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What Auto Retooling for Medical Equipment Actually Looks Like; Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) Apr 04, 2020

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A look at what it really means for auto makers to help ramp up production of ventilators, masks, and other desperately needed equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. And a conversation with Congresswoman Haley Stevens.

Looking for the Helpers Trying to Keep Small Business Open Through Pandemic Mar 27, 2020

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Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth highlight local efforts to help small businesses through this catastrophic time for the economy.

Michigan Arts Organizations Hurting with COVID-19 Cancellations Mar 20, 2020

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Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with WDET's Ryan Patrick Hooper about how the drastic response to the new coronavirus is affecting arts organizations and what it means for the arts to move largely online.

How Statewide School Closings Will Affect Families Mar 13, 2020

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in Michigan to close until they're scheduled to reopen on April 6. That's in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about how that decision will affect families -- especially low-income families.

Michigan's Budding Cannabis Market Off to Mellow Start Mar 06, 2020

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Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about why the first three months of legal marijuana sales have been slow and whether it can eventually catch up to other states. And a conversation with Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Robin Schneider.

Housing, Not Jobs, May Be Ex-Offenders' Biggest Challenge in Michigan Feb 28, 2020

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Ex-offenders face many obstacles when they’re released from prison. It’s especially hard for people with felonies on their records to find a place to live. Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about how that problem plays out here in Michigan.

Michigan's Huge University Funding Gap Feb 21, 2020

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There’s a new push to close the wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should get less than $4500 dollars per student. As part of the weekly series MichMash, Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about what you need to know about higher education funding in Michigan, and OU President Ora Pescovitz talks about the "Strive for 45" initiative.

Great Lakes Shore Erosion Matters to You, Even If You're Landlocked Feb 14, 2020

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Water levels are rising along Michigan’s shorelines. It’s a fact that has dominated the headlines recently – including stories of people’s houses potentially falling into the Great Lakes. But for those living in landlocked areas of the state, you might not realize that those coastal problems affect you too. As part of the weekly series MichMash, MLive’s Cheyna Roth and WDET’s Jake Neher take a statewide look at the rising waters with MLive environmental reporter Paula Gardener.

Are Michiganders Feeling the Growing National Economy? Feb 07, 2020

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Michigan State University professor of economics Charles Ballard talks with Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher about how Michigan residents are feeling about the economy.

Here Are Some of the Biggest Environment, Criminal Justice, and Education Stories to Watch in 2020 Feb 03, 2020

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On the heels of Gov. Whitmer's State of the State speech, Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about three issues -- other than roads -- that could dominate headlines in Michigan throughout 2020.

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