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Relief from a brutal ice storm — which left thousands without power across Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula — could be a few days off yet, according to forecasts.
Life can change in a matter of days. It’s been true throughout history. This podcast special examines the changes Michiganders have been living with since 2020.
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A Canada-based reporter joins us for a deep dive on the history of the trade and manufacturing relationship between Windsor and Detroit. We also discussed why the new tariffs being rolled out this week feel, to some Canadians, "like your best friend sucker punched you."
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President Donald Trump calls it “Liberation Day.” On Wednesday, the president plans to roll out tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods.
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In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the impacts of funding cuts on the Michigan Immigrants Rights Center. We also cover a story on a black bear attack that occurred in Isabella, Minnesota. And, we have a conversation with a West Michigan author about his new memoir, Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand.
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A new law takes effect Wednesday in Michigan, increasing the number of weeks claimants are eligible to receive unemployment benefits and the maximum benefit amount they can receive each week.
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“We've got to, though, have a system that understands that the VA...is not an employment agency," said Secretary Doug Collins.
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After the weekend's ice storm and thunderstorms, Consumers Energy reported widespread outages. Consumers spokesperson Katie Carey joined Michigan Public for an update.
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A program that provided millions of dollars worth of donated foods to Michigan food banks has been cut by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We talked to the head of one West Michigan food bank about what this means for their operations.
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Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.
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The next focus of the Michigan House could involve bills to help counties and local governments fight violent crime.
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Hundreds of protests were held across the U.S. and in other countries outside Tesla dealerships on March 29th, 2025, at a global Takedown Tesla event, calling for a boycott of federal DOGE leader Elon Musk's company.
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The federal REAL ID Act of 2005 was passed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and requires higher identification standards.
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Michigan lawmakers predicts bipartisan support for the bill.
Michigan Public introduces a new podcast about Michigan's culinary talent, and the stories behind the food.
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There are so many interesting bits of language in the world, we can’t help but notice. The question is, when you notice someone saying something interesting, should you point it out?
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First, the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture halting food deliveries to Michigan food banks. Then, the potentially negative impact of media messaging around loneliness. Plus, how COVID-19 changed grief and loss of family.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at Michigan and Michigan State men's basketball ahead of the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament.
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There is an empty state Senate seat in Michigan's thumb region. No one currently represents the district because Governor Gretchen Whitmer has not yet called a special election. Some Republicans are saying she's playing politics with the 35th state Senate District.
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