
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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Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins the campaign for a seat in the U.S. Senate, a Michigan woman whose mother survived the Holocaust and a chef's personal connection to cheesecake.
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First, just how fast will we feel the impacts of climate change? Then, artists ask how fixed borders really are.
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In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the implications of recent changes in tariffs for Michigan's manufacturing sector. We also delve into a new memoir by Detroit native Daria Burke. Additionally, we have a conversation with a former Gannett editor about their journey in starting an independent news network. Lastly, we cover a TikTok that informed thousands of Kent County residents about a chemical spill.
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A look at harvesting Michigan's forests, a Palestinian muralist in Michigan and the dangers of cannabis to children.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announces his run for U.S. Senate, remembering the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years later, special needs students suffer from federal budget cuts, and the Detroit Pistons return to the NBA playoffs.
Heard on the Podcast
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Trump wants auto manufacturers to move entirely to the U.S. But they're keeping the administration's fluid policies and the high cost of moving in mind as they wait.
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Ecorse, about 15 minutes south of Detroit, is facing major financial challenges. The city could run out of cash by the end of this month. On this episode, we hear how Ecorse ended up here — and its options for digging itself back out.
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The city of Dearborn is launching a financial assistance program aimed at providing thousands of dollars for expectant mothers.
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A record number of children in Michigan were hospitalized for ingesting cannabis in 2024. Two Michigan Public reporters break down what's behind the rising numbers and what families should be aware of to keep kids safe.
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With vaccine hesitancy and measles infections rising among children in the state — some parents are concerned. Here's what you should know about the virus and how to protect against it.