Over the past century Michiganders have ping-ponged between Democratic and Republican candidates for president and statewide elected positions. Home of the Reagan Democrat, bellwether for both Obama and Trump. Why is it like this, though? In this episode, a conversation about the kitchen table issues that speak to Michiganders, regardless of Party.

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• David Dulio political science professor at Oakland University

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Sound engineer Mike Fotias recalls his first underground techno party, Detroit's growing warehouse rave scene, and the evolution of its sound.
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Detroit created the musical genre of techno in the early 1980s. It's not the first musical innovation to come out of the city; it enjoys part of a rich musical heritage from Detroit. So how did the history of artistry help inform the birth of techno? And how did Detroit's electronic music influence the world?

This episode was produced by Sam Beaubien.

GUEST ON THIS EPISODE:

• Carl Craig, Detroit musician and techno pioneer

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