Michigan Decision 2008: Michigan Primary A Gamble For Clout
Jan. 8, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on the calculated risk Michigan political leaders took when they moved up the state's presidential primary.
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MSU Art Museum Exhibits Impressionist Works On Paper
Jan. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Amanda Zehnder of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, which has loaned impressionist works to MSU.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Stem Cell Research A Possible Issue
Jan. 8, 2008 | MPRN
- Kaomi Goetz reports issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research could play a role in Michigan's presidential primary.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Candidates Propose Different Solutions To Mortgage Crisis
Jan. 9, 2008 | MPRN
- Steve Carmody reports on the solutions being proposed by the presidential candidates for the mortgage foreclosure crisis.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Candidates Quiet On Great Lakes
Jan. 10, 2008 | MPRN
- Lester Graham reports on Great Lakes preservation as an issue in the presidential race.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Presidential Candidates Talk About Alternative Energy
Jan. 9, 2008 | MPRN
- David Nicholas reports on discussion of alternative energy sources as candidates seek votes in the Michigan presidential primary.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Border Security Policy Issues Affect International Relations
Jan. 10, 2008 | MPRN
- Mike Blank reports on border security as an issue in the campaign for president.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Candidates Formulate Plans To Help State's Uninsured
Jan. 10, 2008 | MPRN
- Fred Martino reports on the presidential candidates' plans to provide health insurance for a million Michigan residents.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Dems Concerned About NCLB
Jan. 14, 2008 | MPRN
- Bob Eccles reports on No Child Left Behind as an election issue.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Some Dems Intend To Vote GOP
Jan. 15, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that some Democrats may try to gain influence in today's primary election by voting for a Republican.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Religion Plays Role
Jan. 14, 2008 | MPRN
- Noah Ovshinsky reports religious people may be looking at different issues than they were in past elections.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Candidates Pledge To Help Struggling Auto Industry
Jan. 11, 2008 | MPRN
- Dustin Dwyer reports on what the presidential candidates are saying about the auto industry Michigan.
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LSO Preview: Scheherazade Sesquicentennial
Jan. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks with LSO conductor Timothy Muffitt about Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherazade and Bartok’s Third Piano Concerto.
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MSU To Open Campus In Dubai
Jan. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Brendan Mullan, who has been named executive director of MSU-Dubai.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Party Disputes Affect Relevance Of Michigan Primary
Jan. 16, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that both the Republican and Democratic winners won qualified victories in the Michigan presidential primary.
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MSU Concert Honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 18, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks with MSU director of Jazz Studies Rodney Whitaker, who will conduct an MLK memorial concert at MSU on Sunday.
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Election 2008: Two MSU Trustees Tied To Candidates
Jan. 23, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl reports on MSU and presidential politics.
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MSU Symphony To Feature World Premier
Jan. 24, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells spoke with MSU Symphony Orchestra conductor Leon Gregorian about this Saturday's concert at Wharton Center.
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Under the Radar: How To Talk About Books You Haven’t Read
Jan. 25, 2008 | WKAR
- Book reviewer Lev Raphael tells Melissa Ingells about the new book by Pierre Bayard.
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MSU Professor Calls For Altered Policy Toward Muslim World
Jan. 24, 2008 | WKAR
- Mark Bashore talks with Mohammed Ayoob, whos latest book is titled The Many Faces of Political Islam.
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Official Says Navy To Be Involved In Land-Based Missions
Jan. 28, 2008 | WKAR
- Kevin Lavery reports on an appearance in Lansing by the Chief of the Navy reserve.
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Granholm Calls For Unity In State Of State
Jan. 30, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm's Sixth State of the State Address.
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New State Driver's License Rules Create Confusion And Fear
Feb. 6, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports top state officials are disagreeing over granting driver's licenses for those in the U.S. on temporary visas.
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Jackson Symphony Plans Rehearsal Hall Improvement
Feb. 8, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl reports the Jackson Symphony Orchestra's downtown rehearsal hall will get a facelift as part of a capital campaign.
