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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 48 days 3 hours 44 minutes
Stateside: Does Detroit need saving?; red flag gun bill; body image as a social justice issue
Today on Stateside , the co-sponsor of a gun safety bill introduced in the Michigan House explains what his proposed legislation would do to address gun violence. Plus, how a Grand Rapids conference is helping people love and accept their bodies exactly
Stateside: Methodists split over LGBTQ vote; teachers get political; revisiting Detroit’s Red Scare
Today on Stateside , the nation's second largest Protestant denomination voted Tuesday to reaffirm the church's ban on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy. We talk to two United Methodist pastors about what it means for the church going forward. Plus, 67
Stateside: Gas tax and road funds; scrutiny of Detroit demolitions; lost black Lansing neighborhood
Today on Stateside , we look back to the 1960s, a neighborhood in Lansing, mainly African-American, was destroyed to make way for the I-496 freeway. Plus, we’ll learn about a new effort to gather the lost history of that Lansing community.
Stateside: Pet coke in Detroit; GRPD and ICE; women and minority entrepreneurs
Today on Stateside , the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is accusing Grand Rapids police of engaging in racial profiling after one of its officers contacted immigration authorities upon the arrest of a Marine combat veteran last December. Plus,
Stateside: Detroit archdiocese responds to AG; legally dubious CBD; ballot initiative runarounds
Today on Stateside , the priest in charge of processing cases of sexual abuse by clergy in the Detroit diocese responds to state Attorney General Dana Nessel’s call for the Catholic church to stop investigating itself. Plus, the legal gray area around
Stateside: MI director’s Oscar nod; AG investigates gymnastics coach; Rep. Dingell on John’s legacy
Today on Stateside , we talk with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about the loss of her husband and his last words to America. Plus, we continue our look into Michigan's mental health services for children, with a conversation about the state's dire shortage
Stateside: Afrofuturism; MI Catholics call for accountability; children’s mental health lawsuit
Today on Stateside , we hear from two Catholics who have been pushing for changes in their dioceses in response to the allegations of sexual abuse by priests. Plus, Afrofuturism was spotlighted for an international audience in last year’s wildly
Stateside: Afrofuturism; MI Catholics call for accountability; children’s mental health lawsuit
Today on Stateside , we hear from two Catholics who have been pushing for changes in their dioceses in response to the allegations of sexual abuse by priests. Plus, Afrofuturism was spotlighted for an international audience in last year’s wildly
Stateside: Anishinaabe theater; Detroit’s black middle class; few options for severely autistic kids
Today on Stateside, a new plan to boost Detroit says restoring the city's African-American middle class is key to a successful revitalization effort. Plus, we hear about the Anishinaabe Theatre Exchange, a program that draws on indigenous storytelling
Stateside: Anishinaabe theater; Detroit’s black middle class; few options for severely autistic kids
Today on Stateside, a new plan to boost Detroit says restoring the city's African-American middle class is key to a successful revitalization effort. Plus, we hear about the Anishinaabe Theatre Exchange, a program that draws on indigenous storytelling