First, the necessary function of comment time in public meetings, and how some cities get it wrong. Also singer Isis Damil sets the tone with her own genre-defying style that is uniquely Detroit. Plus the dean of MSU’s veterinary college talks about the bird flu epidemic, what it means for farming – and your pet’s health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michigan Public's newsroom launches a new web series, "Voter Voices", to hear from a diverse collection of voters in the state.

Journalists did not have the option to turn off the news or stop paying attention to the death toll during the pandemic. You Li, a professor at Eastern Michigan University, captured oral stories of female journalists talking about their experiences simultaneously covering and confronting the pandemic.

The work of Detroit-based metalsmith and multimedia artist Tiff Massey is currently on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Jane Austen wrote stories for the ages. Her novels are the playbook for a certain genre of self-empowered women characters. Writer A.H. Kim is a latecomer to the club.

Jamon Jordan, Detroit's official historian, explains what made the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station such a big deal.