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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Stateside: Gov. Whitmer on COVID-19; schools scramble to go online; rental market rocked by shutdown
Today on Stateside , we examine the domino effect the COVID-19 lockdown is having on the residential rental market—from renters, to landlords, to lenders. Plus, the superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District says the state should end the
Stateside: What “stay-at-home” means; jump in joblessness strains safety net; “Commie High” movie
Today on Stateside , Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered most of the state to stay home in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But what does that mean for those who don't have a home? We hear about the challenges facing the state's
Stateside: Homeschooling 101; customers rally around bookstore; capturing a year of sunrises
Today on Stateside , an Ann Arbor bookstore is racing to come up with a way to do business online after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to close its storefront. Plus, Michigan’s Teacher of the Year gives advice on how to teach kids from home.
Stateside: COVID-19 closes auto plants; musicians adapt to new normal; meeting the ventilator demand
Today on Stateside , the Big Three auto companies have wound down production at their plants over worries about the spread of the novel coronavirus. Plus, how Michigan musicians are dealing with canceled concerts and connecting with their fans in the age
Stateside: Lawmakers move on COVID-19 aid bills; utility shut-offs paused; drive-thru tests open
Today on Stateside , we spoke with U.S. Senator Gary Peters about how Congress is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. We also checked in on Lansing, where Michigan lawmakers have approved large sums of money to deal with the fallout from a statewide
Stateside: Small businesses grapple with COVID-19 shutdown; social equity in the cannabis industry
Today on Stateside , St. Patrick's Day arrives just in time to find bars and restaurants closed to revelers because of the coronavirus outbreak. What does that mean for the state's small businesses? Plus, we discuss the philanthropic efforts to meet
Stateside: Closed schools still feeding kids; tribal casinos’ hard choice; Flint’s poet laureate
Today on Stateside , we checked in with two school districts about how they are planning to meet the needs of students during an unprecedented shutdown prompted by the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, the pediatrician who alerted the world to Flint’s water
Stateside: COVID-19’s economic impact; misinformation on social media; religious services cancelled
Today on Stateside , the Big Three auto companies are rolling back operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does that mean for the state's economy? Plus, we talk to faith leaders about how they are guiding their congregants during the
Stateside: Courts and COVID-19; what the Amish can teach us about tech; Michigan and 2020 politics
Today on Stateside , the COVID-19 conundrum facing Michigan's courts. What's the best way to protect defendants, jury, and staff without the wheels of justice grinding to a halt? Plus, one writer considers what we can learn from Amish communities'
Stateside: MI's first COVID-19 cases; primary election takeaways; live sports betting begins
Today on Stateside , Michigan has its first state confirmed cases of COVID-19 illness. What sort of social disruptions will we face as more cases appear in our state? Plus, results from yesterday’s presidential primary—and what they tell us about the