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Clerks prepare for unprecedented election; contentious state House race draws dark money
Today on Stateside, what military leadership makes of Michigan's active militia movement. Also, we look into a hotly-contested race Up North that could help decide which party has control of the Michigan House of Representatives. Find individual conversations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new and improved daily Stateside podcast launches Monday, October 26
Our daily Stateside podcast, hosted by April Baer, helps you understand what’s going on in Michigan, one conversation at a time. The new and improved Stateside podcast launches Monday, October 26. If you’re already subscribed, you don’t have to do a thing! If not, just find us wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2H5sPLe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Political roundup; rethinking digital performance; haunted houses adapt for pandemic
Today on Stateside, we dig into the week's news from the alleged terrorist plot against Governor Whitmer to the future of the Republican party. Also, artists and architects come together to rethink what performance spaces look like in the era of physical distancing. And finally, with Halloween right around the corner, we’ll explore how haunted houses are trying to adapt to COVID-19 guidelines. Find individual interviews here. Support the show. See omnystudio...
Stateside: Whitmer on kidnapping plot, coronavirus strategy; business is booming for cannabis in MI
Today on Stateside, we catch up with Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her alleged kidnapping plot, as well as the stakes of the upcoming election. Also, we talk with two entrepreneurs about launching a cannabis business amid a global pandemic. You can find individual conversations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Wolverine Watchmen case; ten years of the ACA; rejected absentee ballots
Today on Stateside, the hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett have been dominating the news and one of the biggest questions has been what her nomination will mean for the Affordable Care Act. We discuss what it has meant for patients for the past 10 years. Also, an update on the preliminary hearings for some of the men involved in an alleged plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Find individual conversations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Militias distance themselves from alleged terrorist plot; nursing homes restart visits
Today on Stateside, what we’ve learned about the accused conspirators in what prosecutors call a terrorist plot against Governor Gretchen Whitmer and other state leaders. Also, families separated by the coronavirus pandemic get some relief as the state begins loosening restrictions on nursing home visits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Guns at the Capitol; pandemic parenting and mental health; reframing the “lost year”
Today on Stateside, as more information emerges about an alleged plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, there's a renewed debate about banning guns in Lansing’s halls of power. Also, we take a deep dive into how Michigan families are doing as they balance uncertain school plans, childcare needs, work, and mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Alleged Whitmer kidnapping plot; rise of alt-right militias; legacy of Yusef Lateef
Today on Stateside, an alleged plot from an anti-government extremist group to kidnap Governor Whitmer and take hostages at the state Capitol has been foiled by federal investigators. We'll talk about what we know about this case so far and how it ties into a broader national discussion about the rise of violent alt-right groups. Plus, we talk about the life and legacy of the late Detroit native and jazz legend Yusef Lateef ahead of his 100th birthday. See omnystudio...
Stateside: LGBTQ inclusion in the classroom; white supremacy in schools; Indigenous reporters
Today on Stateside, we talk to a Michigan Teacher of the Year about how he creates an inclusive learning environment for LGBTQ students in his classroom. We also talk about how educators can challenge white supremacy and advance racial justice within schools. And we'll hear about a project that aims to tell a more complex, nuanced story of Native American communities in Michigan by hiring Indigenous reporters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stateside: Racism as a health crisis; historical lessons about vaccines; 1A host Jenn White
Today on Stateside, we revisit some of our favorite conversations from this year. We discuss why many experts say we should think about racism as a public health crisis. Plus, what the history of vaccine development can tell us about the timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine. You can find individual conversations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.