Search results for

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York Attorney General Letitia James about her office's efforts to stop price gouging on coronavirus prevention products like hand sanitizer.

Thomas Merton once said, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." That philosophy is similar to what an Ypsilanti-based program is creating. Miriam Kirscht is founder of Improvisation Heals. The program uses improvisational interaction to help overcome social anxieties and build confidence. WEMU's David Fair and Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg discovered more about this innovative local program in this week's #OTGYpsi conversation.

It's another Women’s History month edition of "Washtenaw United." David Fair talks with 99-year old Molly Dobson. She has spent much of her life here in Washtenaw County and has long been a philanthropic and community-driven leader, including efforts to better support and empower women.

Homelessness and housing insecurity remain significant issues in Washtenaw County. There is a relatively new organization working to help those transition from homelessness into housing, and it's found an underserved niche in going about it. WEMU's David Fair caught up with the leader of "HouseN2Home," RuthAnn Logue, to find out more.

It's about that time of year where you'll begin to see people burning leaves, wood, and plant debris where it's allowed in the community. It creates both air and water pollution and impacts the health of our waterways. Add in the issue of fertilizer and phosphorous runoff, and the environmental and ecological impacts add up. WEMU's David Fair discussed the significance of the problem and what's being done about it with Lauren Koloski from the Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.

It's a special time for Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins! This week, he celebrates 40 years as head of the Michigan Theater. He joined WEMU's David Fair to talk all about his four decades running the historic movie palace.

New research out of the University of Michigan could one day completely change plastics recycling, particularly when it comes to PVC plastics. Right now, there is no way to recycle PVC in Washtenaw County and most of the country. WEMU's David Fair talks with the lead author of the study, Dr. Danielle Fagnani, to find out what we've learned and when, or if, we may see it put to practical application.

The results of last night's midterm elections results weren't complete until about 10am Wednesday morning. At that point, the writing was on the wall, and it was pretty clear Ann Arbor's Community Climate Action ballot proposal was going to pass. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, who has won re-election himself, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss what happens next on "Issues of the Environment."

It's Thanksgiving week, and in a holiday edition of "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, discuss the new movie openings and special screenings taking place over the holiday weekend. Additionally, find out who Russ and David picked to win Saturday's rivalry contest between Michigan and Ohio State!

We are now in the thick of the summer blockbuster season! Plus, your favorite art houses have plenty to offer, too! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, who brought all the information you'll need to know.