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If you use a Google Home device to stream Michigan Radio, you may have noticed that the stream doesn't always play correctly. It also now says "from TuneIn" after it tells you it's playing Michigan Radio - that is a new, but normal, behavior.

Hey there!

Are you having what appears to be buffering issues with the live stream on the Michigan Radio app? Due to an Android update, the stream volume will default to "0," which then causes the stream to stop playing, or appear to buffer. 

Please check to make sure the volume on the app is set to a level more than 0 (or mute). You may need to touch the little speaker icon next to the play button in order to ensure it's on. The icon should be blue in color, not gray. 

The latest operating system update for Apple devices are causing known issues with audio files playing within the Safari browser. This does not impact the live stream.

For users who access michiganradio.org via a Safari browser, you will find that clicking play on audio files within web posts will not work. Audio will not play. 

This evening, our online webstream will be down for maintenance beginning at 10 p.m. We don't expect it to be out for more than an hour. Thanks for your patience! 

Minutes is a new project at Michigan Radio to help keep track of what's happening at local government meetings throughout the state. As part of the project, we're providing podcast feeds so you can subscribe and listen to public meetings in your city. Check the list below to find your city, and click the link to listen or subscribe.

If you have problems with any of the podcasts, or you just want to give your feedback, you can email our team at minutes@michiganradio.org. We’d love to hear from you.

We sent out a notification earlier today asking you to uninstall and reinstall your Michigan Radio app. We were premature in asking you do so as an update to fix this issue has not yet been approved by Apple.

We made an update to the Michigan Radio app earlier today to improve some things within the interface. Unfortunately, this change somehow impacted the app icon only on iPad devices.

It is safe to use the app during this time.

We're working to correct this issue and we appreciate your patience. 

Thanks, 

Michigan Radio

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You are not alone. 

Our daily Stateside podcast, hosted by April Baer, is here to cut through the noise with conversations that matter to Michigan. 

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We are witnessing history right now. A global pandemic, a contentious election just weeks away, nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice, and an economic crisis that is leaving many unsure of their future.

Michigan Radio’s Statement on Diversity begins with a direct acknowledgement that increasing diversity is an existential question for the station. Our future success depends on how well we are able to grow and diversify our audience, our news sources and our own staff.

As one of many steps we are taking, we have committed to publishing an annual report on the demographic composition of station staff. This post represents the first of these reports.

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For nearly three months, our team of reporters, producers, hosts, engineers, and more have been working to bring you the news you rely on without interruption. Keeping you informed during the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing you breaking news, thorough analysis, and stories from the frontline has been our number one priority during this challenging time.

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