Why Ohio Lost Bellwether Status
For decades, Ohio was a bellwether state, whose presidential pick signaled who would come out on top nationally. That was true from 1964 until 2020, when Ohio voters picked Donald Trump, but Joe Biden won the presidency. Journalists Casey He and Ryan Konarska tracked the changes in the state's po…
Harris and Trump Vie for Black Voters
Polling for the presidential election is incredible tight in Michigan. That means both the Democratic and Republican parties are vying for voters in the slimmest of margins. It appears both major party candidates think the place to make inroads is with Black men in Detroit. GUEST: Sam Robinson, re…
On Dearborn, Lebanon, and What "Safe" Means
There are many Michigan communities hurting badly right now. What can you say about what this year has been like, for people who have family, and friends in Lebanon, or Gaza, or Israel? Bilal Beydoun lives in Dearborn - the town where he grew up. And he’s one of about 82,000 Lebanese Americans who …
Where Do Michiganders Stand On Immigration?
On today's episode, we sat down with Mara Cecelia Ostfeld, an associate research scientist and the research director at the University of Michigan's Center for Racial Justice at the Ford School of Public Policy. Mara helped us better recognize the attitudes of Michiganders across the Detroit Metro…
Ensuring Ballot Access for Tribal Voters
Meredith Kennedy- Fisher is the executive director of Miigwech, Inc., an organization that aims to increase voting among tribal citizens this election year. She talked with host April Baer about what tribal voters care about in the upcoming election, some barriers for members who really want to vo…
Anishinaabe Basketry Fuses Tradition And Art
The practice of Anishinaabe contemporary artist Kelly Church marries traditional craft with stunning visuals in her Black Ash basketry. In this conversation you'll hear how she learned the craft, how it's done, and the impact of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer on the tradition. You can see Kelly's w…
How artist Hadassah GreenSky honors her culture in Detroit
Hadassah GreenSky is an artist, activist, and musician. She is also the organizer of the Vibes with the Tribes, an annual Native American and cultural festival held in Detroit since 2020. You may know her from a viral photo of her and a few fellow dancers in front of the former Christopher Columbu…
The history of Arab and Muslim politics in Michigan
People have been immigrating to Michigan from Arab countries for more than 100 years. And they've been involved in politics and community building just as long. So, how does that history inform this present moment in American politics as news of recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon reach an Arab and M…
Understanding the 2024 Michigan Supreme Court Election
When you’re planning to vote, it's easy to focus on the top of the ticket. But what about all those other important contests farther down the ballot? This year, Michigan votes on two races for the Michigan Supreme Court. The state’s highest court has decided some pretty big issues in the past five…
Gen Z Takes on Election 2024 in "What the Vote?"
When it comes to this year's election coverage, team Stateside is passing the mic. Our new limited-run podcast series What the Vote? is reported by Gen Z, for Gen Z. It’s all about what matters to young people in politics–and why they matter in this election. We kick off the series with an episoder…