Snyder: ‘Things that Were Not Fully Understood’ on Flint Water Crisis

Governor Rick Snyder acknowledges the decision to switch the city of Flint’s water system was not vetted the way it should...

West Nile Virus Claims Michigander, First Time in More Than a Decade

Oakland County is confirming the state’s first West Nile virus-related death this year. An 81-year old woman died due to...

Jessica Care Moore to Unveil New Album on this Weekend’s The Progressive Underground, Sunday, September 27, 8-11 pm EST

Jessica Care Moore On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, we interview poet, publisher, author, producer, playwright and now  international recording...

Child and Adult Protective Services Workers Win More Overtime Pay

Michigan Child and Adult Protective Services workers are eligible for more overtime pay after a recent arbitration decision. There are now more...

Who’s Waiting? Band Postpones Detroit Show Due to Illness

The seminal rock band The Who is postponing the remainder of its North American tour, including a concert scheduled in...

Campaign Files Petition to Outlaw Prevailing Wage

The business-led campaign to outlaw union-level prevailing wage mandates on publicly funded construction projects says it has filed 390 thousand...

Obama Announces Job Training, Community College Initiatives During Michigan Visit

President Obama was in Michigan on Wednesday to roll out new initiatives meant to boost job training and community college enrollment. The president chose...

The Progressive Underground Show 139

On tonight's The Progressive Underground, we bump tracks from Susan Clark, Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators, Maxelle, Kibomo, Incognito,...

GOP Presidential Contender Kasich Says U.S. Must Not ‘Lead from Behind’ on Security

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich says the U.S. must do more internationally to safeguard the nation’s security. Kasich spoke during...

News Update: Duggan, Gilbert Partner to Bolster Detroit Neighborhoods

Duggan, Gilbert Partner to Bolster Detroit Neighborhoods “Rehabbed & Ready” campaign aims to renovate and auction at least 65 homes in an effort to...

International artist ALTON MILLER to be featured on this weekend’s The Progressive Underground, Sunday, August 30, 8 pm

Alton Miller On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, we interview and profile international recording artist ALTON MILLER along with playing...

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Read the headlines >>> Duggan, Gilbert Partner to Bolster Detroit Neighborhoods “Rehabbed & Ready” campaign aims to renovate and auction at least 65 homes...