Stateside Daily Archive

In 1966, Renee Chelian had an illegal abortion that almost killed her. That experience, when she was just 15 years old, inspired a lifetime of work as an abortion clinic owner in Metro Detroit. Michigan Radio’s Sarah Cwiek and Nancy Kaffer, editorial columnist at the Detroit Free Press , talked to us about Chelian's life and the uncertain future she and other abortion care providers face in the wa...

Until recently, Traverse City and the surrounding area have seemed like a secret jewel of natural beauty. Now the secret's out; population has grown by about 10% over ten years in Grand Traverse County. While population growth has its benefits, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is moving quickly to preserve land that would otherwise be developed amid rapid expansion.  GUEST: Kelly House...

The Michigan State Legislature just approved a new, record-breaking state budget that sits at a whopping $75B dollars. Emily Lawler and Craig Mauger explain what allowed for such a big budget this fiscal year, and what the money might go toward. GUESTS: Emily Lawler, politics editor for the Detroit Free Press Craig Mauger, politics reporter for the Detroit News —— Looking for more conversations fr...

The Detroit River is a hot spot not just for anglers, but for dangerous pollutants. These can contaminate the water, the fish, and, if those fish are consumed, our bodies.  A group of local community members called the Detroit Riverwalkers are working to educate fishers about how risky it is to consume their catch.  GUEST: Zaire Daniels, educator and freelance photojournalist —— Looking for more c...

Today the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v Wade. There are no longer federal protections for abortion rights. Today, we’re going to talk about what this means for Michigan from two sides: from the perspective of a care provider, and from someone supporting the change. GUESTS: Lisa Harris , professor of obstetrics and gynecology and professor of women's and gender studies at Univ...

During the fourth January 6 committee hearing on Tuesday we saw several familiar faces and learned about some new revelations. Today, we’re going to unpack some of the Michigan things that have come up in the hearings. GUESTS: Craig Mauger , Detroit News Reporter —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. S...

40 years ago this week, Vincent Chin, a Detroiter and a Chinese American, was killed by two white men. Author Paula Yoo hopes that her book,  From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement , makes Chin's story more accessible to a younger audience.  GUESTS: Paula Yoo,  author, TV writer/producer and feature screenwriter —— Lo...

The Kellogg Company will split its operation into three companies. While two parts of the company, will remain in Battle Creek, one will move the bulk of its operations to Chicago. Reporter Dustin Walsh, who grew up around Battle Creek, discusses what the move means for the city. GUESTS: Dustin Walsh , reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right th...

Two mastodon skeletons grace the entrance of University of Michigan’s Natural History Museum. The larger of the two is a male discovered in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the late 1990s. A new study co-authored by paleontologist Dan Fisher analyzed chemical elements in the mastodon’s tusk to paint a clearer picture of where the creature roamed, grazed, and mated in parts of Indiana and Michigan. He joins...

Primary elections are around the corner. And this year, some of the matchups in the primaries will be the ones to watch - especially in races where Donald Trump is trying to rattle incumbents by endorsing challengers.  Today, we’re taking a look at campaign strategy, money, influence, and where they do and don’t intersect.   GUESTS: Adam Wren, national politics correspon...

David Zinn is one of Ann Arbor's best artist. His canvas? The sidewalk. GUEST: David Zinn , artist —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no shortage of issues on the Republican primary field for Governor. Candidates who were held off the ballot for handing in thousands of petition signatures found to be collected under fraudulent circumstances have all been told their appeals to make the ballot have failed.  Plus, one of the five remaining candidates was arrested by the FBI last week and charged with a series of misde...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the surrounding community have been struggling to adapt to the influx of tourists in recent years. MLive reporter Sheri McWhirter shares what she's learned while writing about the tourism boom. Later, Tom Dolaskie, owner of Roam Inn, discusses the impact of the boom in the city of Munising. GUESTS: Sheri McWhirter, MLive reporter Tom Dolaskie, owner of Roam In...

A group of parents in Oxford Township has come together as a semi-formal collective called #Change4Oxford. The group been pushing the school board to do better for students and faculty. One of the group’s founding parents, Andrea Jones, shares her experiences with Stateside. Michigan Radio’s Briana Rice and April Van Buren report back from a demonstration that took place in Oxford this...

Yesterday, the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol held its first prime time hearing. Two Michganders were among the voices heard. They talked about why they came to the Capitol in support of then-President Donald Trump. There’s a lot going on in public hearings of this nature. And today we want to unpack some of it. GUEST: Jennifer Selin , co-direc...

It’s the end of the school year. Lunchbox protocol has been different the past couple years, with universal free meals at every school in Michigan. But that’s not going to continue unless Congress changes course. GUEST: Debbie Stabenow, US Senator —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporti...

If you're feeling some sticker shock over gas prices in Michigan recently, you're not alone. Experts say there are multiple factors contributing to the increased cost. Two economists join us today to explain the price spike. GUESTS:  Charley Ballard, professor of economics at Michigan State University Dr. Gabriel M. Ehrlich, economic forecaster and director of the University’s Research...

Despite the reopening of the Abbot baby formula factory in Sturgis last weekend, experts say the nationwide supply chain shortage will likely continue for a while. Many Michigan parents are relying on both community resources and one another to make sure their infants have necessary care.  GUESTS:  Kate Bauer, associate professor for Nutritional Sciences at University of Michigan Rachell...

The oldest mated loon couple happen to be Michigan residents. But the infamous pair has recently split. Sheri McWhirter, a reporter for MLive, shares what she knows about these beloved birds. GUEST:  Sheri McWhirter, MLive reporter —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside &rsqu...

Missed out on this summer’s Movement Electronic Music festival? We have you covered. On today's Stateside Podcast, we’re bringing you into the underbelly of Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival. Plus we’ll hear from one of the techno originals, Carl Craig.  Carl Craig,  Detroit-based techno pioneer and internationally acclaimed DJ, producer and composer &m...

This week's Mackinac Policy Conference is focused on how businesses navigate a particularly divisive political moment—and is also host to a major gubernatorial debate. We talked to one of the organizers of the event about what's causing a buzz at the annual gathering of Michigan lawmakers and business leaders.  GUEST:  Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber...

A new report from the U.S. Department of Interior underscores what Native American families have known for decades: The longstanding policy of removing Native children from their homes and sending them to residential boarding schools had devastating and widespread impacts across the country. That includes here in Michigan, which was home to several Native boarding schools, the last of which didn't...

Last weekend was Detroit’s legendary electronic music festival, Movement.  Jeff Mills – affectionately known as The Wizard – is one of the originators of techno music. He’s graced the airwaves of WJLB and WDET and co-founded the prolific group, Underground Resistance. Today, he talks all things techno and about latest album, Mind Power Mind Control . GUEST: Jeff Mills...

The massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, reminds us that just six months ago our own community was reeling from the deadly shooting at Oxford High School. Four young people were killed. One of the most significant differences in these two stories is the law enforcement response. Today, an Oakland County sheriff on police responses to active shooters. GUEST: Michael Bouchard , Oakland Coun...

The Board of State Canvassers met today to determine who would make the primary ballot for governor, and whether several of the candidates should be held off the ballot due to thousands of fraudulent signatures submitted. Ultimately, a Bureau of Elections recommendation to keep four of the 10 candidates off the ballot, stood. A fifth candidate, Michael Brown, had already decided he wanted no part...