The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of business and work. In this episode of Revival, we explore how businesses adapted during these unprecedented times

GUESTS: 

Robert Berkhofer, professor of medieval history at Western Michigan University

Jermale Eddie, former owner of Malamiah Juice Bar 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of business and work. In this episode of Revival, we explore how businesses adapted during these unprecedented times
GUESTS:&nbsp;
Robert Berkhofer, professor of medieval history at Western Michigan University
Jermale Eddie, former owner of Malamiah Juice Bar&nbsp;
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Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Life can change in a matter of days. It’s been true throughout history, every time infectious diseases strikes. Stateside brings you a podcast special examining the changes in health care, social gatherings, disinformation, work life, and families Michiganders have been living with since 2020.

Life can change in a matter of days. It&rsquo;s been true throughout history, every time infectious diseases strikes.&nbsp;Stateside brings you a podcast special examining the changes in health care, social gatherings, disinformation, work life, and families Michiganders have been living with since 2020.

Revival: How Covid Changed Us

Here you'll find an archive of our former daily Stateside podcast from Michigan Public.

Here you'll find an archive of our former daily Stateside podcast from Michigan Public.

Stateside Daily Archive

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
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On Hand

Revival: How COVID-19 changed business and work

It turns out that black is not the only unique color you’ll find on Michigan squirrels. We talked to John and Teri Flory about the furry neighbor they called “White Squirrel.” Plus, listener Carolyn Shalhoub tells us about a mischievous squirrel who tried to steal Christmas.  

You can find some REALLY cute pictures of White Squirrel here.

GUESTS: 
John and Teri Flory, Wyoming residents
Carolyn Shalhoub, Royal Oak resident 

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It turns out that black is not the only unique color you&rsquo;ll find on Michigan squirrels. We talked to John and Teri Flory about the furry neighbor they called &ldquo;White Squirrel.&rdquo; Plus, listener Carolyn Shalhoub tells us about a mischievous squirrel who tried to steal Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You can find some REALLY cute pictures of White Squirrel&nbsp;<a href="michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand/2025-12-05/your-stories-the-white-squirrel-of-wyoming">here.</a>
GUESTS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John and Teri Flory, Wyoming residents</li>
<li>Carolyn Shalhoub, Royal Oak resident&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Want to submit a question or story to On Hand? Do it here:
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Your Stories: The White Squirrel of Wyoming

Squirrels aren’t a particularly exotic animal. The fluffy rodents are native to 49 out of 50 states. But there’s something that makes Michigan’s squirrels a little different–and it’s their color. Research suggests the state is part of a kind of Great Lakes “black squirrel belt.” On this episode of On Hand, we go looking for black squirrels–and talk to an evolutionary biologist about why Michigan has so many. 

(Tile photo by Corey Seeman. Check out more of Corey's black squirrel photos here.) 

GUESTS: 
Brad Cosentino, Professor of Biology Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Corey Seeman, University of Michigan librarian and squirrel photographer
Jerry Wade, Detroit resident
Gabrielle Riley, Detroit resident
Kenny Stebner, Traverse City resident 

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Squirrels aren&rsquo;t a particularly exotic animal. The fluffy rodents are native to 49 out of 50 states. But there&rsquo;s something that makes Michigan&rsquo;s squirrels a little different&ndash;and it&rsquo;s their color. Research suggests the state is part of a kind of Great Lakes &ldquo;black squirrel belt.&rdquo; On this episode of&nbsp;On Hand, we go looking for black squirrels&ndash;and talk to an evolutionary biologist about why Michigan has so many.&nbsp;
(Tile photo by Corey Seeman. Check out more of Corey's black squirrel photos <a href="michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand/2025-12-04/black-squirrels">here</a>.)&nbsp;
GUESTS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Brad Cosentino, Professor of Biology Hobart and William Smith Colleges</li>
<li>Corey Seeman, University of Michigan librarian and squirrel photographer</li>
<li>Jerry Wade, Detroit resident</li>
<li>Gabrielle Riley, Detroit resident</li>
<li>Kenny Stebner, Traverse City resident&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Call us: 734-764-7840
Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org
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Why is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot?

One of the reasons the word "Kalamazoo" shows up in so many lyrics is because it's just a fun word to say. Rapper Jamall Bufford writes a freestyle around "Kalamazoo" and talks about creative writing in music.
More music from Jamall Bufford, a.k.a. Buff1

GUEST: Jamall Bufford, rapper and lyricist

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One of the reasons the word "Kalamazoo" shows up in so many lyrics is because it's just a fun word to say. Rapper Jamall Bufford writes a freestyle around "Kalamazoo" and talks about creative writing in music.
<ul>
<li>More music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NvpVQtJUEiiftzX1bMA49?si=ncRGlGfrRSOf8W2se5uzEg">Jamall Bufford</a>, a.k.a. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bBEAb0OfNmdXbinRi8WXk?si=-xEIjvthRgm4H0blVAluow">Buff1</a></li>
</ul>
GUEST: Jamall Bufford, rapper and lyricist
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</li>
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Call us: 734-764-7840
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Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org
</li>
</ul>
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