food security

The future of a Michigan program that pairs veterans with beehives to support PTSD recovery is uncertain, as lawmakers debate whether to include it in the upcoming farm bill.

First, what we know about the ICE arrest of an Ann Arbor father outside his child's school. Then, the life and legacy of Mother Waddles, an activist who devoted her life to feeding Detroit's hungry. Plus, an Iranian journalist speaks on the political activism of Iranian women following the police killing of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

In today’s episode, how the Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against the state’s policy to deny workers compensation to undocumented immigrants. Then, a conversation about the Detroit Peoples’ Food Co-op.

How Michigan restaurants are helping feed the hungry through the SNAP program. Learn the surprising origins of Kingsford Charcoal, a BBQ essential. Plus, former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna shares his journey from the stage to the college classroom.

The Democratic and Republican candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat are finalized, a concert where the attendees are the band, and after 20 plus year absence, Detroit has a food co-op.

A food co-op opening in Detroit, the best advice on resilience, the mystery behind the SS Arlington, and election year analysis of the issues facing and enthusiasm of Black voters from a longtime Detroit journalist.

Increasing demands on food banks, tribal reaction to Line 5 tunnel plan, and Ride of Passage continues into the Midwest.

A look into the cancelation of the Traverse City film festival, the continuing rise of chronic food shortages across Michigan and behind the scenes of one of Michigan's oldest restaurants.

The USDA granted nearly $900,000 over a three year period to Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. The center will work with 16 west Michigan counties to build local food networks.

Michigan families are getting squeezed by soaring grocery, housing, and fuel prices. But as food banks see a spike in demand, supply chain problems and the end of one-time emergency COVID aid is making it hard to meet the need.