Stateside
Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m. on IPR News
Stateside covers what you need (and want) to know about Michigan. You hear stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids. Tune in every day for in-depth conversations that matter to Michigan. Stateside is hosted by April Baer.
Latest Episodes
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The economy, yet again, is shaping up as the defining issue of Michigan's 2026 election, from affordability and housing to budgets and jobs. -
How much could the next request for an electric rate hike cost you? Utilities will have to tell you.Regulated utilities including Consumers Energy and DTE Energy will have to issues notices after March 2026 about how much their rate increase requests would cost each customer. -
Lake Superior State University celebrated the 50th anniversary of its "Banished Words" list by issuing an extra list for banished words that just ... won't ... die. -
The Michigan Public Service Commission took public comment on a plan to provide power to a massive data center proposed for Saline Township, near Ann Arbor. -
Michigan Republican lawmakers have asked the DOJ to oversee the state's 2026 elections, claiming a conflict of interest as Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson runs for governor. The move heightens tensions over election management ahead of a high-stakes election year. -
A corruption case tied to Lansing politics continues to raise questions about transparency, campaign donations, and oversight at the state Capitol. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court could, once again, take up the legality of same-sex marriage. -
Michigan is pausing November food assistance payments until further notice, due to the federal government shutdown. -
An annual report by the Michigan Public Service Commission says the amount of power generated by renewable sources like wind and solar will more than double by 2030. -
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on a key procedural question that could decide whether an immigrant rights case goes to trial. It could also affect future civil rights challenges to state laws. -
Mutual trust between President Donald Trump and the Democrats is elusive as leaders in both parties bet that public sentiment will pressure the other side to cave.
