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Trump's limits tested after some Republicans push back
Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back
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Musical phenom introduces an old instrument to new audiences
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Conservative Montana town pushes back after ICE arrest
ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action
Rep. Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge with Trump
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News Wrap: John Bolton to plead guilty to felony charge
News Wrap: Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty over classified information
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News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
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Destination Out - May 31, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to jazz giant Sonny Rollins following his passing at age 95, featuring selections from across Rollins’ remarkable career alongside music by Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Andrew Hill, Don Cherry, Eric Dolphy, and others who helped shape the evolution of modern jazz.
Juke Joint - May 31, 2026
This week’s edition of The Juke Joint is a re-run of a program that originally aired October 9, 2025. Robert Barclay spins a couple of vintage albums by Junior Wells and Tom Waits. He also shares new CDs by Rory Block, Roomful of Blues, Johnnie Johnson, Doug MacLeod and Gina Sicilia.
Homespun - May 30, 2026
…Homespun this week brings the new sounds of Claire Lynch, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, plus the Onlies! We also dip into the music archives with Mike Seeger, Cold Mountain Soundtrack, Patty Griffin, and John Prine!
Destination Out - May 24, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston explores 1950s bebop with a focus on alto saxophone players inspired by Charlie Parker, featuring music from Jackie McLean, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt, Miles Davis, George Russell, and Charlie Parker himself, alongside later avant-garde and free jazz selections from artists including Steve Lacy, Don Cherry, Masada String Trio, and Phil Cohran.
Juke Joint - May 24, 2026
This week’s edition of “The Juke Joint” is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired March 9, 2025. The Women’s History Month-themed episode features blues and soul music by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Billie Holiday, Roberta Flack, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Maria Muldaur, Big Mama Thornton, and Tina Turner.
Homespun - May 23, 2026
…On this week’s edition of Homespun, we’ll be celebrating Bob Dylan’s birthday with songs from the bard himself, plus Joan Baez, Ian & Sylvia, The Country Gentlemen, The Brothers and Sisters, plus more covering his music!This program is a re-broadcast.
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Michigan State University has been collecting data to help Michigan farmers for decades. Now the software has gone mobile.
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Cheboygan County dam set for removal in August
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She reported a sexual assault at North Lake. ICE deported her before the investigation was over.
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