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Advocates Want Michigan to Change Its Juvenile Justice Policies Aug 07, 2020

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The story of a teenage girl from Oakland County who was sent to a juvenile detention facility for not doing her schoolwork has captured national attention. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about the unique ways Michigan treats young people in the justice system, and why activists are calling for change.

Michigan Fisheries Say They're Swimming in a Sea of Red Tape Jul 31, 2020

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Commercial fisheries in Michigan say they’re in real danger of going out of business. As part of the weekly series MichMash… Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher dive into the controversy swirling around fishing in the Great Lakes.

Pandemic having big effect on how candidates and voters interact Jul 24, 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally changing the way many candidates campaign ahead of the August and November elections. Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about what that means for local races and for voters. And an interview with Harbor Strategic Public Affairs Owner and CEO John Sellek.

Whitmer's Mask Order Now Has Teeth, But Will Local Law Enforcement Bite? Jul 17, 2020

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Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with MLive reporter Emily Lawler about the governor's updated mask order and how it will be enforced. And Cheyna talks about her new book "Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection."

Michigan Parents Look for Support During Pandemic Jul 10, 2020

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Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher speak with WDET's Sascha Raiyn about the supports that exist -- and the needed supports that don't exist -- for parents in the age of COVID-19.

Abdul El-Sayed Discusses Racism as Public Health Crisis Jun 23, 2020

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Jake Neher speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former health director for the City of Detroit and author of "Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic."

How To Investigate Your Local Police Like an Investigative Journalist Jun 15, 2020

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Investigative reporter Andrew Ford discusses five tips for getting information from law enforcement agencies and how members of the public can use that information to enact real change.

Fewer Retail Workers Are Wearing Masks. They Might Be Breaking the Law. May 29, 2020

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A quick oil change leads to a conversation with with an employment attorney and a business professor about the laws, rules, guidelines, and best practices of employees wearing masks.

Detroit Hospital Hit Hard By COVID Getting Back to Normal Says CEO May 14, 2020

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Jake Neher speaks with Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace CEO Daniel Jackson, who says the hospital is in much better shape than it was during the recent "surge" of COVID-19 patients. He also addresses claims of improper body storage and critically low nurse staffing levels.

Parental Leave with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Apr 10, 2020

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A conversation about the Whitmer Administration's push for paid parental leave in Michigan and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist's personal decision to take paternity leave last year.