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Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.

Today, Grand Rapids-based activist Aly Bates on the community mood following two recent officer-involved deaths in the city. Also, a conversation with the GR police chief about use-of-force concerns. After that, we meet a retired chemist whose brush with death inspired new bluegrass music. And, a new book about how the US immigration system has shifted away from its 20th-century human rights focus.

Details on police breaking up the encampment at University of Michigan, a love connection via Lake Michigan, and a Michigan author's latest murder mystery.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission ordered to make quick changes, the Arab American experience though Dearborn voices, a Flint inventor who gave us two-sided toast and the electric oven, and delivering doughnuts on the Great Lakes.

We checked in about the deafening chorus of unhappiness with power outages across Michigan. Also, Michigan State University reevaluates safety measures after a deadly mass shooting. Plus, we looked at how federal oversight is failing teenaged migrants in hazardous blue collar jobs.

Happy New Year! To start, we heard about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the start of her new term. Then, a segment about wolves and their listing on the endangered species list. To end, University of Michigan President Santa Ono joined to talk about his new role.

As we roll into the height of flu season, we heard about ways to prevent yourself from getting sick. Then we traveled north to hear from our friends at Interlochen Public Radio. Then we took a look at the United Auto Workers elections. Finally, we briefly revisited the Sparrow acquisition by Michigan Medicine.

We took a look at how big money ended up influencing the outcome of a couple of key races in the state. Then, a look at harnessing the power of the gales of November. Finally a look at what policies are top of mind for Detroit voters.

On today's show, we heard more about library book disputes and explored the great lakes' mussel issue. Plus, more on Michigan's paw paw fruit and a new book by a local author.

Colin Kaepernick was named honorary captain for Wolverine football's upcoming scrimmage. We talked about why that matters. Plus, a Monroe native and filmmaker on carving out his niche in the horror genre.