Today on Stateside , we discuss whether or not a "Marshall Plan for Talent" can work if children can't read. And, we learn about a program being rolled out at the University of Michigan hospital that will give priority to people who can pay more.

Today on Stateside , the unintended consequences of President Trump's planned tariffs on foreign metal. And, we talk with Jennifer Howard of the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association about how they can help families cope with a diagnosis that offers few, if any, options. To find individual interviews, click here or see below:

Today on Stateside , the director of the Michigan Department of Transportation answers your questions about Michigan's roads. Also today, we learn what it's like to watch a loved one with early-onset Alzheimer's slowly slip away.

Today on Stateside , we learn Michigan third grade reading levels went down despite a recent $80 million investment intended to improve proficiency. We also discuss the House committee report that found Russian trolls stirred up the Line 5 debate. And, a criminologist explains why playing video games does not lead to violent crime.

Today on Stateside , we learn what Minnesota's settlement with 3M could mean for Michigan's contaminated water problems. And, we discuss whether corporations with a conscience are making a comeback.

Today on Stateside , a state lawmaker argues for a "sky marshal system in the schools." We talk to a co-director of Flint Town , a new Netflix series that looks at the city through the eyes of the police. Also, a bill in the Michigan House Representatives could make it easier for large water withdrawals. Our Friday Roundtable gives their opinion.

Today on Stateside , we learn how Samaritas helped resettle 1,400 refugees in 2016. This year, it expects to help 100. Also today, we hear how road that fix themselves may someday become a reality.

Today on Stateside , past Michigan Teachers of the Year weigh in on safety and guns in schools. We also hear why a small town in our state had a pizza funeral 45 years ago.

Today on Stateside , we discuss whether requiring utilities to buy renewable energy helps or hurts consumers. Also today, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel explains his county supports regional transit, just not this RTA plan. And, we learn about a group in Washtenaw County that offers help for hoarders.

401(k) plans were never meant to be a complete retirement plan. Today on Stateside , we discuss were that leaves future retirees. Also today, we learn there's a touch of Pure Michigan in PyeongChang: the fake snow. And, we say goodbye to our Next Idea series.