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Lansing Government Holds First Road Show
Feb. 13, 2008 | WKAR
- Kevin Lavery reports on a new program Lansing officials hope will give the public some quality face time with decision makers.
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Unusual College Tennis Team Prepares For Tournament
Feb. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl has a report on a particular kind of tennis you probably haven't heard about.
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LCC Offers New Program Tied To Alternative Energy
Feb. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a new training program for the alternative energy industry at Lansing Community College.
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Governor Poised To Sign Driver's License Bill
Feb. 15, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports the legislature has passed a bill to resolve a dispute over Michigan driver's licenses for non-citizens.
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Factions Debate Value Of Oliver Towers As Homeless Shelter
Feb. 22, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports on how Lansing's Oliver Towers has sparked debate about housing the homeless.
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Old Town Bridge Named For Robert Busby
Mar. 3, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports the city of Lansing has renamed a bridge in Old Town the Robert Busby Memorial Bridge.
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State Government And Business Dispute Value Of Work Rules
Mar. 6, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a set of rules designed to reduce the rate of work-related injuries in Michigan.
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Under the Radar: Raphael Reviews Book On Slavery
Mar. 7, 2008 | WKAR
- Book reviewer Lev Raphael talks with Melissa Ingells about a book that illustrates the enormous human toll of slavery.
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Dropping Real Estate Values Prompt Tax Questions
Mar. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- Mark Bashore looks at the state’s property tax anomaly and a call to change the formula for calculating property taxes.
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East Lansing Film Festival Begins With Documentary
Mar. 12, 2008 | WKAR
- East Lansing Film Festival director Susan Woods spoke with WKAR's Scott Pohl about the festival, which begins tonight.
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Public Radio Host Visits Lansing For Environmental Panel
Mar. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl talks with Steve Curwood about the discussion he'll lead in Lansing this week on An Inconvenient Truth.
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Do-Over Michigan Primary Looks Unlikely
Mar. 20, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that chances for a repeat presidential primary aren't good.
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Plan Seeks To Improve Lansing High Schools
Mar. 25, 2008 | WKAR
- Mark Bashore takes a look at the controversial plan to reconstitute Lansing’s three public high schools.
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LSO Preview: Thunder And Yearning
Mar. 27, 2008 | WKAR
- Conductor Timothy Muffitt tells Melissa Ingells about the next LSO Masterworks concert, featuring the Percussion Concerto by Schwantner.
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Michigan Canoeist Retraces Historic Trip
Mar. 28, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich talks with Charlie Parmelee, who's leaving today to re-create the historic Michigan canoe trip of Hugh Heward.
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Wharton Center Unveils 2008-2009 Lineup
Mar. 31, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Wharton Center executive director Michael Brand about the 2008-2009 schedule.
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Michigan May Divide Food Assistance Into Two Payments
Apr. 2, 2008 | MPRN
- Rachel Lippmann reports on a new plan to split state food assistance into two monthly payments.
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Under the Radar: Raphael Reviews "Agent Zigzag"
Apr. 4, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks with author Lev Raphael about a once-hidden wartime story of intrigue and espionage.
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LSO Preview: Michigan Pianist Featured In LSO Pops Concert
Apr. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells interviews pianist Rich Ridenour. He’ll be appearing with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra on Friday night.
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Debate Over Biofuels Rages
Apr. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- Author and scientist Dr. Robert Zubrin spoke with WKAR’s Mark Bashore about biofuels and global warming.
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Ingham Health Department Advises On Safe Sleep For Babies
Apr. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on what Ingham County is now telling new mothers about safe sleep for their babies.
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Some Michigan Businesses Unhappy With New Tax
Apr. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Rachel Lippmann reports some companies are complaining that Michigan's new business tax isn’t much better than what it’s replacing.
