Stateside Staff

A look back at the year's economy, as experienced by Michiganders. Also, a long- awaited contract for teachers in Grand Rapids’ Public Schools. And our series The Dish is back! Chef Yumna Jawad has some ideas for making holiday kitchen work more manageable.

University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired with cause this week, and then promptly arrested. What happened?

A look at the new cannabis tax and its potential effects on the marijuana industry. Plus, researchers share finds from an Indigenous archeological site in the Upper Peninsula.

Immigrants detained in Michigan are bringing habeas corpus lawsuits against the federal government, a wintry medicinal plant blooms in Michigan winters, and federal funding cuts are hampering statewide programs that support farmers’ mental health.

First, a mother's determination to keep her son's education going behind bars. Plus, more on the geomagnetic storm over Michigan (and what it has to do with the Northern Lights). Then, the co-founder of band Destroy All Monsters. Also, a look back to a sliced-bread ban in Michigan, followed by a listener reaction to the latest On Hand episode.

Will the Detroit 3 automakers take up the president’s suggestion to make microcars? Also, the flavors of indigenous survivance. Our series The Dish visits Raphael Foods. And a fond farewell to a SE Michigan business forming an anchor for generations: Downtown Home and Garden.

Listen in for an update on the latest data center controversies in Michigan, a song for feeling blue in December, and a deep dive into the unusual hobby of amateur submarines.

Another county in Michigan begins implementation of AI in processing non-emergency calls. Also, a discussion with one of the voice actors of the Anishinaabemowin dub of "Star Wars: A New Hope."

Michigan State University hires a new football coach, a Detroit-based food journalist talks about using SNAP benefits, and a biology professor discusses how wildlife survives Michigan winters.

First, a review of statewide changes to sex education standards. Then, a Yooper's long-time devotion to sunrises. Plus, Michigan Public's On Hand took a deep dive into why Kalamazoo shows up in so many songs.