Podcasts about Michigan

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, communism is all about working people -- killing them, enslaving them, and brutalizing them. It's amazing how the Communists talk up "the working people." For communists, working people exist to serve the state and its centralized masterminds rather than as sovereign individuals. Only in free societies, especially America, are working people the heart and soul of society—the backbone of freedom. Communism is the most defective ideology ever imposed because it requires no knowledge or experience—only an iron fist and a destructive ideology that ignores human nature for an undefined “general good.” Meanwhile, Daniel Ortega, obviously a Communist, has announced no more elections in Nicaragua. If the Marxists-Islamists and, yes, the Democrat Party get their way, election results will be nothing but a foregone conclusion in their favor, a Potemkin exercise in phony democracy, as they destroy the electoral processes established in our Constitution and further alter our immigration and census systems, as well as usurp electoral procedures in the states. Also, this on-again, off-again conflict with Iran won't lead to victory. Success requires fully embracing available tools: first, arming, training, and supporting the Iranian people with air cover, satellite monitoring, and a determined CIA leadership; second, ignoring pressure from Arab countries while fully utilizing Israel's powerful air force, Mossad intelligence, and IDF.Later, the Democrats' new Senate candidate in Maine to replace Graham Platner Troy Jackson has his own issues yet faces little accountability. Separately, Michigan socialist Abdul El-Sayed is set for a campaign fundraiser co-hosted by Kelly Newman, who in 2024 honored her grandfather's military service for the Nazis. Finally, the media constantly demands evidence of non-citizens voting and claims none exists, yet Gov Mikie Sherrill announced thousands of non-citizens were found on the state's voting rolls due to a software glitch in the motor vehicle system. This exposes the larger issue that federal law requires states to purge voter rolls periodically, but blue states like New Jersey and California refuse, leaving dead people, movers, and illegal aliens on the rolls. Democrats and the media still insist elections are the cleanest in history while opposing voter ID and lying about existing requirements—proving they enable fraud rather than clean the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A multicultural celebration meant to unite a Michigan elementary school erupted into controversy after children were offered political stickers, including one depicting an assault rifle and another containing an anti-Zionist obscenity. The mothers who organized the Palestinian heritage table say the stickers were accidentally included in a bulk online order. The school district called the material discriminatory and antisemitic, barred the women from volunteering for the remainder of the year and launched an investigation. Then the backlash escalated: one mother says her address was posted online, her employer was pressured to fire her and her 10-year-old child was confronted by older children. Dr. Phil examines the case against the backdrop of a recent attack on a nearby synagogue and asks the central question: When intent and impact collide, what does real accountability look like? He argues that the stickers caused legitimate harm but that doxing, harassment and frightening a child are not justice. Can a community protect Jewish families, acknowledge an honest mistake and reject public cruelty at the same time?This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you.RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you've got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770.SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/Don't wait! If you're on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United States is home to a silent epidemic - do you know about it?We're referring to what researchers are calling femicide, or the gender-based killing of women and girls. And while some countries like Italy and Mexico have femicide or intimate partner homicide in their penal code, most countries, including the United States, do not. Today, Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton, lead reporter for the Guns and Lies in America Project for the Guardian, and Cheryl L. Neely, sociology professor at Oakland Community College in Royal Oak, Michigan to understand the pipeline from everyday and online misogyny to gender-based killings.If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline via phone, text, or online chat. Their website is thehotline.org.Want more deep dives into the social science of womanhood?It only takes 30 minutes to be a good momYoung women are struggling, too. Why can't we see it?The women leaving the 'New Right'Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/COMPOUND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC! Visit our YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠  On this Week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's all-star game trip to Michigan, their first time facing off against MLBers while in the minors, recap the 2016 team's weekend and the opening of the new Champions Gate outside Wrigley and Dakota tells us a story at the end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My conversation with Susan begins at 42 minutes  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Lincoln Square CEO Susan Demos  I am a writer, editor, ghostwriter, speechwriter and researcher. I'm also an avid hiker, a mom of two, and a lifelong Midwest resident. While working as a journalist for the last 25 years, I've gone through a lot of upheavals in the industry. But I learned that always means new opportunities — if you're willing to assume some risk. That's never been a problem for me. As the CEO and Executive Editor of Lincoln Square, I run one of the fastest-growing independent political publications in the nation. Each week, I host two shows, The Weekly Assignment, where we discuss the latest headlines and what we can do to fight back against authoritarianism, and First Draft, where I talk to journalists and authors about their important work and the stories behind them. As an expert on Michigan and national politics, I've also appeared on C-SPAN, MSNBC, CNN, NPR, NewsNation, the Australian Broadcast Corporation, Sky News, Jyllands-Posten (Danish TV), WKAR-TV's Off the Record and more. Previously, I was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the nonprofit Michigan Advance for over six years. I also served for five years as the Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, the most-cited political newsletter in the state. And in a past life, I worked as a Democratic campaign strategist during the 2018 campaign cycle (which was a pretty darn good year for the party). My award-winning political analysis has run in more than 150 national, international and regional media outlets, including the Guardian U.K., NBC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, RealClearPolitics, Salon, HuffPost, and The Detroit News. And you'll find me trekking in the mountains whenever I can break away. Why I Write Writer. Entrepreneur. Mother. Public Speaker. Political Analyst. Those are all just words to describe me. What you need to know, most of all, is what drives me to fulfill those roles. I've wanted to be a writer since I was seven, scribbling down observations about people and events in ratty spiral notebooks. My mother always told me that my unique ability to understand people and feel what they were going through was both a gift and a curse. I struggled for many years to make ends meet, especially before my first child was born. I wondered if I'd ever be able to contribute anything of value, something to make the world a better place. I found my calling in journalism, honing my craft for the last 25 years. Being a writer has always been who I am. But now it's also what I do. I have an insatiable curiosity to investigate what's going on in America and the world. I believe in speaking truth to power and following Mencken's rule to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." I've taken on the Old Boys Club in politics (and political journalism) and won, always preserving my integrity. All this has given me a distinctive voice and fearless style to communicate with people why things are happening and what can be done.

