Stateside On Air

What Oracle and OpenAI execs said about Michigan investments at the groundbreaking of a massive data center in Saline Township. A northeast Ohio community reacts to multiple Bigfoot sightings. Proposed limits on corporate political donations in Michigan. And the work of a statewide program fighting invasive species on a constricted budget.

A conversation with a reporter covering Detroit's efforts to increase rental safety. What happened when a sexual assault was reported at Michigan's largest immigrant detention center. And the latest episode of On Hand on where Up North begins.

A look inside a ballot effort looking to limit dark money in Michigan politics. Then, reflecting on the deadliest school massacre in American history on its 99th anniversary. And, an up close look at the migration of American eels through Lake Ontario.

Michigan State University is seeking its next president; a new art exhibit highlights women artists; and the latest episode of The Dish focuses on cricket consumption.

The price of a ferry ride to Mackinac Island is in the hands of the Island itself after a new bill was passed. And, the results of a study by a professor at the Ross School of Business suggest that AI has humans beat when it comes to predicting the success of tech ventures.

A new University of Michigan survey shows how immigration enforcement is taking a toll on the lives of Michigan immigrants. And a wildlife photographer takes us up close and personal with the world of bugs.

Today, a new episode of "Beyond the Shore." Plus, what funding cuts at NOAA might mean for research being done on the Great Lakes. And, how local governments across Michigan are handling large-scale battery projects.

Today, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is dropping out of Michigan's governor race.

Today, how Michigan is spending its opioid settlement funds. And, a drama opening soon in Walled Lake explores the long-term impact of combat service.

Ann Arbor residents are facing off with DTE after the company's poor tree-trimming.

Michigan is trying to keep the number of newly-certified teachers in the state on pace with teacher exits. Plus, why the Mackinac Bridge was a divisive topic before it was built. Last, the latest episode of On Hand digs into the history and culture of Southeast Michigan's "Mile Roads."

Today on the show, we’re headed to Lake Erie, where efforts are underway to restore the lake sturgeon population, in the latest installment of Michigan Public's series - Beyond the Shore. And then we hear from two performing arts professionals on starting a Spanish Language theater troupe in West Michigan, the first of its kind in Grand Rapids.

What a new ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals means for immigrants being held in Michigan. Plus, how a black bear made its way to Southeast Michigan. And, a new film follows the childhood of a Detroit native and the complicated tale of his return to the city.

The Michigan Legislature is passing reforms for mobile home communities. Plus, a Detroit author assesses a recent book of poems which deals with the dream state.

Today, what's happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician's upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.

Today, thousands of Michiganders may qualify for Canadian citizenship after recent changes in Canadian law. Then, a new book centers around a community corner store and the lives built around it. Also, how the Dodge brothers kept the city of Hamtramck from becoming a part of Detroit.

The story of a Chaldean Michigander in hiding in Iraq after being deported from the U.S. Plus, an iconic Olympic gymnast who graduated from University of Michigan. And, catching a wave on Lake Michigan with our latest episode of the podcast Beyond the Shore.

Wolf numbers on Isle Royale are rising while moose numbers fall. And, a new library for the Grand Rapids Public Schools focuses on the work of Native American people in Michigan.

Where do Michigan's candidates for governor stand on data centers? Plus, what life was like for baseball great Ron LeFlore after his time with the Tigers.

Today, the Detroit Pistons are gearing up for the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals. Plus, it's been 108 years since Michigan banned alcohol—two years before the Federal Government. Then, how some Ann Arbor-based Catholic nuns are going viral.

As gas prices rise, electric vehicles are becoming more affordable for many drivers. Plus, Michigan is piloting a new program that brings free pre‑K for 4‑year‑olds into licensed home‑based child care settings. Then, an episode of On Hand gets to the bottom of Michigan's bottle deposit—and whether it still delivers on its promise.

Why are Michigan's gas prices so high? Plus, how MSU is developing new potato varieties for potato chips. And, diving into Lake Huron with the first episode of Beyond the Shore.

Ann Arbor teachers have overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract agreement, continuing to work without a contract since January. Plus, Ann Arbor wine bar Vinology is celebrating twenty years of staying relevant in an ever-changing downtown. And, how humans have shaped the history of Lake Michigan.

With spring in full swing, farms around Michigan are preparing for growing season—including some in major cities.

Today, progress toward diversity in the U.S. House is halted as four Black Republican Congressmen leave the caucus. Plus, how much do you really know about the ways owls communicate? Then, farming in Michigan is not just limited to rural areas—it's happening in major cities, too. And, a new novel explores the complexities of friendship, loss, and love in the UP.