The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

In the news today- Records show MSU's $401M Williams donation was in motion months before public announcement, ‘Hadestown' comes to Wharton this weekend only, and MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms. 

In the news today- Students gather in downtown Lansing to oppose data center, MSU basketball prepares for Rutgers days ahead of rivalry match, and Lansing hosts annual Olive Burger Week. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics fall to UCLA at Breslin Center, Peace Warriors of MSU protest ICE after killing of Renee Good, and We Belong Together | “Aperture” by Harry Styles. 

In the news today- ‘One of our best performances in years', MSU routs Maryland by 43 points, No. 2 MSU hockey sweeps opponent for second-straight week, defeats Minnesota, MSU professor's lawsuit against university dismissed, and ASMSU passes three bills to begin the semester, completes advocacy. 

In the news today- ‘Exonerated Five' and New York City, No. 2 MSU hockey returns home to host Minnesota, Students protest the Trump administration, ICE outside the MSU Library, and MSU and business leaders recommend new AI-centered courses amid faculty dissent.

In the news today- Illinois wrestling defeats MSU at Jenison Fieldhouse, 31-12, REVIEW: "Don't Be Dumb," but don't be too sensible either,  and Impact's Top 89 Songs of 2025. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Dan Sturges dies unexpectedly, MSU women's basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa, and Michigan residents respond to new LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum standards. 

In the news today- From Congress to campus: The fight to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Students protest capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro at capitol, and MSU women's soccer reinforces ranks with No. 8 recruiting class. 

In the news today- Three takeaways from No. 15 MSU women's basketball win over No. 24 Nebraska, Defense and execution power No. 4 MSU to a sweep of No. 2 Wisconsin, MSU Peace Warriors hold silent protest in response to Renee Good's death, and MSU to pay professor $300,000 to settle suit against two trustees. 

In the news today- Spartans' Fears Jr. leads scoring run to advance past Indiana, CHAARG and UAB start the semester with 'Claw Clips and Soda Sips, MSU Museum's reopening exhibit explores AI's impact on reality perception, and No. 4 MSU hockey set for rebound at Wisconsin. 

In the news today-  Arora: Why Ava Ziegler's competitive retirement should be seen as a celebration, not a loss, MSU hosts events for MLK Day celebration, MSU men's basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late game showing, and MSU boasts $6.8B economic impact, calls for more state funding. 

In the news today: Men's tennis set to host Western Michigan on Wednesday, MSU board's cheeriness clashes with faculty angst, and Four MSU hockey players competing in the World Juniors. 

In the news today- No. 2 MSU hockey splits series with Ohio State, Vandalism at MSU Jewish Center investigated as possible hate crime, MSU board gives Tom Izzo $1 million raise. 

In the news today- Michigan State dominates on the road in the first game of the weekend, Late surge lifts MSU past Northwestern 76–66, and Alabama's Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator. 

In the news today- Everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2025, Political RSOs navigate inter-group dynamics and influence amid record student engagement, 'Fear-based' leadership looms over fundraising department, and Fundraising VP responds to State News story: 'Leadership comes with difficult choices.'

In the news today- MSU hosts inaugural Beaumont Tower holiday lighting ceremony, MSU women's tennis welcomes a trio of 2026 recruits, and MSU men's soccer welcomes new class of Spartans. 

In the news today- MSU Gymnastics hosts annual Green & White intrasquad meet, The struggles behind Jonathan Smith's tenure at MSU, and MSU students share hopes for new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. 

In the news today- Board to vote on new football coach's contract, construction projects, MSU football lands 18 high school recruits for 2026 class, MSU women's tennis stacks up three ITA rankings, Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns. 

In the news today- No. 7 Michigan State squanders opportunity against No. 4 Duke, MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment. No. 3 MSU hockey responds to split series against No. 1 Michigan, MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance. 

In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft. 

In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council. 

In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach. 

In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations. 

In the news today- MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off, Men's soccer falls short and faces big roster decisions this offseason, Smith addresses pressure as MSU hot-seat rumors swirl. East Lansing hosts Michigan's largest rail show, Model Train Expo. 

