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The trio investigates the chaotic murder of a notoriously tempestuous chef.
Barrett and Lawrence debate the issues in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
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Guest: Darrin Camilleri. Topic: Debates.
Barrett and Lawrence debate the issues in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Chasing pike, Perch fishing and a great Walleye recipe.
Guest: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Topic: New election polling data.
Correspondent Edition. Topic: President and Candidate Opinions.
An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
Lynn takes pottery for a spin with pottery teacher Dan Nuñez!
Kids share how everyday responsibilities build trust, confidence, and independence.
How classroom technology, screen time and AI are changing the way Michigan students learn.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1888, Martha Strickland Clark became the first woman to argue before the Michigan Supreme Court, winning a landmark divorce case in Thompson v. Thomson. She went on to be inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in 2006. In 1975, KISS brought their rock spectacle to Cadillac, Michigan, performing at the high school’s Homecoming after hearing how their music motivated the football team. The glam rock band even joined the city parade before rocking the gymnasium for the students.
Inside the Arts
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The exhibition at Michigan State University includes dozens of examples of boxes created with birch bark, sweetgrass and porcupine quills created by Anishinaabe artists.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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