Stateside Daily Archive

Looking for some book recs to keep you entertained during this winter? Or maybe you're searching for a perfect last minute holiday gift? Either way, we have you covered. GUEST: Keith Taylor , poet ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's unprecedented UAW strike against all three Detroit automakers certainly dominated this year’s headlines. But there’s some other notable industry news you may have missed in the shuffle.  Two auto industry reporters join us to recap the aftermath of contract negotiations, where manufacturers and consumers stand with electric vehicles, and which automakers are dabbling in tech. GUEST: Ka...

A lot happened in Michigan politics this year. We saw Democrats in control of the state legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, abortion access laws passed, and auto no-fault reforms stuck in the waiting room – just to name a few of several big ticket items. We look at the year in politics, and what might be in store for 2024. GUESTS: Colin Jackson , reporter at Michi...

Zooming out, the number of ER visits for respiratory illnesses has risen across the country. Today, a check up on viruses like the flu, RSV, and COVID, plus how you can keep healthier this season. GUEST: Dr. Preeti Malani ,  professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Michigan Medicine ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear...

A Metro Detroit rabbi shared her perspective on Hanukkah this year, in the context of the violence unfolding in Gaza and the fact that many hostages' lives are on line. GUEST: Rabbi Alana Alpert ,  rabbi at Congregation T'chiyah ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Detroit singer, songwriter, and bandleader stoop lee, born Ade Olaniran, produces a warm broth of soul and hip hop that invites listeners to dial in and slow down, rather than tune out.  Olaniran markets himself as a sort of wielder of nostalgia. His social media presence channels grainy home videos, and the series of EPs he's currently working is inspired by a favorite childhood videogame: Pokémo...

Gun buyback programs allow people to unload unwanted firearms to a police or sheriff's department with the promise that these guns will be destroyed. But a new investigation shows that it’s not as simple as that. GUEST: Mike McIntire , reporter for The New York Times ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our wo...

Michigan’s school choice policy means that kids can attend schools outside of their home district. One-in-four kids now go to school in a different district than where they live. School choice has largely been associated with cities – namely Detroit and Grand Rapids. But in recent years, the policy has been growing more popular in rural areas. GUEST: Isabel Lohman , reporter for Bridge Michigan __...

The Oxford High School student who shot and killed four of his classmates was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On this episode of the Stateside podcast, we’re taking you to the hearing – a courtroom where pain and anger and so many other conflicting emotions are all coming together. GUEST: Beenish Ahmed , criminal justice reporter for Michigan Radio ___ Looking for mo...

Michigan-based journalist Tim Alberta's new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," sheds light on the evangelical movement sweeping across the U.S. We talked to Alberta about how in the evangelical movement fear and political anxiety is taking the focus away from scripture.  GUEST: Tim Alberta , staff writer for The Atlantic ___ Looking for mor...

The Michigan’s Public Service Commission approved a permit for part of the Canadian company Enbridge Energy’s plan to rebuild its petroleum pipeline, known as Line 5, under the Straits of Mackinac. It’s not the final step of approval for Enbridge to start their plans, but it’s an important one. GUEST: Kelly House , environmental reporter for Bridge Michigan ___ Looking for more conversations from...

Three Chaplains , a new documentary on PBS follows three Muslim military chaplains balancing their experiences, their devotion to their faith, and their commitment to their country. GUESTS David Washburn , Three Chaplains director Razi Jafri,  Three Chaplains producer ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our w...

Michigan is returning to the national spotlight this coming election season. Representative Rashida Tlaib has drawn national attention for her steadfast commitment to Palestine and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Also, Michigan’s Republican party may be in for a big election year due to conflicts with party chairperson Kristina Karamo.  GUEST Simon Schuster , Senior Political Reporter at MLive ___...

You can’t talk about Motown sound without giving respect to the girl groups of the 60s. Hits from Martha and the Vandellas, and The Supremes have resonance, even now. But we might not have hits like “Can’t Hurry Love” without some of the earlier acts that ushered in the sound of the girl group — ensembles of very young women, like the Chantels and The Shirelles. "But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An...

In the illegal street racing scene of 1970s Detroit, there was one car that ruled them all: The Black Ghost. The black ‘70 Dodge HEMI Challenger would appear only occasionally to race, win, and then disappear into the night. It later turned out that was because the driver–the late Godfrey Qualls–was a Detroit police officer.  Today on the pod, we hear about a Detroit street racing legend–and his s...

This year marked ten years since the historic municipal bankruptcy filing in Detroit. While the city’s financials are more stable, the woes of future pension payments loom large. Today, we reflect on what the bankruptcy filing meant to Detroit then, and what it still means today. GUEST: Stephen Henderson , host of WDET's Detroit Today ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this w...

After a decade in Congress, Representative Dan Kildee announced that he will not be seeking reelection. Today, Dan Kildee talks to us about his tenure, his retirement, and what comes next for him and his district.  GUEST: Dan Kildee , Representative (D-MI 8th District) ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our...

Michigan football is having a good season, so if you're not primed on football history, it's hard to believe that there were years that the team kept falling short. But there's one year in particular that changed course for the team: the 1997 season when Michigan broke a nearly half century long draught and won the championship. The book "Mountaintop: The Inside Story of Michigan’s 1997 Title Clim...

Yesterday union workers approved a UAW contract with General Motors. Votes to approve the contracts with Stellantis and Ford will wrap up tomorrow. Today, we’re talking about worker victories, what these contracts include, and we’ll hear about why some folks voted “no.” GUEST: Michael Martinez , reporter at Automotive News ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you...

Last week Ohioans approved Issue 1, a ballot measure adding reproductive rights to the state constitution. A similar measure passed in Michigan last year – Proposal 3.  But access to abortion isn’t just about keeping it legal. Today we’re talking about abortion access, the Reproductive Health Act, and what this all means for people seeking care. GUESTS: Kate Wells , reporter at Michigan Radio   Ge...

Last week, the Big Ten decided to suspend Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh for three games. Today, we're looking at the sign-stealing scandal that led to this decision, and what it means to this football season.  GUEST: Al Martin , sports reporter and host at WKAR ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our w...

The Michigan legislature adjourned early this year. Today, we’re talking about why the legislature made the decision to recess early, what got done this year, and what we can expect when the session resumes. GUESTS: Elena Durnbaugh , Michigan House reporter at Gongwer News Lauren Gibbons , politics and policy reporter at Bridge Michigan ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this...

If you’re a foodie on TikTok, you may very well know Detroit-based chef Jon Kung. Their debut cookbook, Kung Food, features 100 recipes — from broths and condiments to noodles and dumplings. They describe the spread as Chinese American recipes from a third-culture kitchen. GUEST: Jon Kung , chef and author of Kung Food ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like...

Yesterday we heard from two Palestinian Americans on how violence in Gaza has shaped their life. Today, we’re hearing from an Israeli peace activist and academic, who supports an immediate ceasefire, and a longer term solution through an international democratic process.  GUEST: Shimri Zameret , lecturer and researcher in International & Comparative Studies at the Donia Human Rights Center at...

Gaza is thousands of miles away from Michigan, but the continued violence there has had direct implications for people right here. Michigan is home to some of the largest Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. On this episode, the Stateside podcast shares some of these experiences. GUESTS: Briana Rice , reporter at Michigan Radio Dr. Emad Shehada Faten (Faten asked us to withhold her last name ou...