No BS Newshour Episode #427El-Sayed Scampaign DonorsElizabeth is a true believer in liberal causes and continues to make small political donations by way of ActBlue—the Democrat online fundraising platform.(4:36) But somehow, those few dozen small donations she has made have transmogrified into 14,696 donations totaling more than $150,000—the equivalent of eight donations a day, every day for the past five years averaging $9.18.She says she has contributed to Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Socialist running for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, but not 47 times spanning the last TWO YEARS, as federal filings show.PLUS- (28:30) Wrapped up like a meatloaf.The city's removing soil so toxic the city has to wrap neighboring houses in cellophane.How poisoned is it?Why weren't the neighbors told?Is the homeowner wrapped inside?⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, and XG Service Group

Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to beautiful Sylvan Field in South Haven, Michigan on this perfect night for a ballgame.WSLP President Winston T. Winston will be inducting a couple of league legends into the WSLP Hall of Fame (Bucketfoot Henderson and Lefty Simmons). Sweet dreams!Support the showThe All-New WSLP Gift Shop!Follow Sleep Baseball on Instagram

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Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus discuss the lay of the land for 2026 elections, give updates on Senate primaries in Maine, South Carolina, and Michigan, try to figure out Trump's recent speech, keep tabs on the bad lettuce, and offer thoughts on the Odyssey controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The boys doom about the prophesied Michigan Senate primary with two weeks left in the critical race! Obama has refused to condemn the AIPAC ad using his words from 2018 to deceive voters into supporting Haley Stevens. Jake Tapper attacked Abdul El-Sayed during an interview, comparing him to Trump, saying he was too mean to Stevens, and trying to sow discord between him and Mamdani. Michigan isn't the only race where money is backing moderate Democrats bigly; Minnesota – another M state – sees Angie Craig getting 12 million dollars in outside spending to defeat her more progressive challenger Peggy Flanagan. Also, the Iran war is lowkey on again but maybe not, who knows!!!Phone bank for Abdul: https://go.abdulforsenate.com/phonebank Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQSubscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheofficeDiscord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com(0:00) Jake Tapper being incredibly smug(8:50) Intro(12:25) ELECTION WATCH: Michigan(42:10) ELECTION WATCH: Minnesota(1:04:50) Iran War(1:12:20) Review/endingSeen on this episode:ELECTION WATCH: Michigan - https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/17/politics/obama-michigan-senate-stevens-el-sayed-adsELECTION WATCH: Minnesota - https://www.startribune.com/dark-money-mn-senate-democrat-primary-flanagan-craig-super-pac-ads/601863328 https://integrityindex.us/candidate/angie-craig-97448a85 https://integrityindex.us/candidate/margaret-flanagan-e0cf3f94 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democratic-group-launches-ice-attack-rep-angie-craig-minnesota-senate-rcna345888 Iran - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/us/politics/troops-injured-jordan-iran-war.html?eafs_enabled=false

Join Elevated GP at https://www.theelevatedgp.com/sales-page Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz obtained a DDS degree and completed a PhD training program at the University of Granada (Spain), before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) where he graduated with an MS degree and a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Michigan. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Avila-Ortiz has over 10 years of experience as an educator and has worked to advance the profession in numerous institutional committees and scientific organizations. He is a former faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he was the Phillip A. Lainson Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics until 2022. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. He has authored more than 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and numerous book chapters. He is the co-author of the book TISSUES: Critical Issue in Periodontics and Implant-Related Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Quintessence Publishing 2022), which has been critically acclaimed within the profession. Dr. Avila-Ortiz is currently a Visiting Professor in the Division of Periodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and a member of Atelier Dental Madrid (Spain), a center for dental excellence where he maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and is regularly engaged in scholarly and continuing-education activities.

Christine Dold | Owner of The Bakery on the Corner | Craftsmanship, Community, and the Joy of Meaningful Work  Christine Dold is the owner of The Bakery on the Corner in Hart, Michigan, a beloved small-town bakery that has been serving the community for generations. After an unexpected career path led her into the baking industry, Christine and her husband, Greg, purchased the historic bakery in 2017 and have continued its nearly century-long tradition of handcrafted donuts, fresh-baked bread, and exceptional customer service. Through countless overnight shifts, unwavering consistency, and a deep commitment to quality, Christine has become a cornerstone of the Hart community.  Christine joins me today to share how an accounting degree and a love of horses unexpectedly led her into the bakery business, why preserving the legacy of a 90-year-old business is both an honor and a responsibility, and what it takes to produce fresh donuts while the rest of the world sleeps. We discuss the discipline behind mastering a craft, the importance of consistency in serving a community, the value of hard work, why small businesses thrive through authenticity, and how finding work you truly enjoy can lead to a fulfilling life.  "Donuts are good for your mental health." – Christine Dold  "If you don't love what you're doing, find something that you do love." – Christine Dold  "I love handling the dough. I love making them. If you don't love it, find something that you love to do." – Christine Dold  This Week on The Wow Factor:  How an unexpected career change led Christine from accounting and horse management to owning a historic bakery  What it takes to preserve and operate a nearly 90-year-old family bakery while maintaining its reputation for quality  Why the overnight baking schedule requires precision, discipline, and a true passion for the craft  The importance of consistency, authenticity, and community in building a successful small business  Why Christine believes hard work, gratitude, and personal responsibility are still essential ingredients for success  How finding work you genuinely enjoy can transform even the hardest days into meaningful ones  Christine Dold's Words of Wisdom:  Success starts with finding work you genuinely enjoy. When you're passionate about what you do, even the difficult days become worthwhile because you're creating something meaningful for others and taking pride in doing it well.  Connect with Christine Dold:  The Bakery On the Corner  Connect With Brad Formsma:  WOW Factor Website    Brad Formsma on LinkedIn    Brad Formsma on Instagram    Brad Formsma on Facebook       

