Stateside On Air

We looked back on one year of ICE arrests, visited a tattoo artist specializing in mastectomy tattoos, and talked to a Dearborn comedian about his recent experience with police while performing comedy in Nazareth.

We talked to a Venezuelan asylum-seeker living in Michigan about her experience with ICE detention. Then, we chatted with an indie band from Michigan about their new album. And we aired the latest episode of It’s Just Politics.

First, a look at Canada-U.S. trade talks, which are set to resume this January. Then, more on research investigating the effects of environmental hazards endemic to Southwest Detroit. Also, we hear about the mass auctioning off of small, family-owned logging and sawmill businesses in Michigan from Interlochen Public Radio's "Points North" podcast.

Today, we talked about the University of Michigan’s newest hire for president, how a mid-century political movement influenced Mackinac Island, and the origins of dipping pizza in ranch.

A first-hand account from a neighbor who observed a 30-hour standoff between law enforcement and a resident who was experiencing a mental health crisis and wielding a sword in Ypsilanti.

An investigation into oversight of Michigan’s nursing homes, and who’s responsible when residents are abused or neglected. Also, strategies for addressing mental health disparity in Muslim communities.

Venezuelan asylum seekers in Michigan face new uncertainty in the U.S. after the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.

Between tariffs and removed tax credits, the auto industry faces a challenging year ahead.

January is a time for winter sports in Michigan, including the small but growing sport of winter surfing in the frigid temps of the Great Lakes.

A little Christmas music from Michigan artists.