Absentee voting in Michigan’s general election started Thursday. A few local election officials marked the occasion with reassurances about the safety and security of voting.
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When Napoleon is ousted from Paris, Franz fears the same could happen to him.
Grammy Award-winning R&B innovator Miguel performs songs from his album "CAOS," alongside fan favorites.
Between the Lakes is WCMU Public Media’s weekly news podcast, bringing you the stories shaping central and northern Michigan—clearly, thoughtfully, and in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Tina Sawyer, new episodes drop each Saturday morning, offering trusted local reporting and essential context on public policy, the environment, the courts, and more.
News Wrap: Xi wraps up 3-day state visit with Trump
News Wrap: Xi wraps up 3-day state visit with Trump
Wrongfully detained journalist still jailed in Iran
Wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist remains jailed in Iran after 2 years
GOP's bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms
GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms
What Supreme Court's SAVE database ruling means for midterms
What the Supreme Court's voter-citizenship database decision means for the midterms
Syrian dancer escaped ISIS and found freedom through ballet
Syrian dancer reflects on escaping ISIS and finding freedom through ballet
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's warm welcome for China's Xi
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping
Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump and U.S. trade talks
Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump, cartel violence and U.S. trade talks
Health care costs a concern for voters ahead of midterms
Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms
Kalshi CEO reacts to calls for prediction market regulation
'We want more guardrails,' Kalshi CEO says as calls grow for prediction market regulation
Jefferson's hair settles questions about Sally Hemings
Lock of hair settles questions about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings
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This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on November 18, 2018. Robert Barclay, the Duke of Juke, featured post-war Texas blues recordings by T-Bone Walker, Gatemouth Brown, Pee Wee Crayton, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Amos Milburn, Smokey Hogg, Frankie Lee Sims, Lightnin' Hopkins and Mercy Dee Walton.
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This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston featured recordings from David S. Ware, and a few earlier recordings where he was a part of bands led by; Andrew Cyrille, Ahmed Abdullah, and William Parker.
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This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on September 2, 2018. In this episode, Robert offered a tribute to Louisiana swamp blues singer and harp player Lazy Lester, who had passed away on August 22, 2018.
Destination Out - September 6, 2026
This weekend on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features Detroit area brother greats such as Joe and Leon Henderson plus Elvin, Thad, and Hank Jones.
Juke Joint - September 6, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on August 12, 2018. Robert Barclay offered a tribute to Stan "The Record Man" Lewis who opened a record store in an African-American neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1948, and offered a big selection of blues records to his customers.
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Pressing Matters | MDOC Staffing Crisis, Housing Shortage & Bay City Infrastructure Challenges
We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
What to know about voting absentee in Michigan
After several new voting laws took effect in 2024, many still might not be up to date on some of the rule changes. WCMU's Tina Sawyer spoke with Midland’s Election Director Ann Manary to clear up any confusion.
CMU fall enrollment dips: 'We've lost about 1,000 international students in two years'
Declining international student enrollment is a trend impacting universities across the country as students struggle to obtain visas.
Young men are choosing not to go to college. Michigan hopes to change that
State officials have launched series of events at universities around the state in hopes to show young men what postsecondary education opportunities await them.
Rural Americans feel the sting of sweeping federal food aid restrictions
More than 5 million people are no longer getting food aid in the wake of a slew of cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As changes to the program continue to unfold, rural Americans face unique problems.
Nessel says court briefs challenging election interference ready to go
Attorney General Dana Nessel says she expects Michigan to again be at the center of attempts to overturn Democratic election victories in November as control of Congress runs through the state.
Michigan House votes to toughen sexual assault penalties
The bills would allow life sentences for first- through third-degree criminal sexual conduct and set mandatory minimums for the crimes.
Man arrested after crash temporarily closes Mackinac Bridge
Four people were injured, which shut down the bridge for roughly five hours on Wednesday. The suspect is Redane Smith, a 28-year-old male seasonal worker from Jamaica.
A mysterious, century-old safe was found in rural Michigan. Here’s what was inside.
The Lions Club in Harrisville used the discovery to sell raffle tickets for the safe's contents. All of the proceeds were donated to local charities.
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