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Stateside: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Today on Stateside, we took a closer look at Governor Whitmer’s plans to tackle Michigan's lagging population growth. Also, the emergence of rail-trail biking in northern Michigan offers a different way to experience nature. And, with the approaching summer beach season, we talked about what double red flags mean at Great Lakes beaches.

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GUESTS ON TODAY'S SHOW:

  • Sam Robinson, Detroit reporter at Axios
  • Don Grimes, regional economic specialist at the University of Michigan
  • Tyler Thompson, reporter at Interlochen Public Radio
  • Pat Whalen, district supervisor for the Michigan DNR's parks and recreation division
  • Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
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