Stateside Daily Archive

On this Stateside podcast, we hear from Michigan State University mathematician, Albert Cohen, on how we can use statistics to fill out our March Madness brackets.  Looking for more conversations from  Stateside ?  Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider  supporting our work. Music in this episode by  Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On this Stateside podcast, Michigan Public's political director gets context and details about Michigan's new minimum wage and sick leave rules from Sean Egan. He oversees the State's Bureau of Employment Relations and the Wage and House Divisions, also know as LEO. Looking for more conversations from  Stateside ?  Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider  sup...

Mary Frances Phillips' "Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins” is a biography of the party's longest serving woman.   GUEST: Mary Frances Phillips, author of Black Panther Woman and associate professor of African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you l...

President Donald Trump nominated Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi as his ambassador to Tunisia. He’s also selected Hamtramck mayor Amer Ghalib as his ambassador to Kuwait. Both men have been at the center of contentious conversations about local policies and culture.  A reporter who's been covering their careers joined us to provide some context.  Find Niraj Warikoo's coverage her...

With just a few weeks' worth of data available, it's hard to say how immigration enforcement under the current Trump administration compares to that of previous years. Michigan Public's data reporter helps us understand what we can determine from the available data, and what to be mindful of as we see other numbers cited on social media and in the news.  Find Adam's FAQ page on immigration da...

Michigan’s marijuana enthusiasts pay a small price – the lowest price per ounce of marijuana in the country. But Whitmer recently proposed a 32% tax hike on wholesale marijuana products as part of her “Mi Road Plan” to help fund roads. The 32% tax would be atop the current 10% excise tax and the 6% sales tax on marijuana products. This added cost would be passed to consumer...

A resolution in the state House is aimed at discouraging cities and universities from having policies that limit their interactions with federal immigration officials. We talked about what the new rule means, and how one city is thinking about the impact to its bottom line.  GUESTS: Michelle Jokisch Polo, Stateside producer  Milinda Ysasi, Grand Rapids city commissioner  Looking for...

Yumna Jawad, known across social media Feel Good Foodie, shared the Ramadan meals that make her excited about the holiday season. Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of federal workers have been laid off in recent weeks. In Michigan that includes employees from the VA hospital, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Forest Service. These layoffs are a result of President Trump’s initiative to cut federal spending. Emily Davies, a reporter for the Washington Post has been covering the impact of the Department of Govern...

The 25% tariffs issued against all Mexican and Canadian imports are cause for major concern for the auto industry, according to Jamie Butters, executive editor of Automotive News. Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

A very rare sighting in the thumb region of Michigan this winter: an orange snowy owl. But how did it get that way? GUEST:  Sheri McWhirter , climate and environment reporter for MLive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably been hearing a lot of a particular term in the news and social media in the past few weeks: constitutional crisis. There are many people who believe the first few weeks of President Donald Trump's second-term administration have brought the United States dangerously close to one. We talked to Richard Primus, a constitutional law expert at the University of Michigan, about how...

Singer Isis Damil is young, but she's spent her lifetime crafting her uniquely Detroit sound. Now she's the new voice of WDIV's iconic "Go 4 It" theme song, and she's building her catalogue with her band. GUEST: Isis Damil, singer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment saw an irregular drop in February. And economist joined us to break down the numbers, and put them into context. GUEST: Joanne Hsu , economist; director of the Survey of Consumers at the University of Michigan Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work....

When we tell stories, we have the opportunity to connect across generations. And sometimes, those connections can become catalysts that shift the course of our lives. Michigan Public’s Christopher Johnson introduces us to Detroit storyteller, Dwight Stackhouse, whose journey led him from the pulpit to the stage to James Baldwin—and beyond.  GUEST: Dwight Stackhouse , writer and st...

The Great Lakes are renowned for both its commercial and sport fishing industries. Long before that, the gifts of the inland seas provided both sustenance and economic trading power to the Indigenous peoples who lived in the region. But, there was a time, not long ago, where the fisheries of the Great Lakes were almost left for dead. A new documentary, narrated by actor J.K. Simmons, explores the...

Michigan is in the midst of one of the worst flu seasons in years. There have already been more than 10,000 flu-related hospitalizations in the state this flu season, and outpatient visits for flu-like symptoms are the highest they have been in 15 years. We talked to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state's chief medical executive, about flu season and the best ways to protect yourself.  GUE...

This current outbreak of avian influenza, which started in March 2022, has been wreaking havoc throughout bird populations, domestic or otherwise. Causing high mortality rates amongst birds, bird flu has also spread to some dairy cattle and domestic pets. Kimberly Dodd, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, said the virus tends to evolve over time, so pet owners...

Industry experts discuss the swift impact of the Trump administration's new policies on the Michigan's agricultural industry, from research funding, to farm staffing, to international trade.  GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW: David Tschirley , director of the Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence at Michigan State University Chuck Lippstreu , president of the M...

One of the worlds largest real estate cryptocurrency marketplace has been sweeping up properties and selling them to multiple investors sometimes even to hundreds. And because there's not one person tenants can turn to when things go wrong, problems on these properties are piling up. GUESTS: Aaron Mondry, Senior Reporter at Outlier Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a quarter of all trade value between the U.S. and Canada happens over one bridge - the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. But that free flow that bolsters these two communities may be threatened by a trade war. GUESTS: Drew Dilkens, mayor of Windsor Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber Travis Wright, Metro Detroiter and Canadian See omnystudio....

The bird flu outbreak is doing a number on the nation’s egg supply–and it's showing up in the price of your omelet. U.S. egg prices have hit an all time high–with an average price of $4.95 per dozen. And when you're a greasy spoon diner, you need A LOT of eggs. We talked to Johanna McCoy, owner of the Bomber in Ypsilanti, about how her restaurant is coping and what it will mean f...

After all that snow, who can be bothered to get all dressed up for a dinner out? That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your plans for a Valentine's Day dinner, though. We asked Chef Abra Berens to walk us through her recipe for a romantic night in.  Find the recipes here !  GUEST: Abra Berens, cookbook author and culinary director at Granor Farm Looking for more conversations from Stat...

Felicia B. George is a Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University, and the author of one of this year's Michigan Notable Books:  When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City George joined us to talk about her anthropological approach to the book, the 20th-century resurgence of lottery games in Detroit, and the role they played in the lives...

New polling data shows the vast majority - 68% - of Michiganders have a favorable, neighborly view of our state's relationship with Canada. That poll was conducted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, which is opposed to tariffs against imports from Michigan's neighbor to the North and East. GUEST: Sandy Baruah , president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...