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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First, we take a look at Santa Ono's tenure as president of the University of Michigan. Then, we discuss why Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel dropped felony charges against pro-Palestinian protesters. Later, we preview the sixtieth International Congress on Medieval Studies. -
First, a look at who's who in Detroit's mayoral election. Then, why the University of Michigan's Symphonic Band may be coming to your town. Plus, a historical fiction novel about a storied, Northern Michigan asylum.
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The former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya is on trial this week. We checked in with a reporter about the cases presented by the prosecution and defense attorney so far. Plus, a Grand Rapids storytelling event, a recap of the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game, and one state senator’s organ donation advocacy. -
First, we explore what President Trump's proposed changes to auto tariffs could mean for Michigan. Then, we'll meet the Scarab Club's first Black, woman gallery director.
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First, an update on anti-war Michigan protestors accused of vandalism, and the question of who should prosecute the case. Then, a record-setting cow and its bond with a Traverse City hospital. A look at Trump's first 100 days. Plus, we unpack the Canadian election.
Heard on the Podcast
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The creator of Wimee's Words, and Wimee himself, talk about the importance of supporting children through thoughts, feelings, and creative bursts. -
A conversation about the connection between the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV and Michigan. -
Nationally acclaimed director Nataki Garrett discusses the message in The Central Park Five, a contemporary opera that will play at the Detroit Opera on May 16 and May 18. -
A restaurant owner's journey to bringing Colombian flavors to downtown Grand Rapids. -
We visit Space Dive, an annual, two weekend Star Wars celebration.
