Northern Michigan

Most plastic ends up in the landfill, some joins local and national supply chains to be made into new products, and the trickiest ones power a northern Michigan factory.

Brittany Cavallaro talks with author TJ Klune.

The $289,100 donation from a California couple, including Elliott Broidy, highlights the growing influence of megadonors in Michigan politics.

Journalist John Dickerson talks with Father James Martin about his memoir, "Work in Progress."

Zoe Clark talks with author and political scientist Suzanne Mettler about her book, "Rural Versus Urban."

Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety.

When U.P. snowboarder Nick Baumgartner lost in a qualifying round at the 2022 Olympics, he broke down on national TV. It was his fourth Olympics, he’d never medaled, and he was 40 years old. He might not get another shot at a medal. But then he got some news.

Doug Stanton talks with Jim Harrison biographer Todd Goddard.

Beth Milligan talks with poet Kate Baer about her latest book of poetry, "How About Now."

John U. Bacon talks about his book "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald."