Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTigers' Triumphs and Voice Legends | October 10
Episode 2046
On this day, the Detroit Tigers celebrated two World Series victories: their second title in 1945 against the Chicago Cubs and their third in 1968 ag…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Martha Strickland Clark Makes Legal History & KISS Rocks Cadillac | October 9
Episode 2045
On this day in 1888, Martha Strickland Clark became the first woman to argue before the Michigan Supreme Court, winning a landmark divorce case in Th…
3 weeks ago
Fires Ravage Michigan & FBI Foils Kidnapping Plot | October 8
Episode 2044
On this day in 1871, fires broke out across Michigan, devastating areas from Holland to Manistee and the Thumb region, claiming over 50 lives. In 202…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Thunder Bay's Marine Sanctuary & DIA's Grand Opening | October 7
Episode 2043
Known as "Shipwreck Alley," Thunder Bay near Alpena, Michigan, was designated a National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve today in 2000. In 1…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Pictured Rocks' Designation & Early Gay Rights Bill | October 6
Episode 2042
On this day in 1972, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore became the first of its kind, showcasing 73,000 acres of stunning natural beauty in Michigan’s…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Michigan’s First Election & Red Wings’ New Arena Debut | October 5
Episode 2041
On this day in 1835, Michigan voters elected their first governor, Stephen T. Mason, along with the first state legislature, while also adopting a gr…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Buster Keaton & Charlton Heston's Michigan Roots | October 4
Episode 2040
Born today in 1894, Buster Keaton, famed silent film star, has ties to Muskegon through the Bluffton Actor’s Colony. Meanwhile, Oscar-winner Charlton…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Karen Koch & Mackinac’s Timeless Charm | October 3
Episode 2039
Born today in 1951, Karen Koch of Monroe, Michigan, became the first female professional hockey player, debuting as a goaltender for the Marquette Ir…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Michigan’s Capitol: A Building of Pride | October 2
Episode 2038
On this day in 1873, the cornerstone for Michigan’s third and current state capitol building was laid. Designed by Elijah E. Meyers, the building fea…
4 weeks ago
Fannie Richards: Michigan’s First Black Teacher | October 1
Episode 2037
Born on this day in 1840, Fannie Richards became Detroit’s first Black school teacher and played a crucial role in pioneering early childhood educati…
4 weeks, 1 day ago