On this edition of Stateside: Beth LeBlanc of the Detroit News joined us to discuss her recent reporting about the strange attendance record of State Representative Karen Whitsett. Whitsett has missed more than three-quarters of session days in the Legislature - including the recent vote on the state budget.
Then, we heard from the organizers of Detroit Storyfest about what you can expect from tonight’s show. This one-night-only storytelling event highlights the tales of journalists in the state, and storytellers from the region.
And, we heard a short feature from Interlochen Public Radio and Transom about a Traverse City artist turning his dyslexia into a creative superpower.
Finally, we reminisced with the retired head coach of Cadillac High School, whose decision to play KISS during a tough season led to the band performing at the school later that year. The town is commemorating the 50 year anniversary of that performance.
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GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:
- Beth LeBlanc, reporter at the Detroit News
- McArdle Hankin, president of Back Pocket Media
- Tay Glass, vice president of Back Pocket Media
- Gabby Gladney, journalist and audio producer
- Scott Berry, filmmaker
- Lindsay Westdorp, marketing manager at Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
- Jim Neff, retired assistant football coach for Cadillac High School
