There's a series of increases in minimum wages coming for tipped workers in Michigan. Some restaurant owners are worried what will happen to their businesses if they have to raise prices on the menu to cover the increase for their staff.

GUEST:

Gricelda Mata, owner of Lindo Mexico Restaurante in Grand Rapids

There's a series of increases in minimum wages coming for tipped workers in Michigan. Some restaurant owners are worried what will happen to their businesses if they have to raise prices on the menu to cover the increase for their staff.
GUEST:
Gricelda Mata, owner of Lindo Mexico Restaurante in Grand Rapids

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

What increases in MI min. wage could mean for restaurants

Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old today. We revisit a series of conversations about why Americans so often overlook Malcolm X when it comes to Black History Month celebrations and formal education spaces. 

GUESTS:
John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor for the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University
Kidada Williams, associate professor of African American and American history at Wayne State University
Herb Boyd, Detroit writer, journalist, and activist

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old today. We revisit a series of conversations about why Americans so often overlook Malcolm X when it comes to Black History Month celebrations and formal education spaces.&nbsp;
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor for the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University</li>
<li>Kidada Williams, associate professor of African American and American history at Wayne State University</li>
<li>Herb Boyd,&nbsp;Detroit writer, journalist, and activist</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="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work.</a>
Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Malcolm X at 100

When Rachel Blistein couldn't find hair products that worked for her curly texture, she took matters into her own hands. Mixing formulas in her kitchen, she launched Original Moxie. It’s a hair care company rooted in Ypsilanti, Michigan, focused on sustainability while celebrating diverse hair types.

In addition to the non-toxic and environmentally friendly ingredients, Blisten decided to ditch the plastic containers. That was right before the COVID pandemic. She described her research into sustainable alternatives as "falling down a rabbit hole."

“It was just really a personal desire to shift to a more sustainable solution. I wasn't thinking about increasing our profits,” Blisten said. “I was just hoping we'd break even, in the transition.”

Listen to the interview to hear more about the ups and downs of growing a values-driven beauty brand rooted in Michigan. 

You can learn more about Original Moxie here.

When Rachel Blistein couldn't find hair products that worked for her curly texture, she took matters into her own hands. Mixing formulas in her kitchen, she launched Original Moxie. It&rsquo;s a hair care company rooted in Ypsilanti, Michigan, focused on sustainability while celebrating diverse hair types.
In addition to the non-toxic and environmentally friendly ingredients, Blisten decided to ditch the plastic containers. That was right before the COVID pandemic. She described her research into sustainable alternatives as "falling down a rabbit hole."
&ldquo;It was just really a personal desire to shift to a more sustainable solution. I wasn't thinking about increasing our profits,&rdquo; Blisten said. &ldquo;I was just hoping we'd break even, in the transition.&rdquo;
Listen to the interview to hear more about the ups and downs of growing a values-driven beauty brand rooted in Michigan.&nbsp;
You can learn more about Original Moxie <a href="https://www.originalmoxie.com/">here</a>.

How Rachel Blistein created Original Moxie

If you have little kids under ten who tune to PBS on a regular basis – its likely you know about Wimee’s Words. The PBS children’s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country is originally from Grand Rapids. It features Wimee the Robot, an animated puppet, who teaches kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

GUESTS:

Michael Hyacinthe, creator, Wimee's Words

Wimee, robot star of Wimee's Words

Want to support shows like Wimee's Words and Stateside? Sign this petition at Protect My Public Media or you can donate to Michigan Public or your local PBS!

If you have little kids under ten who tune to PBS on a regular basis &ndash; its likely you know about Wimee&rsquo;s Words. The PBS children&rsquo;s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country is originally from Grand Rapids. It features Wimee the Robot, an animated puppet, who teaches kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.
GUESTS:
Michael Hyacinthe,&nbsp;creator, Wimee's Words
Wimee, robot star of Wimee's Words
Want to support shows like Wimee's Words and Stateside? Sign <a href="https://protectmypublicmedia.org/">this petition at Protect My Public Media</a> or you can donate to <a href="https://michiganpublic.secureallegiance.com/wuom/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=MIPUBLIC&amp;PAGETYPE=PLG&amp;CHECK=b1Y0FDLwbp7fXW9MXTKftW3L5BYddGq6PVAl6UEf65g%3d">Michigan Public</a> or your local <a href="https://foundation.pbs.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22542046493&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAooDyp3t1iTFS88Tai70aq5GOcsI2&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZUYLj1WYSq2DYgZ16Nj4XKMPPu7tWL-SYuAW7hLSP3KQnqOxPRP9h4aAnhdEALw_wcB">PBS</a>!

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