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On today’s episode, a Kent County resident was released from prison — after serving more than 38 years — following a Michigan Supreme Court decision to ban automatic life sentences for 18-year-olds. Next, how an Indian Tribe of Michigan has developed a new library book classification system for Native topics. Additionally, a conversation with podcast host, Courtney Anderson, about her path to sobriety and being listed as the Best Social Media Influencer in Best of Detroit 2024.

Tracie McMillan, a Detroit-based author and journalist joins Stateside to talk about her family's experiences with the American healthcare system, and how her mother was harmed by it.

On today's show, a Detroit-based journalist opens up about her family's struggle with medical bills. Then, a conversation about cultural humility in practice. Lastly, a new show exhibits a world where digital technology has ceased to exist.

Michigan Democrats introduced two bills in the state House last week to codify how residents can ask libraries to remove material from their shelves.

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.

The creators behind How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music chat about the book, and the Michigan musicians highlighted throughout.

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.

Today, what Michigan’s uncommitted voters and delegates are taking away from the DNC. Also, a reading journal for those looking to broaden their brain feeds with banned books. Plus, a taste of what’s going down at the first annual Detroit Sandwich Party.

Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.