michigan books

On this episode we talk to Jon Kung about their new book, creating culture through food, and cooking in the social media era.

A report published yesterday evening about the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, the dismissal of felony charges against seven people who were involved in public service during the Flint water crisis, how race and gender play out in the horror genre, and the early beginnings of ranch on pizza.

Marketing professor Marcus Collins' new book, "For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be," offers ways to define the amorphous thing we call "culture."

On today's show, we spoke about gun-related police encounters and heard about a recent school lockdown. Plus, a novelist discussed her book and we heard about Isle Royale updates.

Southwest Michigan writer Maria Dong’s debut novel “Liar, Dreamer, Thief,” is a page-turning fantastical thriller. Her book is listed as a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Goodreads and Overdrive.

On today's show, we heard about an event to raise money for Ukrainians in need and a book exploring Zingerman's gourmet empire. Plus, two Native American farmers talked about food sovereignty in Michigan.

What happens when you need to be there for a parent who wasn’t really there for you? Michigan writer Anne-Marie Oomen answers that question for herself in her memoir, "As Long As I Know You: The Mom Book."

On today's show, we heard more on an investigative piece into relationships between legislators and lobbyists by The Detroit News. A Michigan author discussed end of life relationships. Plus, new online betting contracts for colleges, like MSU.

In "Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids,” philosophy and law professor Scott Hershovitz documents discussions with his own little philosophers, and offers ways to draw the thinkers out of yours.

Patti Smith is a lot of things: artist, musician, poet, ex-Michigander. A new book explores the life and impact of the punk rock icon and poet.