April Van Buren
Stateside ProducerApril Van Buren is a producer for Stateside. She produces interviews for air as well as web and social media content for the show.
Before landing at Michigan Public, April worked as a producer for Current State at WKAR and a reporting intern and producer at WBEZ in Chicago.
April graduated from Harvard University in 2012 with a degree in American History and Literature (aka the most liberal artsy of liberal arts degrees). She is a die-hard 30 Rock fan and once saw Tina Fey do the chicken dance at a party.
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COVID changed so many aspects of how we live—including our social lives. On this episode of Revival, we explore how disease has pushed people away and toward each other, from medieval Japan to modern day Michigan. -
A resolution in the state House is aimed at discouraging cities and universities from having policies that limit their interactions with federal immigration officials. We talked about what the new rule means, and how one city is thinking about the impact to its bottom line. -
University of Michigan Law Professor Richard Primus on the constitutional crises of years past, and whether we're in one right now. -
Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, discussed the current flu season and the signs of severe flu people should be aware of in their own families. -
Johanna McCoy, owner of The Bomber Restaurant in Ypsilanti, talks about how the spread of bird flu—and the resulting surge in egg prices—is impacting her business. -
Chef Abra Berens walks us through her recipes for cheese soufflé and a winter salad for a Valentine's dinner at home. -
Ever feel like you're at the mercy of your own emotions? Neuroscientist and psychologist Ethan Kross talked to us about how to get your emotions under control—without dismissing them. -
Stateside speaks with the owner of Castalia at Sfumato, a bar and perfumery, about designing flavorful, “Dry January”-friendly experiences. -
It’s been a long time since the Red Wings were swigging from the Stanley Cup. But things seem to be looking up after some changes in the Wings’ coaching staff, and the team has shown new energy. -
A discussion about the odd ducks that call Michigan home during the winter months.
