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Standup comic Cassandra Dee struggles with depression. She jokes about it in her standup comedy but isn't sure if she can pull it off. She jokes about the kids that bullied her growing up, the bad dates, the suicide ideations, the failed therapy sessions. The audience laughs, but she wonders… has she gone too far? And - a story from a young woman feeling trapped in her body, until one day she finds the perfect getaway vehicle. STORIES The Last Thing on the List from Love & RadioStandup comic Cassandra Dee struggles with depression. She jokes about it in her standup comedy but isn't sure if she can pull it off. She jokes about the kids that bullied her growing up, the bad dates, the suicide ideations, the failed therapy sessions. The audience laughs, but she wonders… has she gone too far?Although this is a story about finding hope, please note it discusses suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.Thank you, thank you, to Cassandra Dee for sharing her story. Cassandra's comedy special, Uncle Earth, is available for free on YouTube from Helium Comedy Studios. You can also find her on Instagram.This story was produced by Justin Kramon with Ana Adlerstein for the Love and Radio podcast. Love and Radio is like family to Snap. Their stories are intense, strange, and unlike anything in podcasting – and they're launching their tenth season later this year. Special thanks to Aviva DeKornfeld for her help on this story. Huge thanks also to Brett Wean at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Help is available. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call the Suicide Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the US. You can learn more about suicide prevention, healing, and connect locally with others whose lives have been affected by suicide through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.The Minivan A young woman feels trapped in her body, until one day she finds the perfect getaway vehicle.This story was performed at Snap LIVE at The Power Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in partnership with Michigan Radio and The Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Original Music by Alex Mandel. Music performed by Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt. Re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller.Season 16 - Episode 3 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Celebrate women who rock in a discussion with the hosts of NPR music's series Turning the Tables as they share their new book How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music. Uncovering the role women have played in shaping the music industry, editor Alison Fensterstock brings long-overdue recognition to female artists, challenging traditional best album lists and highlighting overlooked contributions in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. By bringing together material from over fifty years of NPR's coverage, Fensterstock underscores the enduring impact of women in music. Audience members will gain insight into Joan Baez's reflections on nonviolence as a musical principle, discover Dolly Parton's favorite song and the story behind it, and learn about Nina Simone's use of her voice as a tool against racism. The book also captures Odetta's transition from classical music to folk as a way to express her anger over Jim Crow laws and Taylor Swift's early uncertainties about her career. Music enthusiasts, songwriters, feminist historians, and anyone intrigued by the creative process are invited for a compelling evening of composition conversation at Town Hall. Alison Fensterstock is a New Orleans-based writer and editor. A contributor to NPR Music since 2016, she's written and edited for Turning the Tables and appeared on NPR programs including All Things Considered, World Café and Word of Mouth; her writing about popular music and culture has appeared in Rolling Stone, the NewYork Times, the Oxford American and MOJO, among others. Emily Fox hosts and produces KEXP's music interview show, Sound & Vision. Music and storytelling are her passions. Prior to working at KEXP, Emily was a host, producer, and reporter on Michigan Radio, WKAR and Seattle's KUOW. Rachel Flotard is the singer, songwriter and guitarist of the Seattle rock band Visqueen and mother of three.  She manages artists at Red Light Management and previously served as Director of Operations at Fretboard Journal. Flotard is a creative producer and founded her own independent record label, Local 638 Records, inspired by her dad's New York City Steamfitter's Union. She continues to tour, record and collaborate with folks she loves.     Buy the Book How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music The Elliott Bay Book Company

Throughout the offseason, each member of the Michigan Radio team will list their Top 10 plays from the Wolverines' 2023 season. We kick off this special series with Jon Jansen's list, along with his impassioned rationale. Our next Top 10 episode is scheduled for May 29 and will feature Jason Avant's Top 10 plays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friend of the show, Michigan Radio Host Sean Baligian joins the show to get you ready for the NHL Playoffs

