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Today on the show, we hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson, examine the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation at Interlochen that uncovered allegations spanning seven decades, and share the story of a Michigander who met Marvin Gaye in the 1970s.

Get all the information you need, including candidate interviews and where they stand on issues, for the primary election happening Aug. 4, 2026.

Listen to conversations with the Michigan candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.

In addition to helping inmates improve their education, the program also gives inmates access to an in-jail recording studio to produce their own music.

As Michigan’s race for governor heats up, candidates are finally taking part in forums, scheduling debates, and sharpening their campaign messages.

Polling has consistently shown Swanson trailing his main opponent, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, in the primary race, but he said not to count him out.

National Unity Day is set for the second Saturday in December. On National Unity Day, people are urged to take a unity pledge, organize a neighborhood food drive, or even just wear something purple, a mix of red and blue.

Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years.

A few weeks ago, Sheriff Chris Swanson told reporters that an investigation into the murder of a man in Fenton had “stalled”. That wasn’t true. There was a suspect, but his whereabouts were unknown.