bird watching

Today, updates on a marijuana industry bribery investigation. Plus, we paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot. Then, a conversation with Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, on her latest novel. We also heard about the peculiar dance of a northern Michigan bird from Points North on Interlochen Public Radio.

A Detroit program meant to lower barriers into homeownership for low-income residents is creating financial headaches for many of them. We talked to a Bridge Detroit reporter about what's going on. Also, we got our bird nerd on with some of our favorite birders.

Lester Graham joined us to chat about spring birdwatching. Plus, it's morel season. Could a northern Michigan man's new technique make them growable year-round? Then, music journalist Gary Graff discussed his new book about Detroit-born rock legend Alice Cooper.

Spring has arrived, and with it, the return of many migratory birds that help define the sounds and sights of the season. We talked to longtime birder April Campbell about what makes spring birding special.

Today, more murmurs from the capitol: we heard about a proposal to use tax increment financing as a way to increase the supply of affordable housing in Michigan. Plus, a conversation about spring birding with local expert and enthusiast, April Campbell.

On today's show, we remembered the victims of the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, and discussed the ongoing legal case against the shooter and his parents.

A lack of food in the Northeast and some parts of Canada is causing some birds to return to Michigan for the winter.

Birding is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but it's not always an accessible or inclusive hobby. On today's pod, we talk about the effort to change that.

The culture wars are brewing in Dearborn over LGBTQ books in school libraries. We talked about how it's creating community division. Then, we heard how Michigan one birder set out to make the hobby more accessible for other BIPOC nature lovers.

One University of Michigan student talked to Stateside about why the firing of former university president Mark Schlissel is no laughing matter. Also, one former collegiate athlete shared her struggle with eating disorders. And a filmmaker talked about his journey following a beloved pair of piping plovers.