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Canadian officials and the Trump Administration are at an impasse over the president's 25% tariffs levied against most Canadian goods imported into America. This has come as a slap to Michigander and Canadians who rely heavily on the economic relationship the state and the province of Ontario enjoy.

UPDATE: As of 4:45pm on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a deal with President Trump to delay tariffs by 30 days.

GUEST:

Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

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The auto sector will likely be deeply impacted if President Trump's 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico go through tomorrow. We check in with an automotive advocacy group here in the state with a closer eye on how tariffs may impact Michigan.

UPDATE: Since this conversation was recorded, Mexican officials say they have reached a deal with the Trump Administration to delay tariffs on imports from Mexico.

GUEST:

Glenn Stevens, executive director, MichAuto

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Marie Catrib's was a well known family restaurant in Grand Rapids for it's great Mediterranean food and loving community. Marie Catrib passed away a few years ago, and her son closed the restaurant a couple years later. Today we visit with her son, Fouad, as he shares one of her recipes in the kitchen of the old Marie Catrib's.

GUEST:

Fouad Catrib, son of Marie Catrib

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Veteran artist Jason Singer, better known as Michigander, will release his debut album on February 7, 2025. He joined us to talk about writing lyrics for 30-year-olds, collaborating with other Midwesterners in Nashville, and experimenting with instrumentation. 

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• Jason Singer, the musician and songwriter known as Michigander

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U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced this week he won't seek reelection when his term ends next year. His announcement sets the stage for a big election in next year's midterm, with other open statewide positions including Governor and Secretary of State.

GUESTS:

Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, hosts of It's Just Politics

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President Trump proposes tariffs on manufactured goods from China — and longtime allies like Canada. If the plan moved forward as stated, it would mean substantial spikes for the price of everything from gasoline to car parts to a can of Labatt's. What would that mean for Michigan’s businesses?

GUEST:

Jason Miller, professor of supply chain management Interim Chair, Michigan State University 

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Three years into the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, experts say there's no sign of infections slowing down.

While this isn't the first time Michigan has seen a bird flu outbreak, the containment strategies used during the 2015 outbreak, such as euthanizing entire flocks quickly and investing in biosecurity facilities, haven't been as effective this time around.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• Kate Wells, health reporter for Michigan Public

 

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The Laken Riley Act, which puts new restrictions on immigrants without legal status who are accused of committing nonviolent theft, received unexpected support from some Michigan Democrats, passed Congress this week. 

We unpack why they voted the way they did, and what the Act would mean for Michigan's immigrant communities without legal status. 

GUEST:
Michelle Jokisch Polo, producer, Stateside

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Kevin Peterson, owner and co-founder of Castalia at Sfumato in Detroit, spoke with Stateside about his menu and the growing trend of mocktails in Michigan. The business is a natural botanical perfumery by day, and a bar by night. Each scent is paired on the menu with at least two cocktails - one alcoholic, and one non-alcoholic.

GUEST:

• Kevin Peterson, owner and co-founder of Castalia at Sfumato in Detroit

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In his first 24 hours in office, President Trump signed a slurry of Executive Orders having to do with immigration, including a eliminating birthright citizenship, which is protected under the U.S. Constitution. 

GUESTS:

Michelle Jokish Polo, producer, Stateside

Susan Reed, Attorney and Executive Director, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

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