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First, we check in on consumer sentiment on the state of the economy. Then, we look into the University of Michigan's history with affirmative action to decipher its current actions.

The LEAD program gave merit-based scholarships to admitted UM students from racial and ethnic minority groups. It started as a way to promote diversity in the student body after Michigan outlawed Affirmative Action policies.

First, the consequences of inflated property tax assessments. Then, the resistance behind renewable energy projects. Later, a look into inland-water ecosystems.

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.

DEI is front and center at the University of Michigan as the institution announced two changes to their initiatives on Thursday. The university has dropped DEI statements as part of its hiring process and expanded a scholarship program intended to help in-state students afford college tuition.

Brandan Freeman, founder of the the Facebook group "Shades of the Outdoors: A BIPOC Outdoor Enthusiast Community," shares the realities of traveling the Mitten as a Black man.

The Department of Defense's announcement of a PFAs cleanup plan at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, a Facebook group for BIPOC outdoor enthusiasts, and a new mental health treatment center for young adults in Washtenaw County.

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.

Today on Stateside, how the effort to restrict abortion rights in other states could have ripple effects in Michigan. Then, learning from your losses with…

This story was updated on June 8, at 1:00 p.m. The Detroit public school system will begin taking stock of the diverse perspectives included in high…