On this episode of Stateside, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, co-hosts of "It's Just Politics," joined us to discuss the newly elected leaders of Michigan's Democratic and Republican parties and what they might contribute.
Additionally, Christopher Johnson, a fill-in host at Michigan Public, introduced us to Dwight Stackhouse, a Detroit storyteller whose journey has taken him from the stage to becoming friends with James Baldwin and beyond.
During the 2024 Presidential election, a significant portion of the Arab-American community in Michigan opted for an uncommitted vote. Khalil Al-Hajal, the Deputy Opinion Editor for the Detroit Free Press, spoke with Stateside about the reactions of Michigan's Arab-American and Muslim-American communities to the Trump administration.
Lastly, our friends at Interlochen Public Radio shared a story about a sauna festival happening in northern Michigan.
Hear the full conversation on the Stateside podcast.
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GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:
- Zoe Clark, Michigan Public’s Political Director
- Rick Pluta, Senior Capitol Correspondent for Michigan Public
- Christopher Johnson, Host for Michigan Public
- Dwight Stackhouse, actor, author
- Khalil Al-Hajal, Deputy Opinion Editor for the Detroit Free Press
- Tyler Thompson, Morning Edition host and reporter for Interlochen Public Radio
