Stateside

On today's show, we explore how concerns over Chinese EVs echo earlier debates about Japanese cars entering the U.S. market. Plus, what life was like in Michigan's oldest city in 1776. And a Detroit author discusses a new novel about the secrets of an auto-industry family.

Today on Stateside, we spoke to the president of the Bay Mills Indian Community on why the tribe is opposing the reconstruction of Line 5. Then, we heard from the creators of a new plant-identification app that does not need the internet to tell you what's growing in front of you. And, we speak from the founder of a (literal) underground poetry operation and the author who's written a book about it.

Today on Stateside: A gubernatorial candidate shared their vision for the state. Then, a family is seeking accountability after their son died by suicide inside a county jail. Plus, why a Michigan judge's side hustles are raising questions about the state's financial disclosure reporting requirements. And a listener shares the lessons he learned from a forgotten cherry tree.

Today on Stateside, a U of M climate scientist discussed the realities of climate change, and what's within our grasp for addressing it. Plus, we looked increased tourism has been a blessing and a curse one one U.P. trail. And, we were joined by one of the two Democratic candidates seeking nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

Today on Stateside, we speak to a Michigander who participated in the January sixth insurrection at the Capitol for a window into how extremism materializes. Plus hear from the author of a book exploring the intersection of Black American and Muslim cultural experiences.

When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup 1994, soccer was difficult to follow. With the tournament back in the U.S. this summer, University of Michigan Professor Emeritus Andrei Markovits describes how soccer's popularity has grown in the country.

In 1994, a Michigan stadium made history by becoming the first indoor venue to host the World Cup games.

The cost of fueling up a boat is higher than usual, but Michigan boaters are determined to enjoy their summers no matter the cost.

Eight people connected with the University of Michigan have been charged for a "threat campaign" to push the university to divest from Israel. How high gas prices are impacting boaters this summer. And, remembering the 1994 World Cup games played at Michigan's Pontiac Silverdome and how the city is embracing the tournament this summer. Plus, what's behind the decrease in union membership in Michigan.

Ann Arbor residents are facing off with DTE after the company's poor tree-trimming.