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It’s been a long time since the Red Wings were swigging from the Stanley Cup. But things seem to be looking up after some changes in the Wings’ coaching staff, and the team has shown new energy.

A former state House Speaker facing 13 criminal charges from the Michigan Attorney General’s office, questions about how a wolf ended up hundreds of miles from its natural habitat, fans flocking to see Mr. Chainsaw Professional Wrestling in Kalkaska, a review of the Red Wings' season, and the importance of remembering our own power.

Saginaw will be only the fourth U.S. city to host the event in the 104-year history of the minor league championship. The tournament was previously hosted in Portland, Spokane, and Seattle.

An investigative reporter with The Athletic told us about the allegations of sexual abuse levied against Zvi Levran, a Southeast Michigan doctor, who worked informally with youth hockey teams in Michigan and Minnesota.

What strategy is Ford taking to increase their electric vehicle market? A conversation about theater and women’s rights. Then, new revelations around sexual assault in Southeast Michigan youth hockey.

A court case puts a stop to tire chalking. The Great Lakes mallard population is falling. The Detroit Lions are featured on this year of HBO's Hard Knocks.

We discussed a recent Supreme Court case that could affect Michigan’s constitutional amendment denying public funds for private schools. After that, a discussion with a Detroit artist about community. To end, we retell the tale of Native American Taffy Abel, the first athlete to carry the U.S. flag at the first ever Winter Olympics' opening ceremony.

On today's show, hear some of Stateside's favorite conversations from this year - made possible by our supporters and listeners like you.

Team USA’s forward Abby Roque grew up in the UP, and she’s the first Native American to play for the U.S. women’s team. But she’s not the first Native player to be part of the U.S. team. That player was Taffy Abel, and today, his nephew talks with us about his life and athletic achievements.

Hockey legend Taffy Abel was the first Native American winter Olympian and the NHL's first Indigenous player. For nearly a century, his heritage remained hidden in plain sight.