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Whitmer’s endorsement of U.S. Representative Haley Stevens came just days after inveighing against the increasingly harsh tone of the primary campaign and warning it could cost her party a must-win open seat if Democrats are to take the Senate majority next year.

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Lewis M. Rutherford lunar photographs from 1865; a Patek Philippe & Tiffany platinum pocket watch circa 1910; Lynne Drexler oil paintings.
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Between the Lakes is WCMU Public Media’s weekly news podcast, bringing you the stories shaping central and northern Michigan—clearly, thoughtfully, and in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Tina Sawyer, new episodes drop each Saturday morning, offering trusted local reporting and essential context on public policy, the environment, the courts, and more.
News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year
News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2025
Brooks and Marcus on Iran becoming a 'forever war'
Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'
How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
Trump sets new tariffs, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela after earthquakes
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Ben Wikler joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In'
Ben Wikler and Geoff Bennett discuss the Democrats’ plan on 'Settle In'
Belarusian opposition leader on the struggle for democracy
Belarusian opposition leader on fighting for democracy under Lukashenko
New exhibit showcases long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn
New exhibit showcases the long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn
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Destination Out - July 26, 2026
Mike Johnston will be featuring recordings of the Swedish drummer Bengt Berger, who passed away this past week at the age of 84. As well as recordings Berger made with such as Don Cherry, Chapter Seven and the Bitter Funeral Beer Band
Juke Joint - July 26, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on August 27, 2017.This week Robert Barclay did a tribute to the pioneering blues author, Paul Oliver, who died on August 15, 2017 at the age of 90 at his home in England. His 1970 book, Story of the Blues, informed the music world of the early history of the music. Oliver also wrote hundreds of liner notes and magazine articles.Robert played some of the collections of early blues that Oliver produced for reissue including music by Blind Blake, Charlie Patton, Cannon's Jug Stompers and the Beale Street Sheiks.
Homespun - July 25, 2026
This week's Homespun is a re-spin of Tom Ball's favorites. Tom Ball sampled the new sounds of James McMurtry, The Kody Norris Show, Watchhouse, and The Steeldrivers, as well as some Honky Tonk and Western Swing favorites from Carl Smith plus Billy Jack Wills and his Western Swing Band.
Destination Out - July 19, 2026
Mike Johnston features recordings of the The Human Arts Ensemble from the 1970s, based in St. Louis. Members include Joseph Bowie on the trombone, Julius Hemphill on the saxophones, John Lindberg on the bass, and Charles Bo Bo Shaw on the drums.
Juke Joint - July 19, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on October 8, 2017. Robert Barclay featured the work of Delbert McClinton, a singer, songwriter and harmonica player from Texas. Delbert's early exposure to Big Joe Turner, Jimmy Reed, Sonny Boy Williamson and Lightnin' Hopkins inspired his musical career. He's performed in roadhouses, juke joints and honky tonks for the past 50 years. Robert had the chance to sit down with Delbert on his tour bus and hear some of those stories.
Homespun - July 18, 2026
This week's Homespun is a re-spin of Tom Ball's favorites.These Summer days put me in a toe tapping mood, so on this week’s Homespun, we’ll pat our feet to Rick Farris, Bob Carlin, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steve Forbert, and much more!
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We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
Seven Santas in the summertime?
What it takes and what it’s like to be a Santa in the summer.
77-year-old Elk Rapids man says he's now oldest to skydive in a wingsuit
The current oldest male to skydive in a wingsuit, according to the Guinness World Record, was Thomas Conner, who was 67 when he jumped.
'The first in the world': Michigan launches new crop insurance program
Farmers spend thousands of dollars per-year on crop insurance — it's a necessary expense to help farmers in case of a negative crop yield. Officials say factoring in soil health could be the key for the next generation of crop insurance.
Alpena Community College hosts state police training for young recruits
Troopers from the Michigan State Police are training 14 students on basic police training this week between July 19 through July 24.
Michigan triples job-search requirements for unemployment recipients
Michigan's unemployment rules changed this week, tightening reporting requirements for people receiving state assistance.
Whitmer pushes pension plan to relieve prison staff shortage, despite her veto
Corrections officers and their advocates now hope lawmakers can reintroduce bills to allow officers to join the Michigan State Police pension plan, which advocates say would help with staff recruitment and retention in Michigan prisons.
FEMA awards ice storm relief for northern Michigan utility co-op
The Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op accrued over $150 million from the 2025 ice storm. This latest relief package provides the utility with nearly $15 million. The head of the co-op told WCMU there are several more aid requests in the works.
Benson talks affordability, public records access with Saginaw voters
Attendees told Benson that one of their biggest concerns going into the midterm elections is affordability. According to data from the 2020 census, the city of Saginaw's poverty rate sits at about 34%.
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