Humor is the antidote for the world’s imperfection. Amanda Uhle, publisher of McSweeney’s and a freelance journalist, relies on her talent, plus a healthy dose of satire to tackle many of the most “untouchable” issues out there. She is also devoted to developing the voice of youth. Hear how she does it when she joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw.

University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel has been fired. The reason is an inappropriate personal relationship with a subordinate. We have more from Michigan Public Radio’s Rick Pluta.

The temperatures have dropped a bit outside, so stay warm inside with a good movie. WEMU's Michael Jewett fills in for David Fair again to talk about the world of film with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) knows that the rapidly changing U.S. economy requires investment in small business that specialize in creative industries. She is sponsoring the CREATE Act, with bipartisan support, to extend to services and programs afforded other sectors to artists, creative workers, and businesses. Hear the details when Mrs. Dingell joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw.

We may have closed the doors on 2021, but your local movie houses are still open for business here in 2022. WEMU's Michael Jewett fills in for David Fair once again for the first "Cinema Chat" of the New Year with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.

Leading the Ann Arbor Symphony is on Sarah Calderini’s 2022 agenda. We meet Sarah, the Symphony’s newly-appointed executive director, and hear what’s on her to-do list, as well as what gives her hope in the New Year when she joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw.

Christmas is in the air, and the movies are on the big screen. Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins calls in to talk about the latest offerings in cinema with WEMU's Michael Jewett, who continues filling in for David Fair.

That feeling of holiday cheer continues all over town, and watching a good movie goes well with that. WEMU's own Michael Jewett continues sitting in for David Fair for our weekly segment about the world of cinema, along with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.

The holidays are inching closer, and some great flicks and live events are coming along with them. WEMU's Michael Jewett once again fills in for David Fair for our weekly conversation about all things movies with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.

One person can make a difference! The Community Action Network (CAN) started its Art + Design program because one member of the community was concerned that many kids were missing out. Hear how a seed planted blossomed to now serve children in many of our neighborhoods, when CAN's director of education, Laura Amtower, joins host Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw on this edition of "creative:impact."