Have you ever heard a news story featuring an interesting person you’d like to know more about? How did they get to where they are? What are their secrets to success? “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines” is a podcast that does just that, taking you beyond the headlines to meet University of Michigan faculty in the news. Mike Wood is the host of “Michigan News: Beyond the Headlines.” He has worked in TV and radio for over 25 years and is now a video producer at the University of Michigan and manager of the Michigan News Studio.

You can download and subscribe to Beyond the Headlines from wherever you listen to podcasts — Simplecast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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  Javed Ali: To the White House...and Back

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  Ruth Behar: "Lucky Broken Girl"... Living her Dreams

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  Howard Markel: Saving Lives by Historic Proportions

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  Erik Gordon: The Path Less Traveled...to Success

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  Cynthia Chestek: Lifelong Maker Uses Brain Waves to Control Prosthetics

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  Joe Trumpey: Life lessons, living off the grid

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  Larry La Fountain: Professor, Author, Playwright...Drag Performer?

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  D. André Green: Big dreams, goals, success

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  Barbara McQuade: Humility, determination, inspiration