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Destination Out - June 21, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to pianist Abdullah Ibrahim following his passing at age 91, featuring selections spanning his remarkable career, including recordings as Dollar Brand, with The Jazz Epistles and The Dollar Brand Trio, and alongside Roland Kirk, Eric Dolphy, and Charles Mingus.
Juke Joint - June 21, 2026
This week’s edition of “The Juke Joint” is a re-run of a program that originally aired April 13, 2025. Robert Barclay shares some new CDs by Johnny Rawls, Janiva Magness, Jimmy Vivino, Kid Ramos, Rev. Peyton, Bobby Rush, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He also shares some stories about Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, and Linda Gail Lewis.
Homespun - June 20, 2026
…Homespun this week moves you down the road with new music from Throwaway Thursday, The Milk Carton Kids, and Claire Lynch. We also turn back the hands of time with songs from Jeff Black, Maura O’Connell, plus Wendy Miller with Mike Lilly!
Destination Out - June 14, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to jazz guitarist James Blood Ulmer, who passed away June 5, 2026.
Juke Joint - June 14, 2026
This week's edition of "The Juke Joint" is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on August 10, 2025. In this episode, Robert Barclay explored the work of influential soul songwriter Don Covay, featuring recordings of his songs by Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Solomon Burke, the Staple Singers, and Chubby Checker. This special encore presentation is part of WCMU's Summer Fundraiser, with fundraising support provided by hosts Rick Brewer and David Nicholas.
Homespun - June 13, 2026
…As you’re cruising the Highways and Byways, Homespun this week keeps you moving with The Seldom Scene, Blue Highway, plus Norman Blake! We’ll also push back the rug and dance to the Irish sounds of DeDannan ,along with Liz Carroll & John Doyle!
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Thirty six state senators and 10 state representatives signed letters on June 10 and 11 asking the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to expand pay raises for starting correction officers to all correction facilities in the state. This comes after MDOC announced that it would increase the starting pay to $10,000 yearly for five corrections facilities in the Upper Peninsula.
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