
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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First, a recap of Governor Whitmer’s next to last State of the State speech. Then, the massive allocation of corporate subsidies. Plus, what does "constitutional crisis" mean and are we in one?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Heard on the Podcast
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Michigan Public's newsroom launches a new web series, "Voter Voices", to hear from a diverse collection of voters in the state.
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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.
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The work of Detroit-based metalsmith and multimedia artist Tiff Massey is currently on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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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.
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Jamon Jordan, Detroit's official historian, explains what made the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station such a big deal.