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Stateside: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

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Today on Stateside, we spoke with a D.C. beat reporter about criticisms of Michigan 1st District Congressman Jack Bergman. Some of his fellow Upper Peninsula Republicans in the state Legislature say they won't vote for him this fall.

Then, as our coverage of Black History Month continues, we spend time with the president of a historic, Black-owned funeral home, and his funeral director, talking about traditions and care for grieving families.

Then, an episode of On Hand answers a listener's question about Jackson, Michigan: is it really the birthplace of the Republican Party?

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

  • Melissa Nann Burke, D.C. beat reporter for The Detroit News
  • DeMyia Williams, funeral director at New McFall Brothers Funeral Home
  • Michael Kemp, president of New McFall Brothers Funeral Home

Here's more information about today's episode of On Hand.

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