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The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act comes amid mounting frustration in Washington that apps like Instagram and YouTube aren't doing enough to protect their youngest users.

If you feel the air getting warmer, that means the movies are warming up, too. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater executive director Russ Collins get together to chat all about this weekend's cinematic offerings.

Alpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, about housing insecurity, homelessness and the systems that make it difficult to improve the situation.

David Fair is away this week, but the show, as they say, must go on! WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in this week and is joined by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins. They will bring you all of the news about new movies opening up for you. There are also some special screenings and live events you'll want to know about.

We're in the depths of movie awards season now, and more new movies are coming with it. WEMU's Michael Jewett, who's filling in for David Fair, meets up with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to give you the lowdown on this year's Golden Globes ceremony, as well all of the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite movie houses.

Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, continue to grow in popularity. That is particularly true in college towns and urban centers like Ann Arbor. Imagine a ridesharing fleet that was entirely electric, and we can imagine tremendous environmental benefit. According to a new study by the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University, there are environmental benefits. There is also likely to be an increase in some existing pollution and public health issues. WEMU's David Fair talked with U-M Assistant Professor Parth Vaishnav about the real world application and implications of the new data.

The 96th Annual Academy Awards ceremony is now in the books! WEMU's David Fair got together with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins, to review this year's winners and surprises. Plus, they'll give you a preview of the next round of new films and special screenings coming to your favorite movie houses!

From silent classics to superhero blockbusters, the big screen has it all this weekend! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the next round of new films and special screenings in Ann Arbor and around town.

On a new album, the classical stars revisit the concerto Williams composed specifically for Ma, as well as some of Williams' most affecting film scores.

Pickles, pots and protein were also employed in their quirky song about pandemic lockdowns and frontline workers.