
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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On this edition of Stateside, a water main break that has flooded the homes of many in Southwest Detroit, and a church that is providing support to those affected. Then, a conversation with the Mayor of Windsor on Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada.
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First, what stopping USAID funding does to agricultural research at schools like MSU. Then, how a fatal accident changes the emotional value of a camping spot. Later, a new film documenting the impact of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
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We discuss a new bill that may require proof of citizenship before voting in Michigan. We also explore the Trump administration's actions regarding tariffs and the freeze on federal spending, examining their impact on the agricultural business and farms in Michigan. Additionally, we address concerns about the low funding available for fisheries and wildlife management. Finally, we examine President Trump's executive order that places restrictions on healthcare centers that provide gender-affirming care for minors.
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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.
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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.
Heard on the Podcast
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Artist Philippa Pham Hughes joined Stateside to talk about her exhibit, the Common Sense Diner, which aims to build understanding through conversation over a meal surrounded by art.
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Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck talks about early and absentee voting and why clerks appreciate it.
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Today, a conversation with two journalists about the changes in Ohio’s political character, from national bellwether to reliably red electoral votes.
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The final, breakneck weeks of the campaign have included several stops in metro Detroit for both presidential campaigns, with events and messaging tailored to reach Black voters' concerns. Are those messages landing? We talk with journalist Sam Robinson.
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Bilal Beydoun, A Dearborn, Michigan resident with loved ones living in Lebanon, shared his experience watching violence unfold from afar.