Inmates at Wayne County’s jail have experienced very long stays over the course of the pandemic. For many families who have loved ones at the jail, it can be financially challenging to stay in touch during such an extended period of time. Beenish Ahmed, Michigan Radio’s criminal justice correspondent, brings us a story from one woman whose husband is being held at the jail. 

Sheriff Jerry Clayton also joins the show to discuss how Washtenaw County has been looking for alternatives to the costs of things like court-related fines and booking fees.

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On this special Friday episode of the podcast, Zoe Clark is back in the host chair, leading a panel discussion around the last week in politics.They cover Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lawsuit about the 1931 law banning abortion, Kristina Karamo’s Twitter accounting supposedly getting hacked, and the investigation into presumptive Republican attorney general nominee Matt DePerno.

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A group of teens are changing the theater landscape in Detroit. But they're not reinventing the wheel — instead they're building off of the Mexican Carpas theater tradition to create whimsical, bilingual performances. The group is called La Carpa Theatre and is run by artist Karilú Alarcón Forshee.

GUESTS:

Karilú Alarcón Forshee, creator of La Carpa Theatre

Gabriel Rodriguez, performer

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This week, Detroit singer and songwriter Lamont Dozier passed away at age 81. Dozier helped write and produce countless hit records during his career. His work played a huge roll in Mowtown's success, and in the dominance of Black music on pop radio.

Ann Delisi, host of Essential Music from WDET, joins the show to discuss the lasting impact of this Mowtown icon.

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Ann Delisi, host, Essential Music from WDET

You can find a recording of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's interview on Fresh Air here.
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The family that screams together stays together. At least, that's the case with James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, a husband and wife duo that runs the horror-centric YouTube channel and podcast, Dead Meat.

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James A. Janisse, host of the YouTube channel and podcast Dead Meat

Chelsea Rebecca, host of the YouTube channel and podcast Dead Meat

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Michigan's attorney general, Dana Nessel's office has been investigating allegations that some Republicans seized voting machines in 2020. Their goal was to “test" if any deficiencies could validate their conspiracy that Donald Trump actually won Michigan's 2020 presidential vote. But last night, Nessel dropped some pretty big news: One of the people involved in the alleged conspiracy is set to be her opponent as she runs for reelection this fall. 

GUEST:

Craig Mauger, politics reporter, The Detroit News

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It was a big week in Michigan politics. A panel of guests join guest host Zoe Clark for a look at the results of the primary elections, and what they tell us as we head into the general election.

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Many communities along about 100 miles of the Huron River are on high alert this week. A manufacturing company in Wixom called Tribar told state environmental authorities it released hexavalent chromium, a toxic chemical, into the river. 

GUEST: Garret Ellison, environment reporter, MLive

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The road ahead for GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon is not an easy one. We broke down what it will take for her to compete with a well-funded incumbent. Plus, Republican Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-3) lost his primary race—after being one of only 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. What does that tell us about the political winds in West Michigan? 

GUESTS:

Rich Czuba, CEO and founder, the Glengariff Group

Rick Pluta, capitol bureau chief for the Michigan Public Radio Network

Dustin Dwyer, reporter and producer, Michigan Radio

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Today is Primary Election Day in Michigan. The people who make sure that elections go to plan are our county clerks. Today, we’re going to check in with two county clerks – a Democrat and a Republican –  about how today’s primary process is shaping up, and how their jobs are shifting in a contentious political era. 

GUESTS: 

Barb Byrum, Ingham County clerk

Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County clerk

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