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Several counties in central and northern Michigan used to be exempt from meeting work requirements for SNAP. Now, all counties must follow the rules.
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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.
Remembering Jay Rockefeller’s legacy of public service
Remembering Jay Rockefeller’s life and legacy of public service
News Wrap: Judge blocks Trump’s triumphal arch for now
News Wrap: Judge blocks construction of Trump’s triumphal arch for now
What Trump’s new chief of staff pick says about his agenda
What Trump picking Stephen Miller for chief of staff signals about his agenda
What to know about the labor market amid AI bubble concerns
What to know about a better-than-expected jobs report amid AI bubble concerns
Hamilton on why Kansas voters chose a Democrat for Senate
Sen.-elect Hamilton reflects on why Kansas voters chose a Democrat for U.S. Senate
Georgia Gov.-elect Bottoms on the path forward for Democrats
Georgia Gov.-elect Bottoms reflects on historic victory and the path forward for Democrats
Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the midterm elections
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s White House shakeup and fallout from the midterms
Former Arizona Sen. Flake on the GOP reckoning post-midterms
Former Sen. Flake, outspoken Trump critic, on the GOP reckoning post-midterms
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
After election, leaders await Trump's next move in Iran
After midterms, world leaders await Trump's next move in Iran
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Through basketball, Native athletes face their campus’s boarding school legacy.
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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.
Homespun - November 7, 2026
...On Homespun this week, we tip our caps to recent International Bluegrass Music Association inductee Barry Poss. He was Sugar Hill Records label head for 10 years and put out numerous traditional music records by Hot Rize, The Duhks, Guy Clark and many many others.
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.
Juke Joint - November 1, 2026
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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!
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Blues in every shade on Destination Out: Max Roach, Stan Levey, the Lighthouse All-Stars with Miles Davis, Andrew Hill, Charles Mingus and more.
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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.
MDOC to pilot new classification system, aims to lower prison violence
Corrections officers say misclassification has contributed to ongoing prison violence across Michigan. A new system aims to improve its analysis of inmates.
Benson says her office will comply with FOIA; expansion bills stall in legislature
Michigan will become the only state in the nation where FOIA laws do not apply to the governor's office and legislature after Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative in the midterm election.
Midland Public Schools pilots new curriculums to help early student literacy
The school district has launched a K-5 early student literacy program, and tests two curriculums designed to strengthen reading and writing.
Michigan Democrats prepare for a second trifecta in state government
Michigan Democrats won the governor’s race, control of the state House of Representatives, and an expanded majority in the state Senate during this week’s election.
Jocelyn Benson lays out priorities as she prepares to lead Michigan's new Democratic trifecta
Few details were offered as the governor-elect begins putting together a transition team and plan for her first 100 days in office.
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.
Michigan's 'money out of politics' measure passes, faces legal challenge
Unofficial results from the New York Times show Proposal 2 received support from 81% of Michigan voters.