The week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday, we take a look at the week in state politics with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry. Today, we talk about what yesterday's election results mean for communities...
View ArticleMichigan children open up in kindness journals
Every Monday Christina Shockley talks with someone who’s trying to make change in their community, and find out why they’re doing it. In January, each elementary school student in Muskegon County...
View ArticleTrying to end bullying, one text at a time
Last week in our Seeking Change series we heard about the kindness journal, an effort to get kids to write about being kind. One of the effects was fewer incidents of bullying among the kids who took...
View ArticleThe Week in Michigan Politics
Every week we check in with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry to get an update on what's happening in state politics. On tap for this week: The state holds a revenue estimating...
View ArticleImproving Detroit, $5 at a time
On Mondays Christina Shockley speaks with someone who is trying to change their community for the better. This morning, as part of our Seeking Change series, Shockley spoke to Amy Kaherl. Kanerl is...
View ArticleThe Week in Michigan Politics
Every Wednesday morning we check in with Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry to talk about the week's political news in the state. On tap for this morning: The Michigan Court of Appeals...
View ArticleThis Week in Michigan Politics
Each Wednesday I check in with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst, Jack Lessenberry, for a round up of state politics. This week Jack is on Mackinac Island (he's promising not to eat any fudge) for the...
View ArticleThe Week in Michigan Politics
Every Wednesday we sit down with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry to take a look at the political stories making news this week in Michigan. Today: the state budget is one step...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday, we speak with Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what's going on in state politics. On tap for this week: Mitt Romney campaigns in Michigan, the debate over the...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Michigan Radio’s Christina Shockley to check in with political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what’s happening this week in Michigan politics. Today, Jack and...
View ArticleHelping autistic students navigate college life
A program at Eastern Michigan University is helping students with autism navigate college life. It's part of the university's Autism Collaboration Center. The center helps people with autism of all...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday Christina Shockley talks with Jack Lessenberry about the political stories of the week. This week they talked about the republican debates that will be held Thursday and how the U.S....
View ArticleHelping divorce clients work cooperatively
Every Monday, Christina Shockley talks with someone in the state that is trying to make a difference in the lives of others. As part of Michigan Radio's Seeking Change series, today features Monika...
View ArticleLearning to talk to children about race
It’s difficult for many people to talk about race. But, studies show, it’s important to talk with kids about race in order to instill unbiased attitudes. Racial bias can show up as early as 3 years...
View ArticleSpotlighting the good in Benton Harbor
Dawn Yarbrough is from Benton Harbor. These days she lives part time in Milan, Italy. But, she has been spending more time in her hometown lately to start a new public television show called Harbor...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday Christina Shockley talks to Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry about what is going on in state politics. This week they talk about the one-person jury that is...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
This week Christina Shockley talked with Jack Lessenberry about the focus of the auto bailout at the Democratic National Convention, the teacher retirement benefit bill that has been heating up in...
View ArticleNew talk show launches today
Michigan Radio is launching a new talk show called, Stateside today. It will air Thursdays from 3-4pm. Morning Edition host Christina Shockley sat down with Stateside host Cynthia Canty to talk about...
View ArticleThe week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday Morning Edition host Christina Shockley and Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry talk about the latest in Michigan politics. This week they talk about updates to...
View ArticleHealing with music therapy
As part of Michigan Radio's Seeking Change series, Morning Edition host Christina Shockley talks with someone who has a vision of how to make things better and is working toward that goal. This week...
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