"Let's see how grand your rapids are," was a playful challenge from RuPaul herself to Grand Rapids area native and drag queen, Orion Story. Otherwise known as Chace Lambert, Story became the first queen to represent Michigan on RuPaul’s Drag Race, which is currently on its 14th season. Today, we talk with Lambert about drag in Michigan and on the show. 

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Chance Lambert, West Michigan drag queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 contestant

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Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT.

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"Let's see how grand your rapids are," was a playful challenge from RuPaul herself to Grand Rapids area native and drag queen, Orion Story. Otherwise known as Chace Lambert, Story became the first queen to represent Michigan on RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race, which is currently on its 14th season. Today, we talk with Lambert about drag in Michigan and on the show.&nbsp;
GUEST:&nbsp;
Chance Lambert, West Michigan drag queen and RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race Season 14 contestant
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Stateside&rsquo;s theme music is by&nbsp;<a href="https://14kt.bandcamp.com/">14KT.</a>
Additional music by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/">&nbsp;Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

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

Drag Race’s First Michigan Queen

Kalamazoo-born artist Titus Kaphar's work is displayed in some of the premiere art museums, like MoMA, the Whitney, and the Met. But you can also find his work in a different kind of institution. One of his pieces features in his series "From a Tropical Place"  is currently displayed at Grosse Pointe North High School.

The painting is causing quite a stir. On this episode, we’re talking to Titus Kaphar about this particular piece, his process, and some new projects he has in the pipeline.

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Titus Kaphar, artist

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Kalamazoo-born artist Titus Kaphar's work is displayed in some of the premiere art museums, like MoMA, the Whitney, and the Met. But you can also find his work in a different kind of institution. One of his pieces features in his series "From a Tropical Place"  is currently displayed at Grosse Pointe North High School.
The painting is causing quite a stir. On this episode, we’re talking to Titus Kaphar about this particular piece, his process, and some new projects he has in the pipeline.
GUEST:
Titus Kaphar, artist
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Titus Kaphar on the Meaning of the Missing

When changes to auto-no fault insurance in Michigan passed in 2019, lawmakers hailed it as a bipartisan win. But for many catastrophically injured survivors of auto accidents, it meant losing the care they’ve depended on for years. On this episode, we hear about the attempts to increase the caps on in-home nursing care for catastrophically injured crash survivors--and why proposed reforms are stalling.

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Tracy Samilton, energy and transportation reporter for Michigan Public

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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

When changes to auto-no fault insurance in Michigan passed in 2019, lawmakers hailed it as a bipartisan win. But for many catastrophically injured survivors of auto accidents, it meant losing the care they’ve depended on for years. On this episode, we hear about the attempts to increase the caps on in-home nursing care for catastrophically injured crash survivors--and why proposed reforms <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2024-04-18/crash-victims-protest-mich-house-speaker-taking-control-of-no-fault-issue-from-house-insurance-committee">are stalling.</a>
GUEST: 
Tracy Samilton, energy and transportation reporter for Michigan Public
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Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

No-Fault Reform Delayed Again

A political legal drama is unfolding in Michigan. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed more than a dozen charges against former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, alleging that he used a non-profit to amass kickbacks and to use a slush fund for personal expenses.

GUEST:

Craig Mauger, state politics reporter for The Detroit News

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A political legal drama is unfolding in Michigan. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed more than a dozen charges against former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, alleging that he used a non-profit to amass kickbacks and to use a slush fund for personal expenses.
GUEST:
Craig Mauger, state politics reporter for The Detroit News
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Drag Race’s First Michigan Queen

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