Stateside Daily Archive

The next few years will be big ones for Detroit.  In the last ten years, there’s been a national reawakening to Detroit’s possibilities. The incumbent mayor, Mike Duggan is moving on, and the city will have a very public conversation about the way forward, as his successor is chosen.  And leadership will come in other forms, as well.  One of the city’s non-profits,...

Ducks are one of the first animals little kids learn about--rubber duckies anybody? But if you head to your local river or lake during the winter, the waterfowl you find there might be a bit...weirder than the kind you see during warmer seasons. Today's episode is all about those weird winter ducks and the people who love them. GUEST:   April Campbell, doctor and birding enthusiast  Look...

The new Congress is being sworn-in today in Washington D.C. That means there are some current members set to retire, including Michigan’s long-time Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee. He’s been serving as a U.S. Representative for over a decade, and representing Michigan’s 8th district since 2003. His successor, Kristen McDonald Rivet, will take office with the 119th Congress on J...

One of the most-streamed films online is the original Star Wars: A New Hope . You can watch it in a bunch of different languages. Now, that includes Anishinaabemowin. That means Ojibwe people in Michigan and all over North America can see an absolute classic in their language. We talked to one of the actors involved in the Anishinaabemowin dubbing of the film about the project and what it mea...

Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country after a surprise offensive launched by opposition groups, ending the 50-year rule of the Assad family.  For many Syrians living outside of the country, it's opened up the possibility of returning home, or visiting loved ones who stayed.  We met one Syrian immigrant who built a life with his family here in Michigan afte...

 Joe Cedillo was released Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from the Muskegon Correctional Facility after spending 38 years behind bars for a crime he committed when he was 18 years old.  Cedillo’s case marks a significant milestone as the first in Kent County to regain his freedom following a state supreme court ruling that declared unconstitutional automatic life sentences without parol...

University of Michigan gymnast Frederick Richard sits down for a conversation about the summer in Paris for the Olympics, growing men's gymnastics at the collegiate level at home, and building his brand on social media. GUEST: Frederick Richard , UM gymnast and Olympian   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing quite beats snuggling up under a handmade quilt on a cold winter day. But for the members of the Great Lakes African American Quilters’ Network, quilts are more than just a way to stay warm. They are works of art, connecting their makers to a shared culture and to each other.  Stateside producer April Van Buren went to the guild’s most recent meeting to learn more about th...

This year, acclaimed contemporary artist and Kalamazoo native Kaphar made the leap into narrative filmmaking. His semi-autobiographical film is titled Exhibiting Forgiveness .  The film follows painter Terrell, played by André Holland, as he wrestles with generational trauma and navigates his relationship with his estranged father, played by John Earl Jelks, who has reappeared in his l...

Author and journalist Tracie McMillan discusses her family's harrowing time navigating the American healthcare system after her mother was diagnosed with MS and then suffered a traumatic brain injury.  GUEST: Tracie McMillan , journalist and author of "The White Bonus" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Levon Kafafian's new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit features artifacts of an fantastical, imagined future for the Armenian diaspora. The show, titled  Portal Fire: Shrine of the Torchbearer , features a mix of soft sculptures, wall hangings, carpets, and costumes. The exhibition is inspired by Kafafian's forthcoming graphic novel of the same name.   Kaf...

The Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed resident Patrick Lyoya two years ago will stand trial on murder charges. That's after the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear the officer's appeal on the charges.  GUEST: Dustin Dwyer , West Michigan reporter, Michigan Public See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The practice of Anishinaabe contemporary artist Kelly Church marries traditional craft with stunning visuals in her Black Ash basketry. In this conversation you'll hear how she learned the craft, how it's done, and the impact of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer on the tradition. You can see Kelly's work at the UM Stamps School in Ann Arbor now. GUEST: Kelly Church, Anishinaabe artist See omnystudio....

This podcast originally published September 5, 2024. Founding Nine Inch Nails drummer shares his journey from performing on stage and producing electronic music to teaching the next generation musicians. GUEST: Chris Vrenna, Multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, composer, Grammy award winning programmer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding Nine Inch Nails and current associate profe...

A couple weeks ago, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would not seek a fourth term as mayor of the city. It was widely speculated he would run for governor of Michigan in 2026. Well that day came this week when he announced not only that he would run for governor, but also that he would run not as a Democrat - which he is - but as an Independent.  GUESTS: Mike Duggan , mayor of Detroit Louis...

Recently, Carlos Tavares has announced his resignation after nearly four years as the CEO of Stellantis. This year, the car maker has been facing many obstacles among larger market changes, which resulted with the company laying off more than 1,000 workers in Warren, Michigan in October . Luke Ramseth, an autos and dusiness reporter at the Detroit News, talked with Stateside about the recent news...

Steve St. Juliana is the father of Hana St. Juliana, who was 14-years-old when she and three other students were victims of a school shooting at Oxford High school. Now, Steve, alongside other victims' families, is urging the state to conduct an independent investigation into the events at the school that preceded the shooting. We talked to him about his continued push for accountability and justi...

After a prolonged period of decreasing popularity in deer hunting, a couple of changes in state regulation, coupled with the draw to outdoor sports during COVID, have seen a greater return to deer blinds across the state. GUESTS: Jenny Reinoehl , hunter Chad Stewart , Department of Natural Resources See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Stateside introduces The Dish , a new podcast from Michigan Public. The show takes listeners into the kitchens of some of Michigan's most inspiring culinary creatives. Each chef has been asked to prepare dish that best represents their stories and work. The show is hosted by Mercedes Mejia, director of Stateside . The project has taken her all around the state, from Hazel Park, to Grand Rap...

How dormant rye seeds on a Great Lakes shipwreck led to an interesting partnership, and an even better whiskey. GUESTS: Ari Sussman, whiskey maker at Mammoth Distilling.  Eric Olson, MSU Associate Professor and expert in wheat breeding and genetics   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through a collaboration between the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and the Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum, there is now a Tribal Law Handbook to prepare Michigan legal practitioners for work with the state's Indigenous communities. The resource aims demarginalize tribal communities in legal education. GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW: Taylor Mills , editor of the Tribal Law Handbook Megan Ca...

Heather Bell, a mother of 8 living near Marquette, Michigan, has generated a large social media following around her content featuring huge family meals she cooks for her household. She joined Stateside  to talk about her experience feeding a crowd. GUEST: Heather Bell , personality behind @justthebells10, author of Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Rig...

Some women in Michigan say they're stocking up on Plan B, just in case a conservative swing in Washington results in further restrictions on reproductive healthcare.   GUESTS: Michelle Jokish Polo , Stateside producer Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian , chief medical executive for the state of Michigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A communications and media expert talked with Stateside about the facts behind some of our social media fears, and about what the future of social media use might look like.  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 informat...

According to exit poll data, more Latino voters in Michigan supported a Republican candidate than ever before in last week's election. On this episode, we’ll talk more about what motivated Latino voters in Michigan this election with Stateside producer Michelle Jokisch Polo. GUEST: Michelle Jokisch Polo, Stateside producer Looking for more conversations from Stateside ? Right this way . If you lik...