Stateside On Air

Interviews with Abdul El-Sayed and Eli Savit. Plus, a look back on 25 years of Tapology in Flint.

What you need to know about a crowded school board election in Grand Rapids. Plus, why so many positions in local government are going unfilled right now.

What is Abdul El-Sayed's standing in Detroit—particularly with Black voters? Plus, Michigan House and Senate races to watch this November.

A newly released 911 call reveals that ICE officers in Grand Rapids pursued a vehicle moments before a deadly crash. We spoke with an advocate for immigrant rights about the community's response. We also paid a visit to a world-renowned Arabian horse breeding program at MSU. And, iconic fashion designer Anna Sui talked to us about her Metro Detroit upbringing and her exhibit at the Cranbrook Art Museum.

From campaign stops in the U.P. to piping plover conservation, Detroit school board races, and Arabian horses at MSU, we cover politics, education, wildlife, and more.

A live audience joined Issues & Ale in Lansing to break down Michigan’s biggest election battles, from the U.S. Senate race to the fight for the governor’s office and key congressional contests across the state.

Two candidates without law degrees are running for the Michigan Supreme Court. Is that a thing they can do? Also what’s behind the crash in enrollment for Michigan food aid. Plus, we revisited tales of the Michigan Dogman.

A reporter brought us the latest on allegations that officers at a women's prison used body cams to record one woman during childbirth. Plus, a new cookbook highlights a beloved bakery in Three Oaks, Michigan. And, we went behind the scenes with the director and writer of a play about the Flint Water Crisis.

What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?

U.S. Senate debate takeaways, a library in Grand Rapids dedicated to Native American literature, and a conversation with Will Lawrence, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.