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High volumes of nickel in the Lake Superior region, a Clements Library exhibition deconstructing how Native Americans have been photographed throughout history, and a legendary street racing car.

Last month, the United Auto Workers voted to authorize a strike and 97 percent of the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis voted in favor.

The EPA is proposing stricter limits on vehicle emissions. Car makers say it's not possible to meet those goals by 2032. Environmentalists say the limits don't go far enough.

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever. The average age of a passenger vehicle on U.S. roads hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

Newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain is considered an outsider by many. What does his election mean for a new era of UAW leadership?

As climate change intensifies, one thing's certain: We're going to start seeing more electric vehicles on the road. So how will companies like Ford break into a market currently dominated by Tesla? And are Michigan's EV drivers paying their fair share of road use taxes?

On today's show, a discussion about what a divided Congress means for Michigan's auto industry. We also got the scoop on one of the state's greatest comeback stories: the wild turkey. Plus, it's football season. We heard the tale of a 1970 pickup game that took an unusual turn. Then, a quick update on the Patmos library. We ended with an essay written and read by an Oxford high shooting survivor.

We started the show with an update on the controversial ShotSpotter system that was passed last night by the Detroit City Council. Then we visited a cidery to learn about crafting hard ciders. To finish up our mid-week show, we talked about General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

The CHIPS Act is one of President Joe Biden’s legislative priorities, and is also championed by both Michigan senators. The bill would invest billions of dollars in boosting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing.

Auto industry employers struggle to hire and retain workers. A two-part segment dives into the legacy of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, his brother, Tenskwatawa, and their continuing impact in Michigan.