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On today's Stateside, we met with Phoebe Wall Howard to learn about the challenges of knowing when to encourage senior motorists to set the keys down. Then, Emily Pennington joined the show to discuss her recent WSJ article on the U.S National Parks and why Michigan's Isle Royale won the top spot in her ranking. And we visited the chef and owner of Adobo Boy in Grand Rapids.

Today, how community resources have improved for rural Michiganders dealing with opioid addiction. Then, we meet a West Michigan sculpture and portraiture artist, whose work was recently in the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Plus, how an Ability Garden in Traverse City is offering kids with disabilities services they miss during summer break. Additionally, we revisit a conversation with BMX freestyle Olympian Hannah Roberts.

Today, we discuss new changes to the policy that allows student athletes to be paid directly for their name, image and likeness. Then, we listened to more of Interlochen Public Radio's Points North, a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Later, we talk to an anthropology professor at Wayne State University about how Black Americans were the fore-runners to the modern lottery system.

On today's show, Doug Tribou continued his coverage of Senate hopefuls with Republican candidate, Sherry O'Donnell. We then learned about a potential designated music district in Detroit with Keith Owens. And we discussed how a districting error impacted voters of the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Indian Reservation with Melissa Isaac.

On today's episode, we sat down with Danielle Atkinson to learn about Black women's political organizing efforts in Michigan, learned about the impact of Canadian wildfires on Michigan air quality from Keith Matheny, and heard from two of Michigan's candidates to replace Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate.

On today’s episode, we talk with Dearborn’s Mayor about the recent news of Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, and how the Dearborn community has responded to the news. Additionally, we talk with the host of It’s Been A Minute on how America will respond to a Black female president.

Today, Michigan Public's Tracy Samilton discusses a new law designed to get solar and wind projects in Michigan moving. Also, producers of a new documentary about Detroit's bankruptcy discuss it's human impact. Later, Wayne County Commissioner and DNC delegate Jonathan Kinloch, who gained national attention for his resistance to efforts to not certify Wayne County's 2020 Presidential Election results, talks about Detroiters' sentiments to top-of-the-ticket changes.

Today, Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, longtime friend of Joe Biden, on the President’s decision to step away from the presidential race. Then, what went down at Donald Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids this past Saturday — his first public appearance since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania just over a week ago. Plus, what Kamala Harris’ campaign entry means for a Michigan electorate that sometimes clashed with Joe Biden.

Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.

Today, why Republicans are changing their plan, encouraging voters to cast ballots absentee this year. Also, students and staff at Concordia University in Ann Arbor face major cutbacks, and an uncertain future for degree programs. Plus, a conversation with bestselling horror writer Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. His new book is all about a young girl with an imaginary friend… one her parents quickly learn to dread.