The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

In the news today- MSU student group calls for protection of professor on Turning Point USA watchlist, MSU men's basketball opens new season with veterans leading the way, 'What changed?': Brenda Tracy claims MSU backed out of mediation ahead of lawsuit. 

In the news today- Lansing and East Lansing Charter Amendment Proposals are at Odds, Students, faculty, reel over consequences of budget cuts at MSU board meeting, Students, faculty blast MSU for charges against Pro-Palestinian protestor, Michigan State Football vs. Minnesota Gophers. 

In the news today- Black Student Alliance demands action from MSU regarding DEI regulation changes, MSU hosts Big Ten meet amid NCAA roster limit shift, Off-campus students struggle with "porch pirates", No Kings protests held in Detroit and across the country. 

In the news today- MSU board to vote on seeking state funds for $340 million engineering center, MSU hockey's Tommi Männistö earns Big Ten Star of the Week. Student-run startup RentEL keeps Spartans on the move, Graduate Employees Union seeks legal protection for graduate research assistants. 

In the news today- Board to vote on removing 'diversity' from VP's title, Board to vote on scaling back Spartan Gateway District. MSU hockey shows improvement in sweep of Northern Michigan, and MSU faces major funding cuts for arts and humanities. 

In the news today- MSU women's soccer secures No. 2 seed in final game of regular season, Nearly 100 laid off through budget cuts, president says, MSU men’s soccer loses in final non-conference matchup, Three takeaways from the fifth straight loss, Michigan State football

In the news today- MSU Offense struggles in 31-20 loss to rival Michigan, REVIEW: Deliver me from a standard biopic, new Springsteen film digs deeper, Carl Banks keeps the Michigan rivalry spirit alive, The new-look Spartans hold off Bowling Green in preseason exhibition. 

In the news today- Spartan spirit shines at annual "Sparty Watch" ahead of rivalry football game against U-M, Ronald McDonald House brings rival teams together for families in need. No. 1 MSU hockey heads north to take on Northern Michigan, Michigan State women’s basketball shines in exhibition matchup.  

In the news today- Fewer classes, fewer benefits: MSU’s non-tenure track faculty feel impacts of cuts, MSU looks to be unforgettable against Michigan, MSU men’s soccer ties UCLA in goalless match, MSU hockey takes on No. 1 Boston University in two-game series.

In the news today- President's childhood friend serving in $300K 'Senior Advisor' role,  East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission calls for police chief to resign, MSU women’s soccer delivers a five-goal performance to storm past Illinois, Michigan State football trounced by No. 3 Indiana on the road.