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Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing
Nolan Wells' family presses for transparent investigation
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What we know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce
'One Day in September' traces baseball's first All-Star Game
'One Day in September' chronicles how baseball's All-Star Game was born
Trump says U.S. 'taking over' strait as Iran war reignites
Trump says U.S. 'taking over the strait' as conflict with Iran reignites
Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics
Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics
News Wrap: DHS says man killed by ICE was not target
News Wrap: DHS says man killed by ICE was not target of immigration operation
A look at housing regulations in the bill set to become law
A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law
Trans advocates refocusing efforts after court defeats
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Destination Out - July 12, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features recordings from Mali (Africa) from the past 25 years. He features artists such as Afel Bocoum, Ala Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, and more.
Juke Joint - July 12, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on February 19, 2017.Robert Barclay featured the work of Chicago blues harp player and singer Charlie Musselwhite. During his interview with Charlie, they discussed Charlie's years in Memphis and Chicago, where he learned from the blues masters before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has been based ever since.
Homespun - July 11, 2026
…Homespun this week looks back with the music of Taj Mahal, James Cotton, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, plus The Punch Brothers! We’ll also look to new music from Rodney Crowell, and South Carolina Bluegrass from Backline!
Destination Out - July 5, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features the baritone saxophone. Including tracks from the following baritone players such as Pat Patrick, Serge Chaloff, Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams, Harry Carney, and more.
Juke Joint - July 5, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is a re-run of a program that originally aired September 3, 2017. Robert Barclay played tunes about automobiles (Fords, Cadillacs, a Mercury and a Mercedes Benz) along with songs about road trips on Highway 61 and Route 66! Along with the artists in this photo, he also played tunes by Maria Muldaur, Rory Block, Rosco Gordon, Frank Frost and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Homespun - July 4, 2026
….We celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence on Homespun this week with the music of Woody Guthrie, The Kody Norris Show, Pete Seeger, The Staple Singers, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, and much more!
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Cooling centers open in preparation for Michigan heat wave
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Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?
Proposal 1 will ask voters if they’d like to rewrite the entire state constitution.
Bill to ban basing insurance rates on consumer behavior heads to state House
A bill that would ban the practice of using data from a consumer's shopping behavior as a factor in setting insurance rates has passed the Michigan Senate.
Michigan Supreme Court sends bills to Whitmer, who stuns with surprise vetoes
Hours after court rulings cleared the way for nine long-delayed bills championed by Democratic legislators to be delivered to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Whitmer vetoed all of them.
Still being affected by April disasters? You could be eligible for federal disaster assistance
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'It's worse than we think it is': McDonald Rivet champions anti-corruption bill
The proposed legislation would ban Supreme Court justices, members of Congress and executive officials from owning stock and placing bets on prediction markets.
'Unprecedented events': Whitmer declares another state of emergency in northern Michigan
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Saginaw Eddy Band celebrates 100 years
The band's free 100th anniversary concert is this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Jolt Events Center in downtown Saginaw.
Rewatch Antiques Roadshow in Charlevoix!
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See Michigan marvels unveiled during ROADSHOW’s stop at Castle Farms in Charlevoix!
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