FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing
Bills to expand Michigan open records laws to apply to the governor’s office and lawmakers were among the first introduced...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit receives nearly $350M for flood recovery; National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter + more
The city of Detroit has been granted $346 million in Community Development Block Grants for federal disaster recovery. Subscribe to the...
In The Groove: New music from Joe Webb, DARKSIDE, Lola Young + more
What an interesting show… from the simply gorgeous piano playing of Joe Webb to new music from Divorce, Michael Kiwanuka,...
The Metro: Detroit’s City Walls program supporting next generation of muralists
No matter how you look at it, the beautification of Detroit’s alleyways and building walls have helped change the perspective...
The Progressive Underground: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world
In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...
Michigan GOP needs new leader, looks to maintain momentum
The beginning of 2024 was marked by turmoil within the Michigan Republican Party. Infighting and complaints over the leadership of...
MI Local: A smorgasbord of exciting Michigan music to kick off 2025
Each year starts off a little bit slow, then suddenly accelerates! Very soon, we'll have a cavalcade of new music...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed off-duty officer
Editor's note: The above audio incorrectly refers to Detroit Police Officer Cameron Richardson as Cameron Richards. Detroit police have arrested...
The Metro: New year, new you? Creating healthy habits in 2025
It’s the new year — a time when we often reflect on the things we did well last year and...
In The Groove: Big psychedelia guitars and warm throwbacks; music from Kraftwerk, Lawne + more
I kicked off today's show trying to warm up the city with some classics from Beatles, Bob Dylan, Wreckless Eric...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Artists and albums celebrating ‘Big-O’ birthdays in 2025
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some of the great albums and artists celebrating milestones in 2025! From...
Court of Appeals says MDHHS acted too quickly to sever parent’s rights
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the due process rights of a woman who lost parental rights to her...