Stateside
Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m. on IPR News
Stateside covers what you need (and want) to know about Michigan. You hear stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids. Tune in every day for in-depth conversations that matter to Michigan. Stateside is hosted by April Baer.
Latest Episodes
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Nurses have been telling lawmakers that hospital understaffing is putting patient lives at risk. They want Michigan to follow California and Oregon and institute mandatory staffing ratios.
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A Kent County judge has allowed a lawsuit to go forward that seeks a court order to legally declare that disputed Michigan Republican Party Chair Kristina Karamo is out.
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The Association of Black Judges of Michigan said that the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has “over the past 15 to 20 years prosecuted Black judges at a disproportionately higher rate than White Judges.” A review meant to address concerns of possible racial bias began this week.
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The Israel-Hamas war is personal for many Michigan residents with ties to the region. Some voters are using their participation in the Democratic primary as a protest vote against President Biden.
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A bill heard in a Michigan House committee Tuesday aims to give sexual assault survivors the right to have support during the investigation process.
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Michigan’s new gun storage laws take effect Tuesday. State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says gun violence has long threatened Michigan’s children.
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As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders and others about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to infrastructure and climate change.
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As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see on foreign investment.
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Harbor Springs Republican Sen. John Damoose urges caution on spending, but says governor's budget is 'not all bad'
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The budget season at the Michigan Capitol will kick off Wednesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presents her spending plans to the House and Senate appropriations committees.