On today's Stateside, the evolution of West Michigan politics, the history of Michigan Central Station, and A.H. Kim on her latest novel, Relative Strangers.

Today, we talk to geologists about whether rock formations could keep excess carbon out of the atmosphere. Then, we revisit a conversation with creators of a podcast about the disappearance of Anita Wiley. Later, we travel to a colorful backyard also known as Hamtramck Disneyland.

Today, we catch up with Michigan Public's Zena Issa about what's happening at ArabCon in Dearborn. Then, we discuss the recent college free speech rankings released by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Later, we listen in on an interview by Michigan Public's Tyler Scott about name, image, and likeness, as well as an Interlochen Public Radio feature about a news outlet's return as a non-profit.

Today, we talk about the new Wayne County jail and the problems with the new site. Then, we hear why certain used EV owners are having a difficult time claiming the credit from the IRS. Later, the nuance in the battle of small Michigan towns and rural areas against renewable energy. Plus, the barriers faced by sickle cell anemia patients just looking to get basic care and pain management.

Today, Michigan’s schools are still heavily relying on seclusion and restraint, but one school district is looking to change that. Then, we get a look into the making of a documentary on lesbian folksinger Phranc's career and their groundbreaking presence in queer culture.

For 33 years, the story of Anita Wiley’s disappearance in Detroit was unresolved. A new podcast produced by her son and sister tells her story.

The owner of Comma Bookstore & Social Hub in Flint shares her philosophy on creating a true community space.

When queer folk icon Phranc was performing as the self-proclaimed "all-American Jewish lesbian folksinger," she managed to carve out a space for herself with bright, cheery songs that celebrated queer love as often as they dealt with the darker realities of prejudice. This fall, Phranc is on the University of Michigan's campus for a residency with the University of Michigan. We talked to Phranc about her lifelong journey to make space for queer people—herself included—to be themselves.

Cynthia Asiala, a former teacher at Jones's school and the current chair of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County, sought to recognize Jones as much for his ability to overcome the difficulty of a stutter as for his contributions to the stage and screen.

Today, a conversation with the co-director of the National Center for School Safety about the role new state firearm laws may play in preventing school shootings.