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: Gun-free zones bills; Great Lakes balloon waste; jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles
Today on Stateside , Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would ease penalties on Concealed Pistol License holders that are charged with carrying their weapons in gun-free zones like schools or stadiums. Plus, the upcoming exhibit "Halal
Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles explores the ritual, traditions of Carnival in his native Trinidad
Carnival is a vibrant, musically-rich celebration that happens before the start of Lent. It’s celebrated across the globe, bringing out the most unique aspects of many cultures and traditions. Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles, who teaches at Michigan State
What goes up must come down: balloon waste on Great Lakes shorelines
Balloons are a part of many American traditions: birthdays, graduations, retirements, weddings. It’s easy to forget these balloons once they float away, but what goes up, must come down. And pieces of balloon waste are coming down all around the Great
Stateside: Rep. Slotkin on Iran tensions; MI’s threatened, endangered bats; “Dearborn Girl” podcast
Today on Stateside , we talk to Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, from Michigan's 8th congressional district, about the current tensions with Iran and the debate in the Democratic party over impeachment. Plus, two young women from Dearborn talk
Stateside: Marijuana industry’s banking dilemma; first LGBTQ Episcopal bishop; the sports economy
Today on Stateside , how the passage of an act prohibiting the federal government from punishing banks that accept money from marijuana businesses would impact licensed dispensaries in Michigan. Plus, a conversation with the bishop-elect of Michigan's
Stateside: Fishtown flooding; delay in mental health system changes; Detroit’s digital divide
Today on Stateside , rising water levels in the Great Lakes could threaten historic buildings in Leland’s Fishtown. Plus, there’s been another setback in a years-long effort to improve mental health care in Michigan.
Stateside: Flint investigation starts over; play set in 3071 Detroit; breaking down House budget
Today on Stateside , Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel comments on the recent dismissal of charges against state officials and others for actions related to the Flint water crisis. Plus, an interview with the writer of an "A frofuturistic techno
Stateside: Flint investigation starts over; Line 5 and the U.P.’s energy supply; autonomous ships
Today on Stateside , prosecutors say they are dismissing all charges against eight people charged in connection to the Flint water crisis and starting the investigation from scratch. Plus, how autonomous "smart ships" could be part of the future of
Stateside: Measuring a school’s success; Detroit Zoo’s pigeon war hero; disability and employment
Today on Stateside , we talk about rethinking how we measure whether a school is succeeding or failing. Plus, a conversation with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein about how people with disabilities bring unique, important perspectives to
Stateside: Benton Harbor fights for high school; teens facing terminal illness; best of MI theater
Today on Stateside , Detroit police have identified a person of interest in the murders of three women in the city, cases that officials believe may be connected. Plus, how one research scientist at the Wayne State University School of Nursing approaches