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Program Archives 85 programs.
Whatever Happened to Organized Labor?
From Sep. 4, 2007
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A look at the historical roots of the modern American and Michigan labor movement. | Program #1802


Michigan's Green Energy Economy
From Nov. 15, 2006
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A look at alternative energy sources in Michigan. | Program #1801


The Hate Next Door
From Jun. 27, 2006
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A look at race relations in Michigan. | Program #1703


Mentoring
From Apr. 11, 2006
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Stories of ordinary people who cared enough to step into the lives of young adults and guide them. | Program #1702


Homefront
From Jan. 25, 2006
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Michigan National Guard, the war in Iraq, and the impact on soldiers, families and our state. | Program #1701


The Granholm Report Card
From Jun. 22, 2005
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An in-depth look at Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm's successes and shortcomings, and at how Michigan is faring under her leadership. | Program #1604


Charter Schools: Here To Stay?
From Apr. 5, 2005
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A look at the still-young institution of charter schools, and the implications for Michigan’s often-troubled public education system. | Program #1603


Term Limits: Success or Failure?
From Dec. 22, 2004
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The impact of legislative term limits in Michigan. | Program #1602


The Emerald Ash Borer: Path of Death
From Sep. 14, 2004
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Can a tiny pest put the quality of life in Michigan at risk? The Emmy Award® winning series begins its sixteenth season. | Program #1601


Ticket To Ride
From Jun. 1, 2004
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A look at the lack of quality mass transit in Michigan and what effects this has had regional growth, business development and "quality of life" issues. | Program #1504


Patriot Games: Civil Liberties In The Age of Terrorism.
From Mar. 24, 2004
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A look at the heated debate over the need of the US government to monitor and combat potential terrorist activity vs. the loss of civil liberties of Michigan residents. | Program #1503


MEAP: Left Behind?
From Nov. 19, 2003
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The impact of the MEAP and the new federal "No Child Left Behind" initiative on Michigan schools. | Program #1502


Affirmative Action on Trial
From Aug. 26, 2003
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Explores the history behind the University of Michigan’s admissions policies and discusses the future impact of the June 2003 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. | Program #1501


Tale of Two Cities
From Jun. 27, 2003
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The life and times of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Originally aired Feb. 2002. | Program #1405


Water Trouble: Michigan's Fresh Water Crisis
From Jun. 24, 2003
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The Great Lakes. They hold almost one quarter of the fresh water on the face of the earth. In this land of plenty, it would seem that all is well and water is plentiful. Not so. In Water Trouble, Michigan at Risk looks at an entanglement of crises and problems facing the state"s; main water supply. | Program #1404


The Prescription Drug Crisis
In February 2003
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Drug companies, politics and the consumer. | Program #1403


John Engler: End of an Era
In November 2002
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A look into Mr. Engler's career and an interview with the Governor. | Program #1402


Sins of the Fathers.
In August 2002
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The sexual abuse crisis in the Roman Catholic Church. | Program #1401


Disconnected!
In May 2002
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Phone service and customer choice in Michigan. | Program #1303


Tale of Two Cities.
In February 2002
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The life and times of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. | Program #1302


Terrorism Hits Home
In October 2001
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| Program #1301


Gambling Michigan's Future
In August 2001
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| Program #1204


The 'Not So Great Lakes' Revisited
In June 2001
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| Program #1203


Michigan Hispanics: Educational Justice?
In February 2001
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| Program #1202


Planes, Trains and Automobiles
In October 2000
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| Program #1201


Farming on the Edge
In May 2000
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| Program #1104


Power and Privilege
In February 2000
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| Program #1103


Stop Buggin' Me
In December 1999
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| Program #1102


Afraid of Our Own Children
In September 1999
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| Program #1101


Are We Paving Paradise?
In June 1999
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| Program #1005


Dying for a Drink
In May 1999
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| Program #1004


The Graying of Michigan
In March 1999
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| Program #1003


The Future of Work
In February 1999
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| Program #1002


Handgun Permits: Shall Issue?
In October 1998
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| Program #1001


Cashing in on Casino Gambling
In May 1998
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| Program #903


Term Limits: The Grand Experiment
In January 1998
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| Program #902


Risky Behavior: The State of Michigan's Health
In October 1997
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| Program #901


Politics and Potholes
In August 1997
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| Program #804


Friend of the Court - Enemy of the Family?
In May 1997
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| Program #803


Life and Death with Dignity
In February 1997
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| Program #802


School Choice: The Problem or the Solution?
In November 1996
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| Program #801


Prisons: the Price of Punishment
In July 1996
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| Program #704


Earth Day Every Day?
In May 1996
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| Program #703


Government as the Enemy
In February 1996
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| Program #702


By the Content of Their Character: The Debate on Affirmative Action
In November 1995
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| Program #701


Who Owns the Children? A Permanent Solution
In March 1995
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| Program #604


Who Owns the Children? Families First and Foster Care
In February 1995
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| Program #603


Who Owns the Children? Child Abuse and Neglect
In January 1995
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| Program #602


State Parks in Crisis
In October 1994
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| Program #601


Talking Heads: Why Media Ignore State Government
In May 1994
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| Program #505


Higher Education
In February 1994
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| Program #504


The Engler Report Card, Part II
In January 1994
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| Program #503


Lansing's Gamble with Our Schools, Part II
In November 1993
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| Program #502


Lansing's Gamble with Our Schools, Part I
In October 1993
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| Program #501


Shift or Shaft?
In May 1993
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| Program #405


Selling Off the State
In February 1993
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| Program #404


The Secret Government
In January 1993
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| Program #403


Going West
In November 1992
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| Program #402


Michigan's Choice
In October 1992
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| Program #401


The DNR
In June 1992
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| Program #308


The Governors
In May 1992
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| Program #307


Laid Off
In April 1992
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| Program #306


Whatever Happened to the Democrats?
In March 1992
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| Program #305


Vision or Nightmare?
In February 1992
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| Program #304


The Engler Report Card
In January 1992
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| Program #303


Hate Crimes
In November 1991
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| Program #302


The Betrayal of the Great Lakes
In October 1991
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| Program #301


Trouble in Paradise
In July 1991
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| Program #209


Who Needs the Arts?
In June 1991
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| Program #208


AIDS
In May 1991
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How Michigan is dealing with the AIDS crisis. | Program #207


Young, Black and Male
In April 1991
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How African American males are faring in the state. | Program #206


The War on the Poor
In March 1991
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Michigan’s poor and the state funded services. | Program #205


The Engler Revolution
In February 1991
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| Program #204


The Senator and the S & Ls
In December 1990
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The savings and loan scandals and their affects on the state. | Program #203


The Battle for the U.P.
In November 1990
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| Program #202


The Shameless Campaign
In October 1990
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Political spending and ad campaigns. | Program #201


The Threat from Japan
In June 1990
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Global business pressures and the state. | Program #109


The Crisis in Health Care
In May 1990
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The national health care crisis and how it affects Michigan. | Program #108


The Not-So-Great Lakes
In April 1990
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| Program #107


Is Lansing for Sale?
In March 1990
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Lobby money influences on state government. | Program #106


Detroit
In February 1990
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| Program #105


The Jailing of Michigan
In January 1990
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Michigan's growing prison population. | Program #104


The Violent Teenager
In December 1989
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Crime rates and other statistics facing Michigan youth. | Program #103


Failing Students, Failing Schools
In November 1989
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Dropout rates and the state of Michigan. | Program #102


Teenagers, Babies and Abortion
In October 1989
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Teen pregnancy and other related issues are explored. | Program #101


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