The Metro: Can interfaith dialogue restore our faith in each other?
We’re in a moment of polarization. We’re struggling to see each other, to hear one another and to understand different...
The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics
President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...
MichMash: State Rep. Whitsett not seeking fifth term; Road agencies to see funding increase
In this episode Why is State Rep. Karen Whitsett not seeking a new term? How has the Regional Transit Authority...
Live at 9 p.m.: State of the Union address from President Trump
What to expect as President Trump delivers the State of the Union addressTonight, President Trump is scheduled to deliver his...
A Republican outlook on Michigan’s 2026 elections
In this episodeWhat has Michigan businessman Perry Johnson promised in his first two months on the campaign trail?How are Michigan...
MichMash: Budget battles and ballot changes in Michigan
Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.House Republican have moved to unilaterally cut up to $645 million...
The Metro: Learned helplessness in politics can be unlearned
In the past few weeks, the country has experienced an onslaught of news and information that can often be hard...
MichMash: Looking back on Michigan’s top political stories of 2025
There were a lot of defining political moments in 2025 that made the year stand out. This week on MichMash,...
The Metro: Why tackling affordability issues was the winning message for candidates across the country
Last week, Democrats ran across the country on alleviating the issue of affordability. Those people spreading the message were often...
The Metro: Why Detroit residents are happy with Sheffield’s victory
Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield ran on several promises: creating job opportunities for young people, improving schools, and investing in neighborhoods. It's...
The Metro: The two Republican frontrunners in the governor’s race
Political junkies have their minds on the elections that just happened this past week. But one year ahead, there are...
The Metro: The pressures of being a first
For the first time, a woman is mayor-elect for the City of Detroit. Mary Sheffield is a 38-year old Black...