Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy
Join us for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of clean energy in the Great Lakes region and beyond. Check out an excerpt of "Weathered: Earth's Extremes" and tune in as Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling moderates a panel of clean energy researchers, journalists and industry experts.
Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging with Lisa M. Rose
Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual event all about foraging for wellness as the weather shifts from fall to winter.
Virtual Town Hall: What Does the Election Mean for Great Lakes Climate and Environment?
Join Great Lakes Now, Ideastream Public Media, Native News Online, Planet Detroit, Wisconsin Public Radio, and Grist for a robust live discussion about the national, regional and statewide climate implications of the November election. GLN Host Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of journalists as they talk about the big topics they are covering and thinking about in advance of voting day.
Featured guests include:
-Zaria Johnson, reporter with Ideastream Public Media
-Danielle Kaeding, reporter with Wisconsin Public Radio
-Zoya Teirstein, staff writer with Grist
-Brian Allnutt, senior reporter with Planet Detroit
-Neely Bardwell, political editor for Native News Online
What the Vote?: Gen Z and the 2024 election
What the Vote? is a new podcast from Michigan Public all about Gen Z's role in this pivotal election, as told by Gen Z reporters. From reproductive rights to free speech to the war in Gaza, we'll dig deep into the issues that matter to young people this election. This six-episode series drops Tuesday, Oct. 8, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen and subscribe on your favorite platforms.
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Voter Voices: Public safety is top of mind for this Michigan voter
Stephanie Conklin, 45, is a behavior support specialist who lives in Oakland County. As a mother of three boys, she is concerned about mental health in the aftermath of the pandemic. Conklin is voting for Kamala Harris. She’s also worried about safety in public – especially in regards to guns in the community.
Reporting: Kate Wells | Production & Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: He's not able to vote, but is still concerned about the outcome of the election
Danny Celaya, 25, is from Grand Rapids, works in communications, and is a union member. He’s also undocumented, originally from Mexico, but working in the U.S. as part of the DACA program. He will not be able to vote but still is concerned about the outcome of the upcoming election.
Celaya is concerned about former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and also feels Vice President Kamala Harris is appeasing conservatives.
Reporting: Dustin Dwyer & Adam Yahya Rayes | Production & Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: This Lansing voter is seeking more unity as he heads to the polls
Rodney Wilson, 65, is a former track coach who is planning to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris because he says he “doesn’t want to go back.” He currently lives in Lansing.
Wilson grew up in segregated Cleveland and saw first hand how racism limited his parents’ professional opportunities and housing options, despite their high level of education. Seeing his family and community overcome adversity has led him to vote in every election since 1980. He wants to see the country embrace unity and believes the Biden-Harris administration has taken strides to advance that goal.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Colin Jackson | Production: Mia Goldstein | Editing: Jodi Westrick
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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This voter believes that the Trump-Vance campaign is "anti-women"
Kasey Helton is 47 and from Howell. She is a health care worker who is planning to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. From the celebration of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, to comments about “childless cat ladies,” Helton says the rhetoric and proposed policies of the Trump-Vance campaign are “anti-woman.” She thinks Trump, and his campaign, are obsessed with painting themselves as victims in the culture wars.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Tyler Scott | Production & Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: Donald Trump has earned this soon-to-be retiree's trust
Mike Stack is 65 and from Newaygo, MI. He is a corporate sales representative who is voting for former President Donald Trump. As he prepares for retirement, he’s noticed the cost of living has risen over the past few years. Trump has earned Stack’s trust in regards to shepherding a strong economy, addressing immigration, and investing in strong national defense.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Tyler Scott | Production & Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: Current Presidential candidate options makes it difficult for this young voter to feel good about voting
Leena Amin, 24 (23 at time of filming), just finished physician assistant school. She’s Muslim, a democratic socialist, and a mother. Voting has always been important to Amin, but the current options make it difficult for her to feel good about her vote. She’s leaning toward voting for Vice President Kamala Harris but is still contemplating her decision. Harris’ demographics matter to Amin – she’s hopeful because Harris is a woman and a person of color. Since becoming a mom, gun control is a top priority to Amin.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Zena Issa | Production & Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: This former democrat feels the country is finished if Kamala Harris wins
Robert (Bob) Severin, 74, is from Saginaw. He's a retired nurse who mainly worked in hospice. He moved back to Michigan from Colorado in 2016 and plans to vote for former President Donald Trump. He says he had a lot more money during the Trump administration. Severin was a liberal until the 1990s when he began listening to Rush Limbaugh. If Vice President Kamala Harris wins, he says he’s done voting.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Christopher Johnson | Production: Mia Goldstein & Jodi Westrick | Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Editor's note: These interviews were edited for length and clarity.
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Voter Voices: This Michigan mom is thinking about the future for her children
Becky McLaughlin is a nurse who is planning to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. McLaughlin is hoping for political stability and seeks a candidate with a more moderate stance. She says Roe v. Wade being overturned also heavily influences what she’s looking for in a candidate. Her primary reason for voting is the impact she believes this election will have on her children. She wants them to have opportunities like buying a home and securing good jobs.
You can follow along on this two-week series as we feature 11 Michiganders from across the state on our social media channels.
Reporting: Katheryne Friske | Production: Mia Goldstein & Jodi Westrick | Editing: Mia Goldstein
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
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