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: MI economy and border closing; new uses for closed big box stores; Spic and Span history
Today on Stateside, what would a closure of the U.S.-Mexico border mean for Michigan's economy? Plus, how two Saginaw women in the 1930s designed a product to make keeping the house "Spic and Span" a little easier.
Stateside: Cardiologists sue the DMC; Flint residents inspire new play; why local news matters
Today on Stateside , three cardiologists are suing the Detroit Medical Center, citing alleged fraud and concerns over quality of care. We get the latest from the Detroit News reporter who has been following this story. Plus, we talk to staff at two small
Stateside: Whitmer, lawmakers clash over Line 5 tunnel; unearthing Spinosaurus; MSU in Final Four
Today on Stateside , Governor Whitmer last week ordered state agencies to stop working on a proposed tunnel intended to house replacement pipelines for Enbridge's Line 5. We hear about the legal opinion from Dana Nessel that prompted that order, and how
Stateside: Ford’s White House photographer; push for state PFAS standard; symphony for survivors
Today on Stateside , we talk to our Friday political commentators about Governor Whitmer’s move to have Michigan set its own PFAS standard. Plus, a composer tackles the trauma of sexual abuse and the resilience of survivors in a new symphony.
Stateside: Unaffordable auto insurance; Detroit incinerator closes; treasures from MI black history
Today on Stateside, Governor Whitmer orders an audit of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association after it hikes the yearly fee on auto insurance policies by 15 percent. Plus, we explore two important pieces of our state's African-American history
Stateside: Kildee reacts to effort to repeal ACA; women’s life insurance pioneer; science of grief
Today on Stateside , Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint) tells us about a newly-introduced House bill that aims to improve the Affordable Care Act, even as the Trump Administration is pushing to repeal the health care law. Plus, how the adoption system is
Stateside: MI's guardianship system; measles outbreak; exhibit on "open graves" at US border
Today on Stateside , we speak with two Oakland County public health officials about the measles outbreak there, and what residents can do to protect themselves and their children. Plus, a look at proposed reforms to Michigan's guardianship system for
Stateside: What’s next in LGBTQ adoption fight; Cass Corridor documentary; search for a 9th planet
Today on Stateside , what will a lawsuit settlement that prohibits state-funded adoption agencies from refusing LGBTQ clients mean for Michigan moving forward? Plus, from full-length movies to one-minute shorts, we talk about the films you'll find at the
Stateside: Shortage of drug treatment in rural MI; roots of Islamophobia; high cost of PFAS cleanup
Today on Stateside, we look at why people in rural parts of Michigan have difficulty accessing what many doctors consider the most effective treatment for opioid addiction. We also talk about the roots of Islamophobia in the United States, and the
Stateside: Future of mass transit in MI; Harry Houdini’s Detroit death; getting rid of grades
Today on Stateside , a conversation about what it would take to get Michigan to rethink its approach to public transit. Plus, why the traditional A-F grading system might not make sense for the modern classroom.