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Today, Michigan’s schools are still heavily relying on seclusion and restraint, but one school district is looking to change that. Then, we get a look into the making of a documentary on lesbian folksinger Phranc's career and their groundbreaking presence in queer culture.

Today, a conversation about schools' role in implementing firearm safety laws in Michigan. Then, how stress and loneliness affect new parents. And, remembering actor James Earl Jones—and the impact he left on his hometown in Northern Michigan.

Today, the role that independent Michigan voters play in presidential elections. Also, how an independent bookstore in Flint is campaigning to keep its doors open. Plus, a rundown on the weekend's sporting news from Michigan.

Today, we look at the similarities between the shooting at a high school in Georgia, and what happened at Michigan's Oxford High three years ago — most notably, criminal charges against a parent of the shooting suspect. Then, we’ll visit an Underground Railroad exhibit in Ypsilanti. We’ll get the local history in this critical system of abolitionists. And we’re serving up the next episode of The Dish! Two West Michiganders make tortillas the right way.

Today, a University of Michigan economics professor talks about the recent upswing in consumer confidence. Also, Michigan writer, Michael Delp, tells us about his new poetry book titled, The Mad Angler. Plus, with the start of the new school year, some districts are voluntarily banning cell phones in schools.

Today, Kalamazoo’s community partners come together to boost child welfare with a cash prescription. Also, a new buddy comedy in which an improv theater becomes roommates with a craft brewpub…. And hijinks ensue. We’ll meet the founders of "hear.say brewing + theater", the new spot in Southeast Michigan.

On today's show, details about the upcoming transfer of radioactive waste to Wayne County, plans for a natural burial forest in Michigan with Points North, and a preview of this year's Detroit Month of Design.

Today, why Ford is cutting back on certain aspects of its DEI initiatives. Plus, how the Trump campaign might unfold in Michigan now that Kamala Harris is formally the Democratic nominee. Then, Yuval Sharon, rock star creative director of the Detroit Opera, shares a piece of his new book.

How Michigan restaurants are helping feed the hungry through the SNAP program. Learn the surprising origins of Kingsford Charcoal, a BBQ essential. Plus, former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna shares his journey from the stage to the college classroom.

Michigan Public's newsroom launches a new web series, "Voter Voices", to hear from a diverse collection of voters in the state.