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Cellphones are set to be banned in K-12 schools. We talk to the state Senate bill sponsor, who's also a former high school teacher, about the measure and about how phones disrupt learning.

Information on staying safe on winter roads. Plus, the story behind a 1980s ad jingle that became an earworm; the impact of crackdowns on houseless individuals in Traverse City; and an introduction to Michigan Public's new environment reporter.

We learned about how the latest polar vortex is hitting houseless communities, as well as a new project at MSU meant to prevent postpartum depression. And the latest episode of It’s Just Politics.

A look at the automotive industry in light of Michigan's tariff-sensitive economy. Also, more on the ICE detention and release of Hmong refugee Lue Yang.

We commemorate MLK Day with a conversation about the past, present, and future meaning of the federal holiday.

We looked back on one year of ICE arrests, visited a tattoo artist specializing in mastectomy tattoos, and talked to a Dearborn comedian about his recent experience with police while performing comedy in Nazareth.

We talked to a Venezuelan asylum-seeker living in Michigan about her experience with ICE detention. Then, we chatted with an indie band from Michigan about their new album. And we aired the latest episode of It’s Just Politics.

First, a look at Canada-U.S. trade talks, which are set to resume this January. Then, more on research investigating the effects of environmental hazards endemic to Southwest Detroit. Also, we hear about the mass auctioning off of small, family-owned logging and sawmill businesses in Michigan from Interlochen Public Radio's "Points North" podcast.

Today, we talked about the University of Michigan’s newest hire for president, how a mid-century political movement influenced Mackinac Island, and the origins of dipping pizza in ranch.

A first-hand account from a neighbor who observed a 30-hour standoff between law enforcement and a resident who was experiencing a mental health crisis and wielding a sword in Ypsilanti.