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Asked for his plan to make new homes cheaper, Republican John James leaned into deregulation. Democrat Jocelyn Benson said she prefers cutting costs by expanding tax credits for first-time homebuyers.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the families of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens.
A violin attributed to Johannes B. Ceruti, an 1836 Joseph H. Davis painting, and a frontiersman’s pipe tomahawk.
Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
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EPA repeals regulations limiting power plant emissions
EPA repeals limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
AI leaders fuel calls to rein in rapidly advancing tech
Trump pushes back as AI leaders fuel calls to rein in rapidly advancing technology
News Wrap: Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse'
News Wrap: Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse' without Trump's name on building
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concerns
Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations
Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations
Houthi gains, Saudi pipeline attack pressure oil markets
Houthi gains in Yemen, attack on Saudi pipeline compound pressure on oil markets
Jenny Yang takes act to stages in immigrant grocery stores
Comedian Jenny Yang takes act to stages inside immigrant grocery stores
Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil exports
News Wrap: August inflation report shows prices up 3.4%
News Wrap: August inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.4%
Brooks and Capehart on the GOP's midterm identity
Brooks and Capehart on the GOP's midterm identity
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This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston featured recordings from David S. Ware, and a few earlier recordings where he was a part of bands led by; Andrew Cyrille, Ahmed Abdullah, and William Parker.
Juke Joint - September 13, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on September 2, 2018. In this episode, Robert offered a tribute to Louisiana swamp blues singer and harp player Lazy Lester, who had passed away on August 22, 2018.
Destination Out - September 6, 2026
This weekend on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features Detroit area brother greats such as Joe and Leon Henderson plus Elvin, Thad, and Hank Jones.
Juke Joint - September 6, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on August 12, 2018. Robert Barclay offered a tribute to Stan "The Record Man" Lewis who opened a record store in an African-American neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1948, and offered a big selection of blues records to his customers.
Juke Joint - August 30, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on December 2, 2018. Robert Barclay, played tunes by artists known for their nicknames such as the Texas Nightingale, Curly, Furry and Cleanhead, a couple of professors, a few doctors, Cow Cow and Bumble Bee, the Black Ace, the Blues Boss, the Chief, Bon Ton, a Papa and a Mama and others known by their instrument: guitar, harmonica and piano.
Destination Out - August 30, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston celebrates various jazz musicians birthdays from the past week including; Charley Parker, Alice Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Malachi Favors, Lester Young, and Sonny Sharrock.
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Northwood hosts interactive 9/11 memorial for students: 'Puts it into perspective'
Attendees were invited to participate in a silent walk and to climb stairs of the football stadium to remember those killed in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago Friday.
Lawsuit says Michigan town discriminated by denying Christian group building
The township says the Christian group didn’t meet the zoning criteria, but Youth For Christ called it religious discrimination.
Michigan tribes file request to overturn state permits for Line 5 tunnel
The move by tribes follows the Whitmer administration's request for a state agency to review the same permits using new guidance from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling.
9/11 attacks helped inspire this Traverse City firefighter to serve
Jacob Steichen, a firefighter in Traverse City, was in high school when 9/11 happened. The attacked helped influence him to join the fire service.
WCMU broadcasters reflect on being behind the mic on 9/11
WCMU's former Director of Radio John Sheffler speaks with David Nicholas about their experiences being on air the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
Proposed solar farm draws pushback at public meeting in Cheboygan County
EDP Renewables heard comment from dozens of people in a packed meeting room in Cheboygan Wednesday. The company wants to build a large-scale solar park, that has faced pushback.
After April floods, bridges out til 2027 and a school loses kids over detour
Federal aid is just starting to trickle in from April flooding, but the toll is adding up. One school district is losing students because a washed-out bridge created bus detours, while Manistee County worries about costs.
Saginaw data center panel leaves attendees with more questions than answers
The organization Michigan for Responsible Data Centers held a panel to educate the public on data center development. Attendees voiced frustrations about the discussion.
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