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What's happening behind the scenes with absentee ballot tabulation? Also: a new music venue in west Michigan catches fire for noise complaints. And we meet the creators of a film chronicling an open-water swim in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Today on the show, a review of the Democratic Party kerfuffle caused by Congresswoman Haley Stevens. And, we celebrate the life of techno pioneer Juan Atkins who died over the weekend.

Where Latino voters are poised to influence Michigan elections, Red Wings poised to trade star center Dylan Larkin, one visually-impaired voter shares his experience with the ballot, and we share some love for Nobel Prize-winning poet Anne Carson.

A conversation with the gubernatorial candidate from the U.S. Taxpayers party. Plus, Jewish Democrats in Michigan weigh their options in the midterm elections.

We meet Libertarian candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate, plus a Gen Z voter in Grand Rapids. Also: fact checks on an ad claim, and what a monthly consumer survey tells us about voter mood.

Today on the show, a conversation with the Green Party candidate for governor. Also, evaluating election security concerns. And, author Bonnie Jo Campbell discusses her new book "The Spirits".

An interview with Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's Governor. Plus, a closer look at why Michigan is such a swing State.

Interviews with Abdul El-Sayed and Eli Savit. Plus, a look back on 25 years of Tapology in Flint.

What you need to know about a crowded school board election in Grand Rapids. Plus, why so many positions in local government are going unfilled right now.

What is Abdul El-Sayed's standing in Detroit—particularly with Black voters? Plus, Michigan House and Senate races to watch this November.

A newly released 911 call reveals that ICE officers in Grand Rapids pursued a vehicle moments before a deadly crash. We spoke with an advocate for immigrant rights about the community's response. We also paid a visit to a world-renowned Arabian horse breeding program at MSU. And, iconic fashion designer Anna Sui talked to us about her Metro Detroit upbringing and her exhibit at the Cranbrook Art Museum.

From campaign stops in the U.P. to piping plover conservation, Detroit school board races, and Arabian horses at MSU, we cover politics, education, wildlife, and more.

A live audience joined Issues & Ale in Lansing to break down Michigan’s biggest election battles, from the U.S. Senate race to the fight for the governor’s office and key congressional contests across the state.

Two candidates without law degrees are running for the Michigan Supreme Court. Is that a thing they can do? Also what’s behind the crash in enrollment for Michigan food aid. Plus, we revisited tales of the Michigan Dogman.

A reporter brought us the latest on allegations that officers at a women's prison used body cams to record one woman during childbirth. Plus, a new cookbook highlights a beloved bakery in Three Oaks, Michigan. And, we went behind the scenes with the director and writer of a play about the Flint Water Crisis.

What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?

U.S. Senate debate takeaways, a library in Grand Rapids dedicated to Native American literature, and a conversation with Will Lawrence, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Jody White, and tips to mitigate the invasive spotted lanternfly population—with the help of a furry friend.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Thomas W. Howe, another installation of our series What The Vote?, and a preview of this year's Detroit Story Fest.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Plus, a look into the work being done to protect apples against threats like climate change, bacterial disease, and industrialization. And an investigation uncovers the prevalence of using anti-psychotics to sedate dementia patients.