Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCollege World Series & Teju Cole’s Birth | June 27
Episode 1577
On this day in 1947, the first College World Series baseball games took place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where the University of California swept Yale, …
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Michigan Flag & State Motto Unveiled | June 26
Episode 1576
On this day in 1911, Michigan adopted its current state flag, featuring the coat of arms with symbols of peace, defense, and wildlife — all topped wi…
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Detroit Cholera Epidemic & Quarantine Rules | June 25
Episode 1575
On this day in 1832, Detroit issued strict medical guidance to combat a cholera epidemic, restricting boat traffic and public movement amid fears and…
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Houghton-Hancock Bridge & Steamer Near Miss | June 24
Episode 1574
On this day in 1960, the steamer J.F. Schoellkopf nearly collided with the new Houghton-Hancock Bridge when the bridge operator missed its whistle si…
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Walk to Freedom & MLK’s Detroit Speech | June 23
Episode 1573
On this day in 1963, 125,000 marched Detroit’s Woodward Avenue with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking one of the nation’s largest civil rights demo…
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Joe Louis Knockout & Detroit’s Pride | June 22
Episode 1572
On this day in 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling, becoming a national hero amid rising global tensions.
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Hirabayashi Case & Justice Murphy’s Dissent | June 21
Episode 1571
On this day, 1943, the Supreme Court upheld Japanese Internment; Justice Murphy condemned it as racist and un-American.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tolkan’s Birth & Detroit’s 1943 Riot | June 20
Episode 1570
On this day, actor James Tolkan was born in Calumet, and Detroit faced deadly 1943 housing riots amid war-driven growth and desegregation efforts.
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Juneteenth & Michigan’s Legacy | June 19
Episode 1569
On this day, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in 1865, a moment celebrated nationwide and honored by voices from Michigan and beyond.
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Checker Cab’s Start & Kalamazoo Pride | June 18
Episode 1568
On this day in 1923, the first iconic Checker Cab rolled off the line in Kalamazoo, marking a milestone in Michigan’s auto legacy.
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