Between the Lakes
Learn how Michigan election officials test voting machines
Oct 17, 202613 min
Local election officials are required by Michigan law to publicly test voting machines to ensure they provide accurate results.
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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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What is Between the Lakes about?
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.
What has Between the Lakes covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Learn how Michigan election officials test voting machines" (17 October 2026, 13 minutes), "Bonus: Mary Louise Kelly explains why she's leaving All Things Considered" (11 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Rogers and El-Sayed disagree on many issues, except data center moratoriums" (3 October 2026, 13 minutes).
How often does Between the Lakes publish?
Between the Lakes publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Bonus: Mary Louise Kelly explains why she's leaving All Things Considered
Oct 11, 202611 minMary Louise Kelly stopped by the WCMU's studios while she was on the campus of Central Michigan University this week for an impromptu interview with WCMU's local host of All Things Considered, David Nicholas
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Rogers and El-Sayed disagree on many issues, except data center moratoriums
Oct 3, 202613 minBoth candidates agree on slowing down data center development until more concreate policy solutions are established.
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A mysterious, century-old safe was found in rural Michigan. Here’s what was inside.
Sep 26, 202612 minThe Lions Club in Harrisville used the discovery to sell raffle tickets for the safe's contents. All of the proceeds were donated to local charities.
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Six hospitalized after toxic chemical released from military plane crash
Sep 19, 202614 minSix of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday.
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How different generations learned about 9/11
Sep 12, 202612 minMost people around for the 9/11 attacks on America, can remember exactly where they were in 2001 and how they felt. But to those who were born after that day, grasping the severity of the tragedy may be harder to...
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BONUS: Police warn against misinformation spreading after injury at Michigan festival
Sep 6, 20265 minSocial media has blown up with opinions and speculation after a 37-year-old Black man was severely injured during a music festival in northern Michigan.
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Out with the new, in with the old? Farmers rely on decades-old machinery
Aug 22, 202613 minMore 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.
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Bogus copyright claims target WCMU's reporting on UP bitcoin mine, congressional candidate
Aug 15, 202613 minUnknown 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.
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Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Remarkable upset in MI House primary
Aug 8, 202615 minWCMU's AJ Jones joins Tina Sawyer to break down primary results and what they mean for November's general election.
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CMU scientist says Michigan swamps are in decline
Aug 1, 202613 minA 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.
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Saginaw inspired these mid-20th century songs
Jul 25, 202612 minFrom Simon & Garfunkel, Lefty Frizzell, to The Monkees, musicians used Saginaw as a muse in their song writing during the mid-20th century.
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BONUS: Taking voter temperatures ahead of the midterms
Jul 19, 20268 minWCMU'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.
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Looking at the challenges farmers face in Michigan
Jul 18, 202614 minWCMU'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.
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Another state of emergency up north and controversial herbicide gets new guidelines
Jul 11, 202612 minGov. 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...
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Meet the "father of information" and the inspiration for Claude.ai
Jul 4, 202611 minWCMU’s Blace Carpenter tells the story of the Gaylord man who created the foundation for artificial intelligence and inspired the name of Claude.ai.
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Michigan's next governor wants to reform state-funded economic development
Jun 27, 202612 minCandidates on both sides of the isle say the state needs to reexamine how its spending tax dollars to attract businesses to Michigan.
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How EPA rollbacks could impact PFAS clean up in Oscoda and Grayling
Jun 20, 202611 minLocal 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...
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How Mackinac Island became a top Michigan destination
Jun 13, 202615 minThis 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."
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Detainee says she was sexually assaulted in northern Michigan ICE facility
Jun 6, 202614 minS0(Lurii Gagarin / Adobe Stock)<p>The North Lake Processing Center is the biggest immigration detention center in Michigan and the Midwest.</p><p>But it can be a lonely, scary place for many people. For months, detainees...
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