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British author Doris Lessing (L) shows her prize insignia of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature at the Wallace Collection in London in 2008.

Doris Lessing, Nobel Prize-Winning Author, Dies

Lessing's 1962 novel, The Golden Notebook, is considered one of the great works of the 20th Century. It's been called by many the first feminist novel, a distinction Lessing always rejected.

As China continues its massive economic growth, especially in cities, the government continues to severely limit people's rights. Is that system sustainable?

From Horses To High-Rises: An Insider 'Unmasks' China's Economic Rise

Over the past 25 years, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson watched China turn into the world's second largest economy. He explains what could halt the country's massive growth.

Discussion in Detroit to focus on kids & breaking the cycle of violence

Michigan Radio’s popular “Issues & Ale” discussion series will visit the Traffic Jam & Snug restaurant in midtown Detroit on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 pm…

South Korean school students put on face masks during a special class on the MERS virus at an elementary school in Seoul.

South Korea's MERS Crisis Exposes Public Distrust Of Leaders

In a fast-changing health crisis, South Korea's government is holding back key data amid calls for more openness. That's only adding to growing doubt that leaders can handle the situation.

Songs From Studio East, with music from Seth & May

Listen to the interview.Michigan natives Seth Bernard and May Erlewine have a new album inspired by their journey across Ethiopia.Last year they were…

The beginning of firearm deer season marks next phase in Chronic Wasting Disease probe

Firearm deer season is underway today in Michigan.The hunt is giving state wildlife officials a chance to expand the search for more cases of chronic…

Black social media users are nearly twice as likely to see posts about race and race relations as whites, according to a report from Pew.

On Social Media, As In Life, White People Are Way Less Likely To Talk About Race

A new study from Pew found that while people of color regularly see and share content on social media about race, white people rarely do.

Get ready for your email inbox to be inundated this election season.

'Bill Wants To Meet You': Why Political Fundraising Emails Work

Online habits may be shifting to social media, but email is still the be-all and end-all for grass-roots political fundraising. Get ready for your inbox to be flooded.

On this week's edition of, "It's Just Politics," we discuss the politics behind the helmet law repeal

Lessenberry talks education funding, ballot proposals, Detroit bankrupty and Detroit Public Schools

This Week in Michigan Politics Christina Shockley and Jack Lessenberry discuss the top political headlines of the week. This week's topic…

Adam Leeb (left), co-founder of Hemingwrite, and contractor Andrew Ku work in the common space area in TechTown Detroit, a nonprofit business incubator.

Detroit Hopes To Drive Tech Startups Away From Silicon Valley

It doesn't have a lot of high-tech companies, but the city is interested in attracting young tech entrepreneurs. Detroit's rents are far more affordable, but then there are the brutally cold winters.

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