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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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Michigan a Key State in 2024 Election
Former President Donald Trump was in Michigan again campaigning for reelection. A few days later Vice President Kamala Harris was in Detroit promoting the strength and importance of the auto sector. And President Joe Biden will be here as well, making a campaign sweep through Detroit.
On this episode of the Stateside podcast, how Michigan is shaping up as a battleground state.
GUEST:
Zoe Clark, host of It’s Just Politics
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Tornado Damage in West Michigan
Earlier this week a series of tornadoes whipped through West Michigan, destroying buildings in their path. Images of the aftermath show ruined houses and a caved-in FedEx warehouse facility, where 50 workers were trapped due to downed power lines. On this episode, we look at the immediate affects of the storm. Plus we zoom-in on Portage, a city in Michigan particularly hard hit.
GUESTS:
Brett Dahlberg, news editor at Michigan Public
Patricia Randall, mayor of Portage, Michigan
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Mediterranean Meets Midwest In New Cookbook
Yumna Jawad is best known as the Feel Good Foodie, with millions of followers on TikTok and Reels. Her shortform videos gained popularity for combining the easy and comfort of Midwestern cooking, but with Lebanese flavors and sensibilities. Now Jawad has a new cookbook, "Feel Good Foodie" publishing this week.
GUEST:
Yumna Jawad, Feel Good Foodie
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Foraging for Mushrooms
In Michigan, the warmer months mean mushrooms! On this episode, we learn about some of the mushrooms in season, the basics of foraging, and some simple ways to prepare your bounty.
GUESTS:
Jill Grenchik, co-owner of Great Lakes Treats
Aaron Grenchik, co-owner of Great Lakes Treats
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What Divestment Means to UM Students
Gaza solidarity encampments have been present at the University of Michigan's Diag for more than two weeks. The coalition of students organizing the protest are calling for the university “to divest from its financial holdings in companies that invest in Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.” In this episode, Michigan Public reporters joined Stateside to share their analysis of the university's decades-long history with divestment and divestment-related protests.
Then, several Jewish students discussed what a call for divestment means to them, their different experiences on campus since the conflict began last October, and what they wish to see from the university moving forward.
GUESTS:
Kate Wells, Michigan Public health reporter
Adam Yahya Rayes, Michigan Public data reporter
Ryan Silberfein, UM undergraduate and chair of Michigan Hillel
Jack Landstein, UM undergraduate and vice president of engagement at Michigan Hillel
Katya Olson Shipyatsky, UM graduate student and organizer with Jewish Voice for Peace
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The Art of Adornment
Tiff Massey is an interdisciplinary artist whose work focuses on ideas of community and adornment. She makes everything from custom, wearable jewelry to large scale architectural sculptures. Her work contends with race and class, while evoking the history of West African and Black American culture. Massey's solo exhibit, "7 Mile + Livernois ," opens at the Detroit Institute of Arts May 5th.
GUEST:
Tiff Massey, interdisciplinary Detroit-based artist
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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.