auto industry

Newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain is considered an outsider by many. What does his election mean for a new era of UAW leadership?

As climate change intensifies, one thing's certain: We're going to start seeing more electric vehicles on the road. So how will companies like Ford break into a market currently dominated by Tesla? And are Michigan's EV drivers paying their fair share of road use taxes?

On today's show, a discussion about what a divided Congress means for Michigan's auto industry. We also got the scoop on one of the state's greatest comeback stories: the wild turkey. Plus, it's football season. We heard the tale of a 1970 pickup game that took an unusual turn. Then, a quick update on the Patmos library. We ended with an essay written and read by an Oxford high shooting survivor.

We started the show with an update on the controversial ShotSpotter system that was passed last night by the Detroit City Council. Then we visited a cidery to learn about crafting hard ciders. To finish up our mid-week show, we talked about General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

The CHIPS Act is one of President Joe Biden’s legislative priorities, and is also championed by both Michigan senators. The bill would invest billions of dollars in boosting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing.

Auto industry employers struggle to hire and retain workers. A two-part segment dives into the legacy of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, his brother, Tenskwatawa, and their continuing impact in Michigan.

It's no surprise, with parts produced all over the world for an increasingly global auto industry, that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will have an impact.

A group of Republicans challenge the balance of the state’s newly redrawn political maps. GM invests $7 billion into Michigan plants as the state looks to incentivize production. A brief history of the unpopular "pension tax" in Michigan. A Right to Life director weighs in on Michigan's abortion laws.

The Dearborn automaker won two of the three awards. The 2022 Ford Maverick won Truck of the Year. The 2022 Ford Bronco took the Sports Utility category. The 2022 Honda Civic won Car of the Year.

Major corporations resume campaign contributions for insurrection-supporting lawmakers. U.S. automakers lose ground, invest in electric cars. Understanding Michigan's new political map.