Yesenia Zamora
Stateside Production AssistantYesenia Zamora-Cardoso is a production assistant for Stateside.
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The longstanding conventional wisdom is that what we call "hillbilly music" originated in Western Europe. But the truth, as many scholars and musicians have been preaching for years now, is that country music is intimately tied into the experience of African Americans. We talked to a music scholar about the often overlooked influence of Black musicians on the country genre.
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The journey to sobriety can be a long and challenging process. Detroit podcaster Courtney Andersen shares about her personal relationship with alcohol, and what led to her journey to sobriety. She's now on a mission to assist, empower, and encourage her listeners during their own road to sobriety.
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Since 1866 Vernors ginger ale has continued to grace the homes of many Michigan families for its perceived medical properties. However, the question that remains, can Vernors be used as medicine to cure a cold?
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Longtime Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow is preparing for her retirement taking place later this year. Which means there's an open seat up for grabs.