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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Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s Botanic Garden. -
In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, engage in a conversation about squeaky sand, and offer advice for our listeners. Lastly, we explore a docuseries that tells the history of Black Americans traveling north in the early 20th century.
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Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system. -
In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.
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Today, what President Trump's proposed tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico might mean for Michigan businesses. Then, the legacy of Grand Rapids restauranteur Marie Catrib. Plus, a new bakery in Midland run by Ukrainian refugees.
Heard on the Podcast
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It’s been a long time since the Red Wings were swigging from the Stanley Cup. But things seem to be looking up after some changes in the Wings’ coaching staff, and the team has shown new energy. -
Today, we listen in to stories told at Detroit's Story Fest last fall, including one by Stateside Executive Producer Laura Weber Davis. -
Today, we talk to the curators David Choberka and Félix Zamora-Gómez about a new exhibition, La Raza Art and Media Collective, 1975 – Today, at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. -
On today’s podcast, a conversation with a veteran Detroit automotive reporter about what people can expect to see at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. -
The cabins scattered throughout the Porcupine Mountains each hold a logbook for guests to complete. Since the 1940s, parks staff have collected about 200 completed books full of decades of stories.
