Seven former public officials have been facing felony charges for their role during the Flint Water crisis. This week, those charges were dropped.

Reporter Steve Carmody joins us to unravel Judge Kelly’s decision, as well as Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s response.

Flint resident and activist Shea Cobb also joined us to share why the news is a devastating blow to those seeking justice for the community. 

GUESTS:
Steve Carmody, reporter at Michigan Radio
Shea Cobb, Flint resident, activist, and poet

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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

Seven former public officials have been facing felony charges for their role during the Flint Water crisis. This week, those charges were dropped.
Reporter Steve Carmody joins us to unravel Judge Kelly’s decision, as well as Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s response.
Flint resident and activist Shea Cobb also joined us to share why the news is a devastating blow to those seeking justice for the community. 
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Steve Carmody, reporter at Michigan Radio</li>
<li>Shea Cobb, Flint resident, activist, and poet</li>
</ul>
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Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D">supporting our work.</a>
Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> 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

Stateside

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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