What would really happen if we made contact with alien life? How would our lives change? Would we even still BE alive? And most importantly… what would happen to the stock market? Dr. Avi Loeb joined host Mike Rogers on "Something Offbeat" to discuss what's different about the 3I ATLAS comet currently making its way through our solar system, and the implications it could have for us here on Earth.

More controversy surrounding social media posts and the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Wednesday, Oakland County District Court Judge Jaimie Powell Horowitz posted on Facebook, just hours after Kirk was shot and killed, a quote from Kirk about gun violence where he said: "I think it’s worth it to have the cost of unfortunately some gun deaths every year, so we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God given rights. It’s a prudent deal, a rational deal."

Powell followed Kirk's quote with this quote: "Talk about dying for your beliefs. "

Many political leaders on the right are upset about the judge's post including Oakland County Republican Party Chair, Vance Patrick.

Patrick joined WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar on Friday to talk about it.

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"Man of LaMancha" has been thrilling audiences on stage and on the big screen for the past six decades. Now, the show is coming to the Birmingham Village Players. WWJ's Greg Bowman has the story. Photo credit: Paul Manoian Photography

Local students gathered at the Oakland County courthouse Friday morning to talk about patriotism, the constitution etc. It was an event taking place during Patriot Week which was founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren. WWJ's Charlie Langton talked with Ellie Mermell, Natalie Esseily, and Nicole Fallon about Patriot's Day. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.

A suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination is in custody The FBI has identified the alleged gunman as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington, Utah. Officials shared details of the timeline from the deadly shooting to his arrest at a Friday news briefing. The first remarks you will here are by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

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This recent rash of gun violence across the country — including here in Michigan — has many people asking what should be done. WWJ's Dan Jenkins spoke with Ryan Bates, executive director of End Gun Violence Michigan, about steps that are being taken in Michigan, and what can be done better.

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WWJ's Jeremy Otto spoke with Jim Jarecki, the Vice President and General Manager of the West Michigan Whitecaps, as they prepare to host a playoff game for the first time since 2018.

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Dr. James Naus, Chair of the History Department at Oakland University, joins WWJ's Tracey McCaskill to discuss the state of expressing free speech on college campuses. (Photo Credit: Getty Images/peterspiro)

WWJ's Pat Vitale tells us what's going on around Metro Detroit this weekend.

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