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You have your campsite reserved. What now? The food! What will you eat? Freelance food writer Alex Beggs has you covered. Today's episode is a rerun.

GUESTS:

Alex Beggs, Michigan-based food writer

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In 1966, Renee Chelian had an illegal abortion that almost killed her. That experience, when she was just 15 years old, inspired a lifetime of work as an abortion clinic owner in Metro Detroit.

Michigan Radio’s Sarah Cwiek and Nancy Kaffer, editorial columnist at the Detroit Free Press, talked to us about Chelian's life and the uncertain future she and other abortion care providers face in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health.

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Until recently, Traverse City and the surrounding area have seemed like a secret jewel of natural beauty. Now the secret's out; population has grown by about 10% over ten years in Grand Traverse County. While population growth has its benefits, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is moving quickly to preserve land that would otherwise be developed amid rapid expansion. 

GUEST: Kelly House, environment reporter, Bridge Michigan

Find her article in Bridge Michigan here.

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The Michigan State Legislature just approved a new, record-breaking state budget that sits at a whopping $75B dollars. Emily Lawler and Craig Mauger explain what allowed for such a big budget this fiscal year, and what the money might go toward.

GUESTS:

Emily Lawler, politics editor for the Detroit Free Press

Craig Mauger, politics reporter for the Detroit News

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The Detroit River is a hot spot not just for anglers, but for dangerous pollutants. These can contaminate the water, the fish, and, if those fish are consumed, our bodies.  A group of local community members called the Detroit Riverwalkers are working to educate fishers about how risky it is to consume their catch. 

GUEST:

Zaire Daniels, educator and freelance photojournalist

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Today the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v Wade. There are no longer federal protections for abortion rights. Today, we’re going to talk about what this means for Michigan from two sides: from the perspective of a care provider, and from someone supporting the change.

GUESTS:

Lisa Harris, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and professor of women's and gender studies at University of Michigan

Genevieve Marnon, legislative director for Michigan Right to Life. 

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During the fourth January 6 committee hearing on Tuesday we saw several familiar faces and learned about some new revelations. Today, we’re going to unpack some of the Michigan things that have come up in the hearings.

GUESTS:

Craig Mauger, Detroit News Reporter

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40 years ago this week, Vincent Chin, a Detroiter and a Chinese American, was killed by two white men. Author Paula Yoo hopes that her book, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement, makes Chin's story more accessible to a younger audience. 

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Paula Yoo, author, TV writer/producer and feature screenwriter

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The Kellogg Company will split its operation into three companies. While two parts of the company, will remain in Battle Creek, one will move the bulk of its operations to Chicago. Reporter Dustin Walsh, who grew up around Battle Creek, discusses what the move means for the city.

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Dustin Walsh, reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business

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Two mastodon skeletons grace the entrance of University of Michigan’s Natural History Museum. The larger of the two is a male discovered in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the late 1990s.

A new study co-authored by paleontologist Dan Fisher analyzed chemical elements in the mastodon’s tusk to paint a clearer picture of where the creature roamed, grazed, and mated in parts of Indiana and Michigan. He joins the show today to share what he's discovered about the mastodon’s 34 years of life. 

GUESTS:

Dan Fisher, paleontologist at the University of Michigan

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