North podcast.

This is a bespoke segment of That’s What They Say that focuses on “bespoke.”

From campfire wood to troubleshooting, English usage provides plenty of curiosities for another lightning round.

A conversation about what you need to know after Congress voted to claw back federal funds from public media. Also, how to make live theater more accessible for neurodiverse audiences. Plus, The Dish heads up North with a mother-daughter team serving up fry bread —a Native American flatbread with a complex history.

Michigan Public’s Sarah Cwiek discusses how Trump administration policy could affect U.S.-produced steel. Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor consider updating their zoning laws to allow more population density. A Michigan mom talks about her son’s experience coming out as transgender. And a brief segment about observing flight paths up north.

Tanya and Wasinade Raphael are the mother-daughter team whose food truck is drawing long lines at powwows across Northern Michigan.

Michigan’s 35th State Senate District has been vacant for 194 days. We spoke with Nancy Kaffer, Opinion Editor at The Detroit Free Press to understand why. Also, a conversation about bike-strolling through Detroit.