Troy Jackson locks down the nomination to replace Graham Platner in Maine, Wisconsin's gubornatorial primary devolves into chaos as the governor wades in with an unexpected endorsement, and Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed, who's locked in a heated race with Haley Stevens. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss all the latest from this summer's wild Democratic primaries, Donald Trump's embarrassing showing at the World Cup final, the deadly escalation of war with Iran, and a recent slate of ICE killings that show nothing has gotten better at the Department of Homeland Security — it's just gotten quieter.For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com

Tony opens the show by talking to Rehoboth Club Pro George Bushby about the recent Member / Guest Tournament, and he also talks about a nice win for the Nats in Colorado. John Ourand of Puck News calls in to talk about the ratings for the World Cup, and how the numbers were for Netflix and the Home Run Derby. Pat Forde calls in to talk about what's going on at Michigan, continued calls for the SEC to secede from the NCAA, and a new record time for running the mile, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Timmy The Teeth “Ain't That Bad” ; “Dollar Daze”

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Maggie Haberman, one of the sharpest and most deeply sourced reporters covering Trump and the White House. The Hacks dive into her new book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, and her remarkable reporting on the origins of Trump's war with Iran, his focus heading into the midterms, and why he remains fixated on the 2020 election. The guys also check in on the latest from Michigan and Maine—and so much more! Photo by Alex Wong via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady post-NFL career becoming cringy, Nolan Wells conspiracy theories, grandpa thrown by bison breaks his silence, Claude Lemieux's sex addiction, Pan Am Flight 256 found, Aaron Rodgers finally reunites with family, male pornstar awareness, and revisiting Adam Levine Instagram DMs. Randy Spears sparks a conversation about awesome male porn stars throughout the years. Nobody apparently lives up to Drew's favorite, Johnny Wadd. Sports Insanity: Aaron Rodgers has reunited with his family after being estranged for over 10 years... except that one crappy Bachelor brother. Brooklyn Beckham remains estranged from his family. Claude Lemieux's son says he relapsed into sex addiction, ESPN blows out Cam Newton and Ryan Clark. Tom Brady and Logan Paul will square off in the ring! An old Cubbies fan smacked an unpatriotic younger fan for not standing for the Star Spangled Banner. Adam Silver and the NBA are waiting on LeBron James. Take your time. Pan Am Flight 256 has been discovered after 74 years of nobody looking. Adam Levine is caught getting cozy with his wife despite the habit of sliding into hotties DMs. Nolan Wells Saga: Nancy Grace is falling for the cell phone conspiracies. Don Lemon wants the white kids to be SO guilty. Willie D of the Geto Boys is popping off about the case. Alcohol may have been a factor in Nolan's death. This case has been great for Al Sharpton and Ben Crump. Get ready for some autopsy madness. The Cajun Navy is probably complicit. Terrell Owens has pledged $25K to Tyler Perry and Al Sharpton's reward. RIP Norm Cash and Dennis Wilson. Oh, and RIP Charles Manson. What is Jennifer Aniston doing with Jim Curtis? US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam likes Tesla despite his party HATING Elon Musk. Amazon drones are rocking and rolling in Michigan. The City of Ferndale wants residents to know they have no control over the sky. Madrid is going crazy over Spain's World Cup victory. Tom Cruise nauseated soccer fans with his on field "Ted Talk". The ratings were pretty good. Good on Serena William's husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, for supporting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Some turd in NYC lit a fire at a Federal Building that injured an immigrant. Whitney Cummings had a Donald Trump joke cut from the Netflix's Mark Twain Prize broadcast set. The victim of the vicious bison attack has broken his silence. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

On this Tuesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap Warde Manuel announcing that he will step down as Michigan AD at the end of the calendar year. Plus, the guys discuss Ryan Clark ousted at ESPN, we have a LIV GOLF edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren and Christy deep dive the death of Maggie Hume, a young medical secretary in Michigan. Christy's research reveals a sketchy boyfriend, questionable behavior from a coworker, and dozens of discrepancies with the killer's confession! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could the SEC actually break away from the NCAA? On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker react to Greg Sankey's eye-opening comments from SEC Media Days and discuss why college football's lack of leadership, inconsistent NIL rules and massive financial disparities could eventually lead to a new super-league. The guys examine how a potential SEC and Big Ten breakaway could reshape college football, whether programs like Clemson and Florida State could eventually join the SEC, and why the current system cannot regulate Alabama, Texas, Ohio State and Michigan the same way it regulates smaller athletic departments. Jake also revisits the legendary feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher, revealing how personally Fisher took Saban's comments about Texas A&M recruiting. With NIL spending now becoming the standard across college football, does Jimbo's furious response look even worse in hindsight? The conversation then turns to the culture Nick Saban built at Alabama. Jake shares inside stories about the player-led leadership of Jarran Reed, Jonathan Allen, A'Shawn Robinson, Ryan Anderson and other Crimson Tide stars—including how Scott Cochran reportedly broke a second-place trophy to reinforce Alabama's championship-or-bust mentality. Can that type of culture still exist in the transfer portal and NIL era? Plus, Alabama was picked to finish a stunning seventh in the SEC preseason poll. Are Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide being overlooked? Jake breaks down Ryan Grubb's quarterback development, Alabama's loaded QB room, Kane Wommack's defense, concerns about the offensive line and running game, and why the Tide could once again use preseason disrespect as motivation. And, of course, Jake and Mick debate what truly qualifies someone as a “redneck,” complete with stories about Jimbo Fisher, hunting, giant bucks and turkey heads.

