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Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
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Breaking down Democrats’ majorities after blue wave
Breaking down the Democrats’ big majorities after the blue wave
Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats power
Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress
Democratic, GOP strategists on how to respond to midterms
Democratic and GOP strategists on how parties should respond to midterm results
Progressive Democrat William Lawrence wins in Michigan
'A mandate for change': Progressive Democrat William Lawrence flips House seat in Michigan
News Wrap: Officials in Iran welcome midterm results
News Wrap: Officials in Iran welcome midterm results as vote against war
New Mexico's Deb Haaland on her historic election win
New Mexico's Deb Haaland on making history as first Native American woman elected governor
The issues that drove voters' decisions in the midterms
The issues that drove voters' decisions in the midterms
How the Latino shift to Democrats helped turn Texas blue
How the Latino shift to Democrats helped turn Texas blue
GOP mayor says election wipeout is 'rejection of Trumpism'
OKC's Republican mayor says election wipeout is 'rejection of Trumpism'
How exit polls are evolving as more Americans vote early
How exit polls are evolving as more Americans vote early
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Destination Out - November 1, 2026
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features a 1985 Blue Note Label reunion concert at Town Hall NYC. Featured artists include Herbie Hancock on piano, Jackie McLean on alto sax, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Tony Williams on drums, and Charles Lloyd on tenor sax.
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Homespun - October 31, 2026
…No spookiness taking place on this week’s episode of Homespun; just good folk music to you in the Halloween mood! Billy Strings, The Steeldrivers, Mike Seeger, Chris Smither and other goblins should scare you to snap your fingers and tap your toes!
Destination Out - October 24, 2026
Blues in every shade on Destination Out: Max Roach, Stan Levey, the Lighthouse All-Stars with Miles Davis, Andrew Hill, Charles Mingus and more.
Juke Joint - October 25, 2026
This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, it's another of the Duke's favorites from our archive. Robert Barclay celebrated some history of Houston’s Juneteenth Blues Festival. He included music by Johnny Clyde Copeland, Albert Collins, BB King, Bobby Bland, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Clifton Chenier, Sippie Wallace, Lavelle White, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Big Mama Thornton, among others.
Homespun - October 24, 2026
This week on Homespun, the blues get some love as represented by Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Slim, and the Big Three Trio! We also hear new music from The Grascals plus Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers, and we finish off with the Bros. Landreth.
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We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
McDonald Rivet wins reelection in Michigan's 8th Congressional District
The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican Thomas Smith with over 54% of the vote, according to unofficial results from NPR.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
Proposal 1 fails: Michiganders vote no on constitutional convention
The proposal failed with 75% of voters rejecting the ballot measure, according to unofficial results from the New York Times.
Moolenaar wins reelection in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, will return to Congress after defeating Democrat Ben Ambrose. He garnered over 60% of the vote.
Here are Michigan's 2026 election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Michigan's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial races.
Meet huitlacoche, a gnarly corn fungus that's now gracing plates in the Midwest
A corn infection that farmers dread is also a culinary delicacy in Mexico. Now, farmers, chefs and a secretive vegetable broker are bringing it to one Midwest city.
Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race, spurning Abdul El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.
Drummond Island, off Michigan's Upper Peninsula, chases 100% voter turnout
Residents on this remote island say they're tired of national issues — but they'll vote on a school millage and local government races.