In today's edition of Stateside, a conversation with Julio Borquez, an associate professor of political science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the growing role and influence that fewer and fewer independent voters play in presidential elections.
Then, Egypt Otis, owner of Comma Bookstore in Flint, Michigan, discusses the impact her store has had in uplifting the city since opening in 2020, and how she is using the online donation portal GoFundMe to keep the doors open.
Also, we heard some details about the student housing crisis and Michigan State. And, we get a sports debrief from Detroit News sports columnist John Niyo. Lions, Tigers, and Sparty had a good weekend. The Wolverines ... not so much.
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GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:
- Julio Borquez, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Egypt Otis, Owner of Comma Book Store in Flint, Michigan
- Sarah Atwood, education reporter at the Lansing State Journal
- John Niyo, Detroit News sports columnist
