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  • 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.
  • On today's Stateside, an update on the Oxford community as they grapple with the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School. Then, a conversation with the author of "Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance," and the mystery of a biofluorescent mammal.
  • A download on what we know about that unidentified object flying over Lake Huron. We also talked about the challenges of recycling clothes. Plus, ranking the best and worst Super Bowl commercials.
  • Today, we heard about new developments in Ottawa County, pheasants in Detroit, and unicorn hunting. Then, MSU Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff chatted about her new role.
  • 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.
  • On today's show, we discussed the recent confusion surrounding Michigan State President Samuel Stanley, and a feature from IPR talked all about Michigan's last caribou standing. Plus, two guests joined to give more information on the white-coated black bear.
  • On today's show, we discussed Ford's newest round of layoffs, and decorated para-cyclist Kate Brim dished on her success. A feature from IPR covered bison farming, and Piet Oudolf talked about his trip to Oudolf Garden.
  • There’s no safe way to move crude oil across an entire continent. So what risks are we willing to take? And who bears the brunt of that risk? Over the next couple days, we'll be looking at times when transporting oil went horribly wrong. Today, we’ll hear about a pipeline that ruptured. Next time, we’ll consider the alternative.
  • On today's how, we bring you more updates on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and what this means for citizens. Plus, hear about shoreline erosion on our Great Lakes with IPR's [Un]Natural Selection.