Detroit artists

We discussed a recent Supreme Court case that could affect Michigan’s constitutional amendment denying public funds for private schools. After that, a discussion with a Detroit artist about community. To end, we retell the tale of Native American Taffy Abel, the first athlete to carry the U.S. flag at the first ever Winter Olympics' opening ceremony.

Republican candidates for governor met for a debate last night. We talked about the major takeaways. Also, a conversation with Detroit-based artist and muralist Bakpak Durden. Then, we talked with an MSU student about the school's decision to cut its swim team. And finally, a conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the state's economic future.

New data showed Grand Rapids police reported a dramatic spike in police obstruction since 2015. Detroit-based artist Sterling Toles made his debut in the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Guns were the leading cause of death among children, according to a recent study. Irina Konstantinov shared her experience with husband Vladimir and his tragic auto accident.

The life, legacy, and music of Detroit techno DJ Kelli Hand.

Interdisciplinary artist Rashaun Rucker's latest exhibit "Never Free to Rest" explores the unique parallels between the experiences of Black men and the history of the familiar pigeon.

Piles of federal cash await economically stressed Michigan renters—do they know how to get it? Also, what one Grand Rapids artist learned from listening in, and Rashaun Rucker’s new exhibition channels the surveillance and vulnerability experienced by Black men and pigeons.

Today on Stateside, an update on the Flint Water Crisis settlement with Michigan Radio reporter Steve Carmody. Also, why mosquitoes are swarming Michigan…

Detroit artist, educator, and organizer Cyrah Dardas is making the art she wants to see in her community. But sometimes, getting integrated into a community as a queer artist is challenging. Luckily, that was not Dardas’ experience coming to Detroit.

Murals by Bakpak Durden that glaze through the streets of Russell, Brush, and Hazelwood -- covering a Detroit vs. Everybody store, the Brush Street…

Today on Stateside, Democrats in Lansing want to investigate the ties between people in Michigan and the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Also, with summer…