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Stateside

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. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Dubbing Star Wars in Anishinaabemowin

    One of the most-streamed films online is the original Star Wars: A New Hope. You can watch it in a bunch of different languages. Now, that includes Anishinaabemowin. That means Ojibwe people in Michigan and all over North America can see an absolute classic in their language. We talked to one of the actors involved in the Anishinaabemowin dubbing of the film about the project and what it meant to see one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters in a language that many of his ancestors were once forbidden from speaking.  GUEST: Niigaanii-Animikii Inini Kalvin Hartwig, filmmaker and voice actor  Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Syrian immigrant reflects on regime change

    Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country after a surprise offensive launched by opposition groups, ending the 50-year rule of the Assad family.  For many Syrians living outside of the country, it's opened up the possibility of returning home, or visiting loved ones who stayed.  We met one Syrian immigrant who built a life with his family here in Michigan after fleeing Syria over a decade ago. He reflected on his time in Syria, and his hopes for the nation's future.  GUESTS: Adam Yahya Rayes, data reporter, Michigan Public Basel Alyasin, vice president, American Syrian Arab Cultural Association  Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    One juvenile lifer’s second chance

    Joe Cedillo was released Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from the Muskegon Correctional Facility after spending 38 years behind bars for a crime he committed when he was 18 years old.  Cedillo’s case marks a significant milestone as the first in Kent County to regain his freedom following a state supreme court ruling that declared unconstitutional automatic life sentences without parole for people 18 years old and younger. We had the chance to meet him on the day of his release. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Gymnast Frederick Richard flips from Paris to Ann Arbor

    University of Michigan gymnast Frederick Richard sits down for a conversation about the summer in Paris for the Olympics, growing men's gymnastics at the collegiate level at home, and building his brand on social media. GUEST: Frederick Richard, UM gymnast and Olympian   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  5. DEC 16

    Black quilt guild binds craft and community

    Nothing quite beats snuggling up under a handmade quilt on a cold winter day. But for the members of the Great Lakes African American Quilters’ Network, quilts are more than just a way to stay warm. They are works of art, connecting their makers to a shared culture and to each other.  Stateside producer April Van Buren went to the guild’s most recent meeting to learn more about this unique community of crafters.  Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  6. DEC 13

    Titus Kaphar on "Exhibiting Forgiveness"

    This year, acclaimed contemporary artist and Kalamazoo native Kaphar made the leap into narrative filmmaking. His semi-autobiographical film is titled Exhibiting Forgiveness.  The film follows painter Terrell, played by André Holland, as he wrestles with generational trauma and navigates his relationship with his estranged father, played by John Earl Jelks, who has reappeared in his life unexpectedly. The Detroit Institute of Arts will screen the film Dec. 11-15. GUEST: Titus Kaphar, contemporary artist, producer, writer, and director of Exhibiting Forgiveness Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  7. DEC 12

    Confronting a broken healthcare system

    Author and journalist Tracie McMillan discusses her family's harrowing time navigating the American healthcare system after her mother was diagnosed with MS and then suffered a traumatic brain injury.  GUEST: Tracie McMillan, journalist and author of "The White Bonus" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  8. DEC 11

    Weaving a fantastical Armenian future

    Levon Kafafian's new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit features artifacts of an fantastical, imagined future for the Armenian diaspora. The show, titled Portal Fire: Shrine of the Torchbearer, features a mix of soft sculptures, wall hangings, carpets, and costumes. The exhibition is inspired by Kafafian's forthcoming graphic novel of the same name.   Kafafian joined Stateside to talk about their textile work and worldbuilding process.  GUEST: Levon Kafafian, Detroit-based artist Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music featuring  We also featured Lara Sarkissian's Our Dead Can't Rest (Old Jugha Flute Dance) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
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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. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

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  • Creator
    Michigan Public
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Michigan Radio
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    Stateside

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