Detroit

Today, we covered what to expect in another year of economic surprises with University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers. Plus, a conversation with the Detroit-born voice actress starring in a new Marvel series.

City Councilmember James Tate and others have delayed voting on the resolution for at least another month.

The Michigan Public Service Commission said it's expecting to run out of unassigned 313 telephone numbers by the end of 2025.

We talk about QLine subsides and money in public transportation. The racial disparities around the spread of COVID-19. Then, a dive into some Detroiters who were involved in the Black Power movement.

A new podcast series from Bridge Detroit and public radio station WDET interrogates what the loss of Black representation in Detroit means for those who call the city home.

A BridgeDetroit reporter chatted about their new pod series on how Detroit lost Black representation in the U.S. Congress. Then, we heard from a human trafficking survivor who is trying to make sure other survivors of human trafficking get the help they need.

Today, we heard about new developments in Ottawa County, pheasants in Detroit, and unicorn hunting. Then, MSU Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff chatted about her new role.

There’s been an 11% decrease in violent crimes like assaults, non-fatal shootings, rapes and robberies.

About a quarter of Detroit's residential water customers were behind on their bills as of late last year. But Detroit Water and Sewerage Department officials say they won't shut off anyone who enrolls in an assistance program or gets on a payment plan.

On today's show, we chatted about the tantalizing possibilities for the Lions in the playoffs, plus other football news. Then, a word with a creative writing professor on the 2022 "words of the year." We also discussed the controversy surrounding concrete crushing facilities in Detroit. Plus, we spoke about a new partnership that'll make Detroit a manufacturing hub for one electric bike company. To end, a review of a memoir that was shaped by Detroit's landscapes.

Michigan local governments recieved more than $4 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, and hundreds of millions of dollars of that is planned to be spent in 2023.

Detroit has a new system for towing the city’s stolen and abandoned cars. All stolen cars will now be heading to Detroit Police Department’s impound lot.

On today's show, we spoke more about a potential new statue in statuary hall and a student game showcase. Plus, we heard about proposal to separate hunting rules for each peninsula. We wrapped up hearing about the woes of Ford Focus and Fiesta owners.

We revisited a conversation about a nickel mine in the Upper Peninsula, plus we heard about the Boblo boats from when Bois Blanc was not just a private island community.

United Community Housing Coalition Director Ted Phillips is excited about what his organization can do to make an impact for those facing eviction.

On today's show, we heard about Gary Peters' role as fundraiser for Senate Democrats, a program for native moms and a Detroit sneaker shop owner shared his business story.

Today on Stateside, we heard about how congressional and legislative redistricting affected Black voters in metro-Detroit. Then a DNR official gave an update on this season's deer hunt. We heard about the growing use of electric bikes. Plus, a reporter unpacked the controversy over wind turbines in mid-Michigan.

The report found that at the city’s current filing rate, more than 20% of tenants — 61,000 people — would face eviction this year.

Chief White wants the officers and supervisor suspended without pay after he says officers shot and killed a 27-year-old woman who was in a mental health crisis last week.

We took a look at how big money ended up influencing the outcome of a couple of key races in the state. Then, a look at harnessing the power of the gales of November. Finally a look at what policies are top of mind for Detroit voters.