On this edition of Stateside, an expected spike in water rates for Metro Detroit residents. Then, the obstacles children in foster care face when getting educational records. Lastly, an explanation on the recent decline in consumer confidence.

First, how to better connect the Ann Arbor-Detroit innovation corridor. Then, the history and importance of a longtime Grand Rapids tradition. Later, the sounds of hip-hop fused with classical music. Plus, the future of corporate DEI programs.

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the newly elected leaders from both the Democratic and Republican state parties. We also feature an introduction to a storyteller from Detroit. Additionally, we explore how Michigan’s Arab and Muslim American communities are responding to the Trump Administration. Lastly, we highlight a sauna festival taking place in Traverse City.

The mix of a low-vaccination season with the worst flu season in years. Then, how Michigan ignored and subverted federal law. Plus, the case of missing chicken wings.

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.

Today, we talk to Lawrence Kestenbaum, clerk for Washtenaw County, and Tony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, about early and absentee voting in their respective counties.

On this edition of the Stateside Podcast, we introduce you Trash the Clown. She's a Michigan clown whose mission is to keep Port Huron clean and improve the world with one small action at a time.

Today, a conversation with the executive director of MI Poder about the impact Latino voters can have for both Democratic and Republican candidates in this election.

Detroit artist Julianna Sanromán's paintings have an ethereal, otherworldly feel to it. But their subject matter is rooted in something deeply real and personal: the pain of family deportation. Sanromán's debut solo exhibit is on view through November 9 at Playground Detroit.

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.