Current State #136 | August 5, 2013

WKAR Public Media | By Current State

Published August 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM EDT

Today on Current State: a preview of Lansing's mayoral primary election; an update on the MSU FRIB project; the Michigan Wine Competition; and a book on how to become a great leader.

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