WCMU Public Media

Between the Lakes

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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.wcmu.org

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WCMU Public Media

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www.wcmu.org

Latest episode

Oct 3, 2026

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Episodes

Farmers adapt to extreme weather, Michigan regulators win Edenville Dam flooding case 25.04.2026

Farmers are adapting to extreme weather events across the country. The state won a civil trial over the Edenville Dam failure.

'We're in crisis mode': Severe weather rocks central and northern Michigan 18.04.2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for nearly half the state this week after flood waters devastated communities, caused evacuations, washed out roads and put massive pressure on dams across the region.

Epic ice rescue leads to ICE deportation, McDonald Rivet wants Congress back in DC 11.04.2026

The top stories from around central and northern Michigan for the week of April 6th.

Saginaw's 47-year tax cap, Benson to challenge Trump's executive order on voting 04.04.2026

This week, WCMU's AJ Jones discusses Saginaw's tax cap and the movement behind trying to get it removed.

Lyme disease cases up in parts of Northern MI, ice storm aid not guaranteed for utilities 28.03.2026

On this week's Between the Lakes, host Tina Sawyer talks with a local health department official about the uptick in Lyme disease cases across parts of northern Michigan. And other top stories from across the region.

Historic blizzard, ice storm batter Northern Michigan 21.03.2026

A major winter storm crushed northern Michigan this week, bringing blizzard conditions and heavy ice in some areas that lead to widespread power outages in sub-freezing temperatures.

One solution to Michigan's literacy problem, Detroit-area synagogue attacker identified 14.03.2026

WCMU's Tina Sawyer speaks to a Michigan non-profit seeking to boost literacy rates and we bring you the headlines of the week around central and northern Michigan.

Michiganders share ice storm stories, McDonald Rivet votes 'yes' to limit Trump in Iran 07.03.2026

A recent storytelling event in Gaylord brought people together from across northern Michigan to recount their experiences during the 2025 ice storm that devastated the region.

Whitmer's final State of the State, US Supreme Court hears two Michigan cases 28.02.2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address Wednesday. She worked to sell a divided Legislature on a 2026 agenda that will help set her legacy.

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