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Stateside On Air

April Baer
Michigan
Detroit
University Of Michigan
Michigan State University
Public Health
Gretchen Whitmer
Electric Vehicles
Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers
Great Lakes
Christmas Music
Michigan Artists
Canada
Gender-Affirming Care
Tariffs
Microplastics
Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump
Michigan Food and Drink Culture
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Stateside covers what you need (and want) to know about Michigan. Tune in every day at 3 and 8 p.m. or find it on demand on your favorite podcast platform. Stateside is hosted by April Baer.

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Ahead of Juneteenth, we spoke with the director of an organization working to create generational land ownership for Black farmers in Detroit. Also on the show, an author stopped by to discuss her debut cookbook, which delves into Central Asian food ... more

A look at the Iran deal's political implications for Michigan's congressional members. Plus, a conversation about how recent departures at Michigan State University are causing frustration with a big name on campus. And, on It's Just Politics, an upd... more

A conversation about why Michigan swamplands are disappearing and what that means for our state's environment. Also, a Detroit poet shared her summer memories on Boblo Island.

A look into how Michigan, home to the largest Iraqi-American population in the United States, is celebrating Iraq qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Plus, the storytelling series Twisted Storytellers has an upcoming event al... more

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Recent Guests

Chad Leivingood
Politics Editor for the Detroit News
Detroit News
Episode: Stateside: Friday, June 12, 2026
Jesse Wieterhold
Managing Director of Visit Kiwanaa
Visit Kiwanaw
Episode: Stateside: Friday, June 12, 2026
Liz Ratzloff
Director of the Center for Labor and Community Studies
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Episode: Stateside: Thursday, June 11, 2026
David Dwighe
Co-founder of Detroit City FC
Detroit City FC
Episode: Stateside: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Binesh Ahmed
Michigan Public reporter
Michigan Public
Episode: Stateside: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Lori Higgins
Chalk Beat Detroit Bureau Chief
Chalk Beat
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Roy Townsend
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission project manager
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Pete Sanderson
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission project manager
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Greg Lason
Digital and mobile editor at Automotive News Canada
Automotive News Canada
Episode: Stateside: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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April Baer
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Stateside: Monday, June 8, 2026
Q: As a federal prosecutor, what led you to call what we're experiencing something like a mob-style government?
McQuade explains it's about coercive tactics, extortion-like pressure, and strategic use of power to control outcomes, drawing parallels to mob dynamics.
Stateside: Monday, June 8, 2026
Q: Can you walk us through how the world at large became aware of Ashley Hoth's death?
The reporting followed the incident from the weekend through inmate accounts and the health care sequence, with autopsy results still pending and officials promising transparency.
Stateside: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Q: Can you give us a sense of the case the U.S. Attorney's Office is making against these eight defendants?
The indictment lays out charges such as conspiracy to transmit a threat, conspiracy to tamper with a witness, and destruction of property, describing a range of actions intended to sever ties with Israel through intimidation, though some civil-rights voices question whether these actions rise to the level of threats rather than protected speech.
Stateside: Friday, June 12, 2026
Q: How might federal changes to student aid affect Michigan institutions?
The Education Department will start analyzing degree programs to see if graduates earn higher wages, potentially flagging programs whose grads earn less than their peers and risking aid eligibility in some Michigan institutions.
Stateside: Friday, June 12, 2026
Q: What are the key obstacles delaying the Gordie Howe Bridge opening?
The host and guest discuss funding arrangements, with Canada paying for the bridge and Michigan seeking a fair revenue share, while political pressures and recent national policy signals complicate the agreement.

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Public-facing Michigan-focused news and culture program that blends hard-edged policy coverage with human-interest storytelling and regional lore. Across episodes, listeners get brisk analysis of state and local issues (gasoline price dynamics, education negotiations, immigration enforcement, environmental policy, and infrastructure concerns) interwoven with in-depth profiles of regional businesses, arts, and Great Lakes history. A standout pattern is the seamless pairing of expert perspectives with on-location reporting and everyday experiences, from shipwrecks in the Great Lakes to neighborhood storefronts and urban farming initiatives. The show frequently features policymakers, journalists, scholars, and community organizers, delivering ... more

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7. Roy Townsend
8. Pete Sanderson

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