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Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that's been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania.

The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

With an executive order targeting the government's former top cybersecurity official, Chris Krebs, President Trump has brought the weight of the presidency and DOJ down on a perceived enemy — and a private American.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.

The 6-year-old PBGV bested six other finalists and made history — it was the first win for that breed. PBGVs belong to the hound group, and are known for their rabbit-hunting abilities.

Cinetopia is less than a week away now! WEMU's David Fair gets together with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the final preparations for this year's festival. Plus, they give a rundown of the newest films and special screenings arriving on the big screen in the coming days!

Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds Larry Kestenbaum moonlights in the creative world as photographer, illustrator, and the master sleuth behind "The Political Graveyard," the most comprehensive single free source for American political biographies, including how politicians died and where they are buried. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" when Larry tells her about his obsession with political history.

The winter rolls on and coming along with it is the world's biggest independent film festival. WEMU's David Fair met up with Michigan Theater programming manager Nick Alderink to chat about this year's Sundance Film Festival, as well as the newest flicks and special screenings hitting downtown Ann Arbor.

The pandemic continues to cause greater housing and food insecurity and the impact on area veterans is only growing. Derrick Miller is a former Marine and now heads the Ann Arbor-based Community Action Network. He says the nonprofit service organization is being put to the test by increased demand. Mr. Miller joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the increasingly creative means necessary to provide basic needs and a foundation of support for greater quality of life.

There has been an intensified effort to invest in Michigan’s infrastructure. Certainly, you’ve noticed all of the road and bridge construction. There is much more work on being done on various kinds of infrastructure. Zach Kolodin is the state's chief infrastructure officer and the director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. He discussed the ongoing efforts with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.