arts and culture

Quilting might not be the first medium you think of when you think about Afrofuturist art. But a new exhibit at Michigan State University showcases how fiber artists are using the historical art form to imagine a liberatory Black future.

During this heatwave, how do we protect ourselves and loved ones? Also, a new exhibit exploring the interconnected history of African American culture and quilting. Plus, Karen McDonald talks about her work in preventing gun violence and the aftermath of the recent Rochester Hill's shooting.

The new monitoring system keeping Detroiters and others in Wayne County aware of what’s in the air. Also, a new security system at Eastern Michigan University looks to AI to identify gun incidents on campus. And learning to sit quietly in your own skin - with nothing on. What two Michiganders learned taking on a side job posing for life drawing classes.

More details on protests happening at the homes of University of Michigan regents. Then, rehabbing a folk art treasure, it’s a visit to Hamtramck Disneyland. And a check-in with the little girl who would not let the world look away from Flint during the water crisis.

The biggest takeaways from an annual report on racial disparities in educational outcomes for Michigan students. A preview of a trio of botanical art installations blooming in Detroit this spring and summer. Plus, the Michigan man behind one of the most iconic innovations in processed food - the Pop-Tart. And, just how warm will the Great Lakes get this summer.

The many obstacles of restoring the rapids to Grand Rapids, the best advice on thinking big and insights from a Traverse City sculptor and painter.

You’ve heard of political infighting, get ready for political fist fighting! Then, hear about a new Amazon TV show from a Michigander. Finally, one of Clawson's finest chefs details his way of making sushi.

Whiting Award winner, poet Tommye Blount stopped in to discuss his work and future endeavors.

A few weeks ago, writer and critic Brittany Luse became the new host of the beloved NPR show It's Been A Minute. But before she became a radio and podcasting fixture, Luse was a kid growing up in Farmington Hills. On today's show, we talked with Luse about her Michigan origins, her new gig, and her career telling and producing stories from Black experience.

The highly anticipated film sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters this weekend. We spoke with Tim Flattery, a Detroit-born and based concept artist whose work appears in the movie.