The myth of the great divide & Virginia AI-powered grocery pricing ban
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Social media makes people think America is hopelessly divided, however the data shows that's not the case. Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder & Media Analyst Matt Friedman weighs in. Plus, the possible affect Virginia's ban of artificial intelligence-powered grocery pricing could have.

Democrats call for nominating convention audit & AI chatbot goblins
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Democratic calls for an audit of the party's nominating convention are growing. State Senator Sylvia Santana discusses why she's one of the ones saying the votes and results need review. Plus, why is ChatGPT obsessed with goblins?? AI Expert Joe Tavares weighs in.

Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe

The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.

Midterm election look-ahead & Trump IRAs vs. regular retirement accounts
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The Pulse looks ahead to the midterm elections: Sam Robinson with Detroit One Million with what he's hearing about the race for United States Senate, and University of Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts and SOcial Sciences Dean Jocelyn Boryczka on the huge changes coming to Michigan no matter what happens in November. Plus, Financial Advisor Dan Casey breaks down the differences between Trump IRAs and traditional retirement accounts.

United States fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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The United States is making a big push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Pulse gets perspective from Retired Naval Intelligence Commander Dr. Paul Chabot about what could come next. Plus, Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters and former Detroit Journalist Jeff Vaughn weigh in about the state of the war.

Detroit Pistons advance on to Round 2; Skubal to undergo surgery
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The Detroit Pistons for the first time since 2008 have advanced to Round 2. We preview their series against the Cavaliers. Also, Detroit Tigers ace to undergo elbow surgery. What this means tonight on the Sports Office.

Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year

Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.

Congress defers to President Trump on Iran
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Congressional Republicans have deferred to President Trump on the war in Iran as the 60-day deadline in the War Powers Resolution passes. The Pulse takes a closer look at where talks stand between the United States and Iran as gas prices soar.

Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.

McMorrow deleted tweets controversy & impact of influencers on elections
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State Senator Mallory McMorrow is facing criticism for social media posts she deleted, similar to a controversy her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed faced months before. The Pulse examines the tweets and gets perspective from Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio. Plus, Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman discusses the affect influencers are having on elections and our political discourse.

Why did Mallory McMorrow delete old social media postings?

A candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is facing heat after she deleted thousands of old social media posts from her X account.

Oakland County GOP debate - how to watch

The race for the Michigan executive office intensifies Thursday as four leading Republican contenders prepare to square off in a gubernatorial debate hosted at Visioneering, a prominent aerospace and defense manufacturer.

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown

The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.