Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMichigan's First Newspaper | August 31
Episode 1641
Today in 1809, the first and possibly only issue of "The Michigan Essay or The Impartial Observer" was published by Father Gabriel Richard in Detroit…
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Ty Cobb's MLB Debut in Detroit | August 30
Episode 1640
Today in 1905, Ty Cobb made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers at 18 years old. Known for his exceptional batting, Cobb hit .420 in the 1911 season…
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Jazz Musician Bennie Maupin Born in Detroit | August 29
Episode 1639
Jazz musician Bennie Maupin, born in Detroit on this day in 1940, famously declined Miles Davis's offer to join his band in 1970, having already comm…
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Michigan Bans Hitchhiking on Freeways | August 28
Episode 1638
Michigan passed a law banning hitchhiking and bicycles on the Interstate Highway System, nearly a decade after the system's enactment. Also, on this …
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Lincoln's Kalamazoo Visit | August 27
Episode 1637
Today in 1856, Abraham Lincoln visited Kalamazoo to campaign for John Charles Fremont. His speech, initially lost to history, was rediscovered in 193…
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UAW Formation | August 26
Episode 1636
Today in 1935, the United Auto Workers (UAW) was officially organized, uniting various autoworker unions under one banner. This led to a series of si…
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John Smalley's Last Stand | August 25
Episode 1635
Today in 1895, notorious train robber John Smalley was killed in a shootout with deputies near Cadillac, Michigan. Smalley, who had stolen over $1 mi…
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Bounty on Rats & Bathtub Boat Adventure | August 24
Episode 1634
Today in 1915, Michigan introduced a bounty of 5 cents per rat to combat rodent infestations, a law that remained in place until its repeal in 2000. …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Keith Moon's Memorable Flint Birthday | August 23
Episode 1633
Today in 1967, The Who performed at Flint's Atwood Stadium on drummer Keith Moon’s 21st birthday. Fans sent 200 cakes to the Holiday Inn, leading to …
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Iris Kyle's Birthday & Detroit's Electric Trolley Cars | August 22
Episode 1632
Today in 1974, professional bodybuilder Iris Kyle was born in Benton Harbor. She is the most successful woman bodybuilder with 10 Ms. Olympia and 7 M…
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