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Michigan Public is seeking an Audience E-Communications Manager to lead the strategy, production, and performance of our email communications across the station.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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I’m not on the air today at @michiganpublic.bsky.social, so I’ll make my annual Oct. 31 joke here…
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’m not on the air today at @michiganpublic.bsky.social, so I’ll make my annual Oct. 31 joke here…
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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In "The Gales of November," author John U. Bacon investigates the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Great Lakes Now
In his new book, "The Gales of November," John U. Bacon explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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A person fell into the nuclear reactor cavity at the Palisades plant in Southwest Michigan on Tuesday. They were taken for a medical evaluation and have returned to work.
As Palisades works to load fuel, person falls into reactor cavity
A person fell into the nuclear reactor cavity at the Palisades plant in Southwest Michigan on Tuesday. They were taken for a medical evaluation and have returned to work.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A person fell into the nuclear reactor cavity at the Palisades plant in Southwest Michigan on Tuesday. They were taken for a medical evaluation and have returned to work.
Mass "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration were held across the United States on Saturday, with dozens of protests in cities in Michigan. t.ly/xkZng
October 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Mass "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration were held across the United States on Saturday, with dozens of protests in cities in Michigan. t.ly/xkZng
NPR | This is the second massive wave of protests organized by No Kings — a network of progressive organizations fighting against Trump's agenda. Organizers projected a turnout in the millions across the country.
No Kings protests: Marches are underway around the country
This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
NPR | This is the second massive wave of protests organized by No Kings — a network of progressive organizations fighting against Trump's agenda. Organizers projected a turnout in the millions across the country.
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Reporting to the Director of Development, you will develop and manage relationships with businesses and organizations interested in reaching Michigan Public's diverse and influential audience through ...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Join our team and develop and manage relationships with businesses and organizations interested in reaching Michigan Public's diverse and influential audience through sponsorship of our radio, digital, podcast, and event platforms.
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In the latest from our series #MorningsInMichigan on
@michiganpublic.bsky.social,
Morning Edition producer Caoilinn Goss reports on a program that helps people get local produce from farmers markets... with a prescription. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
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Morning Edition producer Caoilinn Goss reports on a program that helps people get local produce from farmers markets... with a prescription. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
Mornings in Michigan: Better access to local produce helps people at risk for chronic disease
Prescription for Health helps those experiencing food insecurity access fruits and vegetables. For our series "Mornings in Michigan," we stopped by their Ypsilanti booth.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In the latest from our series #MorningsInMichigan on
@michiganpublic.bsky.social,
Morning Edition producer Caoilinn Goss reports on a program that helps people get local produce from farmers markets... with a prescription. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
@michiganpublic.bsky.social,
Morning Edition producer Caoilinn Goss reports on a program that helps people get local produce from farmers markets... with a prescription. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
There might be no greater debate—no dividing line deeper—than the name that we use for a sweet, fizzy, carbonated beverage. Whether you call it pop, soda, or coke depends largely on where you live.
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Is saying pop passé?
Pop has long been the accepted Midwesternism for a sweet carbonated beverage. But could that be changing? On Hand digs into the history of the pop vs. soda debate—and Michigan's linguistic preferences...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
There might be no greater debate—no dividing line deeper—than the name that we use for a sweet, fizzy, carbonated beverage. Whether you call it pop, soda, or coke depends largely on where you live.
www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-h...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
More than two days past the deadline, the Michigan Legislature very early Friday morning finally approved a bipartisan budget for the new fiscal year.
More than two days late, MI Legislature approves roughly $80 billion budget
More than two days past the deadline, the Michigan Legislature very early Friday morning finally approved a bipartisan budget for the new fiscal year.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
More than two days past the deadline, the Michigan Legislature very early Friday morning finally approved a bipartisan budget for the new fiscal year.
Funding for road repairs is a key part of an emerging budget deal between Democratic and Republicans leaders. But school officials are worried they'll lose out.
Infrastructure association likes new road funding deal; schools worry it will come at their expense
Funding for road repairs is a key part of an emerging budget deal between Democratic and Republicans leaders. But school officials are worried they'll lose out.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Funding for road repairs is a key part of an emerging budget deal between Democratic and Republicans leaders. But school officials are worried they'll lose out.
Hundreds of Michigan municipalities are eligible for nearly $25 million from drug manufacturers. But they have to apply before October 8.
