Stateside

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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. 2 HR. AGO

    TikTok mom on cooking for a crowd

    Heather Bell, a mother of 8 living near Marquette, Michigan, has generated a large social media following around her content featuring huge family meals she cooks for her household. She joined Stateside to talk about her experience feeding a crowd. GUEST: Heather Bell, personality behind @justthebells10, author of Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking 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.

    19 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Stocking up on birth control in Michigan

    Some women in Michigan say they're stocking up on Plan B, just in case a conservative swing in Washington results in further restrictions on reproductive healthcare.   GUESTS:Michelle Jokish Polo, Stateside producerDr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the state of Michigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    The truth about social media "echo chambers"

    A communications and media expert talked with Stateside about the facts behind some of our social media fears, and about what the future of social media use might look like.  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.

    21 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    How Trump won Michigan's Latino vote

    According to exit poll data, more Latino voters in Michigan supported a Republican candidate than ever before in last week's election. On this episode, we’ll talk more about what motivated Latino voters in Michigan this election with Stateside producer Michelle Jokisch Polo. GUEST: Michelle Jokisch Polo, Stateside producer 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

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    We can all agree on the Lions

    How about those Detroit football Lions? My goodness they're good.GUEST:John Niyo, sports columnist, Detroit News 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.

    14 min

  6. NOV 14

    Poet Brittany Rogers on matriarchy and belonging

    Detroit poet Brittany Rogers recently published a new collection of poetry titled Good Dress. The book is a a non-traditional coming-of-age story exploring Black womanhood. Rogers sat down with Stateside to talk about the influence of the women who raised her on her work and how audacity has become a guiding light for her in a chaotic world.  GUEST:  Brittany Rogers, Detroit-based poet  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

  7. NOV 13

    A tale of ticket splitters

    Andrea Bitely previously served as the spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. She joined Stateside to discuss a the past and the future of the GOP, the benefits of a divided government, and the challenges of being a moderate or independent voter. GUEST: Andrea Bitely, founder of Bitely Communications, former spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette 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.

    17 min

  8. NOV 12

    Black voters, Democrats, and Trump

    The core constituency of the Democratic Party is arguably African Americans - a voting bloc that consistently votes in eye-popping percentages in favor of Democrats. But this time around Donald Trump was able to win over just enough Black voters to make a difference, and Kamala Harris - the first Black woman at the top of a major party ticket - lost. What, if anything, should be learned by the Democratic Party about these two things? GUEST: Stephen Henderson, host, Created Equal on WDET See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 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
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Michigan Radio
  • Show Website
    Stateside

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