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Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.
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10 Years After the Flint Water Crisis
Ten years ago today a devastating water crisis began in the city of Flint, Michigan. Its water was tainted with lead, threatening tens of thousands of people. Suddenly the spotlight swung onto Michigan and on the quality of the nation’s drinking water. Today, we’re looking at what happened, what’s changed, and how people are thinking about the crisis ten years later.
GUESTS:
Steve Carmody, reporter for Michigan Public
Sheldon Neeley, Flint Mayor
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RFK Jr. On The Michigan Ballot
The politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the presidential ballot in Michigan, as the nominee for the Natural Law Party. Will his run from the outside is a swipe at the binary choice of Joe Biden or Donald Trump, but the odds are stacked against him.
GUESTS:
Tyler Scott, reporter for Michigan Public
Jonathan Hanson, political science expert from University of Michigan
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Titus Kaphar on the Meaning of the Missing
Kalamazoo-born artist Titus Kaphar's work is displayed in some of the premiere art museums, like MoMA, the Whitney, and the Met. But you can also find his work in a different kind of institution. One of his pieces features in his series "From a Tropical Place" is currently displayed at Grosse Pointe North High School.
The painting is causing quite a stir. On this episode, we’re talking to Titus Kaphar about this particular piece, his process, and some new projects he has in the pipeline.
GUEST:
Titus Kaphar, artist
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No-Fault Reform Delayed Again
When changes to auto-no fault insurance in Michigan passed in 2019, lawmakers hailed it as a bipartisan win. But for many catastrophically injured survivors of auto accidents, it meant losing the care they’ve depended on for years. On this episode, we hear about the attempts to increase the caps on in-home nursing care for catastrophically injured crash survivors--and why proposed reforms are stalling.
GUEST:
Tracy Samilton, energy and transportation reporter for Michigan Public
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Lee Chatfield Charged with Embezzlement
A political legal drama is unfolding in Michigan. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed more than a dozen charges against former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, alleging that he used a non-profit to amass kickbacks and to use a slush fund for personal expenses.
GUEST:
Craig Mauger, state politics reporter for The Detroit News
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A Disappeared Detroit Mom's Story
For 33 years, the story of Anita Wiley’s disappearance was unresolved. After firefighters found her remains in a vacant house in Detroit that had been set on fire, she was buried in a cemetery for the unidentified, and her case was named “Unknown Woman 1987.” In 2020, through a cemetery DNA program, Anita’s remains were identified and linked to her son, Antonio Wiley, and her sister, Tonya Mosley, who never knew she existed.
Together, Antonio and Tonya have produced a new podcast series, She Has a Name, that aims to tell Anita’s story with attention to not only grief and trauma, but to beauty and joy.
GUESTS:
Tonya Mosley, Emmy award-winning journalist; cohost of Fresh Air; founder of TMI Productions
Antonio Wiley, executive producer of She Has A Name
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
I love listening to April and guests talk about topics that are important and interesting. I learn something new in every one. Especially like that they’re short enough to listen to running errands or taking a break. I don’t always have time to read an article or research the latest news so these dives into hot topics are helpful!
I love this podcast!!
This podcast covers great stories of all scale from across the state. April is fantastic!! I feel so much more connected to my state and community hearing Michigan stories.
I'm sad I have to Unfollow
This podcast used to be so good about two years ago but now it seems it consist of nothing but Michigan sports. The podcast should go back to focusing on real news and leave the sports to a different podcast.