
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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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.
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In today's episode, what executive orders from Trump might affect Michigan most. Then, ways to make Dry January more engaging. Additionally, we cover a protest in Grand Rapids against President Trump's deportation plans. Finally, the director of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Coalition joined us for a discussion about Trump’s new actions affecting undocumented individuals in the U.S.
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Today, the unprecedented process behind re-opening a shuttered nuclear power plant. Then, a look into the quality of life after cancer treatments. Later, the music of Frontier Ruckus.
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Today, the problems with Grand Traverse County Jail. Then, the spread of the Detroit Lions' fame across the Atlantic. Later, what's next after community solar legislation failed.
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On today's show, translating campaign rhetoric into real talk about trade and tariffs. Then, thoughts on crows. And, a life and death situation out on the ice of the Great Lakes.
Heard on the Podcast
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Stateside producer Michelle Jokisch Polo discusses why Michigan's Latino population supported Donald Trump in last week's election. One big factor: the economy.
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Today, we talk to John Niyo, sports columnist for The Detroit News, about how crazy it is the Lions are 8-1 with no signs of stopping.
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Detroit poet Brittany Rogers talked to Stateside about her recently published collection of poetry — a non-traditional coming-of-age book exploring Black womanhood.
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Andrea Bitely, former spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, discusses the weird place that moderate and independent voters find themselves.
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Today, a conversation with Stephen Henderson, the host of Created Equal on WDET, about what’s next for the Democratic Party, and what lessons are to be learned after the election.