http://wkar.org en http://wkar.org/post/current-state-25-february-15-2013 <p>Today on <em>Current State</em>: Michigan's economy and the minimum wage debate; "baby-moons"; Michigan's rich literary history; sports update with Joe Rexrode; and a preview of <em>Downton Abbey </em>music special.</p><p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:40:26 +0000 Current State 31224 at http://wkar.org http://wkar.org/post/msu-economist-charles-ballard-michigan-economy-minimum-wage-debate <p></p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:31:49 +0000 Current State 31223 at http://wkar.org http://wkar.org/post/book-recalls-famous-and-forgotten-michigan-authors <p><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Cambria;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">Dave Dempsey is a widely respected environmentalist and writer; his attorney brother, Jack, is also a writer. Together, their love for Michigan and the written word are united in “Ink Trails: Michigan’s Famous and Forgotten Authors." The book has been chosen as a Michigan Notable Book for 2013. They join us to talk about Michigan’s rich literary history.</span></p><p></p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:29:50 +0000 Current State 31219 at http://wkar.org Book recalls famous and forgotten Michigan authors http://wkar.org/post/downton-abbey-music-special-preview <p></p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:25:36 +0000 Current State 31217 at http://wkar.org A 'Downton Abbey' music special preview