Today on Stateside, we're digging deeper into the hiring of Mel Tucker, his around $30 million compensation package, and the process governing sports hiring at Michigan's Big 3 schools. Plus, two African American artists in Detroit talk about finding a canvas big enough to tell real stories.
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Did MSU drop the ball on hiring new football coach Mel Tucker?
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Stateside's conversations with John Bacon and Daniel Howes
- John U. Bacon is a sports commentator for Michigan Radio.
- Daniel Howes is a business columnist for the Detroit News.
MSU trustee defends hiring process for new football coach
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Stateside’s conversation with Dianne Byrum
- Dianne Byrum is chair of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees.
For first time in nearly 10 years, state Senate rejects a gubernatorial appointment
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Stateside’s conversation with Rick Pluta
- Rick Pluta is Michigan Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief.
Two Detroit artists on how they use painting, photography to capture complexity of black life
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Stateside’s conversation with Sydney James and Justin Milhouse
- Sydney James is a fine artist and muralist working in Detroit.
- Justin Milhouse is a photographer and filmmaker who works on both commercial and fine art projects.
