Stateside Staff

On today's show, Doug Tribou continued his coverage of Senate hopefuls with Republican candidate, Sherry O'Donnell. We then learned about a potential designated music district in Detroit with Keith Owens. And we discussed how a districting error impacted voters of the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Indian Reservation with Melissa Isaac.

On today's episode, we sat down with Danielle Atkinson to learn about Black women's political organizing efforts in Michigan, learned about the impact of Canadian wildfires on Michigan air quality from Keith Matheny, and heard from two of Michigan's candidates to replace Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate.

On today’s episode, we talk with Dearborn’s Mayor about the recent news of Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, and how the Dearborn community has responded to the news. Additionally, we talk with the host of It’s Been A Minute on how America will respond to a Black female president.

Today, Michigan Public's Tracy Samilton discusses a new law designed to get solar and wind projects in Michigan moving. Also, producers of a new documentary about Detroit's bankruptcy discuss it's human impact. Later, Wayne County Commissioner and DNC delegate Jonathan Kinloch, who gained national attention for his resistance to efforts to not certify Wayne County's 2020 Presidential Election results, talks about Detroiters' sentiments to top-of-the-ticket changes.

Today, Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, longtime friend of Joe Biden, on the President’s decision to step away from the presidential race. Then, what went down at Donald Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids this past Saturday — his first public appearance since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania just over a week ago. Plus, what Kamala Harris’ campaign entry means for a Michigan electorate that sometimes clashed with Joe Biden.

Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.

Today, why Republicans are changing their plan, encouraging voters to cast ballots absentee this year. Also, students and staff at Concordia University in Ann Arbor face major cutbacks, and an uncertain future for degree programs. Plus, a conversation with bestselling horror writer Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. His new book is all about a young girl with an imaginary friend… one her parents quickly learn to dread.

Today, the story of how a B-list celebrity reshaped the Republican party…in the 1970s. We chat with the host of the podcast Landslide, which explores how the presidential face-off between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan helped shape our current political climate. Then, book lovers unite in Detroit! A community event is coming this weekend, uniting readers across genres and generations.

Today, changing our single-use lives. We’re finding out how Michigan is coping with changes in recycling… and what happens to stuff you throw in the bin. Then, interpreting the top-of-mind issues during the Republican National Convention this week. Plus, the co-creator of FOUND magazine takes his show on the road.

Today, Secret Service members neutralized a shooter during Saturday’s Trump rally, however, questions remain regarding the shooter's gained line of fire.