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News Wrap: Civil rights, special education oversight shifted from Department of Education
Maritime security expert weighs U.S.-Iran deal's impact
Maritime security expert weighs U.S.-Iran deal's impact on global shipping
Questions linger over U.S.-Iran deal as details remain murky
Questions linger over U.S.-Iran deal as details remain murky
Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery
Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today
Anthropic disables AI model after U.S. security directive
Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive
Iowa sees a troubling rise in cancer diagnoses
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DOJ: 5 arrested over plot to attack White House UFC event
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Ex-officials reflect on Trump's transformation of DOJ
Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution
Book traces American celebration of freedom and denial of it
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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!
Destination Out - June 7, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to tenor saxophonist Gary Foster following his passing at age 89, featuring selections from across Foster's remarkable career alongside music by Warne Marsh and Ted Brown.
Juke Joint - June 7, 2026
This week’s edition of “The Juke Joint” is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired January 26, 2025. We’re heading back to Louisiana for some Cajun, zydeco and blues tunes. We’ll hear from Terrance Simien, Beausoleil, Katie Webster, C.J. Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Lazy Lester, Chubby Carrier, Rosie Ledet, John Mooney, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. The Duke of Juke, Robert Barclay, will include some interview sound bites from three of the artists.
Homespun - June 6, 2026
Summer seems in full swing, so Homespun this week keeps on Swingin’ with Moon Mulligan, Leon McAuliffe, plus Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers! We’ll also hear new music from Daniel Grindstaff, Sophie Wellington, and a couple tearjerkers from Buddy and Julie Miller.
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Trump targeted an international food aid program. An effort to save it could hurt its mission
President Trump has tried to kill Food for Peace – the nation’s leading international food aid program. Farm state legislators restarted it at the USDA, and pending legislation would keep it there permanently. But experts worry about the fate of food aid at an agency with no humanitarian mandate.
Michigan playing catch-up on drone race, but manufacturing past should help
Michigan is spending more than $42 million on drone development as the market for unmanned aerial systems grows nationwide.
State regulators cite NE Michigan dam for violations
Two months after historic floods wiped through northern Michigan, the small, privately-owned Bucks Pond Dam that failed in April received several violations from Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Michigan revokes Antrim County clerk’s access to voter roll after unauthorized cancellations
The state revoked Victoria Bishop’s access to Michigan’s voter roll Friday, the latest salvo in the dispute between the state and the controversial Republican election official.
Saginaw weighs future of historic water treatment plant
The facility is nearing its centennial anniversary. Officials say renovations will cost $400 million, about $100 million less than it would take to build a new one.
Severe thunderstorms, high winds, expected to hit lower Michigan
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House bills would accelerate school reading rules, making them take effect July 1
The state House voted Wednesday largely along party lines to accelerate new standards for teaching reading to students.
Insurance would cover full cost of inhalers and insulin under bills introduced in Michigan Senate
Copays on some key medications for asthma, diabetes, and allergic reactions would go away under bills introduced Wednesday in the Michigan Senate.
Rewatch Antiques Roadshow in Charlevoix!
ROADSHOW visits charming Charlevoix, MI in search of hidden treasures and their stories.
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