In this episode, I begin a two part series on the era of horse thieves in the USA and Michigan from 1850 - 1925.

In this first part, I explore national and Michigan stories, which offer insight into the problem it presented to its citizens, the value of horses and the emotional pulse of the society of the era regarding this lawless activity.

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In this episode I venture into a collection of strange crimes and stories found in old newspapers in Michigan.

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In this episode, I explore what Independence Day was like in 1941 prior to Pearl Harbor, and the USA entering WWII in Michigan, and compare it to 1942 & 1943.

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In this episode I outline a summary of each chapter of my new book Murder in Victorian Western Michigan which is now available.

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In this episode I explore the life of R&B Musician Wade Flemons, who launched his music career in Battle Creek with a hit single, and went on to become a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire.

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In this episode, I explore the early life of Michigan music legend Del Shannon from his early life in Coopersville to his days in Battle Creek and the hit song Runaway.

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In this episode, I explore lost and forgotten stories with Aaron Helman, the author of the new book 'The Turtle, The Mitten & An Epic History of Michigan'.

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In this episode, Bob Myers, the Director of History Programming at the Historical Society of Michigan and the Meijer Center for Michigan History joins me to discuss the organizations, its upcoming conferences, lecture series, programs and various publications.

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In this episode, I cover the early history of Memorial Day and tell the stories of four fallen heroes from four different wars from Calhoun County.

I also announce some of the upcoming events and projects for the summer.

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This is the story of a five year old boy who disappeared under unusual circumstances in 1837 in Jackson Township, in Jackson County and then reappeared 29 years later to shock the community. His father searched for decades for his son, and another woman was rumored to be responsible for his death.

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