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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Why are Michigan's roads so bad? We talk to two political experts, and two Washtenaw County Road Commission workers. -
For some Michiganders, Up North begins when you cross the Mackinac Bridge. -
Going Up North is a Michigan rite of passage. But where exactly does Up North begin? -
What Michigan roads hold a special place in your heart? For listener Tom Topolski, it’s Lake Michigan Drive. -
The "Mile Roads" of Southeast Michigan are a defining feature of metro Detroit. But what makes them so special? -
A listener shares just how much the 10-cent bottle deposit meant to Central Michigan University students in the 70s. -
Is it really worth our time to haul returnables to the store for just 10 cents each? And is it worth it for Michigan’s recycling industry to maintain a bottle deposit system when we already have curbside recycling? -
From the 1700s to today, the way we play euchre has evolved in so many ways. Today, we’re sharing stories from two listeners who have taken that tradition and made the game their own. -
It seems like everyone in Michigan knows how to play euchre — or has at least heard of it — but was the card game actually invented here, and what's the history behind it? -
The story behind the iconic trout label of Bell's Two Hearted Ale
