{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690b7e09317c91fd9a811777/69397f7d34867e026d2dce65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday, December 10, 2025","description":"<p>On today’s episode of The Michigan Brief, a major national headline as former President Trump signals a potential shift in U.S. support for Ukraine. Here in Michigan, a winter storm closes schools across Metro Detroit, the new State Superintendent outlines “Students First” education priorities, and Michigan State University celebrates a top-10 national ranking for graduate employability. We wrap with a feel-good story out of Dearborn, where a generous donor delivers a $10,000 Christmas tree to keep the city’s holiday tradition alive.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS &amp; STORY LINKS</p><p><br></p><p>0:37 - Trump signals potential shift on Ukraine support (<a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/10/trump-news-at-a-glance-president-hints-at-abandoning-ukraine-rambles-about-weak-europe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian</a>)</p><p>1:32 - Metro Detroit school closures as winter storm moves through (<a href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/metro-detroit-school-closures-winter-weather-december-10/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CBS News Detroit</a>, <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/wintry-mess-sweep-over-mid-013853475.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yahoo News</a>)</p><p>2:25 - New Michigan Superintendent outlines “Students First” priorities (<a href=\"https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2025/12/09/new-state-superintendent-pledges\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Department of Education</a>)</p><p>3:25 - MSU ranked Top 10 among U.S. public universities for employability (<a href=\"https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/12/times-higher-ed-employability-ranking-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Today</a>)</p><p>4:25 - Dearborn gifted a $10,000 Christmas tree from local businessman (<a href=\"https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-sam-hussein-arab-businessman-gifts-christmas-tree-worth-10-000-to-dearborn-michigan-watch-101765328614233.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hindustan Times</a>)</p>","author_name":"Brett Cummins"}