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Governor Works To Boost Alternative Energy Business
Apr. 22, 2008 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports that Governor Granholm is pushing hard for economic development in the alternative energy sector.
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MSU Honors Whartons With Musical Premiere
Apr. 25, 2008 | WKAR
- MSU's Leon Gregorian talks with Melissa Ingells about working with composer Adolphus Hailstork on the premier of a new work.
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LCC's Next President Arrives Today
May. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- Brent Knight will become president of Lansing Community College on July 1. He arrives on campus today to begin the transition.
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Legislation Would Enable Michigan Micro-Distillers
Apr. 29, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports micro-distillers are getting ready to bring Michigan-made vodka, and other liquors, to a pub near you.
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MSU Professor Publishes Book Of Poetry And Storytelling
Apr. 30, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks with Gordon Henry, whose new book "The Failure of Certain Charms," is put out by Salt Publishing.
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MSU Zoologist Studies Hyenas
May. 7, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Kay Holekamp about what she's learned while studying spotted hyenas in Kenya for 20 years
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Lansing Mayor And Unions At Odds Over Health Care Costs
May. 6, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports Lansing city employees could face layoffs if they don't pay more for their health benefits.
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LSO Preview: Final LSO Concert Links To Next Season
May. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells gets a preview of the Lansing Symphony’s final concert of the season from Conductor Timothy Muffitt.
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Under the Radar: The Belly Of Paris
May. 16, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks to reviewer Lev Raphael about a book that deals with passion, food, and Paris.
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Careers After Cars: Worker Moves On To New Career
May. 23, 2008 | WKAR
- Mark Bashore has a look at one General Motors early-retiree making a significant career transition.
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The World Travels Of East Lansing's Former Mayor
May. 9, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl recently spoke with former East Lansing mayor Sam Singh about his trip around the world.
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Budget Cut Targets Lansing's Fenner Nature Center
May. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports the City of Lansing has eliminated a full-time naturalist position at the Fenner Nature Center.
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Careers After Cars: College Graduates Confront Changing Michigan Job Market
May. 26, 2008 | MPRN
- Kaomi Goetz reports many graduates of the state's universities are looking to start their professional lives elsewhere.
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Careers After Cars: Auto Industry Supplier Turns To Military Manufacturing
May. 27, 2008 | MPRN
- Rob South reports on new military-related manufacturing going on in Lansing.
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Careers After Cars: Michigan Manufacturer Looks To China For New Business
May. 28, 2008 | MPRN
- Sarah Hulett reports on a Michigan Businessman who has high hopes for the Chinese market.
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Careers After Cars: Outlook Good For Michigan Agriculture
May. 28, 2008 | MPRN
- Rachel Lippman reports that unlike the auto business, Michigan agriculture is growing.
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Careers After Cars: Manistee Hopes To Retain Manufacturing And Expand
May. 29, 2008 | MPRN
- Bob Allen reports on efforts in Manistee to accomodate more than one kind of future economic development.
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Careers After Cars: Michigan Town Hopes Bottled Water Will Mean Jobs
May. 29, 2008 | MPRN
- Linda Stephan reports on a small Michigan town that hopes to capitalize on the nation's growing thirst for bottled water.
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Careers After Cars: Lansing Program Teaches Computer Skills
May. 30, 2008 | MPRN
- Steve Carmody reports on a program in Lansing that gets an early start on computer career training for students.
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Landscaping Practice Cuts Water Use
Jun. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- Xeriscaping employs drought-tolerant plants to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. WKAR's Scott Pohl reports.
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County Land Bank Works To Save Foreclosed Homes
Jun. 6, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Mark Bashore talks with Eric Shertzing about the current state of foreclosure in mid-Michigan.
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Cedar Lake Dispute Goes To Court
Jun. 9, 2008 | WKAR
- This week environmental regulators will go to court to try to get Cedar Lake back to "normal." Rob South has that report.
