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We discussed a recent Supreme Court case that could affect Michigan’s constitutional amendment denying public funds for private schools. After that, a discussion with a Detroit artist about community. To end, we retell the tale of Native American Taffy Abel, the first athlete to carry the U.S. flag at the first ever Winter Olympics' opening ceremony.

On today's show, hear some of Stateside's favorite conversations from this year - made possible by our supporters and listeners like you.

Team USA’s forward Abby Roque grew up in the UP, and she’s the first Native American to play for the U.S. women’s team. But she’s not the first Native player to be part of the U.S. team. That player was Taffy Abel, and today, his nephew talks with us about his life and athletic achievements.

Hockey legend Taffy Abel was the first Native American winter Olympian and the NHL's first Indigenous player. For nearly a century, his heritage remained hidden in plain sight.

A dive into PAC donations in Michigan and who’s giving big to Donald Trump, Gretchen Whitmer, and others. The plans to open Grand Rapids’ first LGBTQ dry nightclub this year. And, a look at the life and career of the NHL’s first Native hockey player, who carried the U.S. flag at the 1924 Olympics.

Hockey historian Bruce Berglund's new book tells a world history of hockey while drawing greater cultural observations.

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Michigan, a superintendent and a professor of public health join us to discuss COVID in schools and updated pandemic policies. Also, we take a look back into the rich history of hockey in Michigan.

Today on Stateside, how the effort to restrict abortion rights in other states could have ripple effects in Michigan. Then, learning from your losses with…

"The Captain" is coming back home. Steve Yzerman is going to be the next General Manager and Executive Vice President of the Detroit Red Wings. The former…

Imagine being a little kid, driving home late at night with your dad.You drop off to sleep, more or less, but you're awake enough to feel your dad scoop…