We are now Michigan Public! We've been known as Michigan Radio, for years, but here's the thing, we are way more than radio. We're on-demand, online, and in real life for our live events. New year, new name, and the same great storytelling. GUEST: Wendy Turner, general manager at Michigan Public ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Autoworkers Union has reached a tentative agreement with the Big Three automakers: General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. Michigan Radio's Tracy Samilton and final assembly worker at the Ford plant in Wayne, Michigan, Tiffanie Simmons, join us. And, 1973 horror classic "The Exorcist" turns 50 this year. It's had a profound impact on the horror genre since it came out. Author Nat Segaloff joins us to talk about the enduring legacy. Then, it took Remedy Entertainment 13 years to develop the sequel to the cult horror classic video game "Alan Wake." The sequel blends filmed acting and gameplay for uniquely scary scenes. Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino reports.

Comedian, author, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg joins the conversation. Arthur gives you the pizza headlines, and the pizza topic is: Parenting and Pizza.Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian and former host of NPR's Ask Me Another. She is the author of 2013's “Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy.” Currently, Ophira hosts the iHeart podcast, Parenting is a Joke.In this episode of The Pizza Pod Party, Ophira discusses pizza from her native Calgary, dating and pizza, and helps come up with a good alternate NPR pizza podcast title for the show. This podcast is brought to you by, Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Jam packed pizza party! Dave Holmes celebrates St. Louis' controversial pizza, Arthur reads pizza news and we have a very important debate over Detroit-style pizza with author, Karen Dybis.Dave Holmes is the host of the podcasts Homophilia, Waiting for Impact, among others. He is the author of the 2016 book, “Party of One: A Memoir in 21 Songs.” Dave was also an MTV VJ from 1998 to 2002. Currently he's Editor-at-Large for Esquire and his Post Malone cover story is out now.Karen Dybis is a long time business reporter, writing for The Detroit News, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, and currently JCK. She's the author of five local history books about Detroit, including Better Made in Michigan, and “Detroit Style Pizza: A Doughtown History”.This podcast is brought to you by, Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90. KQED's Marisa Lagos reflects on Feinstein's trailblazing legacy. And, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced Friday an expansion of their strike to include 7,000 additional workers at Ford and GM plants. Michigan Radio's Tracy Samilton talks about the impact of the ongoing strike. Then, if Las Vegas is about big bets, it doesn't get much bigger than a new $2.3-billion venue opening Friday on the Strip called The Sphere. WBUR's Laura Hertzfeld spoke to U2 guitarist The Edge about the band's residency at the immersive venue.

In this episode of Snollygoster, we look at the proposed abortion rights amendment and how it compares to Michigan's amendment from last year. Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Radio, discusses the dynamics and messaging of her state's successful abortion rights campaign.

The Left of Lansing Short on this Friday September 15, 2023 deals with the UAW's request for a 32-hour work week for its members.  It's not that crazy of an idea, and the data shows that workers are happier and more productive when they work four days a week.  If that's the case, then why aren't we doing it! The UAW officially started its "Stand Up Strike" against the Big Three automakers late Thursday night. In addition to the four-day work week, the UAW is asking for a 40% increase in wages, paid time-off, better pensions, and more. Auto corporations are demanding their workers earn less while working longer hours as their CEO's earned 40% raises over the last decade.  --Pat leftoflansing.com leftoflansing@gmail.com  NOTES: "Why a 4-day workweek is on the table for autoworkers." By Andrea Hsu of Michigan Radio "32-hour work week would be the end of Detroit." By James David Dickson of Michigan Capitol Confidential "Strike! United Auto Workers declares historic strike against Detroit Three automakers." By Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "Electric Vehicle Factories Are Overwhelmingly Nonunion. The UAW Strike Could Change That." By Dianne Feeley of Jacobin "The UAW Strike Matters for the Entire US Working Class." By Alex N. Press of Jacobin

United Auto Workers are negotiating a new contract, and electric vehicles are at the center of the discussion. Michigan Radio's Tracy Samilton and Belvidere, Illinois, Mayor Clinton Morris, join us to talk about what's been discussed as part of the negotiations. And, the death toll from last week's earthquake in Morocco has reached 2,800. John Johnson, a nurse on the Doctors Without Borders emergency response team, joins us to talk about the organization's efforts south of Marrakesh. Then, it's been 20 years since Johnny Cash died. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela looks back on his early hits and how his music spoke up for Native Americans throughout the 1960s.