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Election 2008: Democrats Hope To Restore Party Unity
Jun. 2, 2008 | MPRN
- Senator Barack Obama returns to Michigan today, just two days after a panel of national Democratic Party leaders awarded him delegates from Michigan.
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New Exhibit Illuminates Thunder Bay Shipwrecks
Jun. 13, 2008 | WKAR
- To look at shipwrecks in Michigan, you go to Thunder Bay. Gretchen Millich reports on a new exhibit that tells their stories.
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New Report Details Michigan's Public Defense System
Jun. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on how Michigan delivers indigent legal defense services.
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Report Critical Of Michigan's Indigent Defense System
Jun. 18, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta has details on a new report that attacks Michigan's system of legal defense for the poor.
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Under the Radar: Raphael Suggests A Novel For Summer Reading
Jun. 20, 2008 | WKAR
- Lev Raphael talks with Melissa Ingells about a novel focusing on the inner life of a Swiss waiter.
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Democrats Are Undecided On A Smoking Ban
Jun. 24, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on an effort to pass anti-smoking legislation in Michigan.
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Most Storm Damaged Trees Used For Power Generation
Jun. 26, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South reports on what happens when the arborist takes storm damaged trees away.
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Ingham County System For Appointing Attorneys For The Poor
Jul. 3, 2008 | WKAR
- Why would some attorneys in Ingham County take court-appointed cases, when the pay is low? WKAR's Scott Pohl reports.
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Severe Weather Affects Michigan's Crops
Jul. 7, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks to an MSU professor about how flooding and cold have affected Michigan's agriculture this year.
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Authors With MSU Roots Return To East Lansing
Jul. 8, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl spoke with Thomas McGuane and Jim Harrison about appearing with fellow author Richard Ford at MSU.
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Governor Signs Great Lakes Compact, Water Protection Law
Jul. 10, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports Governor Granholm went to the Lake Michigan shoreline this week to sign some key water-protection measures.
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Efforts To Improve Workforce Lead To Changes At Job Agencies
Jul. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR’s Mark Bashore takes a look at the growing popularity of the National Career Readiness Certificate in Michigan.
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The Model T: A Sweet Ride For Its Time
Jul. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl visits The Henry Ford in Dearborn to mark the centennial of the Model T Ford.
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Ingham County Voters Face Land Preservation Millage
Jul. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on a proposed tax increase to pay for preserving farmland and other open spaces in Ingham County.
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Election 2008: NPR Political Editor Looks At Michigan Political Landscape
Jul. 18, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks with NPR "political junkie" Ken Rudin about the upcoming election season in Michigan.
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Election 2008: GOP Hopes To Reclaim Power In Eaton County
Jul. 24, 2008 | WKAR
- Democrats took control of the Eaton County Commission in 2006. Republicans want it back. Scott Pohl reports.
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Under the Radar: Lev Raphael Reviews Book About Richard Nixon
Jul. 25, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks to Lev Raphael about “Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America,” by Rick Perlstein.
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Election 2008: Incumbent Ingham Drain Commissioner Faces Primary Challenge
Jul. 29, 2008 | WKAR
- Rob South looks at a contentious race for a powerful Ingham County position.
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Club Collects Antique Agricultural Machines
Jul. 30, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells visits a meeting of the Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club in Mason, Michigan.
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Election 2008: Library Seeks New Millage
Jul. 31, 2008 | WKAR
- Next Tuesday, the Capital Area District Library will ask voters to approve a new 20-year millage. Scott Pohl reports.
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Election 2008: Three Democrats Vying For Ingham Third District Seat
Aug. 4, 2008 | WKAR
- Voters in Ingham County’s third district Board of Commissioners race have three Democrats to choose from in tomorrow’s primary.
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Michigan Wines Compete For Best Of Class
Aug. 5, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery sends an audio postcard from the 31st Annual Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition
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Former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh Attending Olympic Games
Aug. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- The former mayor of East Lansing is in Beijing, attending the Olympic Games.
Scott Pohl talked with Sam Singh, from Beijing.
