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In today’s book-centric episode, an artistic opera director’s opinion on how to keep opera alive. Additionally, a Michigan native is publishing a book about Black thinkers and their manifestation of Black utopias amid deprivation and repression. Then, an Ann Arbor novelist discusses her second novel.

Detroit poet Brittany Rogers talked to Stateside about her recently published collection of poetry — a non-traditional coming-of-age book exploring Black womanhood.

Today, lessons learned from the Democratic turnout. Plus, a new young adult novel explores the realities of navigating unwanted attention as a middle schooler.

Today, a conversation with a Detroit-based reporter on what she’s learned about Michigan’s voter records, and what she expects as votes are counted and certified. Then, we hear from an author on what the horror genre is saying about Black women, and how some horror is breaking through stereotypes.

Today, we talk to the Washtenaw County clerk about early voting efforts in the area. Then, we listened to a previous interview with Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. Later, we discuss the findings of a new report on the positive effects immigration in the state.

Author Supriya Kelkar talks about her new picture book, about Kamala Harris as a child, and a title that was published in the spring of this year - a chapter book about the diamond industry for middle-grade readers.

Today, a conversation with Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck, about what is happening behind the scenes to prepare for this year’s presidential election. Then, we speak with author Supriya Kelkar, about her new picture book talking about Kamala Harris as a child. Lastly, the fifth episode of What the Vote?, a limited series podcast by Stateside centering on Gen Z perspectives.

Today, translating campaign rhetoric into real talk about trade and tariffs. Also, the grinding hard work of modern agriculture, and an innovation that might be enough to keep one Michigan family in the game. Plus, an elegant and insightful history about the utopian vision of Detroit’s Shrine of the Black Madonna.

Today, we discuss a controversial county resolution concerning undocumented migrants. Then, we visit a production of Fight Night. Later, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new set of children books about computer science literacy. Plus, what a veteran journalist has to say about Rust Belt cities in his new memoir.

Today, DTE’s track record under the microscope, with a rate hike request under consideration by the state.We’ll talk to a journalist who reviewed all the documents related to the request. Also, writer Erin Craig, whose fantasy novels evoke new worlds in luminous, cinematic detail. Her latest book, "The Thirteenth Child," features a personification of death as a deeply fallible immortal.