The film examines the alliance between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump. Ambitions for a new Middle East, and how Trump and Jared Kushner opened doors to arms deals, investments, and personal profit, despite Saudi abuses. WGVU spoke with correspondent and producer, Martin Smith.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about struggling rural healthcare systems, the introduction of legislation mandating hospitals cut prices or lose nonprofit status, and Michigan agritourism where some farmers are disputing township regulations.

Charles Honey from School News Network speaks with Keenan King and José Rodriguez

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Grand Rapids-based Acrisure announcing global layoffs, and some Small Business Association of Michigan members warn in a survey that they may need to drop health care coverage in the not-too-distant future.

The documentary explores the key players behind President Trump’s expansive use of the U.S. military. WGVU talks with producer and writer Michael Wiser about clashes with allies, waging war in the Middle East, and the inner circle of advisors trying to project U.S. power.

Michigan joined more than 30 states banning K-12 students from accessing their cell phones during class time. The Phone-Free Schools State Report Card reveals some states do it better than others.

WGVU spoke with former Michigan Republican Governor John Engler, and former Michigan Democratic Governor Jim Blanchard.

Host Charles Honey speaks with three graduating seniors

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about the return of Howard Miller, what the expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex brings to the local economy, and a U.K. firm expanding into Grand Rapids valuing it as a Midwest tech hub.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a Finnish office furniture maker with operations in Zeeland, new data on the current condition of Michigan small businesses and AC Grand Rapids building its organization.