Today we learn why Trump's immigration policies could compound restaurants' struggle to attract workers. And, we speak with (and hear tunes from) the oldest pipe band in the state of Michigan. It brought new immigrants together over 100 years ago.

Today on Stateside , progressive constituents explain why they think Republican Congressmen Dave Trott (R-Birmingham), Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) and Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) are avoiding them. Also today, a recent report found that Michigan is the only state where students have not improved on a national reading and math test. We hear from the author of that report as well.

Today we hear from Kalamazoo's mayor on the one-year anniversary of a shooting rampage. Then, a Michigan playwright is inspired by his parents' World War II love letters. Plus, the beloved game of Euchre! Why is it still a thing in Michigan? To find individual interviews, click here or see below: Kalamazoo mayor: A year later, mass shooting has had little impact on larger gun violence debate Bacon: Red Wings' record playoff streak "almost certain to end," and timing couldn't be worse Parents’

Today, we hear from Michigan's own Frontier Ruckus in the next rendition of our " Songs from Studio East " series. And, we learn why, if rewritten, a travel ban could mean doctor shortages in rural Michigan.

On this "Day Without Immigrants," we hear from Michigan farmers who say a week without immigrants would "cripple us." And, now that home birth midwives are regulated in Michigan, we learn what that means for moms.

Motown's legacy eclipses a larger story about black music in Detroit. Today on Stateside , we unveil that history. We also speak with a Flint resident who says no matter what officials report, she won't drink or pay for the "disgusting" water.

Today on Stateside , we hear the attorney for alleged victims argue for a third-party investigation of MSU's handling of Dr. Larry Nassar. And, we learn why Valentines Day is not just for "gauzy romantic love that exists only on a Hallmark card."

Today on Stateside , U.S. Senator Gary Peters talks about the current climate in Washington, Russian sanctions, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Democratic resistance to the Trump administration's policies, and Peters' support of a missile defense base in Battle Creek.

Today on Stateside , we hear about Trump's less-talked-about executive order on immigration and how it's affected people in Michigan. And, in response to a listener's question, we learn what Michigan would lose if the EPA is eliminated.

Time banks are popping up around the state. Today on Stateside , we learn how they use time as currency to match people who need a service with people willing to provide it. Also on the show today, we talk about a House proposal to cut income taxes in Michigan.