Michigan Public Presents

For the past year, the violence and destruction in Gaza has dominated the headlines. It's enraged many young voters on college campuses, on social media, and at rallies. The "Uncommitted" movement began here as a desperate plea from pro-Palestinian voters seeking to have their voices heard. Not only did they force elected officials to listen, but they made history. What the Vote?  looked at how th...

Students across Michigan this year staged campus protests over Israeli attacks in Gaza. And they often butted heads with college administrators over their tactics. What the Vote? reporter Kalloli Bhatt dug into what free speech means to Gen Z—and how that’s shaping campus activism right now. What the Vote?  is a six-episode series all about what matters to Gen Z this election. New episodes drop on...

The midterm election two years ago saw a historic turnout of young Michigan voters. Experts say that's thanks, in part, to a 2022 ballot measure to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. This year, reproductive rights aren't on the ballot in Michigan. But it's still an issue guiding how many Gen Z are voting this fall. What the Vote? reporter Yesenia Zamora-Cardoso asked young voters h...

There is an organizing powerhouse with a proven record behind VP Kamala Harris beyond the Democratic Party. The Divine Nine. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, one of nine sororities and fraternities that serve as a lifeline for Black students on college campuses and beyond. On this episode of What The Vote? reporter Aaron Bush looks at the historical and societal forces that bring...

Michigan's Ottawa County has historically and consistently voted for Republicans, but recent patterns suggest it's not quite as red as it used to be. That shift is thanks, in part, to young voters. But Gen Z isn't a monolith. On this episode of What the Vote? , reporter Ethan Meyers meets a mix of West Michiganders under the "conservative" umbrella, and considers how they are shaping—and being sha...

Young voters aren’t always politicians' first priority. But in a presidential race this tight–maybe they should be. On this episode of What the Vote?, reporter Adan Quan looks at what it means for Gen Z to have a seat at the political table. And we'll explore how young people are using their voices, and their votes, to create political change.  What the Vote? is a six-episode series all about what...

What the Vote? is a new podcast from Michigan Public all about Gen Z's role in this pivotal election, as told by Gen-Z reporters. From reproductive rights to free speech to the war in Gaza, we'll dig deep into the issues that matter to young people this election. This six-episode series What the Vote? drops Tuesday, Oct. 8, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen and subscribe on your...

There's someone we've failed to acknowledge in this whole series: the delivery driver. We hear tales from the trails of delivery guys across the state.  Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ordering pizza today is nothing short of amazing. With a tap of button, pizza miraculously shows up at our front door. From the Domino's pizza tracker to DoorDash, we look at the big data and technology that's made pizza ready at our fingertips.  Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work . See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ranch is a popular, though controversial American pizza condiment. But for many pizza eaters, it's become a must-have side. In this Dough Dynasty Extra Cheese we give you the brief history of ranch, and try to explain how it evolved as a pizza dipping sauce.    Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work . See omnystudio.com/list...

Michigan's pizza chains helped make pizza huge, but they're not the only Michigan bred pizza innovation. We tell the story of the new "it girl" in pizza: Detroit style. Plus you'll meet some of the pizza makers of today breaking the mold. Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Pizza wouldn't be the same today without the chains. But how have the chains shaped our cities, or even our politics? Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch and Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan amassed billions of dollars slinging dough. We tell you how they spent it. Plus we take you down memory lane, and revisit the so called "pizza wars" of the 1980s. Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter . If y...

Thanks to Michigan’s pizza kings, your favorite chain delivers better, hotter, faster pizza.  In the early years of their businesses, Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch and Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan both developed ways to streamline pizza production. We break down the history of three major industry innovations from Michigan that paved the way for all your favorite pizza chains.  Want more piz...

Michigan doesn't often come to mind when you think of pizza. But it should. Pizza has plenty of origin stories. But there's one we don't talk a lot about: the story of pizza chains. We tell the tale of how pizza traveled from Naples, Italy to Garden City, Michigan. And how two Southeast Michigan men founded two of the largest pizza businesses, Domino's and Little Caesars, and brought pizza to the...

Michigan Public Presents: Dough Dynasty is a limited-run podcast series that tells the story of how Michigan became the pizza chain headquarters of the world, and how these chains shaped pizza as we know it today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.