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The Reporter Roundtable on Impact 89FM

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We bring you stories and insights in the Lansing region from a student media perspective. Brought to you by Focal Point News in the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Impact 89FM, The Lookout at Lansing Community College, and The State News.

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Oct 26, 2025

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Episodes

AI Usage in Education & Budget Cuts 26.10.2025

On this week's episode of The Reporter Roundtable, host Merin Nazli sits down with Theo Scheer, Julia Roeder, Alex Walters, and Owen McCarthy, reporters for The State News. They discuss their coverage of increasing AI usage in MSU, and MSU's response to recent national policies. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET. 

Restructuring at MSU: Human Medicine Dean Resigns 28.09.2025

On this week's episode of The Reporter Roundtable, host Merin Nazli sits down with Emilio Ibarguen, reporter for The State News. Emilio and Merin discuss their coverage of the merging of MSU College of Human Medicine and MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as the Human Medicine dean’s resignation. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. 

New Multicultural Center and DEI 13.04.2025

On this week's episode of The Reporter Roundtable, host Merin Nazli sits down with Somer Sodeman and Claire Bacarella, reporters for The State News and Impact 89FM. Somer and Claire discuss their coverage of the new Multicultural Center and DEI. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET. 

Immigration enforcements and resources for students 24.02.2025

On this week's episode of The Reporter Roundtable, host Merin Nazli sits down with Delaney Rogers and Emilio Perez Ibarguen, reporters for Focal Point News and The State News. Delaney and Emilio discuss their coverage of recent immigration enforcements and resources for students. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET. 

Eerie Eats: a haunted lighthouse and 'Food Fight!' at the MSU Museum 04.04.2024

This episode, hosted by Molly Wright, features a talk with Liam Clymer and Kelsey Lester about their work reporting on the 'Food Fight!' exhibition at the MSU Museum and the potential haunting of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse. The reporters discuss their ability to set a scene and build a narrative while remaining unbiased observers and what it means to find your reporter's voice. Liam Clymer is...

Memorial Trees and Climate Change's Impact on Fall Foliage 04.12.2023

As a disclaimer in this episode, there are comments and references referring to the Feb. 13 mass shooting that took place on Michigan State University’s campus earlier this year. This is a sensitive topic being discussed; helpful resources can be found at caps.msu.edu . We speak with reporters from Great Lakes Echo and Focal Point News about their recent work, ethical reporting of sensitive topics...

Ukraine 27.02.2022

This week, a member of the Impact, State News, Focal Point, and the Lookout discuss the implications of charging parents of school shooters, roomates, fried chicken, and Ukraine. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30am.

Black History Month 13.02.2022

This week, a member of the Impact, State News, Focal Point, and the Lookout talk about Black history month, interracial couples, and a new rec center after a quick discussion on the anti-mask convoy blocking routes to Canada. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30am.

In-person Classes 30.01.2022

This week, a member of the Impact, State News, Focal Point, and the Lookout discuss MSU going to in-person classes, buses, police, and political viewpoints. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30am.

The Omicron Variant 16.01.2022

This week, a member of the Impact and the Lookout discuss the recent explosion of the Omicron Covid Variant and the implications it has for East Lansing, followed by talks on billionaires, stocks, and gambling. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30am.

The Oxford Mass Shooting 05.12.2021

This week, members from State News, Impact, and the Lookout discuss the recent school shooting in Oxford MI and the implications it has, followed by some more light hearted material. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30am.

Mental Health and Missing Brendan Santos 21.11.2021

On this week's episode of The Roundup, stories tackling mental health, missing persons, marijuana recalls, and the MSU administration are discussed by our panel.

Michigan State vs. University of Michigan Football Game Weekend 07.11.2021

On this premiere episode of The Roundup, a collaborative show from The State News, The Lookout, Focal Point News, and The Impact, we talk about timely subjects ranging from the destructive aftermath of a home football game to the Michigan tampon tax and much more.

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