Ronia Cabansag
Stateside ProducerRonia Cabansag is a producer for Stateside. She comes to Michigan Public from Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a BS in Media Studies & Journalism and English Linguistics with a minor in Computer Science. Previously, Ronia was an intern for Stateside and for The Best Advice Show podcast. When she's not making sounds for Stateside, she enjoys biking, flying her kite, and flipping pancakes. You can find a portfolio of her work at roniacabansag.com.
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A listener shares just how much the 10-cent bottle deposit meant to Central Michigan University students in the 70s. -
Is it really worth our time to haul returnables to the store for just 10 cents each? And is it worth it for Michigan’s recycling industry to maintain a bottle deposit system when we already have curbside recycling? -
A Guatemalan restaurant in Ypsilanti reflects on a decade in the community, and how ICE presence has impacted business. -
The Cottage Bagel, a home bakery in Grand Rapids owned by Angela and Tony Ochoa, has developed a loyal following, with weekly bagel and scone pre-order “drops” often selling out within hours. -
A listener shares the story of a Blue Heron descending upon her neighbor's backyard koi pond. -
The history of a 1929 statewide poll that determined Michigan’s state bird, and why not everyone is happy with the results. -
Have a Michigan-based chef, baker, restaurant, or other culinary creative you want us to meet on The Dish podcast? Tell us! -
Michelin-starred chef Kieron Hales has cooked for presidents and royalty across 27 countries. As executive chef at Zingerman's Cornman Farms he's found his most fulfilling work: creating custom wedding menus that help couples build lasting memories. -
Four Michiganders facing food insecurity shared what the uncertainty over SNAP benefits has meant for their families. Some have had to cut back on fresh produce, or consider other income sources. -
We examine existing evidence both for and against the Michigan Dogman.