Michigan expanded its civil rights law this spring to protect sexual orientation and gender identity. But now there's this big unanswered question: are religious organizations exempt from those laws? And does that mean religious hospitals and clinics can deny people medical care, specifically people from the transgender community? GUEST: Kate Wells, Michigan Radio reporter ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Norris has worked in public radio as a host, reporter and producer for 20 years. He spent 10 of those years at Michigan Radio and has additionally worked for KNKX and KUOW in Seattle. He currently teaches audio storytelling at KUOW's RadioActive youth media program. Norris was recently the field producer for Wondery's true crime podcast, “Suspect”; senior producer for the “Battle Tactics for your Sexist Workplace” podcast; and co-instructor for the University of Washington's graduate course, “Audio Storytelling.” ---Offering Help with Mia Birdsong---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show

To the relief of many car crash survivors across the state, the Michigan Supreme Court decided benefit caps in the 2019 auto no-fault law do not apply retroactively. So what does this means moving forward for all Michiganders? GUEST: Tracy Samilton, Michigan Radio reporter ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content Warning: childhood abuse, emotional abuse, racism, murder, police brutality, interpersonal violence, gun violence, death.*Sources: Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns, 2023. By Meghanlata Gupta: www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185371815/supreme-court-domestic-abuse-guns Mr. Patrick Brown; The National Registry of Exonerees, 2023: www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6591 PEOPLE v. HENNING (2009), Court of Appeal, Third District, California: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1499956.html Cameron Park coffee roaster R.C. Henning celebrates 50 Years in Business: https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article272907740.html Believed, 2021, Michigan Radio, NPR: www.npr.org/podcasts/510326/believed Murder on Middle Beach, 2020, HBO: www.hbo.com/murder-on-middle-beach Free and confidential resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart:@GreaterThanOkay - Instagram.com/greaterthanokaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stateside's Studio Visits introduces you to artists across Michigan – and their workspaces. When you spend time where artists work, you can pick up a lot about what makes them tick, and what shapes their creative process. In this episode, we take you to the west side of the state to meet an artist who uses glass to make sense of our changing cities. GUEST: Norwood Viviano, Michigan Radio reporter ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The landmark Dobbs ruling overturned nearly 50 years of protections offered by Roe v. Wade, and created a patchwork of abortion access and barriers across the US. But in Michigan, we've seen a surge of out-of-state patients coming here for abortions. We're looking at how the number of out of state patients tripled in Michigan a year after the fall of Roe. GUEST: Kate Wells, Michigan Radio reporter ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another crisis averted after the political pros take charge in Washington. Joe Biden quietly cleans up a right-wing created mess, avoiding the shock of a first-ever U.S. credit default with deft negotiating skills and public confidence that he could get it done (and did!). Governor Whitmer takes what could be a major step for Michigan's future, or could end up as just another report getting dusty in the archives. A key Michigan congressional battleground district gets more focus as the list of likely serious Democratic contenders goes down to just 1. And the state's political/business power structure gets together on Mackinac Island to talk policy. We get an insider's look from Michigan Public Radio's award-winning correspondent Rick Pluta. Pluta is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan's Capitol, government, and politics since 1987. His journalism background includes stints with UPI, The Elizabeth (NJ) Daily Journal, The Oakland Press, and WJR. He is also a lifelong public radio listener. He was one of the first Michigan political reporters to write about “pay-to-play” fundraising, and the controversies surrounding recognition of same-sex relationships. He broke the news that Gov. John Engler was planning a huge juvenile justice overhaul that included adult-time-for-adult-crime sentencing, and has continued to report since then on the effects of that policy decision. Pluta co-hosts the weekly segment “It's Just Politics” on Michigan Radio which is co-hosted with Zoe Clark. =========================== This week's podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management ===========================

