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After narrowly winning the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers this fall. El-Sayed's former primary opponent, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, is calling for Democrats to unite ahead of the general election.

Today on Stateside, we dove into the science of Cyclosporiasis, following the first reported deaths in a weeks-long outbreak. Plus, we heard about the role detection dogs are playing in moose research. Then, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow — once a contender for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination — joined us to talk about this week's primary upset. And, a report on the difficulties accessing healthcare inside a Michigan prison.

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.