automotive manufacturing

Around 600 workers at the Cleveland Cliffs-owned Dearborn Works plant are at risk of losing their jobs. Michigan Public reporter Sarah Cwiek spoke to Stateside about why this is happening, and what it all means.

Michigan Public’s Sarah Cwiek discusses how Trump administration policy could affect U.S.-produced steel. Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor consider updating their zoning laws to allow more population density. A Michigan mom talks about her son’s experience coming out as transgender. And a brief segment about observing flight paths up north.

Trump wants auto manufacturers to move entirely to the U.S. But they're keeping the administration's fluid policies and the high cost of moving in mind as they wait.

A conversation on the effects Trump’s wide-reaching tariffs could have on the Michigan auto industry.

First, what Trump's wide-ranging tariffs mean for the state's auto industry. Then, poetry from a Yooper with a sense of adventure. Plus, how to better charge your EVs in the cold. And, a review of Michigan author Nicholas Rombe’s second book Lisa 2.

In this edition of Stateside, a brief look at Windsor and Detroit’s manufacturing history. And, a conversation about a new horror film set in Holland, MI. Plus, tune in for the second episode of Stateside’s new podcast special, Revival.

On today’s podcast, a conversation with a veteran Detroit automotive reporter about what people can expect to see at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

In today’s episode, we have a conversation with the former mayor of Grand Rapids about her career in the past nine years. Additionally, the Detroit Auto Show is scheduled for this month, but we’ll explore whether the industry’s struggles will affect the show’s attendance.

Ford scales back on production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in light of weaker-than-expected EV sales. About 1,400 workers will be impacted, Ford said.

There’s yet another development in the UAW automotive strike story: United Auto Workers at Mack Truck plants went on strike this week, rejecting a tentative agreement.