Issues & Ale

A leaked document indicates that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. What does that mean for Michigan? Michigan Radio’s Zoe Clark led a discussion about the legal and political ramifications of Roe v. Wade possibly being overturned, Michigan's existing 1931 law banning abortions, and even what it could mean for other rights of pregnant women at a fast paced Issues & Ale.

As the nation prepares to pour billions of federal dollars into rescuing water systems, join Environment Report host Lester Graham at this live online discussion as he talks with reporters from the Great Lakes News Collaborative about the true cost of water in Michigan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her fourth "State of the State" address on Wednesday, January 26th. The following evening, Michigan Radio's Zoe Clark and a panel of political experts got together to take a look at what's in store for state politics in 2022.

Debates over virtual vs in-person schooling, school mask mandates, teacher resignations/retirements and more are making it a tough time to be in the education business - or a parent of school age kids. Join Stateside host April Baer at this free, live event as she talks with education experts about the challenges and future of public education.

Afghan journalist Jawad Sukhanyar tells the story of how he and his family narrowly escaped Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul in August. They are now in Ann Arbor and are among 1300 Afghans resettling in Michigan.

Join Michigan Radio Morning Edition host Doug Tribou for this live online discussion about the realities and challenges of resettling Afghan and other refugees in Michigan. Our panel will include Afghan journalist and former New York Times reporter Jawad Sukhanyar, who was evacuated from Kabul just before the city fell. Sukhanyar and his family are now in Michigan.

Join Michigan Radio’s political junkie Zoe Clark as she hosts a fun and fast-paced look at Michigan politics on the Michigan Princess. Come aboard and join in the discussion!

Issues & Ale COVID Update: Making Sense of the New NormalTuesday, September 14, 20217:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.A Michigan Radio Live In-Person and Virtual…

Issues & Ale @ Home Detroit's Olympic Dreams - Lessons LearnedTuesday, July 20, 2021 - 7:00 PMA Michigan Radio Free Virtual EventMany Michiganders may not…

Issues & Ale @ Home:That's What They SayWednesday, June 23, 2021 - 7:00 PMA Michigan Radio Virtual Event - FreeDoes it drive you crazy when someone uses…