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Schools in the U.S. serve almost 30 million lunches every day. But rising food costs, regulations and cuts to food assistance mean school kitchens have to do more with less.
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News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week on the job
How Alaska became a battleground in the fight for the Senate
How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate
Exhibition explores link between Black women and Shakespeare
Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare
What makes the Oregon school shooting different
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Oregon shooter attacked special ed classroom, police say
Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say
Kerry Kennedy remembers mother's life, advocacy in new book
Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book
Examining Trump's claims at his midterm rallies
Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies
Capehart and Continetti on the press secretary's quick exit
Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit
Ukraine resumes energy strikes, saying Russia never stopped
Ukraine resumes strikes on energy targets, saying Russia never stopped its attacks
Ukraine less reliant on U.S. amid rift, ex-ambassador says
Ukraine less reliant on U.S. as Trump-Zelenskyy rift deepens, former ambassador says
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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!
Destination Out - October 18, 2026
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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.
Homespun - October 3, 2026
…On the next edition of Homespun, we’ll catch some new sounds from Kenny & Amanda Smith, Darcy Wilkin, and a recording from Rodney Crowell that sat on the shelf for 10 years! We’ll also go Honky Tonkin’ with Webb Pierce , Carl Smith , Lefty Frizell, and the Possum himself, George Jones!
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We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
Journalist-lead summit to focus on biggest issues facing Michigan
Bridge Michigan reporters will be moderating panels at their half-day Issues Summit, on Oct. 21 in Detroit.
Hundreds turn out for No Kings rally at Capitol focused on early voting
Hundreds turned out Saturday at the Michigan Capitol for the fourth No Kings rally with an added emphasis on early voting.
Party leaders focus on getting Michiganders to vote in the final weeks of the Midterm election
According to the Michigan Secretary of State, 9.2% or 679,316 Michiganders have cast ballots in the November election as of Sunday.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers opens first Detroit field office
Many of Rogers’ supporters in the majority Black city discussed the desire to convince family, friends, and neighbors who may hold conservative beliefs that it’s okay to vote Republican.
Coalition calls for paid family and medical leave in Michigan
"Three out of every four people have to choose between putting food on the table or caring for themselves or their loved ones," said Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.
Report: PFAS confirmed in 15 Michigan waterways
The Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center gathered data over a two year period starting in 2022. One official said the findings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to PFAS contamination in Michigan waterways.
LaVeta Davenport hopes to turn Northern Michigan congressional seat green
Davenport is running as the Green Party candidate in Michigan's First Congressional District.
Supporters push for Michigan bills to restrict 'addictive' social media feeds for young users
A group of Michigan parents and legislators renewed the push Friday for the state House to pass a package of bills meant to protect children from "addictive" social media feeds and AI chatbots.
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