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Stateside On Air

April Baer
Michigan
Detroit
Michigan State University
University Of Michigan
Public Health
Gretchen Whitmer
Electric Vehicles
Great Lakes
Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers
Gender-Affirming Care
Christmas Music
Michigan Artists
Canada
Tariffs
Microplastics
Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump
ICE
Michigan Food and Drink Culture

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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A look inside a ballot effort looking to limit dark money in Michigan politics. Then, reflecting on the deadliest school massacre in American history on its 99th anniversary. And, an up close look at the migration of American eels through Lake Ontari... more

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The price of a ferry ride to Mackinac Island is in the hands of the Island itself after a new bill was passed. And, the results of a study by a professor at the Ross School of Business suggest that AI has humans beat when it comes to predicting the s... more

A new University of Michigan survey shows how immigration enforcement is taking a toll on the lives of Michigan immigrants. And a wildlife photographer takes us up close and personal with the world of bugs.

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Caleb Boyer
Staff writer for the St. Ignace News
St. Ignace News
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Felipe Cesar
Chair of Strategy, Michigan Ross School of Business
University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mara Cecilia Ostfeld
Professor at the Center for Racial Justice, University of Michigan; research director at the Center for Racial Justice
University of Michigan
Episode: Stateside: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Paige Hill
PhD candidate in political science; graduate affiliate at the Immigration Policy Lab
Stanford University
Episode: Stateside: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Joseph Ferraro
Photographer specializing in macro/insect photography
Independent photographer
Episode: Stateside: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Elise Mathers
Special education teacher in Charlevoix County
Charlevoix County school district
Episode: Stateside: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Jennifer Bailey
CEO of the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOSS)
GLOSS
Episode: Stateside: Friday, May 22, 2026
Zoe Clark
Politics Director at Michigan Public Radio/Stateside producer
Michigan Public Radio
Episode: Stateside: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jeff Tamakis
Producing Artistic Director of the Inspired Acting Company
Inspired Acting Company (Walled Lake)
Episode: Stateside: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Stateside: Friday, May 22, 2026
Q: Why can't we reconnect later in the season if funding returns?
Reconnecting later is difficult because contracts are long-term and seasonal deployments rely on consistent, year-to-year relationships; delays ripple through the entire network and lead to capacity loss that's hard to rebuild.
Stateside: Friday, May 22, 2026
Q: Could you sort of explain the trickle down of the funding? What exactly gets cut if IOOS is defunded?
Defunding cascades: maintenance contracts lapse, sensors go offline, partners lose access to grants, and the Seagull data platform would eventually go dark, erasing long-term, region-wide data crucial for forecasting and public safety.
Stateside: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Q: What does the Sixth Circuit ruling mean for detainees in Michigan?
It gives detainees a meaningful bond hearing and the opportunity to pursue release under bond, though it does not guarantee release for everyone and depends on specific eligibility criteria.
Stateside: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Q: What is your best guess about how close this project is to breaking ground and reaching completion?
Experts indicate there is considerable due diligence already done, preliminary local approvals exist, but final decisions depend on regulatory steps and ongoing negotiations; nothing is committed or scheduled for a specific year.
Stateside: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Q: So what's this location that Google has its eye on now?
The site is a vacant plot near the I-94 and I-275 interchange in Van Buren Township, with the land largely undeveloped and surrounded by woods, making it potentially suitable for a data center with significant water and energy needs.

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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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