By Linda Yohn

Ypsilanti, MI – Linda Yohn spoke with Ann Arbor guitar hero George Bedard about his rich musical legacy and musical future with the new, all instrumental CD, "Pickin' Apart the Past". July 10th is the official CD release party when George performs as the traditional closing band for "Top Of The Park" at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
Click to hear part one of Linda's interview with George Bedard.

By David Fair

Ypsilanti, MI – This week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU examines the changing information you'll see on the window stickers of new cars. Our guest is Center for Automotive Research analyst Greg Schroeder.

By Andrew Cluley

Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor's new ward boundaries won't go into effect until after the November general election, and city council has asked city staff to take another look at the proposed reapportionment map. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By David Fair; Lisa Wozniak

Ypsilanti, MI – July's First Friday Focus on the Environment from WEMU examines a political effort to weaken the state's power to manage and protect its waterways, including the Great Lakes. The co-host for this monthly feature is the Executive Director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Lisa Wozniak. Our guest this month is the Policy Director for the Michigan Environmental Council, James Clift.

By David Fair; Russ Collins

Ypsilanti, MI – Listen to this week's Cinema Chat from WEMU, featuring the Executive Director of the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Russ Collins.

By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – The state is out with results of this past year's Michigan Merit Exams. Hear how local schools fared from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By David Fair

Ypsilanti, MI – Summer's here, the bugs are out, and more and more people are using pesticides to fight the annual annoyance. Safely disposing of unused pesticides is easier now thanks to Michigan's "Clean Sweep" program. Abby Eaton is an environmental research specialist in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and she's out guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – The Ypsilanti school board has adopted a balanced budget for the 2011-2012 school year, despite significant unplanned reductions in revenue. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By Andrew Cluley

Ypsilanti, MI – A three-point-two million dollar gift will help assure the future of Eastern Michigan University's special education program. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By David Fair; Russ Collins

Ypsilanti, MI – Cinematic offerings abound this weekend. Hear more on this week's Cinema Chat from WEMU, featuring the Executive Director of the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Russ Collins.