Gas prices are skyrocketing; there is also raging debate over data centers and the shift to a more renewable energy future is being set back. Jennifer Granholm has helped shape energy policy as the former Governor of Michigan and as the U.S. Energy Secretary in the Biden Administration. She shared her perspective in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters CEO and President, Lisa Wozniak.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency say they’re taking action against microplastics contamination. It’s welcome news to local lawmakers who have been working to get them out of the water supply for years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is declaring an energy emergency in Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive Thursday calling on state departments to compile information on how President Donald Trump’s tariffs affected Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Democratic Michigan Representative Haley Stevens is introducing legislation to bring back jobs that had been cut at the Social Security Administration. Colin Jackson has more

The Saline Police Department is asking for patience as it deals with an increase of traffic in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Annual Hash Bash will go ahead Saturday, April 4 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. Now in its 55th year, a permit was granted for the annual event, which is one of the nation’s longest-running platforms for cannabis advocacy and free expression. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to organizer Jamie Lowell about the event and what he says is a concerted political effort to undermine cannabis rights and free speech.

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking public input for its future stormwater management strategies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

John Bommarito spoke to Tierney Sutton about her new project and her upcoming show at The Blue LLama Jazz Club.

The Beatles are coming back to Ann Arbor! The film "A Hard Day's Night" is coming to the Michigan Theater again, and it will be on 35-millimeter film! It exhibits just a week before the live concert event featuring the music of the Beatles with "The Fab Faux!" Additionally, the animated fantasy film "Kiki's Delivery Service" will make its debut. There are a lot of special and some free screenings of other movies, too! Find out all about it on this week's "Cinema Chat!"

Organizations in the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care have launched a new effort to address youth homelessness after receiving $4.2 million in federal funding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor has expanded its rebate program for the purchase of electric yard care equipment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.