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Jocelyn Benson frequently tried to tie John James to Donald Trump and unpopular administration policies. James routinely emphasized his willingness to break with the president.
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News Wrap: Yates to review Cornell sexual assault reports
News Wrap: Cornell says Sally Yates will review handling of sexual assault reports
McGurk chronicles talks to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink'
Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink'
As Afghans try to flee Taliban, some are forced to return
As some Afghans escape the Taliban, other refugees are forced to return
Haitian's suicide shows human toll of immigration crackdown
Haitian student's suicide reveals human toll of immigration crackdown
DOJ ramps effort to prosecute non-citizens accused of voting
Examining the DOJ's effort to prosecute non-citizens accused of voting
Suspected Iranian plot pushed U.S. to move bombers from UK
Suspected Iranian drone plot pushed U.S. to evacuate bombers from British air base
French students lead massive protests across country
French students lead massive protests against education policies
High cost of GLP-1s push some to seek unregulated versions
High cost of GLP-1s drives some to seek cheaper, unregulated versions
News Wrap: Cornell students protest handling of alleged rape
News Wrap: Cornell students protest handling of alleged rape
'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to Vatican
'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to the Vatican
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This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron, primarily recordings from the late 1950s and 1960s.
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Homespun - October 3, 2026
…On the next edition of Homespun, we’ll catch some new sounds from Kenny & Amanda Smith, Darcy Wilkin, and a recording from Rodney Crowell that sat on the shelf for 10 years! We’ll also go Honky Tonkin’ with Webb Pierce , Carl Smith , Lefty Frizell, and the Possum himself, George Jones!
Homespun - September 12, 2026
As the days get shorter and leaves begin to fall, we sample the new sounds of Daryl Mosley, The Grascals, plus Kenny & Amanda Smith on Homespun this week! We also get the blues with Son House and Paul Butterfield, and hear the story of Elvis Presley’s Blues from Gillian Welch & David Rawlings.
Destination Out - September 27, 2026
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the middle- and late-period music of John Coltrane, in honor of the legendary musician's 100th birthday.
Juke Joint - September 27, 2026
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Obama, Trump to campaign for Michigan candidates ahead of November election
Former president Barack Obama is scheduled to appear at a rally in Detroit on October 24 with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, and other Democrats.
Saginaw Bay election officials to address election security at Delta College forum
Election officials from the Saginaw Bay Region will address concerns about the democratic process. It comes as more Americans are concerned about the election process.
CMU's first ever drone show brightens Mount Pleasant skies
Central Michigan University is the only university in Michigan that operates its own drone light show, according to event organizers.
Governor’s race hits Saline Township, site of massive data center project
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James speaks outside the site of a planned data center in Saline Township on October 2, 2026.
GOP attorney general candidate attacks Democratic rival over sex work policy
Democrat Eli Savit, the current Washtenaw County prosecutor, has decriminalized consensual sex work. His office still prosecutes
Northern Michigan lawmaker proposes higher fines for lake sturgeon poaching
The bill was inspired in part by a sturgeon being dumped on the side of the road in Muskegon County this summer.
Learn how to spot the signs of elder abuse and where to report it
The Michigan Attorney General's office says more than 73,000 older adults in the state have been the victim of elder abuse.
Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab
Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
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