An unhappy statistic: Child abuse is on the rise in Michigan. So, why has state-funding for prevention been cut? We found out more on today's show.
And, in case you hadn't noticed - it is hot out there. But, are these temperatures rivaling those of past record-making days?
And, three ordinary guys are pooling their resources in order to save Detroit’s GAR building from the wrecking ball.
Also, we spoke with Dr. Ryan Shinska, a graduate from the University of Michigan’s dental school, about his plan to move to Uganda to open a dental clinic.
First on the show, numbers show that more of us are climbing aboard Amtrak trains than ever before.
The three lines that Amtrak runs in Michigan are often packed, especially the Detroit to Chicago Wolverine Line.
Come this October, the State of Michigan's tab for Amtrak will jump. The subsidy will go from 8 million a year to around 25 million. That's around a 200% jump.
Why is that happening? What does this mean for you, the taxpayer, and for Amtrak and its passengers?
Adie Tomer is with the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, and he joined us today from Washington.
