Asher Wertheimer
Stateside Production AssistantAsher Wertheimer is a junior at Olivet College studying Journalism and Mass Communication. He previously worked as Assistant Station Manager at WOCR, Olivet College's student-run radio station. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, photography, and generally being a nerd. Having listened to Michigan Radio since before he could speak, he is honored to be a part of the Stateside team.
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At Colon's annual Magic Week, amateurs and professionals wow audiences and share the grand history of the Magic Capital of the World. -
The family that screams together stays together. At least, that's the case with James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, a husband and wife duo that runs the horror-centric YouTube channel and podcast, "Dead Meat." -
The road ahead for GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon is not an easy one. We broke down what it will take for her to compete with a well-funded incumbent. Plus, Republican Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-3) lost his primary race — after being one of only 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. What does that tell us about the political winds in West Michigan? -
The Michigan primary is less than a week away and a clear favorite among the Republican candidates has yet to appear. -
A look at the legal ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta to grant state prosecutors joint jurisdiction over certain criminal cases in Indian Country. -
Recent analysis of one of the mastodons in the Ann Arbor Natural History Museum tells the story of how the animal lived and died. -
A recent spike in tourism has Pictured Rocks and the surrounding communities scrambling to keep up. -
The causes of Michigan's high gas prices are murky, even to economy experts. -
Experts say supply chain-related shortages in baby formula will likely continue despite the reopening of The Abbott Baby Formula Factory in Sturgis last weekend. -
Author Caryn Rose talks about her book Why Patti Smith Matters. The book is a broad exploration of the notorious punk singer's career, as well as her impact on Rose's personal life as a teenager in 1970s New York state.