Healthcare affordability is having a moment, and not the vague kind. From the Mackinac Policy Conference, we sit down with Dr. David Miller, Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at Michigan Medicine and President of the University of Michigan Health System, to talk about what it takes to lower the total cost of care while protecting access to top-tier clinical outcomes for patients across Michigan.We start with timely news: Michigan Medicine will continue its partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield, easing uncertainty for people who rely on specialty care and were wondering whether they could even schedule their next visit. From there, we zoom out to the bigger policy and operational pressure points across the healthcare ecosystem: how to reduce complications in high-acuity care, why primary care and earlier intervention can prevent expensive crises later, and what “value-based insurance design” looks like when you're serious about paying for treatments that are proven to work.Then we get practical about AI in healthcare. Dr. Miller explains where ambient AI documentation is already reducing administrative burden, why technology-enabled medical education is becoming essential across the health professions, and how evidence from imaging and stroke triage can move innovations from promising demos into real clinical policy. We also talk about rural hospitals and lower resource environments, and how a statewide network can use technology to spread expertise beyond urban centers. We close with the financial reality of medical education and student debt, and what Michigan can do to keep the next generation of clinicians here. If this conversation helps you think differently about affordability, share it, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

The Ticket team reacts to breaking news that Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The guys tear into the university's handling of the decision, questioning why Manuel is being kept on for five more months amid the ongoing fallout and controversy.

