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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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.
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First, the former U-M president’s continuing journey. Plus, a two-part conversation on Medicaid cuts and on who might be taking the hit.
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What to know about COVID vaccines, especially if you’re pregnant or have small infants in your life. Also, Eastern Michigan becomes the latest to cut ties with some foreign universities. Then, the Third Place music festival returns to Washtenaw County. Plus, new views on your favorite fresh water: cartographer Alex Hill’s book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps."
Heard on the Podcast
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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. -
In the wake of the U.S. military airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, an Iranian-American scholar working in Dearborn reflects on how public perception of Iranians has evolved. -
As the weather heats up in Michigan, so does the excitement of the Ann Arbor District Library's 15th annual Summer Game. AADL library director Eli Neiburger shared the origins of the beloved tradition and how it's changed through the years.
