Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDetroit’s Recall & Scouts at Crystal Lake| July 22
Season 1 Episode 1601
On this day in 1930, Detroit Mayor Charles Bowles was recalled over corruption and KKK ties. And in 1911, the first Boy Scouts arrived at Camp Owasip…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Robin Williams’ Roots & Bloomfield Hills| July 21
Season 1 Episode 1600
On this day in 1951, Robin Williams was born. Before becoming an Oscar-winning actor, he spent his teen years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, excellin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Hunter Orange Law & Helen Thomas’ Legacy| July 20
Season 1 Episode 1599
On this day in 1977, Michigan required hunters to wear fluorescent orange. And in 2013, trailblazing journalist Helen Thomas, a Wayne State alum, pas…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Triple Play History & Michigan’s Lost Canal| July 19
Season 1 Episode 1598
On this day in 1909, Michigander Neal Ball made MLB’s first unassisted triple play. And in 1838, a massive canal project began—only to be abandoned y…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Detroit’s Bankruptcy & Harbor Beach Light| July 18
Season 1 Episode 1597
On this day in 1885, Harbor Beach Lighthouse began service. In 2013, Detroit filed for bankruptcy. And in 1980, actress Kristen Bell was born in Hunt…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Fred Trost’s Legacy & Michigan Outdoors| July 17
Season 1 Episode 1596
On this day in 2007, Michigan lost beloved outdoorsman Fred Trost, host of “Michigan Outdoors” and later “Practical Sportsman,” staples of public TV …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Mackinac’s Fall & War of 1812 Begins| July 16
Season 1 Episode 1595
On this day in 1812, British forces captured Fort Mackinac in the first War of 1812 battle on U.S. soil—triggering a swift British takeover of Michig…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Women’s Rights & World’s Tallest Man| July 15
Season 1 Episode 1594
On this day in 1929 and 1975, Michigan AG rulings advanced women’s rights. And in 1940, the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, died in Manistee at a…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Ford’s Birthday & Michigan’s President| July 14
Season 1 Episode 1593
On this day in 1913, Gerald R. Ford was born. The only U.S. president never elected to the presidency or vice presidency, he represented Michigan in …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Northwest Ordinance & Michigan’s Path| July 13
Season 1 Episode 1592
On this day in 1787, the Northwest Ordinance was enacted, setting the stage for Michigan and other Midwest states to move from territory to statehood…
8 months, 3 weeks ago