Local governments urged to apply for opioid funds as deadline looms
Hundreds of Michigan municipalities are eligible for nearly $25 million from drug manufacturers. But they have to apply before October 8.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hundreds of Michigan municipalities are eligible for nearly $25 million from drug manufacturers. But they have to apply before October 8.
A Marine veteran smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police.
Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8
The attack happened during a Sunday service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles northwest of Detroit.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A Marine veteran smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police.
Starting this week, crews are beginning to lay concrete on a portion of the Sanford Dam breached by flood waters. The new concrete structure is taking the place of an earthen barrier that long guarded the west side of the dam.
Restoration of Sanford Dam reaches milestone
Starting this week, crews are laying concrete on a portion of the Sanford Dam breached by flood waters that inundated parts of Gladwin and Midland counties in 2020.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Starting this week, crews are beginning to lay concrete on a portion of the Sanford Dam breached by flood waters. The new concrete structure is taking the place of an earthen barrier that long guarded the west side of the dam.
There’s only a week left for candidates to file to run in a special election that could shift the balance of power in the Michigan senate. The race is for the vacant 35th state Senate district, spanning parts of Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties.
Light on "heavy hitters," 6 candidates so far have filed to run for vacant 35th Senate District
A Republican win in the mid-Michigan district would end the Senate’s current Democratic majority.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There’s only a week left for candidates to file to run in a special election that could shift the balance of power in the Michigan senate. The race is for the vacant 35th state Senate district, spanning parts of Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties.
With barely a week to wrap up a budget deal, the state is still not sharing plans to manage a shutdown. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has said she remains confident a deal can be reached before October 1.
7 days to state government shutdown with no deal, no plans
People might be getting a real-life lesson soon on how much their lives interact with state government.
www.michiganpublic.org
September 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
With barely a week to wrap up a budget deal, the state is still not sharing plans to manage a shutdown. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has said she remains confident a deal can be reached before October 1.
The state health department has issued a “standing recommendation" intended to allow anyone 6 months and older to get this year’s COVID-19 shot, despite recent FDA restrictions limiting the vaccine to those at “higher risk.”
Michigan issues “standing recommendation” to allow COVID shot to virtually all people
Not having this year’s COVID shot actually qualifies you to get the shot, the state’s chief medical executive announced Friday, because the state considers being unvaccinated an “underlying condition....
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September 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The state health department has issued a “standing recommendation" intended to allow anyone 6 months and older to get this year’s COVID-19 shot, despite recent FDA restrictions limiting the vaccine to those at “higher risk.”
What goes into a rescue at the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and how to not need one yourself.
Does a Sleeping Bear rescue really cost $3000?
What goes into a rescue at the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and how to not need one yourself.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What goes into a rescue at the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and how to not need one yourself.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Too often Detroit gets overlooked, but not on Oct. 9! Join us at Detroit Story Fest, a live storytelling night that puts award-winning journalism on stage, featuring @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @wdet.bsky.social, @freep.com, your friends at Outlier Media and more. 💛 🤍
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Today, your gift goes further. Thanks to the Resilience for the Future Match Fund, every new dollar will be matched 1:1. That means your support has twice the impact in powering meaningful conversations, fact-based journalism, & Michigan storytelling. michiganpublic.org/givenow
September 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today, your gift goes further. Thanks to the Resilience for the Future Match Fund, every new dollar will be matched 1:1. That means your support has twice the impact in powering meaningful conversations, fact-based journalism, & Michigan storytelling. michiganpublic.org/givenow
This fall, your support matters more than ever. With the loss of federal funding, nearly all the resources that keep trusted local news, cultural programming, and emergency information on the air now come directly from listeners like you. michiganpublic.org/givenow
September 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This fall, your support matters more than ever. With the loss of federal funding, nearly all the resources that keep trusted local news, cultural programming, and emergency information on the air now come directly from listeners like you. michiganpublic.org/givenow
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College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25,
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25,
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
The lieutenant governor and some Lansing lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students in the capital city Tuesday. While the Democratic policymakers served meals, the appearance itself served as a platform to talk about the next state budget.
Lieutenant governor, Democratic lawmakers make case to protect school lunch spending
The lieutenant governor and some Democratic lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students Tuesday in the capital city.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The lieutenant governor and some Lansing lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students in the capital city Tuesday. While the Democratic policymakers served meals, the appearance itself served as a platform to talk about the next state budget.