https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/feeds.xmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 23:18:43 GMTrfeed v1.1.1https://github.com/svpino/rfeed/blob/master/README.mdhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-future-of-social-security69 million American rely on Social Security, but is the program headed for insolvency?Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:14:08 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-future-of-social-securityhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-tribal-casinosA look at two Mid-Michigan casinos, the impact they have on the Chippewa tribe that owns them, and what effect online gambling is having on the casino business.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:50:03 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-tribal-casinoshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-development-in-midmichiganFrom semiconductors to green energy to water parks, significant investments are being made in Mid-Michigan.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:35:41 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-development-in-midmichiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ask-an-auto-dealerWe ask an auto dealer about the impact of tariffs, the future of EVs and self-driving cars, and more.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:32 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ask-an-auto-dealerhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/school-choiceFederal tax credits and proposed open enrollment laws in Michigan are helping to fuel the growing school choice movement.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:07:57 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/school-choicehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ice-in-michiganBay City, MI is trying to get ahead of ICE enforcement, but finding a solution everyone can agree on isn't easy. Plus, how aggressive immigration enforcement is making life more difficult for refugees.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:32:42 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ice-in-michiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-2026-state-of-the-state-previewWhat can we expect from Gov. Whitmer's State of the State Address this year?Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:52:10 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-2026-state-of-the-state-previewhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/child-care-crisisA lack of affordable and qualified options for child daycare forces many parents out of the workforce.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:23 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/child-care-crisishttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/classroom-phone-ban-and-academic-achievementA new ban on cell phones in classrooms and increased spending on schools aimed on increasing Michigan students' math and reading skills.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:48:16 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/classroom-phone-ban-and-academic-achievementhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/housing-shortage-for-adults-with-disabilities-with-aftershowThere's a critical shortage of housing for adults with developmental disabilities.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:05 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/housing-shortage-for-adults-with-disabilities-with-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/rising-health-care-costs-with-aftershowHealth insurance premiums are on the rise while Congress fails to extend ACA subsidies.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:28:15 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/rising-health-care-costs-with-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-minimum-wageNew rules increase Michigan's minimum wage and unemployment benefits while eliminating taxes on tips and overtime.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:31:05 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-minimum-wagehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-outlook-for-2026From Trump's tariffs to interest rates of the impact of AI, what's affecting the economic outlook for the new year?Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:45:57 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-outlook-for-2026https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/opioid-settlement-in-michigan-with-aftershowWe examine the local impact of the opioid settlement and how billions will be spent to combat the deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:15:50 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/opioid-settlement-in-michigan-with-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/funding-cuts-for-pbs-npr-social-programs-aftershowWe look at the impact funding cuts are having on public media as well as social services such as Medicaid and a food assistance programs.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:48:25 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/funding-cuts-for-pbs-npr-social-programs-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/pipelines-data-centers-the-environment-aftershowWe discuss the Line 5 pipeline scheduled for construction under the Straights of Mackinac, massive data centers needed for the growth of AI, and other environmental issues.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:19:11 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/pipelines-data-centers-the-environment-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-marijuana-taxMichigan is imposing a major tax increase on cannabis sales to pay for road repairs.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:17:42 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-marijuana-taxhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/snap-health-concerns-and-antivax-impactsWe look at the government shutdown, loss of food assistance, rising health care costs, and the impact of vaccine mistrust on this edition of The Follow Up.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:43:38 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/snap-health-concerns-and-antivax-impactshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/social-media-impact-on-mental-healthGrowing mental health concerns around social media and a push to expand mental health resources.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:15:02 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/social-media-impact-on-mental-healthhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/challenges-for-higher-educationPublic confidence is down and the challenges facing students, staff, and administration in higher education are growing.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:58:23 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/challenges-for-higher-educationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-tariffs-the-government-shutdownTwo economists discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs, interest rates, and the ongoing government shutdown.