Category Archives: Michigan News
Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers Targets of ‘Swatting’ Hoaxes
PODCAST:Aug. 12, 2024 ~ Between Thursday and Friday last week, the family homes of U.S. Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin (MI-D) and Mike Rogers (MI-R) were “swatted,” or instances when fal...
Aug 12, 2024
Harris Alters Messaging on Gaza Following Detroit Rally
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 12, 2024 ~ During a Friday rally in Arizona, Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris responded to pro-Palestinian protestors that “now is...
Aug 12, 2024
Key Political Figures Battle for Voter Hearts in Crucial State
Photos: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 8, 2024 ~ Michigan has emerged as a pivotal battleground state in the presidential race, drawing visits from high-profile figures such as Vice Pre...
Aug 08, 2024
McLaren Health Care Facing Cyber Attacks
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Aug. 7, 2024 ~ On Tuesday, McLaren Health Care officials said a cyber attack was causing disruptions for online patient services, affecting all 13 of its ho...
Aug 07, 2024
Michigan’s Historic Lighthouses Shine on National Lighthouse Day
Photo: Cody Scanlan ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Aug. 7, 2024 ~ Wednesday is National Lighthouse Day, and Michigan has more than 120 lighthouses around its coastline, the most out of any state in the U....
Aug 07, 2024
Rep. Debbie Dingell Reacts to Harris Choosing Tim Walz Ahead of Detroit Campaign Stop
Photo: Lily Smith (Left) ~ USA TODAY NETWORKAug. 7, 2024 ~ Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris is receiving praise from many corners of her party after picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her...
Aug 07, 2024
Michigan Primary Results: Slotkin and Rogers Poised for Senate Battle
Photos: Kimberly Mitchell / Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 7, 2024 ~ Michigan voters participated in a pivotal primary election on Tuesday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated U.S....
Aug 07, 2024
Kamala Harris Attempts to Court Arab American Vote
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRPODCAST:July 31, 2024 ~ After many Democrats, including the Biden administration, have given unwavering support for Israel‘s onslaught on Gaza, many Arab American v...
Aug 06, 2024 Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
Michigan’s Paul Whelan Back in the U.S. After Prisoner Swap
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, AUG. 2, 2024 ~ Former marine and Michigan resident Paul Whelan is back in the U.S. after years in Russian custody. Whelan, who was arrested on espionage...
Aug 02, 2024
Survey Explores the Motives for Detroit Non-Voters
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Aug. 1, 2024 ~ More than 1,000 eligible voters in Detroit were asked about their reasons for not planning to vote in November, and the most cited...
Aug 01, 2024
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
April 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Education Secretary Linda McMahon. They discussed Education Freedom Tax Credits, school choice, and returning education control to the states.
April 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) about Michigan’s Education Freedom Tax Credit. They discuss its impact and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s concerns about the program.
April 8, 2026 ~ Brad Barnett joins the show live from the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism to discuss travel trends in the Keweenaw Peninsula, outdoor recreation, and what’s drawing visitors to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
