Stateside Staff

Healthcare providers are canceling appointments for gender-affirming care. We heard about the legal pushback against doing so. And a professor gave her tips for navigating online misinformation.

Today, sorting fact from fiction when it comes to immigration raids in West Michigan. Then, an art exhibit in East Lansing that asks us to think a little deeper about what’s on our plate. And, a researcher talks about neuroscience finds for managing hard emotions.

The reaction from Michigan’s auto sector on the tariffs on Canadian imports. A Danish filmmaker investigates the racist history and present of Livingston County. Then, what Canadian manufacturers are thinking about the trade war that's begun over Trump's tariffs.

Today, what to know about Michigan’s new paid sick leave laws. Also, a preview of all the fun you’ll find at our upcoming Valentine’s Day party in metro Grand Rapids. Plus, we’ll learn what happens to all the Michigan wildlife that doesn’t get to snuggle under a blanket by the fire during our state’s frigid winters.

Today, what federal orders halting refugee entries and assistance mean in Michigan. Then, the waterways that were. A mapmaker shares what he’s learned about ghost streams, destroyed by building projects. Turns out, they continue to influence Michigan watersheds – even if the streams themselves are gone.

Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s Botanic Garden.

In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, engage in a conversation about squeaky sand, and offer advice for our listeners. Lastly, we explore a docuseries that tells the history of Black Americans traveling north in the early 20th century.

Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system.

In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.