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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A conversation with Josiah Walker, a U of M student and pro-Palestinian activist who says that he was followed and surveilled by undercover investigators hired by the university. Also, a West Michigan school resource coordinator discusses the rise homelessness among students. -
Today, the aftermath of the arrest of a Detroit high schooler by ICE. Also, a new historical marker honors African-American students of the now closed Jones School. Then, a Northville resident's return from a 499 day-long global journey.
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Today, a primer on rights for anyone stopped by Immigration enforcement agents. Plus, a overview of the history of pride celebrations in Mexico, plus a conversation with a Kalamazoo author who captured the legacy of Nina Simone. -
Today, what to know about tick season before you head into the woods this summer. Then, the elements that make up a Sudanese folk tale, and a new podcast that makes the most of them. Plus, Detroit Public Theatre closes out this season with a compelling play about the aftermath of a school shooting.
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Flint’s budget problems boil over. Also, a Michigan constitutional scholar talks about recent history of the Supreme Court — pre-Trump — into the modern era. And we bid farewell to a global pro wrestling legend from Michigan.
Heard on the Podcast
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How Michiganders can temporarily live their dreams of being a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes. -
Whitefish populations in the lower Great Lakes have been declining for decades. Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House joined Stateside to discuss what’s threatening the iconic fish, and what could be done to save them. -
M.L. Elrick has spent decades covering local governments in southeast Michigan in the muckraking tradition. He joined Stateside to discuss recent investigations and why local investigations are so important. -
Michael Zervos of Northville, Michigan visited 195 United Nations-recognized countries in just 499 days. He calls it “Project Kosmos.” And in each country, he asked locals: "What is the happiest moment of your life?" -
Kegan Gill narrowly escaped from a fighter jet traveling 695 miles per hour, approaching the speed of sound. He spoke with Stateside about his recovery and the lasting mental and physical effects.
