Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchComedian Keegan-Michael Key | Mar 22
Episode 1480
On this day in 1971, actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan. He later co-created the influential sketch comedy series…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Rivera's Murals & S.S. Badger's Launch | Mar 21
Episode 1479
On this day in 1933, Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals were unveiled at the Detroit Institute of Arts. In 1953, the S.S. Badger ferry began its …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Snowman Burning & Gordon's Assassination | Mar 20
Episode 1478
On this day in 1971, Lake Superior State University held its first annual Snowman Burning. In 1919, women were allowed to serve on jury duty in Wayne…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Fishing Licenses, Pingree's Choice & Voelker's Legacy | Mar 19
Episode 1477
On this day in 1925, Michigan required fishermen to purchase licenses. In 1897, Hazen Pingree resigned as Detroit mayor to serve as governor. In 1991…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
U-M Co-Ed Housing & Alma's Easter Eggs | Mar 18
Episode 1476
On this day in 1972, a co-ed housing experiment at the University of Michigan was disbanded amid media attention. In 1911, Alma mail carriers receive…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Detroit's St. Patrick's Day & MSU's FRIB | Mar 17
Episode 1475
On this day in 1808, Detroit held its first St. Patrick’s Day celebration, one of the oldest in the U.S. In 2014, Michigan State University broke gro…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Union Dues Bill & Lansing's Capital Status | Mar 16
Episode 1474
On this day in 2013, a bill was passed prohibiting school districts from deducting union dues from paychecks. In 1846, Lansing became the capital of …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Stratton's Pottery & Zingerman's Anniversary | Mar 15
Episode 1473
On this day in 1867, Mary Chase Perry Stratton, founder of Pewabic Pottery and a Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame member, was born. In 1982, Zingerman’s…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
King's Grosse Pointe Speech | Mar 14
Episode 1472
On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech "The Other America" in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, facing interruptions from protesters…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Baldwin's Capitol Vision & Lansing's Selection | Mar 13
Episode 1471
On this day in 1872, Governor Henry P. Baldwin called for a new Capitol Building for Michigan. The first Capitol was built in Detroit in 1832, and La…
7 months, 3 weeks ago