Rich and the guys discuss the latest developments (lack thereof) in LeBron James' free agency and impending decision for his next team. (2:25)  ESPN CFB Insider Pete Thamel tells Rich if the SEC could possibly ditch the NCAA and form their own super conference (possibly in conjunction with the Big Ten), and what Michigan fans can expect from new Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham next season amid the turmoil surrounding the Wolverines' troubled athletics program.  (16:46)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New men's basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Boynton details the early days in his new role, describes the process of retaining most of the roster, and shares some early observations from the team's summer workouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week we talk about cyclospora, FoodNet, and Taylor Farms.We also discuss iceberg lettuce, Taco Bell, and foodborne pathogens.Recommended Book: Babel by R.F. KuangTranscriptFoodborne pathogens cause about 48 million illnesses and around 3000 deaths in the US alone each year.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the main agency tasked with keeping those numbers as low as possible, and the CDC's Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, or FoodNet, is one way that they've tackled this pernicious, persistent problem since 1995, in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration, the US Department of Agriculture, and 10 state health departments: those of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Tennessee.Collectively, this FoodNet network covers about 16% of the US population, which seems like a small number, and in some ways it is, but that grid of laboratories and surveillance sites has typically been capable of detecting foodborne problems before they've scaled-up into something more significant, growing from a localized issue into a nationwide outbreak. They're generally not capable of preventing them outright, but they can keep them relatively small and regionalized.FoodNet was created in response to a series of huge, deadly E. coli outbreaks in 1992 and 1993, and in contrast to other common methods of detection, which are usually passive and thus a little slow to respond to potential outbreak indicators, this program was built around active surveillance methods, which means proactively gathering data from medical treatment records, hospitalizations, and even individual patient outcomes (including their travel history)—anything they can pair with diagnostic samples to better understand the context surrounding the products that contain dangerous pathogens—and this was intended to help them move faster to identify issues, triangulate the source of those issues, and then implement measures to solve these issues before they harm a bunch of people, as happened during another round of E. coli outbreaks in 2012 and 2013, which sickened dozens of people across multiple states, about half of the afflicted requiring hospitalization, in addition to at least one known death.At its height, FoodNet tracked 9 pathogens, so it cast a pretty broad net, encompassing the most common and dangerous of these potential vectors, including listeria, campylobacter, shigella, vibrio, yersinia, cyclospora, cryptosporidium, e coli, and salmonella.In July of 2025, as part of a larger wave of sweeping cuts across the nation's safety nets, tracking systems, and scientific agencies, the CDC, under the second Trump administration, downgraded FoodNet so that it was only mandatory to track salmonella and E coli—the rest were no longer on the docket, because these agencies no longer had the budget to keep tracking them.What I'd like to talk about today is a recent, and as of the day I'm recording this ongoing, outbreak of cyclospora-induced cyclosporiasis, what we know about this outbreak, and what might happen next.—Cyclospora cayetanensis is a protozoan that can infect human beings, and which is usually transmitted via contaminated fruits and vegetables. This contamination is typically the consequence of inadequate sanitation standards, as it's not transmitted via coughing or blood or anything like that, it's carried via human feces.So this parasite gets into a human, sporulates, which means it releases a bunch of spores within its host, and then usually between 1 and 2 weeks after entering its new host, the host develops cyclosporiasis, the disease caused by cyclospora producing all those spores. This disease is notorious for sometimes causing what's colorfully called explosive diarrhea, alongside general watery bowel movements, intense cramping and severe gas and bloating, and that's sometimes paired with nausea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration, due to all the frequent, intense, watery bowel-movement-related output.This is how cyclospora reproduces and spreads: it infects a host, that host has urgent diarrhea for a while, usually more than two days, sometimes as long as several weeks or even a month or more, with all the pain and discomfort and life-disrupting issues you might assume from that sort of persistent symptom, and then it sometimes finds new hosts via that watery output.Sometimes, cyclospora works its way into food systems because sanitation standards at a particular farm will be not good. Specifically, workers will sometimes not be allowed to take restroom breaks, and they'll simply do their business right there in the field; so if they're sick and can't afford to take a sick day, and might be fired if they do, or if they're asymptomatic, which some people infected with cyclospora are, they might do their business in the field, unaware that waste can then go on to spread this pathogen into the food system. It's also possible that someone just doesn't wash their hands properly after using the rest room, and then gets back to work, picking vegetables or operating at some other level along the food processing and packaging assembly line, and it gets into the system that way.In a typical year, the United States records around 2,700 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, though on occasion it's as low as just a few hundred cases, the majority of which show up in health records in the Spring and Summer, between May and August. That range includes relatively mild outbreaks, so while this is a persistent issue, it's also not generally a massive one, at least compared to other pathogens of note. It's not pleasant for those who come down with it, of course, but not something that has triggered an organized response from the top, because of its meager scale, and because (again, while super unpleasant) people with healthy immune systems generally recover without treatment, even if that recovery can take a while. The biggest risk for most people who catch this disease is dehydration, though immunocompromised people are also sometimes given antibiotics by their doctors, the typical dosage curing about 96% of the people who receive it.There was a larger-than-usual outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the US in 2020, which caused a confirmed 1,241 cases across the country, a whole lot to land all at once, and there were no reported deaths resulting from that outbreak. Between 2018 and 2021, there were about 6,000 total confirmed cases across the US, so an average of about 2000 per year.As of mid-July 2026, the CDC has officially confirmed 1,645 cases of this illness, with another 5,100 probable or potential cases currently under investigation. If the majority of those still-under-investigation cases are confirmed, that would mean more people have already been infected as a result of this one outbreak in the first half of 2026 than were infected between 2018 and 2021, which again, is a range that includes the large outbreak that happened in 2020.Also worth noting about those numbers: that's federal-level, CDC reporting, and it's generally understood that there's a significant lag between local-level data and those that have percolated up to the national level. As of the day I'm recording this, Michigan's health agencies alone have more than 5,000 confirmed and suspected cases, Ohio has nearly 1,200, and other states, which are still investigating, are seeing dozens of confirmed cases, including 43 in Wisconsin, 69 in Maryland, and a few already, in the early stages of investigation, in Nevada.Over the past week, officials flagged shredded lettuce sourced from Mexico and sold by a company called Taylor Farms as the likely source of at least some of these cases, and that's led to a recall on lettuce produced by the company in 27 states. Over the weekend, the CDC found cyclospora in iceberg lettuce from the company's Mexican operations, as well, and this lettuce was part of a batch that wasn't included in the recall—so there's a good chance the recall will expand beyond the currently targeted products, which include shredded lettuce destined for Taco Bell locations in five states, and the kitchens of several other fast food chains, as well.Taylor Farms is one of the largest producers of fresh fruits and vegetables in the United States, and their products are sold all over the place, from lower-end fast food restaurants to more expensive grocery stores like Whole Foods.Taylor Foods has announced that it's voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from shelves, even though none of its branded, in-store salad kits have been clearly tied to the outbreak, and Taco Bell has said that it's voluntarily removing all potentially affected lettuce from its locations in the five most-impacted states, indefinitely removing lettuce sourced from the implicated supplier; other brands are following suit, no one wanting to be associated with this outbreak, but everyone wanting to show would-be customers that they're taking it seriously.Interestingly, the FDA doesn't actually require that Taylor Foods tell the public who their products go to—which other entities might be selling infected produce. So they've released lists of product numbers, and again, many of their customers are taking the initiative to announce the removal of this lettuce from their shelves or food, without being prompted, but there's still some fog-of-war here, because of Taylor Foods' decision not to be clearer with that product list.So this is already the largest recorded cyclospora outbreak in US history, there have been 141 confirmed hospitalizations from the CDC, and that number is likely larger, again because it takes a while for state-level numbers to work their way up to the CDC, and to be reconfirmed at that level. Also important to note here is that a lot, perhaps even the majority of people who suffer from cyclosporiasis will never show up in these data, because they just suffer silently, either not realizing they have this parasite, or not seeing the point of going to the hospital, maybe paying an arm and a leg to do so, just to get prescribed anti-diarrheal medication and told to take fluids, same as they can do at home. People who do have any kind of immunodeficiency issues or potentially confounding factors, like being older or very young, are being encouraged to seek medical help, though, as they're more likely to suffer more serious consequences after contracting this disease.It's currently unclear where precisely this outbreak came from, and it's puzzling how an outbreak of this scale might have happened, as, in the