Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMSU’s Name Change & U-M’s Opposition| July 1
Season 1 Episode 1580
On this day in 1955, Michigan State College officially became Michigan State University after a long push for recognition—and despite resistance from…
9 months ago
Tashmoo Park & The Message in a Bottle | June 30
Season 1 Episode 1579
On this day in 1915, Selina Pramstaller and Tillie Esper of Detroit wrote a note at Tashmoo Park, sealed it in a bottle, and cast it into the St. Cla…
9 months, 1 week ago
Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29
Season 1 Episode 1578
On this day in 1863, Monroe native George Armstrong Custer was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade, playin…
9 months, 1 week ago
Petoskey Stone & Mackinac Bridge Dedication | June 28
Season 1 Episode 1577
On this day in 1965, Michigan made the unique Petoskey Stone its official state rock, with a historic signing attended by Ella Jane Petoskey, grandda…
9 months, 1 week ago
College World Series & Teju Cole’s Birth | June 27
Season 1 Episode 1576
On this day in 1947, the first College World Series baseball games took place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where the University of California swept Yale, …
9 months, 1 week ago
Michigan Flag & State Motto Unveiled | June 26
Season 1 Episode 1575
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…
9 months, 1 week ago
Detroit Cholera Epidemic & Quarantine Rules | June 25
Season 1 Episode 1574
On this day in 1832, Detroit issued strict medical guidance to combat a cholera epidemic, restricting boat traffic and public movement amid fears and…
9 months, 1 week ago
Houghton-Hancock Bridge & Steamer Near Miss | June 24
Season 1 Episode 1573
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…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Walk to Freedom & MLK’s Detroit Speech | June 23
Season 1 Episode 1572
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…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Joe Louis Knockout & Detroit’s Pride | June 22
Season 1 Episode 1571
On this day in 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling, becoming a national hero amid rising global tensions.
9 months, 2 weeks ago