Michigan is front and center in the national conversation this week, from the race for governor to the flavors making the state a culinary destination. A new episode of Stateside brings together politics, food, and civic insight in one wide-ranging broadcast.
At the top of the show, Stateside sits down with Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Michigan. Benson discusses her campaign and what she believes Michigan voters need most heading into the election. Notably, Stateside producers have made multiple attempts to reach the Republican candidate for Michigan’s Governor, John James, but have not received a response from his campaign. The invitation remains open, and the program has expressed willingness to schedule an interview with James later in the week should he choose to accept.
Food, Culture, and a Detroit Diner Making National Headlines
The episode also shines a light on two women who are making waves in the culinary world. Anna Ansari, author of Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing, joins the conversation alongside Molly Mitchell, founder of Rose’s in Detroit — a diner that recently earned a spot on the New York Times list of 50 favorite restaurants in America. The two are teaming up for a collaborative dining experience this week, and they share what they have planned for the menu.
Why Michigan Is So Hard to Predict at the Ballot Box
Rounding out the episode is the latest installment of On Hand, which takes a close look at Michigan’s reputation as one of the most unpredictable swing states in national politics. David Dulio, a political science professor at Oakland University, walks listeners through what makes Michigan’s electorate so difficult to forecast and what that means for candidates hoping to earn the state’s support.
The full episode, produced by the Stateside staff, is available now on Michigan Public Radio.
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