words of Matthew Moore, a food safety microbiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who was quoted in the New York Times, this many infections suggest there was a “massive degree of human fecal contamination.” So probably not just a farm laborer who forgot to wash their hands after using the rest room, something much more substantial than that.Also, because cyclospora takes a while, a week or two, to create enough spores in its host to trigger cyclosporiasis, attribution of the infection difficult, which in turn makes tracking it back to its source difficult; which is part of why this outbreak, which has been going on for weeks, is still under investigation, not a solved problem with definitive answers and in-practice solutions.Right now, experts are recommending higher-risk foods are cooked to at least 158 degrees F, because that temperature kills this pathogen, and washing fresh produce doesn't always get rid of all the cyclospora on a contaminated piece of produce. Washing fresh produce certainly helps, and it's better than nothing, and scrubbing is even better. They also recommend avoiding high-risk foods when possible, though of course that won't always be possible for everyone, nor will it always be possible to get heads of lettuce rather than pre-made salads, though that's also advised when feasible.Also worth noting here is that even if the FoodNet program was still up to full power, tracking all 9 of those original pathogens, it's unlikely this outbreak would have been prevented.It likely would have flagged that something was up earlier on in this outbreak, though, which could have led to faster action in the afflicted regions. It probably would have allowed professionals to note hot spots faster, as well, which is what this kind of surveillance system is for: it doesn't prevent, but it does make it more likely experts will have the chance to keep things from spiraling out of control.Show Noteshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/well/cyclospora-taylor-farms-lettuce-taco-bell.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/well/eat/cyclospora-stomach-bug-what-to-know.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/cyclospora-taylor-farms-lettuce.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/well/eat/lettuce-safety-cyclospora-outbreak.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/health/cyclospora-taylor-farms-mexico-taco-bell-lettuce.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclosporiasishttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8471761/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00494755261437456https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/16/diarrhea-outbreak-cyclospora-parasite-cdchttps://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.htmlhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/expert-qa/cyclosporiasis-outbreakhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/07/17/taco-bell-warned-investors-about-cyclospora-before-the-outbreak-and-these-other-chains-did-too/https://www.today.com/health/disease/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-foods-avoid-map-cases-parasite-diarrhea-2026-rcna588006http://cnn.com/2026/07/18/health/cyclospora-what-to-do-wellnesshttps://www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/american-food-safety-funding-cuts-foodnet/https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/cdc-cuts-back-foodborne-illness-surveillance-programhttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-quietly-scaled-back-surveillance-program-foodborne-illnesses-rcna227089https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(25)00305-X/fulltexthttps://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/about/index.htmlhttps://www.food-safety.com/articles/10646-cdc-slashes-foodnet-surveillance-from-eight-foodborne-pathogens-to-twohttps://www.thermofisher.com/blog/food/foodnet-active-surveillance-for-food-safety/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/health/taylor-farms-iceberg-lettuce-recall.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-lettuce-recall-taylor-farms-taco-bell-8c8bb30fbd100e0c246cffeff6983753 This is a public episode. 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EZ back Monday, July 27, 2026Segments include:*EZ on TikTok!*Nikki Glaser on Sunday Night Football was awesome.*Did you hear the one about the judge and the sheriff?*Pistol play during a Detroit Lions tailgate party.*Dude wins massive jackpot on parlay. Video reaction.*Brett Favre claims he has Parkinson's*EZ's dominance of fantasy football.*More as to how Dan Campbell's address was leaked.*So long to Schwan's*Linda isn't interested in going into a hot tub with family members.*Michigan museum claims to have "one-of-a-kind item."*EZ on how the podcast started.*Why the WBBL show failed.*EZ interviewed someone you haven't heard of.*More on how Brett Favre is trying to "flip the script" on the welfare game he's accused of.*While attempting to "flip the script," Favre revealed he has Parkinson's.*The woman Favre sent dick pics to, Jenn Sterger, tells Favre to go fuck himself.*UNLV QB quits the team because they ripped him off in NIL money.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's so much going on that we need to cover three topics at the top of this morning's edition — the looming budget resolution vote in the House, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee, and a deal on crypto legislation. Anna and Jake break it all down. Plus, could Michigan save the Senate GOP majority? And the latest in the wide-open South Carolina Senate GOP special.  Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at ⁠⁠punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some parishes inspire lasting faith while others struggle to engage their communities. What role do reverent liturgy, frequent confession, and strong pastoral leadership play in renewing parish life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes The parish that prefers death to new life The Saginaw Confessor Parishes Preparing Their People for… What Exactly? What Many Priests No Longer Believe iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Michigan announced that Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year. What is actually happening with this right now? Also, which NFL coaches (head or assistant) are under the most pressure this season? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final yesterday. How were they able to pull this out? What happened to Messi? Then, Michelle gives her top 5 offensive skill players in the NFL. After, the crew reacts to the Cowboys saying they are primed for a Super Bowl run. Plus, Michigan AD Warde Manuel announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the year. What is his legacy at Michigan going to look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Roam Shoot. Powered by Experience Wild. Host: Eric (Skeeter) Beckman. Guest: Anders Gardner ExperienceWild10 at Brenton USA for 10% off entire order on the site In this episode of Roam Shoot, Skeeter sits down with Anders Gardner of Killer Bear Bait to break down the real-world strategy behind bear baiting in Michigan. Anders shares how his baiting philosophy has evolved over the years, why he focuses on matching natural forage with high-calorie foods, and how factors like acorns, protein, and changing season patterns influence what bears actually want. The conversation also covers practical lessons from years of trail cameras, bait barrels, and the constant challenge of figuring out what will keep bears coming back. Beyond bait recipes and hunting tactics, the episode highlights the bigger picture of bear hunting: adapting quickly, understanding bear behavior, and helping hunters—especially first-timers and youth hunters—have a better shot at success. Anders also talks about his work with the Passing Along the Heritage Path program, which helps terminally ill and handicapped hunters get into the woods, and why the experience of the hunt matters just as much as the final result. If you're heading into a bear season, this episode is packed with useful advice, stories, and a reminder that preparation and patience make all the difference.   Resources & Links:  CHRONICLES at Yellowstone AI for 15% off FFROAMOUT at ⁠Tuo⁠ and ⁠Blocker⁠ for 25% off FFSKEETER25 at ⁠White Water⁠ for 25% off ⁠Roam Syndicate⁠ ⁠Roam Outdoors Podcast⁠ ⁠Vitalize Seed⁠ ⁠Ina Store⁠ ⁠Deer Hunter Synthetics⁠ ⁠Wildlife Legends Taxidermy⁠ Find It Fred⁠ ⁠Mac's Rustic Sport Shop⁠ Trusty Arrow ROAM (10%off)  ExperienceWild10 at ⁠Brenton USA ⁠for 10% off entire order on the site Keep learning, keep pushing, and get outside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Andrew and Tristan Tate accused of choking women unconscious then raping them — will Trump block extradition to UK?— Why young men (and Barron Trump?) are drawn to these man-o-sphere “dominance” influencers— Trump's pattern: protecting allies, flirting with pardons for Diddy/Maxwell, and his own E. Jean Carroll liability— Democratic 2026 Senate primaries imploding in Michigan & Wisconsin — socialism vs. electability— Those John Fetterman party-switch rumors could flip Senate control— Lindsey Graham's sister running for his seat — Trump plays golf and gets booed at World Cup while Middle East war escalates with U.S. deaths— Todd Blanche confirmation fight, DOJ weaponization fears, and post-truth corruption— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon speaks with Samantha, a lifelong experiencer who shares decades of encounters ranging from poltergeist activity and out-of-body experiences to UFO sightings and interdimensional contact.Growing up in a home in Lansing, Michigan, Samantha describes what she calls a “poltergeist house,” where activity was constant—day and night. From heavy footsteps in the attic and disembodied voices to being physically lifted and thrown down a staircase by an unseen force, the experiences she describes go far beyond what most people associate with a typical haunting. One of her earliest memories involves an out-of-body encounter with three golden, telepathic beings who appeared to guide and “initiate” her into a connection with other realms. She explains how this experience seemed to open the door to a lifetime of continued encounters with various entities, both protective and hostile. Throughout the conversation, Samantha shares:Growing up in a home with constant paranormal activityRepeated physical encounters with unseen forcesOut-of-body experiences and telepathic communicationEncounters with different types of non-human entitiesA childhood experience involving a cube-shaped UFOThe idea that many phenomena may originate from the same non-physical realmHow these experiences led her to write her book Born AwakenedThe discussion also explores larger questions about consciousness, interdimensional beings, and whether humanity may be more connected to these phenomena than we currently understand.This episode is not just about isolated encounters—it's about a lifetime of experiences that challenge the boundaries between the physical world and something far beyond it. As always, the views shared are those of the guest, and listeners are encouraged to draw their own conclusions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff?Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?  Mail it to:Tinfoil TalesP.O. Box 302Peru, IN 46970

