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Stateside: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

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A black and white portrait of April Baer--a white woman with brown curly hair and a white blazer. The photo is against a green and blue ombre background. Text on the photo reads "Stateside with April Baer. Weekdays at 3pm and 8pm. On demand on your favorite podcast platform."

There's been a lot of confusion around new federal guidance on COVID vaccines. We checked in with Michigan Public health reporter Kate Wells to help sort through the noise and get us up to date on the availability of the COVID shot this fall. Also, in 2018, the state opened up some of its trails to off-road vehicle (ORV) use. Now, the Department of Natural Resources is raising alarms about how ORVs are damaging wilderness areas. And, as roller derby teams from across the country converge on Lansing for the annual Skate Wars tournament, Stateside production assistant Elinor Epperson checked in with some of the skaters about how they are preparing for one of the biggest bouts of the year.

GUEST ON TODAY'S SHOW:

  • Kate Wells, Michigan Public health reporter
  • Austin Rowlader, contributing reporter for Bridge Michigan
  • Elinor Epperson, Stateside production assistant
Stateside is produced daily by a dedicated group of producers and production assistants. Listen daily, on-air, at 3 and 8 p.m., or subscribe to the daily podcast wherever you like to listen.