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WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales... more
FAQs about Michigan Minute:How many episodes does Michigan Minute have?The podcast currently has 686 episodes available.
June 21, 2025Hirabayashi Case & Justice Murphy’s Dissent | June 21On this day, 1943, the Supreme Court upheld Japanese Internment; Justice Murphy condemned it as racist and un-American....more1minPlay
June 20, 2025Tolkan’s Birth & Detroit’s 1943 Riot | June 20On this day, actor James Tolkan was born in Calumet, and Detroit faced deadly 1943 housing riots amid war-driven growth and desegregation efforts....more1minPlay
June 19, 2025Juneteenth & Michigan’s Legacy | June 19On this day, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in 1865, a moment celebrated nationwide and honored by voices from Michigan and beyond....more1minPlay
June 18, 2025Checker Cab’s Start & Kalamazoo Pride | June 18On this day in 1923, the first iconic Checker Cab rolled off the line in Kalamazoo, marking a milestone in Michigan’s auto legacy....more1minPlay
June 17, 2025Detroit’s First Auto Strike & Labor Roots | June 17On this day in 1913, Detroit saw its—and America’s—first auto strike, shaping labor rights and the modern workweek across the nation....more1minPlay
June 16, 2025MSU Land & The Birth of Spartans | June 16On this day in 1855, the land for Michigan State University was chosen, setting the stage for the state’s first agricultural college and Spartan pride....more1minPlay
June 15, 2025Michigan’s UP & The Toledo Compromise | June 15On this day in 1836, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula in a land dispute deal with Ohio, securing statehood and a treasure of natural beauty....more1minPlay
June 14, 2025Michigan House Censure & Hudson’s Flag | June 14On this day in 2012, two Michigan lawmakers were censured over language in debate, and in 1976, Detroit’s Hudson’s retired its giant flag to the Smithsonian....more1minPlay
June 13, 2025Red Wings' Win & Tim Allen’s Michigan Roots | June 13On this day in 2002, the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, and it’s also the birthday of Michigan’s own comedian Tim Allen....more1minPlay
June 12, 2025Marian Anderson & Slaughterhouse Five Win | June 12On this day, Marian Anderson made U-M history as first Black female speaker, and Slaughterhouse Five was freed from a school ban in Michigan....more1minPlay
FAQs about Michigan Minute:How many episodes does Michigan Minute have?The podcast currently has 686 episodes available.