On Hand
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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A lot of cities and towns in Michigan have at least one coney island restaurant. But how did hot dogs sauced with chili sauce, mustard, and onion become one of the state's most iconic dishes? -
The latest episode of On Hand digs into the history of the Republican Party, and its ties to Jackson, Michigan. -
Is Jackson, Michigan, the true birthplace of the Republican party? Author and vice president of the Jackson Historical Society Linda Hass makes a masterful case that yes, Jackson is the birthplace of the Republican Party. -
A listener shares the story of a Blue Heron descending upon her neighbor's backyard koi pond. -
The history of a 1929 statewide poll that determined Michigan’s state bird, and why not everyone is happy with the results. -
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If you live in Michigan, it's very likely you’ve heard someone use the word “ope” more than once. But why do we say it and where does it come from? -
It's hard to know where pizza was first dipped in ranch, but it probably started in a Gen X high school cafeteria. -
We love pizza. We love ranch. So did the two first collide here? -
Two of our listeners wrote in to tell us about the very special squirrel in their life–a uniquely colored creature known to the neighborhood as “White Squirrel.”
