Detroit Evening Report: Native tribes in Michigan condemn ICE, warn members to carry ID
As tensions around ICE rise across the country, multiple Native American tribes in Michigan are asking their members to always...
The Metro: From Minneapolis to Detroit, civil disobedience and the economics of justice
There are weeks when the news feels like weather; something that happens over there, something you brace for and then...
The Metro: Home care workers unionize amidst larger movement for worker’s rights
Home healthcare workers in Michigan have unionized after a campaign formed in 2024 for protections and better working conditions. In...
The Metro: Dr. Keisha Blain highlights the Black women of civil rights and human rights movements
Women have been at the forefront of civil rights and human rights movements throughout history. Yet, their stories are left...
Visions: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This episode of Visions celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a collection of liberation music: sounds of grief, struggle, freedom,...
The Metro: New book chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s work outside of the South
The Civil Rights Movement is largely remembered for its actions in the South, but segregation was a nationwide issue. Dr....
Big Sonic Heaven: New music by Deary, Kate de Rosset, a tribute to David Lynch + more
Tonight, Big Sonic Heaven featured some great brand-new tracks. We heard “Seabird,” the first single from Deary's upcoming debut album,...
EV advocates remain optimistic about the future
Detroit's automakers have scaled back electric vehicle production due to sluggish sales and other factors.Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says overall EV...
Acoustic Café: Rhett Miller plays new solo songs and some Old 97s classics, plus archives from Loudon Wainwright III, Tori Amos and more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, our in-studio guest is Rhett Miller of Old 97s. Rhett's music has been...
The Progressive Underground: Martin Luther King Jr. tribute
Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered through a narrow lens. A quote. A speech. A dream, often...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A happy 80th birthday to Dolly, a fond farewell to Bobby, new Arlo Parks and more
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music the happiest of birthday wishes to Dolly Parton who turns 80 on Monday,...
Detroit Evening Report: MSU report says Michigan’s teaching shortage is on-going
A new report says Michigan is losing teachers about as fast as it's gaining them. Researchers at Michigan State University say nearly eight thousand...