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News Wrap: Judge investigating if DOJ misled court
News Wrap: Judge investigating if Trump officials misled court about D.C. golf course plan
Capehart and Continetti on closing messages and predictions
Capehart and Continetti on closing messages and midterm predictions
Rahm Emanuel on what Democrats should do after midterms
'A down payment on change': Rahm Emanuel on what Democrats should do after midterms
Trump should 'own' election outcome, Sen. Tillis says
Trump should 'take stock' and 'own' election outcome, Sen. Tillis says
Inside a Ukrainian city hit by Russia during Starlink cut
Inside a Ukrainian city hit by Russian drones during the Starlink disruption
$6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
$6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
Candidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges
Candidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges
Retired Israeli general on what the election results tell us
Retired Israeli general on what the election results tell us
Republicans seize on controversy in Alaska’s Senate race
Republicans seize on controversy in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race
Pennsylvania races test who voters blame for high prices
Pennsylvania congressional races could hinge on who voters blame for high prices
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Against their will, Walli and Gustav help Albert capture Rudolf, and Albert blackmails Franz.
Country singer-songwriter Ty Myers performs highlights from his album "Heavy on the Soul," inspired by Southern rock, soul and blues.
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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.
Homespun - October 17, 2026
…Homespun this week covers some early recordings of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrrard, Al Jones and Frank Necessary, plus the legendary Skaggs & Rice. We’ll also hear the Irish tin whistle of Mary Bergin and the songs of Dick Gaughan!
Destination Out - October 18, 2026
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Juke Joint - October 18, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on August 25th, 2019. Robert Barclay shared the music of blues shouters Wynonie Harris and Jimmy Rushing, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Dinah Washington, and Odie Payne.
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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.
Democrats say MI’s First Congressional District is ‘in play.’ GOP isn't buying it
Party leaders are showing optimism about candidate Callie Barr's chances in the Republican stronghold, despite losing to incumbent Jack Bergman by 21 percentage points in 2024.
Gothic horror trilogy uses Northern Michigan as a character
The final book in the series, "Coven of the Worm Moon," tells the story of the Fletcher family as they face paranormal activity throughout Northern Michigan.
Wildfires in Michigan's Upper Peninsula still ablaze after 3 weeks
Fires in the Marquette area have expanded in recent days. Now, nearly 500 acres of forest are engulfed in flames. Officials say the need precipitation to calm the fires.
Republicans spread “positive” message in West Michigan
Michigan House Republicans see a chance to flip a Grand Rapids-area district red this election, despite the national political environment generally favoring Democrats.
Study finds wide gender gap in literacy and higher education in Michigan
A new study from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential examines the difficulties young men and boys are having in the state.
The origins of a Northern Michigan ghost town
Pere Cheney was once a thriving community in the late 1800s. By 1901, the population plummeted. Local lore suggests a witch cursed the town. But, historians say sickness was most likely the culprit.
Economic news won't sway election voters, University of Michigan consumer expert says
Joanne Hsu, director of U-M's Surveys of Consumers, says years of economic shifts have made voters slow to react to news ahead of the election.
Millions of postcards encouraging voting could boost turnout for Michigan Democrats
Progressive Turnout Project Program Outreach Director Reid McCollum founded the postcard program ahead of the 2020 election.