Stateside for Thursday, November 15, 2012

Today we investigated health insurance exchanges, an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.

Helping define the exchanges was  Helen Levy, a Research Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.

Michigan Radio Lansing Bureau Chief Rick Pluta helped assess the politics behind the new policies.

Mike Draper has Midwest respect. Draper spoke about the region and his book, "The Midwest: God's Gift To Planet Earth."

Opening at 555 Nonprofit Gallery this weekend is "Jailed Humanity: In Support of an American's Quest for Freedom from an Iranian Prison." Talking about the exhibition and her detainee brother was Sarah Hekmati.

Veteran Glenn Dickerson was recently awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal for his service in World War Two. Cyndy spoke with Dickerson about the war and the honor surrounding the medal.