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:01:50 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-tariffs-the-government-shutdownhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-michigan-budgetAfter months of delays and missed deadlines, Michigan lawmakers approved a new state budget, which includes additional funding for roads and education as well as a controversial increase on the marijuana sales tax.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:09:21 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-michigan-budgethttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-first-100-daysFrom tariffs that have rocked world trade to mass deportations and the DOGE movement, we look at the first 100 days of the second Trump administration.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:23:35 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-first-100-dayshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tariff-twists-and-turns-kidneys-for-kidsThe impact of President Trump's tariffs on your wallet and the economy, plus a nationwide mission to recruit kidney donors for kids.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:26:45 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tariff-twists-and-turns-kidneys-for-kidshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/education-issues-department-of-educationPresident Trump's vow to dismantle the Department of Education, plus how students are measuring up in a post-COVID world.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:41:41 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/education-issues-department-of-educationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-fight-against-fentanylAre we winning the fight against fentanyl? We discuss the impact of the Trump administration's border crackdowns as well as harm reduction programs in our community.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:10:22 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-fight-against-fentanylhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-state-of-michigans-roadsMichigan lawmakers and Governor Whitmer have conflicting plans to improve our roads and bridges.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:56:49 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-state-of-michigans-roadshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bird-flu-and-egg-pricesThe cost of eggs is more than 50% higher than a year ago. Is there any relief in sight and what makes this bird flu outbreak, which began in 2022, so hard to contain?Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:39:41 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bird-flu-and-egg-priceshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tech-investing-in-the-great-lakes-bay-regionWhat's driving economic investment from tech companies in mid Michigan?Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:09:29 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tech-investing-in-the-great-lakes-bay-regionhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/an-introduction-to-aiHow Deep Seek, ChatGPT, and other AI programs can benefit you, as well as what to watch out for as this innovative technology moves at warp speed.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:07:52 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/an-introduction-to-aihttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/taking-action-on-mental-healthOne in five people in the U.S. experience a mental health disorder each year and rates of anxiety and depression have dramatically increased in recent years. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:16:41 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/taking-action-on-mental-healthhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-immigration-policiesPresident Trump's policy of mass deportations and a threat to end birthright citizenship.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:32:50 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-immigration-policieshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/weight-loss-drugs-pros-and-consMillions of Americans are turning to drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro as a way to shed pounds quickly. What are the pros and cons of these trendy weight loss meds?Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:37:14 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/weight-loss-drugs-pros-and-conshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-agenda-first-100-daysDonald Trump takes office for a second term, calling for the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, massive tariffs on foreign imports, January 6 pardons, and more. What can we expect in the first 100 days, let alone the next four years?Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:26:34 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-agenda-first-100-dayshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-minimum-wage-tipped-wage-lawsNew laws take effect soon in Michigan that affect minimum wages, paid sick time, and tipped wages. Restaurants and hotels are watching this very closely. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:34:18 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-minimum-wage-tipped-wage-lawshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-economics-of-donald-trumpDonald Trump is promising to cut taxes and leverage heavy tariffs when he comes into office. How will this impact the cost of goods and the economy?Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:05 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-economics-of-donald-trumphttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bay-city-bridges-in-2025Going into 2025, one of Bay City's bridges is closed for repairs and another is set to reopen with tolls for the first time. We go into the ongoing controversies and the impact this will have not just on Bay City, but on Michigan as a whole.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:40 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bay-city-bridges-in-2025https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/grading-the-power-gridWhat does the future hold for American energy? Experts give American energy its report card.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:11:00 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/grading-the-power-gridhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/youth-homelessnessYouth homelessness is on the rise in Michigan and lack of affordable housing is one of many factors. We also see more children with struggling families who don't have a bed to sleep in.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:58:16 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/youth-homelessnesshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-reelectionThe impact of Donald Trump's re-election, whether he swayed Black and Latino voters, and what his campaign promise of mass deportation will look like as policy. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:28 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/trumps-reelectionhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/expanded-early-votingIt's one week before Election Day, but tens of thousands of Americans have already voted both in person and by mail. In this episode, a look at early voting.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:45:22 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/expanded-early-votinghttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/education-in-michiganRecent survey results show Michigan students falling behind, specifically in reading and math. What can be done to turn things around?Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:31:15 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/education-in-michiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-israelhamas-war-one-year-laterOne year into a war that's left tens of thousands are dead and led to a humanitarian crisis that continues to grow.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:59:28 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-israelhamas-war-one-year-laterhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-wages-paid-leaveWhat impact will a Supreme Court decision on the minimum wage have on Michigan businesses?Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:39:45 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-wages-paid-leavehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-state-of-the-economyWhat’s they key to driving down prices? We have Art Lewis and two economic professors in the studio.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:32:27 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-state-of-the-economyhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/rebuilding-sanfordFour years after the Edenville and Sanford dams were breached, Sanford has an incredible comeback story to tell. Three guests tell their stories.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:14:47 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/rebuilding-sanfordhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/moving-the-dial-on-deiLeaders from area non-profits talk about how they are making an impact with diversity, equity, and inclusion.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:38:18 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/moving-the-dial-on-deihttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/supreme-court-mayorkas-impeachment-and-trumps-legal-woesRecent Supreme Court rulings have renewed a debate on court packing and age limits.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:43:49 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/supreme-court-mayorkas-impeachment-and-trumps-legal-woeshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-guns-laws-in-michigan-part-2We continue our discussion about stopping gun violence.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:55 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-guns-laws-in-michigan-part-2https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-guns-laws-in-michiganGun violence in America is a public health crisis. Here in Michigan, some new laws are aimed at reducing gun violence. Do they go too far or not far enough? Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:50:00 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/new-guns-laws-in-michiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/student-leaders-in-stemChief science officers (CSOs) are student leaders driving the STEM initiative of science, technology, engineering, and math in our schools. We talk to three of them.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:30:53 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/student-leaders-in-stemhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/social-media-policing-managing-your-financesThe Supreme Court hears the case of state governments targeting social media over content policies and a data and financial analyst talks to us about managing your finances.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:24:24 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/social-media-policing-managing-your-financeshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ai-in-the-classroomHow can educators ensure a student's work wasn't made by generative AI?Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:41:03 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/ai-in-the-classroomhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-impact-of-aiIs AI something to fear or embrace? We talk to three educators about the impact of artificial intelligence.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:01:07 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-impact-of-aihttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-early-voting-lawsMichigan's presidential primary has already begun thanks to new early voting laws. Two country clerks tell us what you need to know about the changes.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:33:25 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigans-early-voting-lawshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/kidney-donationThe process and need for kidney donation.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:21:01 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/kidney-donationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/third-party-candidates-trump-challenges-kidney-donationsState challenges to Donald Trump's candidacy and what lack of voter enthusiasm could mean for third-party candidates. Plus, a Bay City man leads a recruiting effort for kidney donations for children.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:36:16 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/third-party-candidates-trump-challenges-kidney-donationshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tittabawassee-river-disaster-update-the-follow-upNearly four years after the Edenville Dam breach, what's the latest on the efforts to restore the four lakes and the four dams impacted by the disaster?Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:05:00 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/tittabawassee-river-disaster-update-the-follow-uphttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/fixing-roads-to-grow-our-economyA statewide group makes the case that infrastructure investment is needed to grow Michigan’s economy and reverse a declining population.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:09:20 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/fixing-roads-to-grow-our-economyhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-forecast-2024From interest rates, to inflation, to the impact of world events, what can we expect from the economy in the new year?Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:18:19 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/economic-forecast-2024https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-state-legislature-2024-sessionIn 2024, will the Michigan State Legislature find areas of compromise or just gridlock?Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:34:46 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/michigan-state-legislature-2024-sessionhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/climate-change-and-the-social-fabricBeyond the effects on the natural world, how will climate change affect the social fabric?Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:18:57 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/climate-change-and-the-social-fabrichttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-toll-of-climate-changeWe focus on climate change, the growing debate about its impact, and potential solutions to combat it.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:35:24 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/the-toll-of-climate-changehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/student-mental-health-aftershowA discussion on mental health in our schools and how to support students with mental health needs.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:23:06 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/student-mental-health-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/shortstaffed-schoolsFrom teachers, to administrators, to bus drivers, Michigan schools are facing a serious worker shortage. How is this affecting our students and what can we do to fix it?Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:18:43 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/shortstaffed-schoolshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/homelessness-in-midmichiganThree people working in local rescue ministries share stories about the homeless and how you can help change their lives.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:20:09 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/homelessness-in-midmichiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/solving-the-microchip-shortageCould the solution to America's microchip shortage be here in Michigan? We discuss the state's microchip industry.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:08:18 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/solving-the-microchip-shortagehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/care-for-expectant-mothersWe discuss health care for expectant mothers in our Aftershow.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:41:39 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/care-for-expectant-mothershttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/vaccinations-mental-health-substance-abuseWe talk about health issues - from which vaccinations you should be getting before flu season to the growing mental health crisis.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:12:04 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/vaccinations-mental-health-substance-abusehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/flint-jewish-federationSteven Low talks about the work of the Flint Jewish Federation.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:06:08 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/flint-jewish-federationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/israelhamas-war-new-book-on-orwellThe war between Israel and Hamas and how you can help those in harm's way. Plus, Peter Brian Rose-Barry talks about his new book on author George Orwell.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:32:12 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/israelhamas-war-new-book-on-orwellhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/auto-dealerships-hurting-possible-recession-102423-aftershowWhy have auto dealerships been hurting in the past few years? And is Michigan headed for a recession?Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:08:10 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/auto-dealerships-hurting-possible-recession-102423-aftershowhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/financial-impact-of-uaw-strike-102423What will be the financial fallout from what's already being called the costliest walkout in UAW history?Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:14:30 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/financial-impact-of-uaw-strike-102423https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/uaw-strike-in-its-second-month-101723What are some of the biggest issues holding up a UAW contract settlement?Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:38:56 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/uaw-strike-in-its-second-month-101723https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/mi-tax-relief-legal-battle-101023$700 million is at stake in a legal fight over a Michigan tax reduction law. The 2015 law was intended to be permanent, but other interpretations say it only creates a one-year reduction.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:54:20 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/mi-tax-relief-legal-battle-101023https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/mel-tucker-and-campus-harassment-10323MSU football coach Mel Tucker was fired for alleged sexual harassment, but assault and harassment on campuses are nothing new. Two university professors who are also lawyers talk to us.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:25:33 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/mel-tucker-and-campus-harassment-10323https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/recreational-marijuana-in-michigan-92623It’s been almost five years since Michigan voters approved use of recreational marijuana. Has it been a cash cow to the state’s economy? And what impact has it had on our youth?Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:45:52 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/recreational-marijuana-in-michigan-92623https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/uaw-strike-91923The UAW is on strike against the Big Three automakers. Art Lewis, Michael Martinez, and Lindsay Moore join us. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:47:37 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/uaw-strike-91923https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/41123-energy-and-the-environmentWe finish our season with a look at renewable energy, climate change, and the Green New Deal. Jason Hayes and Brandon Hoffmeister join us.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:29:39 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/41123-energy-and-the-environmenthttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/4423-aftershow-nonprofitsWe continue our discussion about local non-profits with Audra Davis, Mary Ellen Johnson, and Jill Hogenson.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:28:15 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/4423-aftershow-nonprofitshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/nonprofits-helping-familiesAs COVID-era emergency benefits end, local non-profits are helping families make ends meet. Audra Davis, Mary Ellen Johnson, and Jill Hogenson join us.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:39:10 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/nonprofits-helping-familieshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bay-city-bridgesWe speak with Dana Musgrave and Lynn Pavlawk about the upcoming toll system for two Bay City bridges.