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In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren dig into the spring sports outlook for high schools as we are still under the weight of a pandemic. There is some optimism from Jared Purcell and Scott DeCamp that will leave you excited about the outlook for the rest of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the age of a global pandemic without a finish line John Hiner and Eric Hultgren explore the mental health of the school systems, teachers, parents, students, admins to see where they are and how are they feeling and perhaps - how we can help.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Bob Johnson and Dana Afana about their podcast The Year 2042 that explores what the world will look like in the year 2042 as the census has calculated that by 2042, Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic, black, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander will together outnumber non-Hispanic whites  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Ron Fonger and Roberto Acosta about the 9 individuals charged in the Flint water crisis and the settlement connected with that public health disdaster.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Justin Hicks and Emily Lawler about the rollout of the COVID vaccine - How is it going? Where is it breaking? and what can we expect going forward.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Ryan Stanton reporter in Ann Arbor talk about the importance of local journalism.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Senior Director of News, Kelly Frick (kfrick@mlive.com) about the "right to be forgotten" and the process to get a story removed from the internet.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Melissa Frick and Zahra Ahmad who cover education for MLive about the state of the education system in Michigan and what is this doing for or to the kids who have been learning virtually for nearly a year at this point?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner talk with Amy Sherman and Taylor DesOrmeau about the state of Michigan restaurants during this pause due to COVID-19.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with reporters Justin Hicks and Taylor DeOrmeau about the newest restrictions when it comes to COVID-19 and what to expect in the next 21 days and beyond.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Emily Lawler and Malachi Barrett talk about the election and what might be next for Michigan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this 25th episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Lindsay Moore, Ryan Stanton, and Brian McVicar about the statewide coverage of the 2020 election when it has to be covered digitally or socially distanced. How has that changed access, information, and their jobs in this every changing landscape of a global pandemic  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Matt Wenzel and Aaron McMann who cover MSU and U of M respectively about BIG Ten football during COVID and what to expect this weekend as The University of Michigan takes on Michigan State for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Khalil Al Hajal and Malachi Barrett about one of the biggest races in Michigan between the incumbent Democrat, Gary Peters and Republican John James  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Eric Hultgren sits down with John Hiner to talk about MLive's decision not to choose to endorse a candidate this year and the history behind that tradition. Plus our voters guide is out to help you on election day.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Lori Chapman and Jeremy Marble about the creation of something like "The Deadliest Great Lakes" and the art of video storytelling.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner sit down with Mark Tower news leader for MLive.com and the Kalamazoo Gazette about what happened in August with the Proud Boys and the Kalamazoo Public Safety officers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner sit down with MSU and U 0f M beat writers for MLive Aaron McMann and Matt Wenzel to talk about what college football looks like when it starts on Oct 24th  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Emily Bingham about where are the best places to see fall colors this season.Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains sees ‘staggering’ increase in search and rescueshttps://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/michigans-porcupine-mountains-wilderness-state-park-sees-staggering-increase-in-search-and-rescues.htmlBest Northern Michigan county roads for fall color this yearhttps://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/best-northern-michigan-county-roads-for-fall-color-this-year.htmlBest ways to enjoy fall color along Michigan’s “Tunnel of Trees”https://www.mlive.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/09/e85130740e7552/best-ways-to-enjoy-fall-color.htmlThis pint-sized nature preserve near Harbor Springs has trails, butterflies and a secret beachhttps://www.mlive.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/09/ac5dc84da8868/this-pintsized-nature-preserve.htmlBest fall color drives in Michigan’s U.P., when to hit the roadhttps://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/best-fall-color-drives-in-michigans-up-when-to-hit-the-road.htmlBest scenic fall drives in Michiganhttps://www.mlive.com/travel/2016/10/michigans_best_scenic_fall_dri.htmlMichigan’s Benzie County is a hidden gem for fall color travel

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Mark Torregrossa about what we can expect in Michigan for Fall weather we all love and what kind of winter can we expect to finish out the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.