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The two major-party candidates in Michigan's 2nd Congressional District say they want to create more jobs and find ways to bring down fuel prices.
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Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties in midterms
Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties a week before election
Democrats put affordability at center of final campaign push
Democrats put economy and affordability at center of final campaign push
Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election
Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election
School principal documents Indonesian wildfires
School principal documents Indonesia's worst wildfires in a decade
Why Trump's coalition of evangelical voters could be fraying
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Candidates enter final week of campaigning
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This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, it's another of the Duke's favorites from our archive. Robert Barclay celebrated some history of Houston’s Juneteenth Blues Festival. He included music by Johnny Clyde Copeland, Albert Collins, BB King, Bobby Bland, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Clifton Chenier, Sippie Wallace, Lavelle White, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Big Mama Thornton, among others.
Homespun - October 24, 2026
This week on Homespun, the blues get some love as represented by Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Slim, and the Big Three Trio! We also hear new music from The Grascals plus Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers, and we finish off with the Bros. Landreth.
Homespun - October 17, 2026
…Homespun this week covers some early recordings of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrrard, Al Jones and Frank Necessary, plus the legendary Skaggs & Rice. We’ll also hear the Irish tin whistle of Mary Bergin and the songs of Dick Gaughan!
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Juke Joint - October 18, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on August 25th, 2019. Robert Barclay shared the music of blues shouters Wynonie Harris and Jimmy Rushing, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Dinah Washington, and Odie Payne.
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Economic news won't sway election voters, University of Michigan consumer expert says
Joanne Hsu, director of U-M's Surveys of Consumers, says years of economic shifts have made voters slow to react to news ahead of the election.
Millions of postcards encouraging voting could boost turnout for Michigan Democrats
Progressive Turnout Project Program Outreach Director Reid McCollum founded the postcard program ahead of the 2020 election.
Michigan Jewish, Muslim voters see communities under attack this election
Some members of Michigan’s religious minorities see their communities as under threat this election cycle.
Invasive fish declining in 4 of the 5 Great Lakes
The sea lamprey population decreased by 25% in the Great Lakes this year, according to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
Bovine tuberculosis discovered in Alcona County cattle herd
This marks the seventh case of bovine tuberculosis in Michigan in 2026.
Michigan faith leaders encourage civility, respect ahead of midterms: 'love our neighbors'
During a press conference Tuesday, a coalition of Christian leaders condemned Islamophobic and antisemitic rhetoric while encouraging trust in Michigan's election system.
Rogers, El-Sayed try to win over Michigan farmers ahead of midterms
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed agree that farmers need help, but have very different ways of getting there.
Michigan candidates make final push one week before midterm election
According to the Michigan Secretary of State, more than 1.2 million Michiganders have already voted in the general election. 138,000 cast early in-person ballots over the weekend.