Top Stories
Jodi Westrick
/
Michigan Public
In the last five years, the state’s poison control center received about 1,500 reports of kids under the age of six being exposed to cannabis products. The center’s data suggests more than 400 were hospitalized, and more than 100 reported cases required critical care.
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.
Latest Stories
-
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could have broad implications for fertility treatments. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Wednesday in Washington, delivering an address warning about the dangers of sweeping tariffs before heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump. -
A discussion about the recent revocation of visas for international students. Then, a Michigan Supreme Court hearing to determine the custody of frozen embryos after divorce. -
Michigan’s recycling rate has been historically low in the Great Lakes region and is low compared to national averages. Despite that, the rate has been increasing. Industry leaders say tariffs might hurt their bottom line and decrease demand for recycled goods during a potential recession. -
The president announced he would raise tariffs on China to 125% "effective immediately" but said he was pausing big hikes on other U.S. trading partners to allow time for trade negotiations. -
In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the termination of funding for all Michigan Humanities. Following that, we have a conversation with Lauren Roberts about the release of her new book. Finally, we explore the reactions surrounding the termination of the University of Michigan’s DEI program.
-
At 18, Michigan writer Lauren Roberts self-published her debut YA novel Powerless. Now, a few years later, Roberts is one of the romantasy genre's biggest stars. We talked to Roberts about how she turned her passion for reading romantasy into a full-fledged literary career writing it. -
A Dearborn-based lawyer says immigration officials questioned him for 90 minutes at the Detroit Metro airport over the weekend. Amir Makled was returning to the U.S. from a family vacation in the Dominican Republic. -
What to know about assessing your risk and protecting yourself as the Trump administration ratchets up immigration enforcement. -
A frozen embryo is the center of a custody battle between a divorced couple that will play out Wednesday in arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court. -
Southeast Michigan law enforcement, Detroit City officials, and some Michigan lawmakers called Monday for the passage of bills to create a new public safety and violence prevention fund. -
A conversation on the effects Trump’s wide-reaching tariffs could have on the Michigan auto industry.
Michigan Public introduces a new podcast about Michigan's culinary talent, and the stories behind the food.
-
According to immigration attorneys familiar with the situation, neither students nor their schools were given warning that the visas were in jeopardy. -
After a severe ice storm swept across Northern Michigan, and cleanup and recovery continues at homes and businesses, the Department of Natural Resources has closed some trails to protect people from falling tree detritus. -
The Jackson County Police Department says it was approached by ICE and asked to participate in a limited 48-hour detention program, and agreed; it's the first in Michigan to do so. -
The USDA is opening up millions of acres of national forests for timber production. That includes the three national forests in Michigan.
Close To Home: The Conflict In Gaza
Conversations that matter to Michigan. Daily at 3 & 8 p.m.
Stateside Show & Podcast Episodes
News Headlines From NPR
- Jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused director Toback of sexual abuse
- Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
- 10 emerging writers win Whiting Awards
- 20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry
- Attorney representing a student protester detained by federal immigration agents
- European Union approves new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.