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Patti Smith is a lot of things: artist, musician, poet, ex-Michigander. A new book explores the life and impact of the punk rock icon and poet.

Discussing "Why Patti Smith Matters," new book, with Wendy Schneider.

Events from July 7-10 include the Olbrich Gardens Home Garden Tour, Willy Street Chamber Players summer concert series.

Caryn Rose remembers Patti Smith's April 17, 1976 turn on 'Saturday Night Live' in an exclusive excerpt from 'Why Patti Smith Matters.'

Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen discuss how 'Because The Night' came to be (book excerpt)

Author Caryn Rose talks about her book Why Patti Smith Matters. The book is a broad exploration of the notorious punk singer's career, as well as her impact on Rose's personal life as a teenager in 1970s New York state.

Caryn Rose remembers Patti Smith's April 17, 1976 turn on 'Saturday Night Live' in an exclusive excerpt from 'Why Patti Smith Matters.'

Caryn Rose remembers Patti Smith's April 17, 1976 turn on 'Saturday Night Live' in an exclusive excerpt from 'Why Patti Smith Matters.'

Caryn Rose remembers Patti Smith's April 17, 1976 turn on 'Saturday Night Live' in an exclusive excerpt from 'Why Patti Smith Matters.'

Continuing our conversation with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard about how to respond to an active shooter situation and what can be done to mitigate gun violence. Then a new book explains why Patti Smith Still Matters. To close the show, we share the final chapter of a 25-year-old loon love story.