Making the move to AVs -- autonomous vehicles -- will have its challenges, but promises expanded mobility and new opportunities. Michigan State University is mastering mobility on campus and beyond as new research explores what technology-driven vehicles can do for older adults and moving goods and services. On the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research broadcast: mobility researcher Shelia Cotten, MSU foundation professor in the Department of Media and Information, economist Charles Ballard and interim IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld.

A new public opinion survey finds that Michigan residents are familiar with the Line 5 oil pipeline, they're worried about a spill into the Straits of Mackinac and they're even more worried about a spill into icy waters. This is another episode of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast. This episode features a geographer, an economist and two social scientists reviewing public opinion on an environmental question and the future of the state's economy.

It's post-election 2019 and new survey research details what the state thinks about energy sources, especially as some sources, notably that generated by the state's nuclear stations, are aging and may need to be replaced. Arnold Weinfeld, interim director of Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, goes over the data with State of the State Director Charles Ballard and this month's guest, Sharlissa Moore, a faculty member with positions in the university's College of Engineering and James Madison College.

Every month or so, the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements to illuminate in this recorded podcast. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination.

It's all about Election 2018 in this edition of the State of the State Podcast. There's comments and analysis from IPPSR's Interim Director Arnold Weinfeld and from MSU Economist Charles Ballard, director of IPPSR's State of the State Survey (SOSS). Plus, hear the latest updates from early SOSS results, yielding Michigan's attitudes and opinions on their 2018 votes, how an endorsement of President Donald Trump affects their vote and whether they believe a wall should be built between the U.S. and Mexico.

With the 2018 mid-term elections just days away, IPPSR Podcasters tackle projections from the State of State Survey. This month's online broadcasters are IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, economist State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and guest Zachary Neal, MSU associate professor of psychology and global urban studies. His work focuses on the depth and bredth of political polarization.

Michigan's primary election is in the books, and now let the analyzing begin. Next up: party conventions, tough campaigns and November's general election. From the governor's race to the grassroots economy, IPPSR experts give their take on Michigan news and events. This edition features Interim IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and IPPSR Affiliate Eric Scorsone, founding director of MSU Extension's Center for Local Government, Finance and Policy.

Michigan's primary elections are coming up in August. The General Election is in September. IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld and State of the State Director Charles Ballard preview the coming elections, talk about the economy and its effect on the elections, turnout and what's ahead for the party in power.

With a forward look to Elections 2018, hosts IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Director Charles Ballard tackle tough issues along with Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld: Why do we think our taxes are too high? Do we fear political and social change too much? Are there profound splits in the Democratic and Republican Parties? What will voters find the most important issues as we approach November's elections?

2018 elections are right around the corner and hosts IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard join IPPSR Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld in unveiling new SOSS results. On the broadcast: gubernatorial races and ballot issues including part-time legislature, gerrymandering, marijuana use.