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:38:22 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/bay-city-bridgeshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/32223-state-representatives-joey-andrews-matthew-bierleinMichigan State Rep. Joey Andrews (D) and Matthew Bierlein (R) discuss the biggest issues facing the state at a point where partisan politics often get in the way of meaningful change.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:46:48 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/32223-state-representatives-joey-andrews-matthew-bierleinhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/31423-aftershow-housing-assistance-cutsWe talk with Julie Cassidy about cuts to housing assistance as pandemic assistance comes to an end.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:52:54 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/31423-aftershow-housing-assistance-cutshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/31423-repealing-right-to-work-governmental-qualified-immunity-food-assistance-cutsMichigan Democrats are working to repeal Right to Work, governmental qualified immunity is protecting officials from liability for the Oxford school shooting, and food assistance dollars from the pandemic are drying up. Gary Loster and Julie Cassidy join us.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:47:24 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/31423-repealing-right-to-work-governmental-qualified-immunity-food-assistance-cutshttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/22123-aftershow-diversity-equity-inclusion-surveyWe continue our conversation with Darold Newton, Diane Fong, and Erin Kreutzberg.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:52:19 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/22123-aftershow-diversity-equity-inclusion-surveyhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/22123-diversity-equity-and-inclusionA discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion with Darold Newton, Diane Fong, and Erin Kreutzberg.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:56:35 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/22123-diversity-equity-and-inclusionhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/21423-aftershow-grants-for-day-care-providersConnie Mancillas discusses grants for those running or looking to start a day care.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:36:04 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/21423-aftershow-grants-for-day-care-providershttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/21423-michigan-state-shooting-child-care-crisisA shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, multiple balloons sighted and shot down over the US and Canada, and Michigan's child care crisis. Julie Keil and Connie Mancillas join us.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:31:05 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/21423-michigan-state-shooting-child-care-crisishttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/2723-after-showMike Redford continues his discussion with Jim Holcomb - President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of CommerceTue, 07 Feb 2023 18:43:07 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/2723-after-showhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/2723-michigans-business-climateDiscussions include the Supreme Court, A.I. and Education, and Michigan's Business ClimateTue, 07 Feb 2023 18:38:43 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/2723-michigans-business-climatehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/13123-michigan-state-of-the-state-2023Repealing the pension tax and increasing the earned income tax credit are the big financial headlines from Gov. Whitmer's State of the State address. What does that mean for your pocketbook? Chris Douglas and James Hohman join us.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:48:33 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/13123-michigan-state-of-the-state-2023https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/12423-aftershow-accountability-in-educationAre we getting our money's worth from public education? We continue our discussion with with Dan Quisenberry and Mike van Beek.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:50:06 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/12423-aftershow-accountability-in-educationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/12423-school-choiceWe focus on education and the highly politicized issue of school choice with Dan Quisenberry and Mike van Beek.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:37:20 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/12423-school-choicehttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11723-aftershow-emigration-to-mexicoDaniel Soza joins us to talk about immigrants moving south of the U.S.-Mexico border. Why are more Americans flocking to Mexico?Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:52:56 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11723-aftershow-emigration-to-mexicohttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11723-biden-documents-immigrationMore classified documents are found at President Biden's house and Republican leaders are lashing out, claiming investigators are being soft on Biden, but tougher on Trump. Ryan Petersen and Daniel Soza join us.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:55:41 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11723-biden-documents-immigrationhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11023-aftershow-gov-whitmers-agenda-for-2023A further discussion of Gov. Whitmer's agenda for the coming year with Jarret Skorup.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:34:00 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11023-aftershow-gov-whitmers-agenda-for-2023https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11023-house-gop-repealing-right-to-work-in-michiganAfter a messy start for House Republicans, will they be able to lead effectively over the next two years? And Gov. Whitmer's new term includes repealing Right to Work. What will that mean for unions and businesses? David Jesuit and Jarrett Skorup join us.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:12:50 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/11023-house-gop-repealing-right-to-work-in-michiganhttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/122022-aftershow-mental-health-after-the-pandemicWe discuss how the pandemic affected mental health with Matt Felan.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:32:32 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/122022-aftershow-mental-health-after-the-pandemichttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/122022-crumbley-case-title-ix-local-economyJulie Keil and Matt Felan join us.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:28:29 GMThttps://www.deltapublicmedia.org/blogs/follow-up/122022-crumbley-case-title-ix-local-economy