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Stateside: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

Today on Stateside, Michigan Radio reporter Beenish Ahmed relayed a unique campaign event at the Genesee County Jail, and an organizer explained how it all came together. Then, a Michigan mother shared her story of a time when she had to make tough reproductive choices with her family. Plus, Lansing spooky thrift store owner Tiesha King talked about her unique business story at Stateside’s live event at Lansing Community College.

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GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

  • Beenish Ahmed, criminal justice reporter, Michigan Radio
  • Tony Gant, director of policy and program operations, Nation Outside
  • Amanda, mother from Michigan
  • Tiesha King, owner, Thrift Witch and Dark Art Market in Lansing
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