What History Tells Us About Power of Presidential Speeches
Jake Neher/WDET Think about the most memorable State of the Union speech you’ve seen. Was it when a congressman shouted...
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What History Tells Us About Power of Presidential Speeches
Jake Neher/WDET Think about the most memorable State of the Union speech you’ve seen. Was it when a congressman shouted...
What Kind of Opportunity Does Trump Have With First State of the Union?
Libby Casey/Washington Post President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union speech Tuesday night before a joint session...
UMS Provides “No Safety Net” For Tough Discussions
University Musical Society FKPH Beginning January 17th, the University Musical Society (UMS) of the University of Michigan is presenting “No...
The Weaponizing of ‘Fake News’ in Modern Politics
Michael Hayball Over the course of his Presidency, Donald Trump has latched onto the term “Fake News” to describe any...
How are MSU Students Reacting to the Nassar Scandal?
Two days ago Lou Anna K. Simon announced she would resign as president of Michigan State University after immense public...
“The Elephant in the Room”: Why Wasn’t Detroit Included in Amazon’s List?
Amazon’s decision to pass up Detroit for its new North American headquarters is a big disappointment for many local officials....
‘The Biggest Scandal in Sports History’–Former UM Athletic Director Reacts to Nassar
http://mgoblue.com On Wednesday, Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting the girls he was...
Miles Davis Biographer Visits Detroit to Talk About Jazz Legend’s Life
Jake Neher/WDET Published in 1990, the autobiography of jazz legend Miles Davis, Miles, has become one of the defining works about that...
What is the State of Black Life in Detroit?
Jake Neher/WDET In his final State of the State speech Gov. Rick Snyder used Detroit as an example of the success...
Did Gov. Snyder Make a Good Case for His Legacy in Final State of the State?
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder delivered his final State of the State address at the state Capitol last night. The two-term governor...
What Is the Role of Universities in Protecting Student Athletes?
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Late last week the Michigan State University board of trustees gathered for an emergency meeting regarding the future...
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for You?
WDET We’re on day three of the partial federal government shutdown and members of Congress are still trying to hammer...
