Stateside Michigan Public
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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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The Plot Thickens
Just before the 2020 presidential election, some big news hit Michigan: a plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer from a paramilitary group. A report from the news website The Intercept looked into the FBI records of the case and tells an even more complicated story. The actions of a key informant in the case raises some big questions and points to flaws in about the FBI’s investigation.
GUESTS:
Trevor Aaronson, contributing writer for The Intercept
Eric L. VanDussen, videographer & freelance journalist
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James Crumbley Convicted
The Oakland County trial of James Crumbley has concluded and the jury found him guilty of manslaughter. Today, we’re looking into what happened during the James Crumbly trial, and we’ll speak to an advocate on what charging parents means in a broader sense.
GUESTS:
Briana Rice, criminal justice reporter for Michigan Public
Tracy Samilton, energy and transportation reporter and producer for Michigan Public
Deborah LaBelle, attorney and advocate
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How Automakers Use Our Data
General Motors and other automakers are playing fast and loose with data gathered from newer-model, internet-connected vehicles. On this episode we look at how this data is collected, and how it’s funneled to insurance companies, sometimes in violation of privacy policies as customers understand them.
GUEST:
Kashmir Hill, reporter for The New York Times
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How Grand Rapids Became a 'MexiRican' City
The Latinx community in Grand Rapids has over 100 years of history. Delia Fernández-Jones’ new book, “Making the MexiRican City: Migration, Placemaking, and Activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan,” explores that history and community in depth.
GUEST:
Delia Fernández-Jones, author of "Making the MexiRican City: Migration, Placemaking, and Activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan;" professor of history at Michigan State University
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The First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available later this month. The pill, named Opill, comes from a company based in Grand Rapids and Ireland. At $20 a month, Opill is predicted to increase accessibility to birth control, particularly in teen populations.
GUEST:
Julie Maslowsky, associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Nursing
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A Bittersweet Ramadan for Sudanese Michiganders
Hilo mur, which translates to “bittersweet," is a bright, magenta-colored Sudanese drink enjoyed during Ramadan. Members of Michigan’s Sudanese community recently gathered at the Arab American National Museum to welcome in the Ramadan season with the preparation of this traditional beverage.
GUESTS:
Intisar Elseddig, co-owner of Mayrum
Khadega Mohammed, co-owner of Mayrum
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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'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.
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Tried every which way to get the playlist from the last episode, which was awesome, but not to be found.