Exploring Michigan’s 2026 Races, Alternative Press History, and Space Dive Event
Michigan gears up for its upcoming 2026 elections with a focus on the governor’s race and the U.S. Senate primary. Simon Schuster, a reporter from Bridge Michigan, sheds light on the key aspects that voters should keep an eye on as the primaries draw near in August.
A new book, Dispatches from the Avant-Garage, delves into the intriguing history of the Alternative Press. Founded in 1969 by poet and artist duo Ken and Ann Mikolowski in their Michigan home’s basement, the press revolutionized the distribution of artists’ and writers’ works through mail in manila envelopes.
Moreover, the creators of Space Dive revisit their innovative concept, a “wormhole” that transports a distant galaxy to Detroit. This annual event, set to return in May, offers attendees an immersive experience in a cantina situated on a planet from the “Star Wars” universe.
Guests Featured on the Show:
- Simon Schuster: Capitol Reporter for Bridge Michigan
- Ken Mikolowski: Founder of Alternative Press
- Rebecca Kosick: Author of Dispatches from the Avant-Garage: The Alternative Press and associate professor at the University of Bristol
- John Dunivant: Co-creator of Space Dive
- Daniel Land: Co-creator of Space Dive
- Eric Heerspink: Vendor at Space Dive
