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President Trump deepened the trade war Friday, in response to retaliatory Chinese tariffs. NPR's Scott Simon talks to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.

NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases.

Many residents of the Ukrainian capital couldn't leave — even during the worst days of Russia's bombardment. Meet some of the 80-somethings who stayed behind.

The Academy Awards will be held this coming Sunday, March 27th. That's the same day the 60th Ann Arbor Film Festival comes to conclusion. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins update both and discuss some new film offerings becoming available to you on 'Cinema Chat.'

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra scored a musical triumph when it named Earl Lee, a rising star in the international world of classical music, as its 14th music director and orchestra conductor. Maestro Lee joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich days before his debut with the orchestra.

The United Way of Washtenaw County's 21-day Equity Challenge begins today. It asks us to spend time each day exploring our personal bias and to educate ourselves on how to recognize them, deal with them and, ultimately, discard them. It also provides context for the society we live in today and our roles in it. La'Ron Williams is a noted storyteller and a founding member of "Washtenaw Faces Race." He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the ongoing local efforts to dismantle hierarchal and systemic racism.

50 years of Gemini! Twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits’ music, harmonizing voices, and fun memorable lyrics have captured the attention of children and families for five decades. What’s kept the brothers in the game and on the stage all these years? Find out when San and Laz join host Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."

Governor Whitmer has signed measures into law to require all children be tested for lead exposure. Additionally, a new law requires installation of lead water filters in all schools and childcare centers. It is progress, but there is still a lot of work to be done. WEMU's David Fair discusses its impacts with lead policy expert Mary Sue Schottenfels.

Like spring flowers, movies are springing up all over town! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts (formerly the Michigan Theater Foundation) executive director Russ Collins to discuss the new films opening downtown and some special screenings and film festivals coming your way very soon!

Tree Town is looking to find new and productive ways to avoid wasting wood. The City of Ann Arbor is partnering with the company “Urban Ashes” to repurpose storm-damaged and diseased trees. We often discuss the ecological benefits of planting and maintaining trees but rarely look at the environmental impact wood can have once it’s down. Urban Ashes CEO Paul Hickman joined WEMU's David Fair to look at the partnership, how it will work and the benefits it can provide.