Last year, nearly 70,000 people reached out to the National Eating Disorders Association helpline. But late this spring the Association shut the helpline down…and added a chatbot instead. GUEST: Kate Wells, Michigan Radio reporter ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Lakes Bee Company hosts one of Michigan's biggest bee-centric gatherings. Hundreds gather in Fremont, Michigan every May for Bee Pickup Day, where tens of thousands of bees are distributed among beekeepers from all over to bring home to their colonies. Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio's West Michigan reporter, attended the event to ask folks what they learn from observing the world's pollinators.  ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Audio Network and Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef breaks their silence, Eli Zaret stops by as Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams is suspended, Little Richard: I Am Everything, Charlie Langton wins 4/20, a classic Cops episode, Jamie Foxx's medical mystery, Aretha Franklin's voicemail will, and Gen Z in the workplace. Eli Zaret's college roommate made national news for a pretty creepy reason. We See It Eli's way on the Jameson Williams/Detroit Lions gambling suspensions, comment on the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas, give his NFL Draft predictions, the NFL Draft S2 Cognition Test results, the struggling Detroit Tigers, NY Mets' Max Scherzer suspended, Chicago Cubs' Drew Smyly's blown perfect game and more. Bud Light's Alissa Heinerscheid on leave of absence. Drew had Fock Bud Light stuck in his head this weekend. The Michigan Radio and TV Buzzboard HATES The Drew & Mike Show... and Karl. Meghan Markle scolded King Charles via letter for his racism. Netflix has a big hit with Beef. One of the actors, David Choe, has his own issues at the moment. Drew loved the new documentary on Richard Penniman titled "Little Richard: I Am Everything". Ja Morant dropped 45 points, so forget about that other stuff. Alec Baldwin's manslaughter charges dropped. Hilarious Baldwin posts this nauseating pic of her being held like baby after the ruling. Murderer News: Some people are saying Mark David Chapman is innocent. John Hinckley Jr. really needs a venue for his band. 60 Minutes is featuring Ray Epps. Flight Madness: Who spilled the rice on this Southwest flight? No more planes for this know-it-all pretend lawyer.  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/dams to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Odell Beckham Jr. is a suspect in an assault case. Antonio Brown forced to pay that some back child support after warrant issued for his arrest. Drew Crime: 48 Hours covered control freak load Trevor Summers. Gen Z is the most difficult generation to work with. A 'YouTube Mom' is in trouble for abusing a whole bunch of young influencer tweens. We check out another great moment in COPS history. Teachers are banging students way more than we ever remember. What is going on with Jamie Foxx and why is the media super quiet about it? Aretha Franklin's will (in voicemail format) has everyone fighting over her money. GoFundMe Disparity: Kinsley White $91K. Cheerleaders $137K. Kaylin Gillis $144K. Ralph Yarl $3.4M. Politricks: An IRS insider is going after Hunter Biden and Merrick Garland. Turns out the '51 former intel' signees of the Hunter Biden laptop excuse were just doing Biden a favor to win the election. Nobody wants to see a Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump ticket... but get ready for it. John Fetterman doesn't read very good. Appeals court rules Jim Fouts is hot... but not eligible for reelection.  We end with Charlie Langton's incredible piece on 4/20. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon). Or don't, whatever.

On LET THEM LEAD, we talk about leading others. But what about leading ourselves? In 2020, John Bacon ran 700 miles, lost 35 pounds, and designed his own marathon. The key: Just put your shoes on. On my 55th birthday in July, 2019, I tipped the scales at 205. Not healthy when you're 5-foot-8, and not smart when you have a three-year old son. So I started running, and only eating when I was actually hungry. 35 pounds and 700 miles later, I was prepared to run the Boston Marathon, when Covid-19 postponed it.What do you do? I decided to create my own marathon, designed to see everything I care about in my hometown – starting at my parents' home, running past my schools, parks, rinks, and friends' homes, and ending on the other side of town at our home, with my wife and 4-year old son Teddy waiting for me at the finish. What I didn't expect was 100 people to come out and cheer me on every mile along the way, and 30-40 to run or bike alongside (at a safe distance!). In 2000 we were very hungry for even a little bit of good news, inspiration, and connection – and maybe we still are.The story has appeared in the Washington Post, National Public Radio, the BBC's “Stories of Hope” (it runs from 27:30-34:30, with a cameo by my 4-year old son, Teddy, Detroit News, Michigan Radio, the Clarin newspaper chain, Argentina's main media outlet, and Folha, Brazil's biggest newspaper chain.Hope you enjoy it. For info about the book or this podcast please visit our website:http://www.letthemleadbybacon.comhttp://www.johnubacon.comYou can connect with John via these platforms:https://www.facebook.com/johnubaconhttps://twitter.com/Johnubacon

