1/11/22 - January 6th & Covid Impact

Mike Redford first talks to David Jesuit - Assistant Professor, Central Michigan University Department of Political Science. They discuss the one year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection at the nation's Capitol. Then Mike is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Collier - Superintendent, Saginaw Intermediate School District. They discuss the impact Covid-19 has had on education and students' mental health.
Hidden History
A presentation drawing of the Bearinger Fireproof Building in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. How does this building connect to the city's reinvention after the lumber boom ended?
Backyard Astronomer
About 90 minutes before sunrise, look low in the east for the brightest point in the pre-dawn sky. It’s the planet Venus, and there’s a feast of celestial wonders nearby to look for this week!
Environment Report
The Saginaw Bay Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area is offering free kits to build spotted lanternfly traps.
Mental Health Minutes
Why are rates of anxiety rising and what effect does it have on our health and our lives?