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Stateside: Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, abound in Michigan right now. A Michigan State University entomologist talked about how we can keep them alive. Then, we heard about Detroit's second annual Collard Green Cook-off. Also, an ophthalmologist and open water swimmer became the first Michigander to cross the English Channel, swim around Manhattan Island, and clear the Catalina Channel.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

  • Anthony Cognato, professor of entomology at Michigan State University and collection director at the Holistic Insect Systematics Laboratory
  • Khary Frazier, digital creator, founder of Detroit is Different and organizer of the Collard Green Cook-off
  • Michaela Ayers, producer and host of Black Her Stories
  • Dr. Bryan Huffman, ophthalmologist in Holland, Michigan, and open water swimmer
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