Last October we aired a story two weeks before the election in which voters were asked to decide whether to guarantee access to abortion in the Michigan state constitution. For this story, Michigan Radio reporter Kate Wells spent several days in a Michigan abortion clinic, speaking with women about what led them there. That story was recently nominated for a Peabody award. Voters passed Proposition 3 by a wide margin last November in Michigan, preserving abortion rights in the state. The issue of access to abortion is still relevant and ongoing. With that in mind, we wanted to bring your attention back to the story from the Michigan Radio Newsroom and Stateside. Keep in mind that the story you're about to hear was recorded and aired before voters went to the ballot to vote on Prop 3 last Fall. The original story was reported by Kate Wells, and edited by Sarah Hulett and Lindsey Smith. Mixed by Mercedes Mejia, with additional help from Rachel Ishikawa. Thank you to the many hands at Michigan Radio who helped make this story happen, and thanks especially to the women who agreed to share their personal stories. Stateside's executive producer is Laura Weber Davis. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music by Brad Gowland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan's 2019 auto no-fault reforms aren't just hurting people who were injured prior to 2019, they've left out Michiganders injured today. Today on the pod: a new generation of crash survivors struggling to get the medical care they need. GUEST: Tracy Samilton, reporter at Michigan Radio  ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music from Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan Radio's Rick Pluta about the politics that led to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's signing Wednesday of a bill to repeal a 1931 abortion ban in Michigan, which went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. And, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three new recipes for Passover, Easter, or other spring celebrations. Then, film scoring professor Jon Burlingame looks at some classic TV themes and talks about his new book, "Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring."

In the aftermath of power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of people in February and March this year, many Michiganders are scrutinizing the state's largest investor-owned utilities: DTE and Consumers Energy. Michigan's Public Service Commission is holding town halls this week on the outages, and dozens of Michiganders have come forward to share their frustrations. Meanwhile, an Ann Arbor-based nonprofit has long been advocating for a transition to a public-owned electric utility, rather than an investor-owned one.  DTE is a corporate sponsor of Michigan Radio. GUESTS: Nushrat Rahman, Report for America Corps Member, Bridge Detroit and The Detroit Free Press Greg Woodring, president, Ann Arbor for Public Power ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way .If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we talk about what we know so far about the mass shooting at Michigan State University. We also hear from two students on what happened. GUESTS: Emily Lawler, politics editor for the Detroit Free Press Colin Jackson, Michigan Public Radio Network Dan Netter, MSU student and city desk editor, State News and Stateside intern Morgan Womack, MSU student and campus desk editor, State News and Michigan Radio digital intern —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside's theme music is by 14KT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenn White is the host of the NPR midday news show, 1A. Born and raised in Detroit, White worked in public TV before becoming the local anchor of All Things Considered at Michigan Radio - the very station that brings you this podcast. Today on the podcast, a live conversation with Jenn White about her Michigan roots, covering difficult news, and the importance of treats. GUEST: Jenn White, host of 1A ____ 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 information.

Kate Wells of Michigan Radio joins the show to discuss her reporting on why nurses are concerned about a nursing staff shortage at hospitals. Then, Wayne County Commissioner Raymond Basham discusses what a jobs shortage means for Wayne County, and how the county is trying to hire more people.

In Ottawa County - in West Michigan, a slate of nine new commissioners just took office. In their first meeting on January 3rd, they made some sweeping changes to county operations. Not everybody was happy about it. Today on the pod, a new kind of Republican takes control in reliably red Ottawa County.  GUEST: Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio's West Michigan reporter  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 information.

