Today on Stateside , a marijuana industry consultant talks business trends, diversity as nation's largest cannabis confeerence kicks off in Detroit. Also, what are the consequences for Michigan manufacturers as tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect. To listen to individual interviews, click here or see below.

On Stateside today, House Speaker Tom Leonard talks next steps on marijuana legalization, paid sick leave, and community mental health. Plus: Why is pickleball America's fastest growing sport? To hear individual interviews, click here or see below.

On today's Stateside , the superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools explains what his district is doing for students experiencing homelessness. Plus, a sneak peek at the new Star Wars costume exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. To find individual interview, click here or see below.

Today on Stateside , we hear how Michigan's utilities are investing in the state's energy future, and the reaction from environmentalists. Also, we look at the fraught history of privatized healthcare in Michigan prisons. To find individual interview, click here or see below. What is the future of Michigan's energy infrastructure? Despite increased supervision, expert says private prison health care comes at a cost Forgotten Grand Rapids senator was a major figure on the world stage during

Today on Stateside , we learn what's in the Nassar-related bills passed by the House. And, we continute checking in with the 2018 gubernatorial candidates with an interview with Bill Schuette.

Today on Stateside , we hear how Michigan pressed the feds to come up with PFAS standards at the EPA's national summit. And, we learn hackers are mining for Bitcoin, and they might be using your computer. Also today, we learn that a mother tried to tell the state her son was mentally ill and violent, but help came too late.

Today on Stateside , we discuss what it takes to get teens from foster care to college. Plus, a new report outlines five ideas to reverse the decline in Michigan education. And, we hear how Minneapolis-Saint Paul built true regional cooperation on the foundation of a powerful Metropolitan Council.

It’s that time of year again, when hunters hit the woodlands in search of that elusive Michigan delicacy: the morel mushroom. Phil Tedeschi, vice-president of the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club, gave me some foraging tips this month as we walked the woods of a secret location somewhere in Washtenaw County. Tedeschi, a retired computer programmer from the University of Michigan, is an amateur mycologist, a hobby he's had for 47 years. "I love hunting mushrooms, love eating and cooking with

Today on Stateside , what's ahead as Detroit's school superintendent marks one year on the job? Plus, sports commentator John U. Bacon weighs in on the settlement between Michigan State and Larry Nassar survivors. And the merfolk are coming to South Haven.

Today on Stateside , state Senator Mike Shirkey says the unemployment exemption will be dropped from the final Medicaid work requirment bill. And, Interim Michigan State University President John Engler joins the show to discuss the proposed $500 million settlement with victims of Larry Nassar.