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The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are underway in Indianapolis. More than 1,000 athletes are competing. Fewer than 60 will make it to next month's Summer Olympics in Paris.

1855: University of Michigan President Harry Tappan aimed to persuade the Michigan Legislature to bring the establishment of an agricultural college within the umbrella of the University of Michigan. But John C. Holmes, secretary of the Michigan State Agricultural Society, countered Tappan's proposal, arguing that young farmers wouldn't receive adequate attention within the existing university in Ann Arbor. The legislature agreed with Holmes, making the future MSU an institution separate from the U of M.

Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contribution in loving memory of Bruce T. Allen from his wife Virginia.

WKAR Public Media staff have been honored with five regional Emmy® awards by the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The awards were announced at the 46th Annual Emmy® Michigan Awards Gala in Detroit on June 15, 2024.

The film Boys Don't Cry came out 25 years ago. A lot has changed in trans representation since then. NPR's Scott Detrow discusses this with the film's director, Kimberly Pierce.

Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras speaks with All Things Considered host Scott Detrow about the TV host who helped Tex-Mex music transcend borders.

A new podcast from LAist Studios and the NPR Network explores how events that played out decades ago shape AAPI families today.

Dig into the nominees and learn about the likely winners.

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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with retired judge Shira Scheindlin about what stands out to her about how the judge overseeing former President Trump's Florida classified documents case is proceeding.