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Stateside: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Today on Stateside, a political scientist broke down Michigan's changing primary elections. Then, a segment from Interochen Public Radio on the culling of beavers in Minnesota to benefit trout and the surrounding conflict. Also, a little bit about Kalamazoo's solution for sustainable produce for big institutions. And, the first installment of our story on nursing shortages — an ER nurse spoke on the ramifications.

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GUESTS ON TODAY'S SHOW:

  • Josh Putnam, political scientist and founder of FHQ Strategies
  • Joe Friedrichs, producer at Interlochen Public Radio
  • Ellie Katz, reporter at Interlochen Public Radio
  • Nikia Parker, ER nurse and paramedic in the Traverse City region
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