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Under the Radar: Raphael Reviews Biography Of The James Family
Aug. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Book reviewer Lev Raphael tells Melissa Ingells about a book on the family of novelist Henry James.
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Swift Case Points To Weakness In Public Defense System
Aug. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on Walter Swift, who spent 26 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.
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"One Book, One Community" Features Lost Boys From Sudan
Aug. 20, 2008 | WKAR
- The choice for this year's program in East Lansing is "They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky." Scott Pohl talks with Judy Bernstein.
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Welcome Week Will Keep East Lansing Police Busy
Aug. 21, 2008 | WKAR
- Thousands of students are moving onto the MSU campus. Scott Pohl talks with Police Chief Tom Wibert about quelling disturbances.
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Election 2008: Dispute Over Nomination Process Continues For Democrats
Aug. 25, 2008 | MPRN
- The battle over the Michigan and Florida delegations is over, but the war over the nomination process continues.
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Election 2008: Michigan Economic Troubles Highlighted At Dem Convention
Aug. 27, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on discussion of Michigan's economic problems at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Election 2008: Race Issues May Affect Election In Michigan
Aug. 29, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on how the charges faced by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick might affect the presidential election.
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MSU Opens Campus In Dubai
Sep. 3, 2008 | WKAR
- The new MSU campus in Dubai has opened. WKAR's Scott Pohl talks with MSU-Dubai executive director Brendan Mullan.
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Lansing Neighborhood Fights To Reverse Bad Image
Sep. 2, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich and Mark Bashore report on the state of Lansing's Genesee neighborhood.
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LSO Preview: Masterworks I: The Gypsy Life
Sep. 4, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells hears from LSO Conductor Timothy Muffitt about the first concert of the 2008-2009 season.
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Governor To Resume Hearing On Future Of Detroit Mayor
Sep. 4, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports the Governor will go ahead with a hearing on the fate of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
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MSU's Role In World's Largest Atom Smasher
Sep. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with MSU physicist Bernard Pope about the Large Hadron Collider
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Election 2008: Michigan Unemployment An Election Issue
Sep. 18, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that Politicians are pointing fingers as the state's unemployment rate continues to rise.
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Legislature Passes New State Energy Strategy
Sep. 19, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on legislation designed to boost the alternative energy industry in Michigan.
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Wynton Marsalis Comes To MSU
Sep. 23, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South reports on a master class taught by jazz great Wynton Marsalis.
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Election 2008: Walberg, Schauer Air Attack Ads
Sep. 22, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob south reports on the ad war between Republican Tim Walberg and Democrat Mark Schauer.
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Under the Radar: The Anglo Files
Sep. 26, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Melissa Ingells talks to Lev Raphael about a new book from Sarah Lyall that examines British idiosyncrasies.
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Michigan Forensic Scientists Crack 1910 Mystery
Oct. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on how forensic investigators in Michigan shed new light on a historic murder case.
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Michigan Militia Seeks To Re-invent Its Image
Oct. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South reports on why a so-called fringe group is sponsoring an essay contest.
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Sixty Years of 90.5: WKAR-FM Celebrates 60 Years Of Service - Part 1
Oct. 6, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on the early years of WKAR-FM.
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Sixty Years of 90.5: WKAR-FM Celebrates 60 Years Of Service - Part 2
Oct. 7, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on how WKAR-FM evolved into the station mid-Michigan listeners know today.
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Election 2008: Obama Appears At MSU As McCain Pulls Out Of Michigan
Oct. 3, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on an eventful day in Michigan regarding the presidential candidates.
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GM Design Exec Discusses Lansing Models, Trends
Oct. 8, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Mark Bashore talks with GM design executive Bryan Nesbitt about the future of models made in Lansing.
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Police Surveillance Cameras Met With Mixed Reviews
Oct. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South reports on whether police surveillance cameras in Lansing are having any real impact on reducing crime.
