Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchU-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…
2 weeks, 6 days 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…
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 …
3 weeks, 1 day 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…
3 weeks, 2 days 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…
3 weeks, 3 days 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…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
1974 Streaking Craze Hits Michigan | Mar 12
Episode 1470
On this day in 1974, the First Annual Ann Arbor Streak-In took place, drawing thousands of spectators. Later, the First Annual Lucky Streak attracted…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Osborn's Prohibition Efforts & Township Act | Mar 11
Episode 1469
On this day in 1912, Gov. Chase Osborn sought to outlaw brewery-owned saloons in Michigan. In 1836, Gov. Stevens T. Mason signed the Township Act, or…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Writing Reform, Paper's End & Hutton's Birth | Mar 10
Episode 1468
On this day in 1914, Michigan took steps to improve handwriting in schools. In 2016, The Bay City Democrat published its final edition. In 1919, Mari…
4 weeks ago
Olds' Factory Move & Balloon Flight Legalization | Mar 9
Episode 1467
On this day in 1901, R. E. Olds moved his automobile factory to Lansing after a fire in Detroit. In 1976, Governor Milliken legalized manned hot-air …
4 weeks, 1 day ago