Between the Lakes

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Between the Lakes is WCMU Public Media’s weekly news podcast, bringing you the stories shaping central and northern Michigan—clearly, thoughtfully, and in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Tina Sawyer, each episode offers trusted local reporting and essential context on public policy, the environment, the courts, and more. Plus, a light trivia segment to keep you curious without adding to the noise.

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Local governments in Michigan are struggling to fill open positions
yesterday · 12:40
Many of Michigan’s nearly 1,500 townships and villages are run by part-time retirees in their 80s who are begging for help. The system is frayed and, without reform, communities could falter. Lansing isn’t coming to rescue.
Out with the new, in with the old? Farmers rely on decades-old machinery
8d ago · 12:38
More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.
Bogus copyright claims target WCMU's reporting on UP bitcoin mine, congressional candidate
15d ago · 13:16
Unknown companies filed claims to Google alleging WCMU copied a story about Michael Carbonara and his ties to a UP bitcoin mine, plus the latest headlines from across the region.
Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Remarkable upset in MI House primary
22d ago · 14:45
WCMU's AJ Jones joins Tina Sawyer to break down primary results and what they mean for November's general election.
CMU scientist says Michigan swamps are in decline
29d ago · 13:00
A CMU scientist says Michigan's swamps are in decline and could have a long-term impact on the Great Lakes. That’s this week on Between The Lakes, plus Michigan's biggest headlines and a brain teaser.
Saginaw inspired these mid-20th century songs
1mo ago · 11:50
From Simon & Garfunkel, Lefty Frizzell, to The Monkees, musicians used Saginaw as a muse in their song writing during the mid-20th century.
BONUS: Taking voter temperatures ahead of the midterms
1mo ago · 7:38
WCMU's AJ Jones speaks with Here & Now Host Scott Tong about their reporting trip to Saginaw and how Michigan voters are feeling less than a month away from primary elections.
Looking at the challenges farmers face in Michigan
1mo ago · 13:45
WCMU's Emma George sits down with Here & Now host Scott Tong to break down a variety of issues farmers have been facing in recent months.
Another state of emergency up north and controversial herbicide gets new guidelines
1mo ago · 12:00
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares another state of emergency in northern Michigan; a DNR conservation officer found not guilty in 2023 shooting incident; the federal government releases new rules, controlling how farmers can use the controversial herbicide dicamba.
Meet the "father of information" and the inspiration for Claude.ai
1mo ago · 10:59
WCMU’s Blace Carpenter tells the story of the Gaylord man who created the foundation for artificial intelligence and inspired the name of Claude.ai.
Michigan's next governor wants to reform state-funded economic development
2mo ago · 11:33
Candidates on both sides of the isle say the state needs to reexamine how its spending tax dollars to attract businesses to Michigan.
How EPA rollbacks could impact PFAS clean up in Oscoda and Grayling
2mo ago · 11:15
Local activists and residents are growing impatient as the U.S. military delays clean up at PFAs contamination sites in Oscoda and Grayling. Plus, a new proposal from the EPA aims to rollback regulations on the forever chemical.
How Mackinac Island became a top Michigan destination
2mo ago · 14:33
This week's top stories and a discussion with author Frank Boles about his latest book "Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan's Fabled Straits."
Detainee says she was sexually assaulted in northern Michigan ICE facility
2mo ago · 14:10
A former detainee says she was repeatedly sexually assaulted at the North Lake Processing Center and that her attempts to alert administrators initially went unheeded.
Records show northern Michigan clerk changed 6 voter files to 'cancel'
3mo ago · 11:37
Reporter Austin Rowlader with the Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative has confirmed through public records that at least six people have had their voter registration status canceled in the "Qualified Voter Files" by Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop.
Northern Michigan marinas still under water heading into Memorial Day weekend
3mo ago · 13:18
Memorial Day weekend, as we know, is big business in northern Michigan, but many people are working through the consequences of the widespread flooding in the region we had last month.
Effort underway to bring state funded mental healthcare to northern Michigan
3mo ago · 10:50
A recent state report shows 100%t of children in northern Michigan have to travel 100 miles or more to receive mental healthcare. That's one of the reasons several healthcare groups in the region are pushing state lawmakers to fund the construction of a new mental healthcare campus in the region.
Democrats maintain state Senate majority, politically connected Michigander accused of embezzling state funds
3mo ago · 11:30
The highly anticipated state Senate special election garnered national attention as a key bell weather ahead of the November midterm elections.
Where do we go from here? The future of dam safety and soaring prices
4mo ago · 11:20
Lawmakers are demanding action following historic flooding in April that destroyed five dams and put others in critical condition.
Farmers adapt to extreme weather, Michigan regulators win Edenville Dam flooding case
4mo ago · 9:55
Farmers are adapting to extreme weather events across the country. The state won a civil trial over the Edenville Dam failure.

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Local governments in Michigan are struggling to fill open positions

Out with the new, in with the old? Farmers rely on decades-old machinery

Bogus copyright claims target WCMU's reporting on UP bitcoin mine, congressional candidate

Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Remarkable upset in MI House primary

CMU scientist says Michigan swamps are in decline

Saginaw inspired these mid-20th century songs

BONUS: Taking voter temperatures ahead of the midterms

Looking at the challenges farmers face in Michigan

Another state of emergency up north and controversial herbicide gets new guidelines

Meet the "father of information" and the inspiration for Claude.ai

Michigan's next governor wants to reform state-funded economic development

How EPA rollbacks could impact PFAS clean up in Oscoda and Grayling

How Mackinac Island became a top Michigan destination

Detainee says she was sexually assaulted in northern Michigan ICE facility

Records show northern Michigan clerk changed 6 voter files to 'cancel'

Northern Michigan marinas still under water heading into Memorial Day weekend

Effort underway to bring state funded mental healthcare to northern Michigan

Democrats maintain state Senate majority, politically connected Michigander accused of embezzling state funds

Where do we go from here? The future of dam safety and soaring prices

Farmers adapt to extreme weather, Michigan regulators win Edenville Dam flooding case