Schram is retiring as executive director and general manager of Michigan Radio after an influential 47-year career in Michigan's radio industry. Schram reflects on his rewarding career and describes how he fell in love with radio as a 10-year-old boy thanks to listening to Top 40 radio while visiting a cousin in New Jersey in 1963. And Steve tells of a wonderful circle of life moment about when he got the chance to tour his favorite radio station – WKNR Keener 13 – as a young boy. On the tour, Steve met the WKNR station manager, who asked Steve what he thought he might want to do in the radio business. Steve replied that “Someday I'd like to sit in your chair.  “And here's the magic behind that. Twenty-seven years later, I became the general manager of WNIC, the successor station to WKNR. In that same building, that same office became my office, and it was the exact same desk that I sat behind.” Schram talks about challenges and opportunities facing the constantly evolving radio industry. He describes the generational differences in how people consume media. And he talks about why he chose to attend college at MSU and how that experience impacted him. And he shares his advice for today's Spartans studying communications. MSU Today airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m. on WKAR News/Talk and Sundays at 8 p.m. on 760 WJR. Find “MSU Today with Russ White” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Results of the general election have been rolling in since early this morning. Michigan's Democrats have largely come out on top, taking all major elected state offices. Hillary Scholten's win made history in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. She's the first woman to ever hold the seat, and the first Democrat to represent the district in decades. Plus, Michigan's Proposal 3 has passed, enshrining reproductive rights in the state's constitution. We're talking with folks from all around the state today about the results of yesterday's general election.  GUESTS: Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Radio and host of It's Just Politics Adrian Hemond, co-founder and partner at Grassroots Midwest, former aid to several Democratic officeholders John Sellek, head of Harbor Strategic, former advisor for a several Republican officeholders Dustin Dwyer, West Michigan reporter for Michigan Radio Danielle Atkinson, national executive director, founder of Mothering Justice ___ 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 information.

Election Day is Tueday. As always, so many things are happening at the last minute with polling locations and voting, that we decided to have It's Just Politics host Zoe Clark on to talk us through it all one last time before you head to the polls. After that, we hear a report from Stateside production assistant Ellie Katz about the Creative Campus Voting Project at the University of Michigan Duderstadt Center Gallery. GUESTS: Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Radio and host of It's Just Politics Stephanie Rowden, associate professor at the Stamps School of Art and Design ___ 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 information.

We check in on three key battleground states ahead of Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections: Michigan, Arizona and North Carolina. Matt Galloway talks to Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Radio; Jeremy Duda, a politics reporter for Axios in Phoenix; and Irving Joyner, a law professor at North Carolina Central University.

Just 11% of Americans who are voting this year say abortion is the number one issue deciding their vote, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. But abortion is on the ballot in some states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio and Ryland Barton of Kentucky Public Radio joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the debates taking place at the state level. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Just 11% of Americans who are voting this year say abortion is the number one issue deciding their vote, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. But abortion is on the ballot in some states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio and Ryland Barton of Kentucky Public Radio joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the debates taking place at the state level. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Just 11% of Americans who are voting this year say abortion is the number one issue deciding their vote, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. But abortion is on the ballot in some states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio and Ryland Barton of Kentucky Public Radio joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the debates taking place at the state level. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Nov. 8, Michigan voters will decide whether to put the right to an abortion in the state constitution by voting on Proposal 3. To better understand what's at stake, Michigan Radio got a rare degree of access to Northland Family Planning. For nine days in August and September, we shadowed a doctor and clinic staff through every step of the process. Today's story was reported by Kate Wells, and edited by Sarah Hulett and Lindsey Smith. Mixed by Mercedes Mejia, with additional help from Rachel Ishikawa. Thank you to the many hands at Michigan Radio who helped make this story happen, and thanks especially to the women who agreed to share their personal stories. Stateside's executive producer is Laura Weber Davis. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music by Brad Gowland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a month until the midterms, we're digging into races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans hoped for a wave of wins, but the end of Roe v. Wade and improvement in gas prices may help Democrats. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio and Television, Scott Shafer of KQED in California and Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio join Lisa Desjardins to discuss control of the House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With a month until the midterms, we're digging into races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans hoped for a wave of wins, but the end of Roe v. Wade and improvement in gas prices may help Democrats. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio and Television, Scott Shafer of KQED in California and Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio join Lisa Desjardins to discuss control of the House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 2020, a group of defendants was arrested for an alleged plot that ignited national attention in far-right, antigovernmental activism. The group was accused of conspiring to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Today, the jury made a decision on Adam Fox and Barry Croft, who were described by prosecutors to be ringleaders of the group. The verdict: guilty. GUEST: Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio reporter _____ 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 is by Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An institute in Poland has declared the household cat an invasive species. What's so dangerous about these cats? Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief at Scientific American, joins us. And, tens of thousands of Michiganders have been told to boil their water due to an advisory implemented. Michigan Radio's Briana Rice talks about the situation and when regular water service might return.

