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.

In some states, blanket bans on cell phones in school are already in place, or before the state legislature. Will this trend carry over to Michigan?

Taylor Childs, a descendant of the owners of Detroit's Apex Bar/Lounge, creates textile art honoring family and Detroit history. Her Detroit Month of Design installation opens this week.

A former Nine Inch Nails drummer shares his journey from performing on stage to teaching the next generation.

Detroit Horse Power prepares to break ground on its equestrian center in the city.

Tim Alberta, a staff writer for The Atlantic who has studied the impact of Donald Trump's presidency, analyzes the former president's current campaign.