It’s time for Michiganders to engage in some real talk. That’s the idea behind Michigan, We Need to Talk, a new weekly live call-in program launching in summer 2026 from Michigan Public and journalist Stephen Henderson. It will air statewide on Michigan Public on Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Call in at (734) 412-7155.

Join Michigan Public on a ten-day adventure to discover the Galapagos Islands to kick off the New Year! Commune with iguanas, snorkel with sea lions, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Center on this extraordinary adventure with Michigan Public. Certified naturalists will enlighten and expand your understanding of the amazing creatures and unparalleled biodiversity of these remote islands! Travel is January 31 - February 9, 2027.

Michigan Public has been recognized with multiple Broadcast Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). These awards were announced Thursday, April 2, 2026 during the MAB’s Broadcast Excellence Awards announcement show.

Michigan Public reporter Sarah Cwiek has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Wade H. McCree Advancement of Justice Awards, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association Foundation. Sarah was honored for her two stories “New report on a wrongful conviction highlights old missteps, in hopes of preventing future mistakes” and “Another Detroit wrongful conviction lawsuit: "I've never seen a fabrication to this extent." Both stories were edited by Brett Dahlberg. This is Sarah’s fourth McCree Award.

Join Senior Environment Reporter Kate Furby and the Beyond the Shore podcast team as they discuss the Great Lakes, what makes each lake so special, and why it will take communities across the Great Lakes region to ensure these inland seas stay great for generations to come.

Join Michigan Public on a ten-day adventure to discover the Galapagos Islands to kick off the New Year! Commune with iguanas, snorkel with sea lions, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Center on this extraordinary adventure with Michigan Public. Certified naturalists will enlighten and expand your understanding of the amazing creatures and unparalleled biodiversity of these remote islands! Travel is January 17 - 27, 2027.

Mercedes Mejia, host of Michigan Public's The Dish, and Public Health Reporter Kate Wells will receive National Gracie Awards.

Join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark, Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta, and their FAQ Squad panelists as they give you the facts of the upcoming election cycle!

Thanks for supporting Michigan Public! When you make a gift to the station during our Spring Fund Drive, you can choose from one of these thank you gifts!

See Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima by bullet train. Make a donation to Michigan Public today for a chance to win this amazing trip to Japan!