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1 week ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
FESTIVAL UPDATE: CINETOPIA SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!Lineup includes 18 films, plus a Michigan-Made Short Film Program, with 34 screenings and filmmakers in attendance. "Lady Parts" with director Nancy Boyd, producer Megan Griesbeck, and lead actress Valentina Tammaro. "1969: Killers, Freaks, and Radicals" with director Andrew Templeton and the creative team behind the film. "Sally!" with director Deborah Craig. "New Wave" with producer Betty Hang.
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1 week ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
OverviewThe Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan played a crucial role in raising awareness about the harmful effects of mercury switches in older vehicles. They were at the forefront of efforts to establish a national recovery program that aimed to remove mercury from cars before they were recycled, preventing widespread contamination. Mercury was once used in automotive components like lighting systems and anti-lock braking systems, where it functioned as a switch.
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1 week ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
RESOURCES:Interational Film Festival-Ypsilanti (iFFY)iFFY on FacebookiFFY on YouTubeiFFY on InstagramTRANSCRIPTION:David Fair: This is 89.1 WEMU, and we're feeling a little "iffy" this week. I'm David Fair, and I mean that in the best way possible. iFFY is an acronym for the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti, and the sixth season of this creative local endeavor runs from this Thursday through Saturday at the Riverside Arts Center.
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1 week ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
ABOUT JAN LITTLE:Jan Little is the current CEO of Michigan Ability Partners, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through affordable housing, financial services and employment opportunities.
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2 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
TRANSCRIPTION:David Fair: This is 89.1 WEMU, and in 2025, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary as a radio station and community service organization. I'm David Fair, and through the year, we're going to bring you conversations about who we are and how we've survived and thrived over the past six decades. For the majority of our 60 years, we have relied on listener contributions to fund the people and the programs you hear over the years.
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2 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
OverviewMichigan's Senate Bill 735 is co-sponsored by 14th District Senator Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor). It aims to require warning labels on consumer products containing PFAS to help consumers make informed choices about exposure. PFAS contamination is a major issue in Michigan, with over 11,000 identified sites, making transparency and regulation crucial to protecting public health and the environment.
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2 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
ABOUT CHRISTINE WATSON:Christine Watson is the Executive Director at SafeHouse Center. She has been working with survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for more than 18 years. She started her human services work in England upon her graduation with a master’s degree in English Literature but since 2004 has lived and worked in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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2 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
ABOUT AARON COOPER:Aaron Cooper, a true public servant, has served his entire 20-year career servicing others, in which 17 of those years have been in affordable housing, at various Public Housing Authorities across Ohio and Michigan. Most recently as the Executive Director of Avalon Housing, Cooper is responsible for the oversight of a Non-Profit Permanent Supportive Housing owner, service provider, and developer.
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3 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair |Lisa Wozniak
ABOUT DEBORAH LEE:Ms. Deborah Lee retired as the director of NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) on February 28, 2025. In her former role, she was responsible for conducting integrated scientific research on the Great Lakes and coastal ecosystems. Ms. Lee also served as NOAA's Regional Team Lead for the Great Lakes, facilitating collaboration across 800+ NOAA employees and partners representing the agency’s diverse capabilities across the region.
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3 weeks ago | 
wemu.org | David Fair
ABOUT ALYSHIA DYER:Alyshia M. Dyer is the Washtenaw County Sheriff, elected in 2024. With over a decade of law enforcement experience, Sheriff Dyer began her career at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a Deputy Sheriff in the Law Enforcement Services Division and Marine Division. Her service earned her numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Award, Community Engagement Award, and Unit Citations for her life-saving actions and leadership during critical incidents.