Inmates at Wayne County's jail have experienced very long stays over the course of the pandemic. For many families who have loved ones at the jail, it can be financially challenging to stay in touch during such an extended period of time. Beenish Ahmed, Michigan Radio's criminal justice correspondent, brings us a story from one woman whose husband is being held at the jail.  Sheriff Jerry Clayton also joins the show to discuss how Washtenaw County has been looking for alternatives to the costs of things like court-related fines and booking fees. GUESTS: Sheriff Jerry Clayton, Washtenaw County sheriff Beenish Ahmed, criminal justice correspondent for Michigan Radio ______________ 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 is by Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since May, a state Court of Claims order has blocked the enforcement of a 1931 abortion ban in Michigan. However, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled this morning that the order does not apply to county prosecutors. As soon as three weeks from now, county prosecutors can begin filing criminal charges against abortion providers. We talk to Rick Pluta, Capitol Bureau Chief for the Michigan Public Radio Network, to better understand the court's decision. Michigan Radio's own Kate Wells also joins us to share what today has been like for abortion providers. Later in the show, we hear from one of the lawyers representing Planned Parenthood in this case. UPDATE: Since we produced this podcast, Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked for a restraining order to block local prosecutors from filing felony charges against abortion providers in Michigan. On Monday afternoon, an Oakland County circuit judge granted the governor's request, blocking county prosecutors from pursuing charges against abortion providers. GUESTS:  Rick Pluta, Capitol Bureau Chief for the Michigan Public Radio Network Kate Wells, public health reporter for Michigan Radio Deborah LaBelle, lawyer representing Planned Parenthood in Michigan ---- 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 is by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff and Aby welcome April Baer, award-winning broadcast journalist and host of Michigan Radio (91.7)'s Stateside--explicitly to discuss ALL THINGS MARVEL! It's a post-Comic-Con / post-Phase-5 announcement RECAP episode! We talk about what it is about these films that we admire so much, and we wind up hitting upon some fairly emotional / deeply philosophical / dare-we-say existential points, all inspired by the storytelling of these mega-blockbuster movies which sprung from the pages of comic books. 

On August 2, Michigan voters will determine which Republican candidate will face Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the general election. With no clear front-runner, however, the race is close, and the candidates are using the final days to try and swing more voters to their side. Jonathan Oosting from Bridge Michigan and Michigan Radio's own Zoe Clark discussed the race so far, and what can be expected in the next few days. Find additional coverage on the Michigan primary here. GUESTS: Jonathan Oosting, political reporter for Bridge Michigan Zoe Clark, director of content for Michigan Radio ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside's theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Supreme Court declared that abortion access is an issue that should be decided by states, it introduced a new, high-stakes political fight into many of the 36 gubernatorial races happening this year. Here's what that looks like in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, WHYY political reporter Katie Meyer, and Michigan Radio reporter Zoe Clark.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.

In 1966, Renee Chelian had an illegal abortion that almost killed her. That experience, when she was just 15 years old, inspired a lifetime of work as an abortion clinic owner in Metro Detroit. Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek and Nancy Kaffer, editorial columnist at the Detroit Free Press, talked to us about Chelian's life and the uncertain future she and other abortion care providers face in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside's theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee Chelian has provided abortions -- and gotten one illegally. She says the fall of Roe v. Wade should scare women, but the fight is not over. With the Free Press' Nancy Kaffer and Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek.