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Season 54
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence
We'll hear from this year's Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano's workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice he gave them.
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GM Vice President Ed Welburn; Michigan Veterans Foundation gets new home. Ep 4434.
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We take a look at careers in aviation, and talk with Tuskegee Airmen. Ep 4433.
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Ford Freedom Award celebrates black men; Detroit program teaches good health. Ep 4432.
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Martha Scott on breaking racial and gender barriers. Plus, Bookstock is back. Ep 4430.
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Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton joins us to discuss his newest honor. Ep 4429.
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New home ownership program in Detroit; Detroit Deltas raise money for youth. Ep 4428.
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New life coming to old Tiger Stadium; practical advice for entrepreneurs. Ep 4426.
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Detroit Urban League’s major milestone; trailblazer Major General Gwen Bingham. Ep 4425.
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We meet DPS’ new interim superintendent; Shaka Senghor discusses his new book. Ep 4424.
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A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
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Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
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Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.