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On today's show, Craig speaks with State Senator Gretchen Whitmer(D-23rd District) to preview the upcoming Michigan legislative session and takes calls from listeners. WDET volunteer Lori Robinson speaks with Kalimah Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of SASHA, about her efforts to help victims of sexual assault in Detroit. Bryan Gibb, Director Public Education National Council for Behavioral Health, discusses the Mental Health First Aid public education program. A national education group says Michigan is one of the top 10 states when it comes to enacting reform policies. Students First gives the state a C- on its first national policy report card. The group was founded by Michigan native Michelle Rhee, who gained national attention as the chancellor of the Washington, D.C. schools. Andy Solon is the state director of Students First for Michigan. He spoke with WDET's Pat Batcheller. Craig speaks with Brian O'Connor, Personal Finance Columnist at the Detroit News, about what the recent fiscal news will mean for your personal finances. WDET's Martina Guzman speaks with native Detroiter and plant-based Chef Jason Wrogel about his premiere Vegan cooking show, How to Live to 100. Also, Julia Elliott of Metro Parent stops by for their bi-weekly segment.
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