Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchD-Day Orders & A Saginaw Soldier's Story | June 6
Episode 1556
On this day in 1944, Gen. Eisenhower gave his D-Day orders to Lt. Wallace Strobel of Saginaw, Michigan—captured in a now-iconic photo turned postage …
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Elly Peterson & Michigan’s Political Firsts | June 5
Episode 1555
On this day in 1914, Elly Peterson was born—becoming the first woman to lead a major Michigan political party and a pioneer for women in politics.
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ford’s Quadricycle & the 20 MPH Revolution | June 4
Episode 1554
On this day in 1896, Henry Ford test drove his first gas-powered vehicle—the Quadricycle—paving the road to the future of automobiles.
3 months ago
Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3
Episode 1553
On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.
3 months ago
Galarraga's Imperfect Game & 28 Outs | June 2
Episode 1552
On this day in 2010, Armando Galarraga lost a perfect game on a missed call, resulting in the now-legendary “28-out perfect game.”
3 months ago
Company K & The Rise of Dodge Main | June 1
Episode 1551
On this day in 1863, Michigan began recruiting Native Americans to form Company K, an all-Indigenous Civil War unit that fought with distinction unde…
3 months ago
Soo Canal Opens & Kellogg's Breakfast Flakes| May 31
Episode 1550
On this day in 1855, the Soo Canal linking Lake Huron and Lake Superior was opened. And in 1884, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented wheat flakes, revol…
3 months ago
Kaline's Close Call & Horton's Heroics| May 30
Episode 1549
On this day in 1970, Detroit Tiger Al Kaline's life was saved by teammate Willie Horton after a collision on the field. Horton received an award for …
3 months ago
Lincoln's 'Michigander' & Cass's Military Tail | May 29
Episode 1548
On this day in 1848, Abraham Lincoln coined the term "Michigander" to describe Lewis Cass, sparking a lasting debate over the correct term for Michig…
3 months ago
Kirk Gibson's Birthday & Sojourner Truth's Speech| May 28
Episode 1547
On this day in 1957, Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson was born in Pontiac, Michigan. And in 1851, Sojourner Truth delivered her 'Ain't I A Woman' speech, ad…
3 months, 1 week ago