In the news today: Blair's 25-point career day surges MSU women's basketball to a 6-0 start, MSU defeats Colorado to clinch a historic Elite Eight, and East Lansing hosts its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 

In the news today- MSU hockey comes up short, loses 2-1 in overtime, Fourth quarter collapse extends MSU losing streak to eight, Michigan State women's basketball cruises to another victory over Eastern Illinois. Veterans lead the way in Spartans' win over Detroit Mercy. 

In the news today- No. 1 MSU hockey prepares for series against No. 7 Wisconsin, MSU Young Americans for Freedom hosts Elisha Krauss for "Lies of the Left" event, A music feature- Matriarchs of Music | Joan Jett, No. 9 Michigan State Set for Second Round Matchup Against Wake Forest. 

In the news today- Senate candidate visits MSU Democrats for Town Hall initiative, MSU women's soccer "grateful" for home-field edge in NCAA second round, MSU men's basketball dominates No. 12 Kentucky in Champions Classic, MSU basketball one of 16 teams set to appear in NBA 2K26. 

In the news today- Miss Universe Japan 2024 visits Michigan State University, West Circle Series in full bloom with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", MSU men's basketball looks for statement win at Champions Classic

In the news today- Peter Soudan receives Big Ten Freshman of the Year, MSU women's soccer beats Milwaukee in first round of the NCAA tournament, MSU women's basketball dominance leads to 4-0 start, Martone Shines in Spartans' Road Victory Against Irish.

In the news today- University efforts for compliance with federal civil rights law require RSO cooperation, Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees, ASMSU passes bills to reopen funding for Activity Department of SAB, Three Takeaways from Michigan State football's late collapse against Penn State

In the news today- Michigan State football faces three-year probation for recruiting violations, MSU returns on endowment investments fall short of peers' gains, MSU's dominant defense continues as shooting heats up in 96-52 victory. MSU women's soccer selected to the NCAA Tournament.

In the news today- At board meetings, full in-person attendance of trustees is uncommon. MSU's Formula Racing Team builds the future of racing from scratch, Sophia Piotrowski follows her mother's path while shaping her own. Student concerns rise after river fatality near Cedar Village. 

In the news today- College of Arts and Letters facing deficit amid budget cuts, ASMSU to host "Know Your Rights" event Wednesday evening, MSU women's soccer earns highest NCAA seed in program history. Michigan State Sweeps Penn State in Conference Opener. 

In the news today- 2025 Lansing Model Train Show and Sale arrives at Farm Bureau Pavilion, Former MSU softball coach follows her lifelong passion for teaching, Four Spartans in double figures power 92-60 MSU victory. MSU volleyball hopes to continue momentum in matchup against Washington. 

In the news today- MSU revises Campbell Hall's gender-inclusive bathroom layout following complaints, MSU outmuscles Arkansas despite struggles from three-point range, East Lansing Film Festival screens "Souleymane's Story" on opening night, MSU hockey shuts out Penn State in series' sweep. 

In the news today- A hunch, a mouse and a moment that could change male contraception, MSU apologizes for misspelling name on memorial plaque, College of Nursing deserves a future as bold as its past.

In the news today- Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council, Amid budget cuts, MSU colleges pausing graduate program admissions, Trustee's organization under scrutiny: Rebecca Bahar-Cook says criticism of Michigan Economic Development Foundation and work as trustee are "wholly unrelated", and MSU women's basketball makes program history in win over Mercyhurst. 

In the news today- Proposals preview sweeping review of sexual misconduct policies, Tom Barrett asking MSU to adopt contested antisemitism definition, and MSU men's basketball starts season off with ugly win.

In the news today- MSU student group calls for protection of professor on Turning Point USA watchlist, MSU men's basketball opens new season with veterans leading the way, 'What changed?': Brenda Tracy claims MSU backed out of mediation ahead of lawsuit. 

In the news today- Lansing and East Lansing Charter Amendment Proposals are at Odds, Students, faculty, reel over consequences of budget cuts at MSU board meeting, Students, faculty blast MSU for charges against Pro-Palestinian protestor, Michigan State Football vs. Minnesota Gophers. 

In the news today- Black Student Alliance demands action from MSU regarding DEI regulation changes, MSU hosts Big Ten meet amid NCAA roster limit shift, Off-campus students struggle with "porch pirates", No Kings protests held in Detroit and across the country.