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Stateside: Monday, April 6, 2026

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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."

Today on Stateside, a recent Supreme Court ruling overturned a law banning conversion therapy in Colorado. We talked to a reporter for Bridge Michigan about what this means for states with similar bans—like Michigan.

Then, Detroit has a new Chief Public Health Officer. We talked to Ali Abazeed about his ambitions for public health policy in Michigan's largest city.

Also, in a FAQ Squad segment, a Bridge Michigan reporter and Michigan Public's Zoe Clark discussed Perry Johnson's campaign to eliminate Michigan's personal income tax.

Plus, a reporter for WCMU covered the details of a new initiative seeking to end a long-standing tax cap in Saginaw.

Last, we heard from an On Hand listener whose documentary was inspired by the iconic artwork on an IPA label.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

  • Eli Newman, health reporter for Bridge Michigan
  • Ali Abazeed, new Chief Public Health Officer for Detroit
  • Zoe Clark, Political Director for Michigan Public
  • Simon D. Schuster, capital reporter for Bridge Michigan
  • Alvin "AJ" Jones, reporter for WCMU
  • Rory McHarg, filmmaker of "A Two Hearted Tale"
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