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In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.

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.

Today, a Michigan economist who studies consumer habits talks about what’s going on this holiday season, and the outlook for next year. Also, ecologist David Strayer pulls back the curtain on the most interesting ecosystem you’ve never seen on a poster: life in fresh water.

In today’s episode, a look into Michigan’s birth control access project taking place this month. Then, a discussion on the stockpiling of Plan B. Also, a mother of eight talks about her new cookbook. Lastly, how a tornado impacted a local election, and more information about cyanobacteria in the lakes.

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.

A conversation about the conflicting emotions Michiganders are having about the revival of mining in the Upper Peninsula. Then, a Detroit based poet explores family and place in her latest collection. And we talked to a Republican strategist who doesn't feel like she has a place in either of the major political parties anymore.

On today’s Stateside, what parents can do to protect their children from pneumonia. Then, the University of Michigan is providing a free course on inclusive stage hair and makeup for students. Additionally, a new book about Michigan’s revolutionary rock band, the MC5.

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.