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About a quarter of all trade value between the U.S. and Canada happens over one bridge - the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. But that free flow that bolsters these two communities may be threatened by a trade war.

GUESTS:

Drew Dilkens, mayor of Windsor

Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber

Travis Wright, Metro Detroiter and Canadian

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The bird flu outbreak is doing a number on the nation’s egg supply–and it's showing up in the price of your omelet. U.S. egg prices have hit an all time high–with an average price of $4.95 per dozen. And when you're a greasy spoon diner, you need A LOT of eggs. We talked to Johanna McCoy, owner of the Bomber in Ypsilanti, about how her restaurant is coping and what it will mean for customers in the long-term. 

GUEST: 

Johanna McCoy, owner of the Bomber in Ypsilanti

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After all that snow, who can be bothered to get all dressed up for a dinner out? That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your plans for a Valentine's Day dinner, though. We asked Chef Abra Berens to walk us through her recipe for a romantic night in. 

Find the recipes here! 

GUEST:

Abra Berens, cookbook author and culinary director at Granor Farm

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Felicia B. George is a Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University, and the author of one of this year's Michigan Notable Books: When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City

George joined us to talk about her anthropological approach to the book, the 20th-century resurgence of lottery games in Detroit, and the role they played in the lives of Black Detroiters. 

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• Felicia George, author of When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City

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New polling data shows the vast majority - 68% - of Michiganders have a favorable, neighborly view of our state's relationship with Canada. That poll was conducted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, which is opposed to tariffs against imports from Michigan's neighbor to the North and East.

GUEST:

Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber

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Ever feel like you're at the mercy of your own emotions? Neuroscientist and psychologist Ethan Kross talked to us about how to get your emotions under control—without dismissing them. Kross is a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, and he recently released the book Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don't Manage You.

GUEST: 

Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and management/organizations at University of Michigan 

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PBS affiliates around Michigan are premiering a four part series with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. telling the story of the Great Migration, a period when historic numbers of African Americans from the rural South sought their fortunes in urban areas in the North, Midwest, and West.

The second episode of the series, titled Great Migrations: A People on the Move, heavily features Detroit and Michigan Central Station. Stateside spoke with the show's directors.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• Julia Marchesi, co-director of the PBS series Great Migrations: A People on the Move

• Nailah Ife Sims, co-director of the PBS series Great Migrations: A People on the Move

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The Marasigan family is bringing all the flavors and fun of a Filipino house party to West Michigan via their restaurant, Adobo Boy. Chef Jackie Marasigan shared why she's excited to share her culture with a community that might know nothing about Filipino food. We also learned what makes the restaurant such a warm welcome for Filipinos far from home.

GUESTS:

• Jackie Marasigan, the owner of Adobo Boy restaurant

• Redd Marasigan, Jackie's son

• Ace Marasigan, Jackie's husband and the founder of Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival

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Jay Kaplan, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, discusses the impacts of the executive order by President Donald Trump on gender-affirming care.

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The University of Michigan Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibit by photographer Jarod Lew. In, Strange You Never Knew, Lew delves into the complexities of knowing one's true identity, focusing on the Asian American diaspora in the Midwest.

In his photographs, Lew has his subjects looking directly at the camera. He explains that this creative choice is intended to establish a tension between the subjects and the viewer. By capturing images in Asian American homes, he creates a sense of tension that arises from viewing these private interior spaces and the experiences of the subjects.

In his series, In Between You and Your Shadow, Lew explores what tomorrow holds for his subjects. In his photographs, he captures his mother’s history through gestures and memorabilia from her past.

Lew's mother was engaged to Detroiter Vincent Chin, a young Chinese American engineer who was beaten to death by two white men, at a time when anti-Asian racism was widespread in Michigan. Chin’s death was a touchstone for Asian American political activism, but for Jarod Lew’s family, it was a secret he only discovered as a young adult. He includes images of his family in the show, and while his mother is also photographed, her face is never visable.

"For me this work speaks to my mom's right for opacity. My mom's right not to be associated with this history, because it's her decision to not want to be a part of this history," Lew said.

GUEST:

• Jarod Lew, photographer behind the Strange You Never Knew exhibit at the University of Michigan Museum of Art

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