Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHirabayashi Case & Justice Murphy’s Dissent | June 21
Season 1 Episode 1570
On this day, 1943, the Supreme Court upheld Japanese Internment; Justice Murphy condemned it as racist and un-American.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Tolkan’s Birth & Detroit’s 1943 Riot | June 20
Season 1 Episode 1569
On this day, actor James Tolkan was born in Calumet, and Detroit faced deadly 1943 housing riots amid war-driven growth and desegregation efforts.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Juneteenth & Michigan’s Legacy | June 19
Season 1 Episode 1568
On this day, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in 1865, a moment celebrated nationwide and honored by voices from Michigan and beyond.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Checker Cab’s Start & Kalamazoo Pride | June 18
Season 1 Episode 1567
On this day in 1923, the first iconic Checker Cab rolled off the line in Kalamazoo, marking a milestone in Michigan’s auto legacy.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Detroit’s First Auto Strike & Labor Roots | June 17
Season 1 Episode 1566
On this day in 1913, Detroit saw its—and America’s—first auto strike, shaping labor rights and the modern workweek across the nation.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
MSU Land & The Birth of Spartans | June 16
Season 1 Episode 1565
On this day in 1855, the land for Michigan State University was chosen, setting the stage for the state’s first agricultural college and Spartan prid…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Michigan’s UP & The Toledo Compromise | June 15
Season 1 Episode 1564
On this day in 1836, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula in a land dispute deal with Ohio, securing statehood and a treasure of natural beauty.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Michigan House Censure & Hudson’s Flag | June 14
Season 1 Episode 1563
On this day in 2012, two Michigan lawmakers were censured over language in debate, and in 1976, Detroit’s Hudson’s retired its giant flag to the Smit…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Red Wings' Win & Tim Allen’s Michigan Roots | June 13
Season 1 Episode 1562
On this day in 2002, the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, and it’s also the birthday of Michigan’s own comedian Tim Allen.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Marian Anderson & Slaughterhouse Five Win | June 12
Season 1 Episode 1561
On this day, Marian Anderson made U-M history as first Black female speaker, and Slaughterhouse Five was freed from a school ban in Michigan.
9 months, 3 weeks ago