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Lansing Symphony Orchestra Plays Maslanka
Oct. 9, 2008 | WKAR
- Lansing Symphony Orchestra plays music of MSU alum David Maslanka
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Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter Talks With WKAR'S Mark Bashore
Oct. 10, 2008 | WKAR
- The acclaimed musician discusses Bach, new music, her life and career.
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Under the Radar: The Billionaire's Vinegar
Oct. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- Lev Raphael reviews new wine forgery book.
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Election 2008: Walberg, Schauer Debate District Issues
Oct. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South reports on an impromptu debate between two contenders for Michigan's 7th congressional district.
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Election 2008: Obama Campaigns At Michigan State University
Oct. 2, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to MSU.
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Election 2008: Removed Ingham County Judge Appears On November Ballot
Oct. 21, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the closely watched Ingham County circuit court race.
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Election 2008: East Lansing Land Sale Proposals Go Before Voters
Oct. 23, 2008 | WKAR
- Voters in East Lansing will decide the fate of two land sale proposals on Election Day. Scott Pohl has the story.
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Election 2008: Democrats Aim To Unseat Chief Justice Taylor
Oct. 23, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on how Democrats are trying to unseat Chief Justice Cliff Taylor.
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Sepic Steps Down After Six Years With Lansing Chamber
Oct. 27, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Mark Bashore speaks with outgoing Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Bill Sepic.
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Figures Reveal Lansing Mayor's Spending Patterns
Oct. 27, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South talks with host Melissa Ingells about the type of things Lansing city officials spent money on last fiscal year.
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Election 2008: Political Parties Try To Mobilize Absentee Voters
Oct. 28, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on what could be a record year for absentee voting in Michigan.
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Election 2008: Voters To Elect Two MSU Trustees
Oct. 29, 2008 | WKAR
- Two Michigan State University Trustees will be elected by voters across the state next week. Scott Pohl reports.
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Election 2008: Analysis Of Michigan 7th And 9th Races With Rick Pluta
Nov. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- Analysis of Michigan 7th and 9th races with Rick Pluta
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Lansing Symphony Features Guest Conductor
Oct. 30, 2008 | WKAR
- MSU guest conductor David Rayl leads the Lansing Symphony Orchestra this weekend in a program titled "American Journey."
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Election 2008: Democratic Challenger May Do Well In 8th District Race
Oct. 30, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the challenge to a historically safe Republican congressional district.
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Election 2008: Lansing Area Voters To Decide CATA Millage
Oct. 31, 2008 | WKAR
- On Tuesday, Lansing area voters will decide whether to spend more money on public transportation.
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Election 2008: Proposal Two Spurs Debate At Michigan State University
Oct. 31, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on the debate at MSU between supporters and opponents of Proposal Two.
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Election 2008: City Of Lansing Prepares For Big Voter Turnout
Oct. 31, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on how Lansing is testing equipment and training volunteers before Tuesday's election.
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Stacy Keach Portrays RMN In 'Frost Nixon' At Wharton
Nov. 3, 2008 | WKAR
- The respected actor talks about his roles as the ex-President in 'Frost Nixon' as well as his role in Oliver Stone's 'W'
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Election 2008: Democrats Seek To Capture 7th District Seat On Tuesday
Nov. 3, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Rob South reports on the heated struggle for Michigan's 7th congressional district.
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Election 2008: Taylor Ousted From Michigan Supreme Court
Nov. 5, 2008 | MPRN
- Chief Justice Cliff Taylor lost his bid for another term. Diane Hathaway will replace him on the state's highest court.
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Election 2008: Analysis: Michigan Election Results
Nov. 5, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl spoke with Bill Rustem of Public Sector Consultants about the results of Michigan's elections.
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Election 2008: Michigan GOP Reacts To Tuesday's Losses
Nov. 5, 2008 | MPRN
- Republicans in Michigan look to the future after suffering losses in Tuesday's elections.
