Stateside
Monday through Friday @ 3 & 8 p.m.
Stateside covers what you need (and want) to know about Michigan. You hear stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids. Tune in every day for in-depth conversations that matter to Michigan. Stateside is hosted by April Baer.
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Heard On Air
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What could be the potential impacts of a new minimum wage and paid sick leave bill? Then, how does one become a volunteer lighthouse keeper in Michigan? Plus, the journey towards a Black Utopia. -
Today, we will discuss what Michigan State University has implemented for public safety following the shooting that occurred two years ago. We'll also explore how to create an elegant dinner for two this Valentine's Day. Then, we'll take a look at a restaurant in Ypsilanti called The Bomber, and gain some advice about feedback.
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Southwest Detroit students skipped school as part of a national demonstration, Day Without Immigrants. Then, Windsor's mayor explains the city's changing relationship with Detroit in wake of Trump's tariff increase. -
Today, the detrimental impact of tariffs on cross-border trade and supply chains. Then, how an out-of-state firm is using cryptocurrency to sell Detroit real estate. Plus, what can the world's richest man do with government agencies?
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Today, a new law was enacted to protect Indigenous students' right to wear cultural regalia during graduation ceremonies. Additionally, we will explain the funding structure for the Three Towers Project in Grand Rapids. Lastly, we will have a conversation with a Michigan native about his role in the Netflix show “American Primeval.”
Heard on the Podcast
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Michigan-based singer-songwriter May Erlewine's new album, What It Takes sings powerful themes of resilience and empowerment. Her tour kicked off on April 2 and will continue through Spring. -
A conversation with a teen reporter from Toledo about how he found his calling and what the future of news looks like from his perspective. -
Michigan Supreme Court to decide who gets the rights of frozen embryos after a divorce. -
An expert in public finance explained the effect of high tariffs on consumer spending and state revenue generation. -
A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that rethinking how lithium ion batteries are manufactured could fix some of the key concerns keeping potential electric vehicle buyers on the sidelines.
