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Expanded Early Voting

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The Follow Up - The Impact of Early Voting

It'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. 

Guests: 

  • Melinda Billingsley, Voters Not Politicians 
  • Ann Manary, Midland County Clerk

Hidden History

Bridgeport Oil & Gas Calendar from 1940

A 1940 calendar and thermometer from the Bridgeport Oil and Gas Company.

Environment Report

Recycling Rate Increase, Green Infrastructure Study, Global Energy Roundup

Michigan’s recycling rate reached a new high for the fourth year in a row. Permeable pavement can reduce stormwater runoff by up to 19%, a recent study says.

Our Universe

The Local Group

We live in the Milky Way galaxy, a member of a collection of around 80 galaxies known as the Local Group.

Backyard Astronomer

5/5/25 - Waxing Gibbous Moon

All this week, the phase of the moon grows larger and brighter as it moves from first quarter toward full. We call this period the “waxing gibbous moon” as the oval shape becomes wider and more rounded.