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Michigan Legislature Prepares For Lame Duck Session
Nov. 7, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on Governor Jennifer Granholm's wish list of projects for completion in 2008.
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Two Children Killed In 1927 Tragedy To Receive Headstones
Nov. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on the re-dedication of the graves of two children killed in the 1927 Bath bombing.
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Gregorian Previews MSU Symphony Concert
Nov. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- Gregorian previews MSU Symphony concert
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Michigan Militia's 10-Week Project Winner Announced
Nov. 13, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR reporter Rob South and All Things Considered Host Mark Bashore talk about the Michigan Militia 10-Week Project.
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Deer Baiting Ban Poses Economic Hardship
Nov. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- On the eve of firearms hunting season, WKAR's Gretchen Millich looks at the effect of the state ban on deer baiting.
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Michigan Diabetes Specialist Assesses Progress
Nov. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- U of M's Dr. Rod Hayward updates status of diabetes in Michigan on "World Diabetes Day."
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Margaret Atwood's New Book On Debt
Nov. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl spoke with author Margaret Atwood about her new book, prior to her World View Lecture at the Wharton Center.
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Bernero Asks Washington For Auto Help
Nov. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is asking Congress to assist financially ailing automakers. He spoke with Gretchen Millich.
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Economy 2009: MSU Set To Appoint New Top Fundraiser
Nov. 21, 2008 | WKAR
- Robert Groves is poised to become MSU's VP for university advancement. He spoke with Scott Pohl.
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Under the Radar: A Review Of Giles Milton's "Paradise Lost: Smyrna, 1922."
Nov. 28, 2008 | WKAR
- A review of Giles Milton's "Paradise Lost: Smyrna, 1922."
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Economy 2009: Area Food Bank Assists Over 1800 Families
Nov. 27, 2008 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells talks to Sharon Krinock of the Greater Lansing Food Bank about hunger in mid-Michigan.
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Economy 2009: Local GM Plants Need Federal Bailout
Dec. 8, 2008 | WKAR
- In Mid Michigan, the stakes are high as lawmakers and business leaders discuss a Big-3 bailout. Rob South reports.
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Slatkin's Detroit Symphony Orchestra Tenure Begins
Dec. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Scott Pohl attended the DSO's first rehearsal with Leonard Slatkin. Slatkin became full-time conductor this week.
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Under the Radar: Lev Raphael Reviews A New Book About Abraham Lincoln
Dec. 12, 2008 | WKAR
- Lev Raphael reviews a new book about Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief.
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Economy 2009: MSU Beams Over Landing FRIB Project
Dec. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on the federal government's decision to locate the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at MSU.
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Slatkin Discusses His Tenure As DSO Conductor
Dec. 11, 2008 | WKAR
- Leonard Slatkin's tenure as conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has begun. He spoke with WKAR's Scott Pohl.
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New Authority Would Spruce Up Michigan Avenue
Dec. 16, 2008 | WKAR
- Lansing, East Lansing and Lansing Township are considering a plan to improve Michigan Avenue. Scott Pohl reports.
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Business Owners React To Michigan Avenue Project
Dec. 17, 2008 | WKAR
- Business owners and others support an effort to make improvements to Michigan Avenue. Scott Pohl reports.
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LSO Preview: Muffitt Previews Holiday Pops
Dec. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- Muffitt Previews Holiday Pops
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Lansing TV Stations Will Run Test D-TV Message
Dec. 18, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on the coordinated message Lansing area stations want you to see concerning digital TV.
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Economy 2009: Auto Dealers Still Wait For Federal Help
Dec. 18, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on how local car dealers are coping with the economy while keeping hope alive for help.
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Retiree Navigates Challenging Life After GM
Dec. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- A self-described "GM gypsy" faces a retired life unlike the one he dreamed of.
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Economy 2009: Lansing GM Workers Begin Uncertain Christmas Layoff
Dec. 24, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Mark Bashore reports on the mixed emotions of local General Motors workers as they begin a long layoff.
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