Mercedes Mejia
Producer/DirectorMercedes Mejia is a producer and the Director of Stateside. Her stories and interests center on the intersection of culture, immigration, food, arts and music. Her interviews and features can be heard on Stateside. Mercedes relocated to Michigan from New Mexico, where she earned her BA in Journalism and Latin American Studies. She began in public radio as a reporter at KUNM in Albuquerque. She also brings extensive video production skills from her work at Univision and Edit House Productions.
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On today’s Stateside podcast, anger over a school mask mandate in Kent County has led to threats against the head of the health department. -
The state legislature takes up a ban on mask mandates in schools. Also, how the COVID era has changed the way we think about and use social spaces. And, we all felt the impact of more mosquitos this year, but does that translate to more mosquito-borne diseases?
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Surrounded by angry protesters on Belle Isle, former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his run for Michigan governor as a Republican. Today, what the chaotic start of his campaign means for the Governor's race in Michigan.
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On Wednesday, the circus came to Michigan's capital.President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani held court before the State House Oversight…
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Public health in Michigan has undergone a radical shift. The COVID-19 epidemic has killed more than 4,700 people and sickened tens of thousands of others…
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Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers are out with their latest album "Paper Castle.”Stateside’s Mercedes Mejia says the band is a staple of live music in…
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Syrian-American rapper Mona Haydar describes herself as a poet, an activist, a God-enthusiast, and a feminist.The Flint native is known for her 2017…
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Emilio Gutierrez Soto was a journalist in Mexico reporting on the military’s behavior during a drug cartel crack down. He sought asylum in the U.S. in…
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Many cultures use storytelling as a way to pass down their history and heritage.Native American cultures are known for their rich oral traditions. So…
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Her stage name is Stephie James, but friends and family here in Michigan know her best as Stephanie Hamood.The Nashville based singer-songwriter got her…
