On Hand

Michigan is just about the swingiest, most purple state you can find. And it's been this way for about 100 years. Why is that?

Google searches will have you believe Superman ice cream was started with Stroh's during Prohibition. Don't believe it. Let's dispel some Superman myths...

A listener shares his story about the lessons a forgotten cherry tree gave him.

Come July, cherries are everywhere here: sweet, sour, deep maroon, golden yellow, and even blush pink. Michigan is the second-largest producer of cherries in the nation. But why?

Several listeners reached out to argue for adding Lake St. Clair to the list of Great Lakes. Guy Sferlazza shared his love for the lake through a song.

A conversation about State Sen. Mallory McMorrow's decision to suspend her U.S. Senate bid. Plus, a series of successful pop-ups leads to a push for Detroit's first and only women's sports bar. And, on the latest episode of On Hand, we look into whether we really have five Great Lakes.

Going Up North is a Michigan rite of passage. But where exactly does Up North begin?

Michigan is trying to keep the number of newly-certified teachers in the state on pace with teacher exits. Plus, why the Mackinac Bridge was a divisive topic before it was built. Last, the latest episode of On Hand digs into the history and culture of Southeast Michigan's "Mile Roads."

The "Mile Roads" of Southeast Michigan are a defining feature of metro Detroit. But what makes them so special?

As gas prices rise, electric vehicles are becoming more affordable for many drivers. Plus, Michigan is piloting a new program that brings free pre‑K for 4‑year‑olds into licensed home‑based child care settings. Then, an episode of On Hand gets to the bottom of Michigan's bottle deposit—and whether it still delivers on its promise.