William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired), founder of both the Small Schools Workshop and the Center for Youth and Society, taught courses in...

The concept of innovation as a "good thing" is seldom questioned. After all, there is no doubt that innovation and invention create the foundations for much of our growth and economic prosperity.



But what about the...

Since the election last week, Trump and his team have spent a lot of time talking about election fraud. So far though evidence of fraud hasn't exactly been forthcoming, so in this video we dive deep and examine all of the court cases...

Even beautiful plants can sometimes be detrimental to the environment. This public radio story takes place in Michigan where the sale of Japanese knotweed has been outlawed following unchecked growth of the large ornamental plant....

This is the third part of a three-part video that explains variables and data types.
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This clip is from the chapter "Fundamentals of C++" of the series "The Complete C++ Developer Course".This section discusses the...

Rebekah Modrak is a writer and interventionist artist whose artworks resist consumer culture. Re Made Co. (remadeco.org) poses as an online “company” to recreate actual company Best Made Co. (seller of $350 luxury hand-painted axes) by...

A new source of energy is being developed by using Michigan's industrial food waste. Using existing technology for converting manure into electricity, these anaerobic digesters are doing their work on pudding packs and canned peaches,...

How does diversity arise? Does it make a system more productive? How does it impact the overall strength of a system? Does it make a system prone to large events? These are some of the questions Scott Page, professor of complex systems,...

In this video, a man reflects on his personal background and experiences in philanthropy. He talks about his involvement in various Jewish organizations and his pivotal moment of standing in a concentration camp and committing himself to...

Changes to a neighborhood park in Illinois have affected the Northern White-Footed mice who live in the forest nearby. Scientists who study living mice today compare them to museum samples of dead mice to understand how they've changed...

Rare earth minerals are very important to today's electronics. Your iPod, laptop, and television use them. They make electronics light so they don't need much power. But the Chinese have a lock on the production of rare earth elements...

TRANS couple who stopped transitioning to have a baby celebrate their daughter's first birthday. For couple Liam Johnson, 20, and Racquelle Trammell, 30, their biological daughter's first birthday is a celebration they thought they might...

Join us as we take a detailed look into Detroit's past, its vibrant present, and the diverse experiences it offers for visitors of all interests. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, a car enthusiast, or a foodie, Detroit has...

Anyone who wanted to get a clear answer to the Presidential Election will not have enjoyed the last 12 hours. As results have come in it’s become clear that a result might not be known for a while. Trump falsely claimed to have won the...

This program explores various fishing opportunities where kids can catch their first fish both in the inner cities of Pennsylvania and in the remote National forests of Michigan. You will find out how kids can create a clear path to...

Moving To Phoenix - Life After The Military // It has finally happened we are moving from Los Angeles Las Vegas to Phoenix Arizona to start our new life outside the air force. The time has come for us to leave the military bubble and...

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Economist Lisa Cook discusses how unresolved racial tension remains an obstacle to putting Detroit’s economy back on its feet<br/>

The 13th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1836, the Whig Party emerges and runs four candidates against incumbent Martin...

The increasing acidity of the oceans could eventually affect your dinner plate. There is a decrease in the number of juvenile oysters known as "seed" due to the increase of CO2 in the ocean. Listen to learn how workers are dealing with...

In the last 12 months the city of Dearborn, Michigan, has been thrown into conflict. At its heart, the conflict is about fear, ideology and identity politics – and what it means to be an American. Dearborn, home to the largest mosque in...

Produced by Matt Beat. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band).

The year: 1835. The dispute: Territorial claim of the Toledo Strip. Toledo holds geographical importance as a port city at the base of the Maumee Bay. The conflict arises out of differing interpretations of the boundary lines set by the...

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...