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from SEC Media Days, plus Warde Manuel stepping down at Michigan.0:00 Introduction6:10 SEC Separation27:10 9 Game Schedule49:15 Warde Manuel

Send us Fan MailDo you get sweaty, dizzy, clammy feeling on the toilet?If your scopes came back "normal" but your symptoms are very real, this episode is for you. GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl joins Jessie to unpack why IBS is now classified as a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), what the vasovagal response has to do with your flare-ups, and how your autonomic nervous system may be driving cramping, urgency, and that clammy "oh no" bathroom feeling.You'll learn:What DGBI actually means and why the name change mattersThe science behind the gut-brain axis and vasovagal reactionsWhen to consider working with a GI psychologist3 evidence-based tools you can use today: diaphragmatic breathing, body scanning, and gentle movementDr. Riehl is Director of the GI Behavioral Health Program at the University of Michigan and co-author of Mind Your Gut. Tune in for validating science and practical relief you can start using today.Resources Mentioned:Mind Your Gut book by Dr. Megan Riehl & Kate ScarlataDr. Riehl's diaphragmatic breathing YouTube videoThe Gut Health PodcastEpisode Timestamps:00:54 — Introduction: Why Your "Normal" Scopes Don't Mean It's All in Your Head03:05 — What Is a DGBI? The Shift from "Functional" GI Disorders to Gut-Brain Interaction05:56 — Common Symptoms Driven by the Gut-Brain Connection06:54 — Vasovagal Reactions Explained: The Sweaty, Dizzy Bathroom Feeling08:42 — Your Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic11:49 — When to Work with a GI Psychologist (and How It's Different from General Therapy)15:21 — Tool #1: Diaphragmatic Breathing to Calm Your Gut18:02 — Tool #2: Body Scanning to Release Hidden Tension22:08 — Tool #3: Gentle Movement Without the All-or-Nothing Mindset24:49 — Rapid Fire: Weeknight Dinners, Coffee, and Dr. Riehl's 60-Second Nervous System ResetGet our help:

In Episode 203, Christine Lakatos , an art teacher and GreenAmbassador leader at Hayes Elementary in Livonia Public Schools in Michigan, shares her school food waste solution journey.

The Ticket team reacts to breaking news that Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The guys tear into the university's handling of the decision, questioning why Manuel is being kept on for five more months amid the ongoing fallout and controversy.

Where Michigan Is Growing (and Where the Price Data Makes No Sense)Michigan added about 56,000 people since 2020, but 26 of our 83 counties actually lost population over that same stretch. The fastest growing county in the state? Not Oakland. Not Kent. It is Lake County, a place most lifelong Michiganders could not find on a map. Meanwhile, one of Michigan's biggest cities added a grand total of six residents last year.In this episode, I break down the newest U.S. Census Bureau estimates covering 2020 through 2025 and lay my own MLS price data over the top of them, and the results genuinely surprised me. The fastest growing township in Michigan saw home prices go DOWN. All ten of the fastest shrinking communities in the state, every single one in Wayne County, saw home prices go UP, including one that jumped roughly 40 percent in three years.You will hear:Why Kent County and Grand Rapids are leading Michigan in raw population growth, and what that means for buyers competing there. Why northern Michigan is growing at more than double the state's rate while the Traverse City region faces a shortage of roughly 30,000 housing units by 2027. Why Lyon Township, the fastest growing community in the entire state, saw its median price dip while Inkster, the fastest shrinking, posted the strongest price growth in this whole episode. The three variables you have to read together (population, supply, and price tier) before you trust any headline about the Michigan housing market. Plus a real story about a relocating family who almost let a "top ten places to live" list steer them away from exactly what they wanted.Whether you are relocating to Michigan from out of state, moving within Southeast Michigan, or just trying to make sense of conflicting housing headlines, this episode gives you the full picture instead of half the board.Grab my free 74-page Michigan Relocation Guide below. It breaks all of this down county by county, including cost of living, taxes, and communities across the state.CONTACT ME

