Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio

Listen to a news briefing with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Andrew Birge, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Michigan State Police who announce the arrests of six people who were plotting to attack the state Capitol building and kidnap government officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 

Listen as Michele Wildman describes how MEDC strives to create thriving local communities. 

WWJ's Stephanie Davis talked with UM Debate Director Aaron Kall following Wednesday night's vice presidential debate.  The viral moment involved a fly.  

With COVID-19 circulating and the flu season ramping up,  it's more important than ever to have a primary care doctor. WWJ Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more on what to look for when choosing a family doctor.
 

The ever-increasing cost of healthcare is a big topic in this election year.
WWJ's Tom Jordan spoke with a Michigan woman who's finding success in making health care more affordable.

Holli Titus of Employee Benefit Logistics in Brighton says, in fact, within requirements of the Affordable Care Act is something called the Medical Loss Ratio, where insurers mark-up 20-percent of their total payments for healthcare services.
So she developed a benefits model where she negotiates directly with healthcare providers on behalf of employers based on cost, not on what she describes as a standard over-inflated rate.

A trend that's starting to gain traction as healthcare costs continue to rise.