NOTE: If you haven't heard the first episode of Collision Course, go back and take a listen. This episode will make a lot more sense if you do. 

For decades, Michigan had some of the most generous benefits available for survivors of catastrophic car accidents. But now, those same survivors face a very different reality: losing their care entirely. 

Today we’re going to pull back from Vladimir Konstantinov’s orbit (we promise we’ll return) and look at how the state's unique auto no-fault system came to be—and the politics behind its undoing.   

Collision Course is a production of Michigan Radio

Our theme music is by Brad Gowland. 

Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Archival tape generously provided by NPR’s All Things Considered and WDIV in Detroit. 

A special thanks for Vladimir Konstantinov and his family.

NOTE: If you haven't heard the first episode of Collision Course, go back and take a listen. This episode will make a lot more sense if you do.&nbsp;
For decades, Michigan had some of the most generous benefits available for survivors of catastrophic car accidents. But now, those same survivors face a very different reality: losing their care entirely.&nbsp;
Today we&rsquo;re going to pull back from Vladimir Konstantinov&rsquo;s orbit (we promise we&rsquo;ll return) and look at how the state's unique auto no-fault system came to be&mdash;and the politics behind its undoing.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Collision Course is a production of Michigan Radio
Our theme music is by Brad Gowland. 
Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.
Archival tape generously provided by NPR&rsquo;s All Things Considered and WDIV in Detroit.&nbsp;
A special thanks for Vladimir Konstantinov and his family.

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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