
Stateside
Monday through Friday @ 3 & 8 p.m.
Stateside covers what you need (and want) to know about Michigan. You hear stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids. Tune in every day for in-depth conversations that matter to Michigan. Stateside is hosted by April Baer.
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Heard On Air
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We looked at the Michigan impact of cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Then, singer-songwriter May Erlewine gave us insights on her latest album. And, a professor's new book argues that business schools are failing to prepare their students for the future.
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In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the impacts of funding cuts on the Michigan Immigrants Rights Center. We also cover a story on a black bear attack that occurred in Isabella, Minnesota. And, we have a conversation with a West Michigan author about his new memoir, Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand.
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First, the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture halting food deliveries to Michigan food banks. Then, the potentially negative impact of media messaging around loneliness. Plus, how COVID-19 changed grief and loss of family.
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First, Michigan municipalities struggle to recruit election clerks. Then, we share some guidance from The Best Advice Show before our Revival special on COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave his last State of the City address before leaving to run for state office. We talked about his impact on the city and what's next for him. Then, our third episode of Revival looked at the tough decisions business owners had to make during COVID.
Heard on the Podcast
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A Canada-based reporter joins us for a deep dive on the history of the trade and manufacturing relationship between Windsor and Detroit. We also discussed why the new tariffs being rolled out this week feel, to some Canadians, "like your best friend sucker punched you."
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A program that provided millions of dollars worth of donated foods to Michigan food banks has been cut by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We talked to the head of one West Michigan food bank about what this means for their operations.
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Michigan saw 40,170 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 between the start of the pandemic and March 2024. Survivors processed the climbing death toll without the closure of memorial services, socially distanced from loved ones. Five years later, the invisible grief continues to bite.
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We delve into the uncertainty that fueled the formulation of conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of misinformation.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of business and work as we know it. During this episode of Revival, we examine how businesses adapted during unprecedented times.