This week on Art & Soul, I am joined by internationally recognized author , speaker , therapist, and professor at Oakland University and a research professor at the University of Michigan , Dr. Terry Orbuch , to talk about love and relationships.

Frederick Douglass is one of the most iconic figures in American history, and, during the height of his career, he visited Ypsilanti to give three separate speeches. We take a look back at his time in Washtenaw County, learn why he was here, and explore where he spoke.

Ann Arbor's city council could soon call a session to continue discussing the future of the controversial city-owned property known as the Library Lot . But those who oppose its sale for a high-rise development are still hopeful it could be used for a park.

A plan to provide rail service between Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan is on track, now that funding has been obtained to conduct a feasibility study on the proposal.

February has been recognized as "Black History Month" for over 40 years. How much have things changed over that span of time? The Riverside Art Center explores what this month means through poetry and specially created art.

Dr. Brian Ottum is a member of the University of Michigan Lowbrow Astronomers Club and co-author of a research paper on comets. He explains what three sky events are happening tonight and what might be visible and where.

Governor Rick Snyder presented a $56.3 billion budget for the State of Michigan's 2018 fiscal year. But some Democrats, including a State Representative from Ann Arbor, are unimpressed.

This week on Art & Soul I am joined by the Ann Arbor Arts Center’s Director of Community Engagement, Omari Rush, to talk about the visual arts. The recent election has left many people with concerns about the future funding of the arts . Omari talks about what people can do to protect them and how they can get involved.

The FBI is now involved in the investigation of suspicious and racist emails sent to some University of Michigan students.

With over 16,500 students, the Ann Arbor Public School District is one of the largest in the state. Long-time local educator Jeff Gaynor was recently elected to the school board and sat down with me to talk about his plans and perspective of Ann Arbor Public Schools.