On Hand

The Michigan’s Public Service Commission approved a permit for part of the Canadian company Enbridge Energy’s plan to rebuild its petroleum pipeline, known as Line 5, under the Straits of Mackinac. It’s not the final step of approval for Enbridge to start their plans, but it’s an important one.

GUEST:

Kelly House, environmental reporter for Bridge Michigan

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Chaplains, a new documentary on PBS follows three Muslim military chaplains balancing their experiences, their devotion to their faith, and their commitment to their country.

GUESTS

David Washburn, Three Chaplains director

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan is returning to the national spotlight this coming election season. Representative Rashida Tlaib has drawn national attention for her steadfast commitment to Palestine and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Also, Michigan’s Republican party may be in for a big election year due to conflicts with party chairperson Kristina Karamo. 

GUEST

Simon Schuster, Senior Political Reporter at MLive

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t talk about Motown sound without giving respect to the girl groups of the 60s. Hits from Martha and the Vandellas, and The Supremes have resonance, even now. But we might not have hits like “Can’t Hurry Love” without some of the earlier acts that ushered in the sound of the girl group — ensembles of very young women, like the Chantels and The Shirelles.

"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An Oral History of the ’60s Girl Groups" chronicles stories of these early, iconic groups.

GUESTS:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the illegal street racing scene of 1970s Detroit, there was one car that ruled them all: The Black Ghost. The black ‘70 Dodge HEMI Challenger would appear only occasionally to race, win, and then disappear into the night. It later turned out that was because the driver–the late Godfrey Qualls–was a Detroit police officer. 

Today on the pod, we hear about a Detroit street racing legend–and his son’s mission to share his story. 

GUEST: 

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marked ten years since the historic municipal bankruptcy filing in Detroit. While the city’s financials are more stable, the woes of future pension payments loom large. Today, we reflect on what the bankruptcy filing meant to Detroit then, and what it still means today.

GUEST:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a decade in Congress, Representative Dan Kildee announced that he will not be seeking reelection. Today, Dan Kildee talks to us about his tenure, his retirement, and what comes next for him and his district. 

GUEST:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan football is having a good season, so if you're not primed on football history, it's hard to believe that there were years that the team kept falling short. But there's one year in particular that changed course for the team: the 1997 season when Michigan broke a nearly half century long draught and won the championship. The book "Mountaintop: The Inside Story of Michigan’s 1997 Title Climb" tells the story of this legendary moment in Michigan football.

GUESTS:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday union workers approved a UAW contract with General Motors. Votes to approve the contracts with Stellantis and Ford will wrap up tomorrow. Today, we’re talking about worker victories, what these contracts include, and we’ll hear about why some folks voted “no.”

GUEST:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Ohioans approved Issue 1, a ballot measure adding reproductive rights to the state constitution. A similar measure passed in Michigan last year – Proposal 3.  But access to abortion isn’t just about keeping it legal. Today we’re talking about abortion access, the Reproductive Health Act, and what this all means for people seeking care.

GUESTS:

___

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

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

Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.