Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCharles Howard Wright's Legacy | September 20
Episode 1661
Today in 1918, in Alabama, Dr. Charles Howard Wright moved to Detroit, where he challenged racial segregation at Hutzel Women’s Hospital. His efforts…
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Iron Ore Discovery & Bissell Sweeper | September 19
Episode 1660
Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fueling future steel production. On September 15, 1876, Melvill…
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Ben Carson's Birthday & Hazel Stimson | September 18
Episode 1659
Today in 1951, neurosurgeon and political figure Ben Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan. Carson later gained prominence as a presidential candidate…
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Record Ice Cream Sundae & Paul Feig | September 17
Episode 1658
Today in 2016, Nashville, Michigan reclaimed the world record for the longest ice cream sundae with a 3,656-foot creation. In 1962, Paul Feig was bor…
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Yooper Medal of Honor & U-M’s First Black QB | September 16
Episode 1657
Today in 1944, Yooper Sergeant Oscar Johnson of Foster City earned the Medal of Honor for his valor in WWII. Johnson later farmed and attended Michig…
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Michigan Tech’s Start & First Phone Book | September 15
Episode 1656
Today in 1886, Michigan Mining School held its first classes in Houghton Fire Hall, evolving into Michigan Tech. Meanwhile, in 1878, Michigan's first…
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Detroit Tribune & Pop-Tarts Debut | September 14
Episode 1655
On this day in 1935, the first issue of the Detroit Tribune, a historic Black newspaper, was published. It continued until 1966 and is now available …
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Michigan Cemeteries Desegregated | September 13
Episode 1654
On this day in 1966, the Michigan Court of Appeals desegregated cemeteries, ending racial segregation in final resting places. This decision followed…
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First Flight in Grand Rapids | September 12
Episode 1653
On this day in 1911, J. Clifford Turpin made the first flight over Grand Rapids at the West Michigan State Fair. His Model B plane, with wheels for t…
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Michigan Scandal Ends with Expulsions | September 11
Episode 1652
In 2015, Michigan Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat were embroiled in a scandal involving fake stories and misuse of taxpayer funds. Cour…
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