Will Miles is trapped. Trapped in tiny Greening, Michigan, where a toxic high school rumor has turned her into a social exile. Trapped in the predictable routines of her mother, and under the unrelenting gaze of her mother's increasingly sinister boyfriend. But when Will stumbles across the early poems of Nathaniel Fellow, a famous writer forty years her senior who also grew up in Greening, she feels she's found a kindred spirit. A passing comment from her mother only adds to Will's fascination: Is Nathaniel the father she's never known?Will orchestrates a plan to track Nathaniel down, following in his footsteps to New York City, where she learns he's not the answer to her past, not the way she imagined. But their meeting sparks a complicated, consuming relationship that gives Will sidelong access to a world she's only ever imagined: of writers and intellectuals, a financial safety net, and, most intoxicatingly, a glimpse into her own potential. But who is Nathaniel Fellow, off the page? And what will shaping her life to suit his cost her? When a torrent of information about his past threatens not just her life with Nathaniel, but the story she tells herself about him, Will is faced with a choice that will change everything.A gripping novel about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for men's mistakes, Famous Men (Random House, 2026) traces one woman's journey to the truth of where she comes from, what she's capable of, and how she might start again. Julie Buntin‘s debut novel, Marlena, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize, released in ten territories worldwide, and named a best book of the year by over a dozen outlets, including The Washington Post, NPR, and Kirkus Reviews. She is the co-editor of Notes to New Mothers, a collection of dispatches from postpartum life by sixty writers and artists. Previously, Buntin was an editor and director of writing programs at Catapult. Now, she writes and teaches in Ann Arbor, where she is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan. Recommended Books: Dur E. Aziz Amna, A Splintering Chloe Benjamin, The Understory Louise Kennedy, Stations Carol Shields, The Stone Diaries  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Pags reacts to comments from Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin about the SAVE Act, arguing that requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration is designed to prevent illegal voting, and questions why some Democrats oppose the measure. The SAVE Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and has become a major point of partisan debate. Pags also revisits campaign promises from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, weighs in on comedian Bill Maher's recent criticisms of the Democratic Party, and reflects on Maher's memorable conversation with Charlie Kirk. He then discusses Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed's proposals to raise taxes and expand government programs. Finally, Kay Hill joins the program to examine the growing political divisions in America, the role of media narratives and cultural battles in fueling polarization, and what she believes is driving the country's increasingly fractured political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Michigan still facing cyclosporiasis outbreak? See cases Private equity-backed chain Big Brand says it is acquiring Belle Tire 50-acre lavender farm to close its gates; offers $20 all-you-can-carry Viral Mountain Dew-flavored ice cream returns at metro Detroit parlor

Sandra Golden and Steak Shapiro analyze the University of Michigan's decision to part ways with Athletic Director Warde Manuel following a leadership investigation. They also discuss Sandra's latest rejection from the Masters lottery and look forward to the new Hines Ward documentary on the SEC Network. 02:00 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel Departure 05:57 - Masters Ticket Lottery Results 07:03 - Hines Ward SEC Documentary 07:43 - SEC Media Days Future 10:35 - NFL Documentaries and Media

Stake Shapiro and Sandra Golden analyze Kirby Smart's influence at SEC Media Days and the Atlanta Braves' momentum following the All-Star break. They explore Alex Anthopoulos' trade deadline plans and address Trae Young's polarizing comments regarding his basketball IQ. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Michigan athletic department scandal and the new Cosm experience in Atlanta. 01:50 - Kirby Smart SEC Presence 05:20 - Atlanta Cosm Bar Experience 09:15 - Anthopoulos Braves Strategy 16:30 - Michigan Athletics Scandal 20:28 - Masters Rejection Tradition 24:00 - Matt Damon Oppenheimer Discussion 30:00 - Soccer Dive Comedy 35:00 - Trae Young IQ Controversy 39:15 - Hawks Rebuild Comparisons

​Earlier this nesting season, piping plovers Blaze and Pippin had their nest washed away in a storm. The DAILY HERALD reports the four eggs were recovered and sent to a piping plover captive-rearing program in Michigan where the eggs later hatched. ​Now, the Lake County Audubon Society says Blaze---and a new partner Pepper---gave birth to a pair of piping plover chicks on July 19th at Waukegan Beach, and the parents are incubating the two remaining eggs in the nest. Waukegan's new chicks follow the birth of four piping plovers at Chicago's Montrose Beach in June.

Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. This segment introduces the core of the mystery surrounding Billy Riley, a young man from Oxford, Michigan, who disappeared after traveling to Russia in May 2015. Billy is described as a product of the post-9/11 era whose life was fundamentally redirected by that event, leading him to develop a deep, self-taught expertise in global conflicts, religions, and foreign languages while operating from his parents' home as a "keyboard commando." His prolific internet activities eventually drew the attention of the Detroit FBI, who recruited him as a Confidential Human Source (CHS)—a type of freelance operative or "informant." The narrative highlights the tension between Billy's imaginative world and his physical reality; although he had not traveled widely, he was handling increasingly dangerous assignments for the FBI. One such assignment involved an online relationship with an individual in the Philippines suspected of being linked to Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic terror group allied with ISIS. Though Billy nearly traveled to Manila in December 2014 to meet this person, he backed out at the airport. However, by May 2015, he was determined to seek adventure in Russia, specifically heading toward the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. His parents, Terry and Bill Riley, were aware he worked for "the men"—his name for his FBI handlers—but Billy had become adept at being "coy," sharing just enough to intrigue them without keeping them fully informed. Notably, despite growing up in a traditional Catholic environment, Billy had converted to Islam through personal study, often reading the Quran in his Catholic school classes. The night before his fateful departure for Moscow, he met with his main FBI handler for dinner, a meeting shrouded in mystery that left his mother with a sense of parental intuition that something was wrong. (1)1900

Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. The story shifts to 2017 when Brett Forrest, a Wall Street Journal correspondent, receives a tip from Bob Foresman, an American financier with deep ties to the Russian and Ukrainian power structures. Foresman reveals the outlines of a "story of great depth": a young Michigan man who worked for the FBI in counterterrorism had disappeared in Russia, after which his handlers visited his family, confiscated their electronics, and then effectively "shut the Rileys out." Forrest visits the Rileys in the winter and finds a family living through a tragedy but fueled by a relentless energy to find their son. The timeline of Billy's final known movements is established through his WhatsApp messages to his mother. He arrived in Moscow, met with contacts named Mikhail Pollenov and Elena Gorbacheva, and then took a train to Rostov-on-Don, a staging ground for the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Billy told his parents he intended to join a "humanitarian mission" delivering food and medical supplies to civilians in the war zone. While he was a self-taught expert on the region and could read Russian well, his parents remained uncertain if his humanitarian goals were his true or only purpose. On June 24, 2015, while his parents were on a bicycle trip, Billy sent a final, cryptic message stating that "plans have changed," ending all further communication. (2)1898

Valenti and Rico continued to address the inevitable when it comes to the news that Michigan AD Warde Manuel plans to step down in December. Somehow, U of M absolved Manuel of any wrongdoing in the investigation into Michigan athletics, and the guys struggled to comprehend this lack of accountability by anyone involved.