driving

In Michigan, when you’re driving and need to make a left turn, most people call it a Michigan Left — or a Michigan U-Turn. But we talked to a Michigander who has another name for it: the Banana Turn.

First, a look at the four senatorial candidates looking to fill Gary Peters' seat next year. Then, more on a new film about a feminist free speech pioneer who challenged censorship under the Comstock Act in the 1890s. Plus, Michigan Public's On Hand took a deep dive into the history of the famous (in Michigan, at least) Michigan left.

In Michigan, the left turn isn’t always a left turn. At certain intersections, you find yourself doing something counterintuitive. You turn right first in order to turn left. Thats the notorious Michigan Left, but why does it exist?

Road rage is nearly universal, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

On today's show, a lawsuit against the University of Michigan is challenging its campus ban for students and community members who participated in protests over the war in Gaza last year. Also, a buzzy new Detroit restaurant serves up Mexico City-inspired fare for the Motor City. And, the iconic Detroit musician J Dilla has a street named in his honor.

On today's Stateside, we met with Phoebe Wall Howard to learn about the challenges of knowing when to encourage senior motorists to set the keys down. Then, Emily Pennington joined the show to discuss her recent WSJ article on the U.S National Parks and why Michigan's Isle Royale won the top spot in her ranking. And we visited the chef and owner of Adobo Boy in Grand Rapids.

Capitol reporter Rick Pluta walked through the new hands-free driving law that was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday.

The American Automobile Association says fatal crashes involving teen drivers are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 and up.

Bills to forbid the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving are on their way to the governor for her signature after the House gave its final approval Thursday.

Traffic deaths in Michigan are up 2% this year, making it an opportune time to give drivers a refresher on Michigan’s forgotten (or ignored) traffic…