Stateside On Air

Today on the show, a review of the Democratic Party kerfuffle caused by Congresswoman Haley Stevens. And, we celebrate the life of techno pioneer Juan Atkins who died over the weekend.

Where Latino voters are poised to influence Michigan elections, Red Wings poised to trade star center Dylan Larkin, one visually-impaired voter shares his experience with the ballot, and we share some love for Nobel Prize-winning poet Anne Carson.

A conversation with the gubernatorial candidate from the U.S. Taxpayers party. Plus, Jewish Democrats in Michigan weigh their options in the midterm elections.

We meet Libertarian candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate, plus a Gen Z voter in Grand Rapids. Also: fact checks on an ad claim, and what a monthly consumer survey tells us about voter mood.

Today on the show, a conversation with the Green Party candidate for governor. Also, evaluating election security concerns. And, author Bonnie Jo Campbell discusses her new book "The Spirits".

An interview with Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's Governor. Plus, a closer look at why Michigan is such a swing State.

Interviews with Abdul El-Sayed and Eli Savit. Plus, a look back on 25 years of Tapology in Flint.

What you need to know about a crowded school board election in Grand Rapids. Plus, why so many positions in local government are going unfilled right now.

What is Abdul El-Sayed's standing in Detroit—particularly with Black voters? Plus, Michigan House and Senate races to watch this November.

A newly released 911 call reveals that ICE officers in Grand Rapids pursued a vehicle moments before a deadly crash. We spoke with an advocate for immigrant rights about the community's response. We also paid a visit to a world-renowned Arabian horse breeding program at MSU. And, iconic fashion designer Anna Sui talked to us about her Metro Detroit upbringing and her exhibit at the Cranbrook Art Museum.

From campaign stops in the U.P. to piping plover conservation, Detroit school board races, and Arabian horses at MSU, we cover politics, education, wildlife, and more.

A live audience joined Issues & Ale in Lansing to break down Michigan’s biggest election battles, from the U.S. Senate race to the fight for the governor’s office and key congressional contests across the state.

Two candidates without law degrees are running for the Michigan Supreme Court. Is that a thing they can do? Also what’s behind the crash in enrollment for Michigan food aid. Plus, we revisited tales of the Michigan Dogman.

A reporter brought us the latest on allegations that officers at a women's prison used body cams to record one woman during childbirth. Plus, a new cookbook highlights a beloved bakery in Three Oaks, Michigan. And, we went behind the scenes with the director and writer of a play about the Flint Water Crisis.

What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?

U.S. Senate debate takeaways, a library in Grand Rapids dedicated to Native American literature, and a conversation with Will Lawrence, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Jody White, and tips to mitigate the invasive spotted lanternfly population—with the help of a furry friend.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Thomas W. Howe, another installation of our series What The Vote?, and a preview of this year's Detroit Story Fest.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Plus, a look into the work being done to protect apples against threats like climate change, bacterial disease, and industrialization. And an investigation uncovers the prevalence of using anti-psychotics to sedate dementia patients.

A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Noah Hood. Plus, perspectives on what it takes to highlight work from artists with disabilities and learned about the history of techno in Detroit.

Diesel prices hit farmers at harvest time. We heard about what that means for Michigan's agricultural economy. And, an advocate in Michigan State University's community shares observations about sexual assaults on campus.

Today we begin a series of conversations with candidates for Michigan Supreme Court. Also, a new option for workers needing child care, and we stop by Michigan's oldest continually-operating cider mill.

How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped one young voter's political perspective. Also, the tale of two bridges: the Ambassador, the Gordie Howe, and the guy who put a wrench in U.S.-Canadian relations.

Why do we vote on some college school boards and not others? Then, one man’s mission to regulate an overpopulation of deer, and an indigenous author from northern Michigan looks at the lasting legacy of boarding schools.

What local electeds really think of data centers. A mysterious box pulled from the ground up north. One of Michigan's closely-watched Congressional swing districts. Justin Verlander takes a victory lap, plus your stories about the Keewenaw Peninsula.

From changing attitudes toward data centers to a key Southeast Michigan congressional contest and a look back at Justin Verlander’s career, we cover politics, policy, and sports.

Inside the legal troubles of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield; questions linger after a deadly crash involving a Grand Rapids man and an ICE encounter; and an interview with Congressman Tom Barrett about Congress’ need to regulate artificial intelligence.

Tracking Michigan's PFAS contamination sites, southwest Michigan's spiritualist history, plus a true story of tragedy and healing on Lake Huron.

After federal funding losses, two Detroit museums are asking voters to contribute to a new funding model. Plus, the Detroit Tigers’ ballpark has a new name. Reactions are… about like you’d imagine.

An update on last week's startling F-16 crash in Grand Traverse County. An archival project sharing the stories of local music scenes. And the curtain rises for longtime news anchor Devin Scillian's new play.

Michigan State’s medical school handles a sexual assault case after ten years of difficult self-reflection. And a new biography of Detroit-born composer and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane is out.

Exploring what federal rollbacks in power plant emission limits will mean for climate change in the coming decades. Also, The Dish takes a long weekend Up North with some of Traverse City's top chefs. And, writer Lillian Li on her smash novel Bad Asians, which imagines a group of high-achievers coming of age in the Great Recession.

The Blade, one of the region’s oldest, most storied newspapers is up for sale. A former Blade reporter talks about the decline of the paper, and his experiences with owners at Block Communications.

New data on immigration arrests in Michigan and why they’re higher than ever since 2024.

Baseball star Jim Abbott shares stories about his childhood in Flint and his years playing in the major leagues.

Today, how a new "pay-per-mile" pilot program could change what you pay to drive.

Today, Western Michigan University Preserended Russ Kavalhuna reflected on the controversial outcome of last weekend's football game with the University of Michigan Wolverines. Plus, why more and more students are attending school with vaccine waivers.

Despite formal appeals from the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the NCAA has stated it cannot overturn the on-field outcome of last Saturday's game. Plus, how prosecutors use felony murder charges to better their standing for a conviction and who pays the price.

Today, what to know about Canada's tariffs on the U.S. Plus, poet Michael Lauchlan on his new collection, Running Lights.

We answer some of your most Michigan questions about our state. First, the history of the U-M and Ohio State football rivalry. Then, why we play euchre. And what is the cultural connection of pasties in the Upper Peninsula?