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: Trump’s auto agenda; latest on UAW strike; 14-year-old Detroit chess champion
Today on Stateside, what impact does the impeachment inquiry into President Trump have on the auto industry? Plus, a new memoir about the price people pay when they are displaced from their true roots, generation after generation.
Stateside: State budget sent to Whitmer; special ed shortfall; Buster Keaton’s love for Muskegon
Today on Stateside , t he GOP-controlled Michigan Legislature passed a new budget. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared it "a mess." What are her options now? Plus, a Detroit man returns home after being incarcerated in China for three years.
Stateside: Rep. Slotkin on impeachment; new head of Detroit animal control; varsity video games
Today on Stateside , Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has been hesitant to call for impeachment of President Trump in the past. But she says allegations involving Trump's conversation with the Ukranian president, if true, would change her mind.
Stateside: Ripple effects of UAW strike; MI GOP on Mackinac Island; politics of craft beer
Today on Stateside , the UAW strike against General Motors is stretching into week two. What does that mean for the Michigan economy? Plus, craft beer is big business in Michigan, but some small craft brewers say current state law is preventing them from
Stateside: Amazon comes to Pontiac without incentives; labor history; climate strikers
Today on Stateside , students across Michigan take to the streets to voice their concerns about climate change. Plus, the Pontiac Silverdome may be developed into an Amazon distribution center.
Stateside: UAW scandal and strike; District Detroit’s unfulfilled promises; distracted drivers
Today on Stateside , as a federal corruption probe into the United Auto Workers union focuses on UAW president Gary Jones, some in the union are reportedly questioning his future there. Plus, a doctor warns caution in the new era of legal cannabis.
Stateside: Outbreak of deadly mosquito-borne illness; history of squirrels; promise zone outcomes
Today on Stateside , what you need to know about the outbreak of a deadly mosquito-borne virus in Michigan. Plus, the growing number of cities in Michigan designating themselves "promise zones" and offering tuition assistance to their high school
Stateside: What UAW strike means for labor movement; being gay in the army; women in skilled trades
Today on Stateside , what does the ongoing United Auto Workers strike against General Motors tell us about the role of American labor in the nation's economy today? Plus, two women at opposite ends of the same career path talk about what it takes to
Stateside: GM workers strike; UCLA coach on changing gymnastics culture; Yemeni Great Lakes sailors
Today on Stateside , 46,000 General Motors factors workers are on strike after the United Auto Workers union and GM failed to reach a contract agreement this weekend. Plus, a popular flower in floral arrangements, baby's breath is actually an invasive
Stateside: Budget negotiations stalled by roads; ticky-tacky apartments; pawpaw coladas
Today on Stateside , after signs that a compromise on road funding might be on the horizon, negotiations over the state budget between Republican lawmakers and the governor stall again. Plus, Michigan food isn’t known for its tropical flavors, but we’ve