The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

The State is a daily rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.

December 12, 2025

In the news today- Everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2025, Political RSOs navigate inter-group dynamics and influence amid record student engagement, 'Fear-based' leadership looms over fundraising department, and Fundraising VP responds to State News story: 'Leadership comes with difficult choices.'

12-12
05:18

December 11, 2025

In the news today- MSU hosts inaugural Beaumont Tower holiday lighting ceremony, MSU women’s tennis welcomes a trio of 2026 recruits, and MSU men’s soccer welcomes new class of Spartans. 

12-11
05:31

December 10, 2025

In the news today- MSU Gymnastics hosts annual Green & White intrasquad meet, The struggles behind Jonathan Smith’s tenure at MSU, and MSU students share hopes for new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. 

12-10
05:31

December 09, 2025

In the news today- Board to vote on new football coach's contract, construction projects, MSU football lands 18 high school recruits for 2026 class, MSU women’s tennis stacks up three ITA rankings, Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns. 

12-09
04:31

December 08, 2025

In the news today- No. 7 Michigan State squanders opportunity against No. 4 Duke, MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment. No. 3 MSU hockey responds to split series against No. 1 Michigan, MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance. 

12-08
04:21

December 5, 2025

In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft. 

12-05
04:39

December 4, 2025

In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council. 

12-04
05:35

December 3, 2025

In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach. 

12-03
04:52

December 2, 2025

In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations. 

12-02
03:38

November 26, 2025

In the news today- MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off, Men's soccer falls short and faces big roster decisions this offseason, Smith addresses pressure as MSU hot-seat rumors swirl. East Lansing hosts Michigan’s largest rail show, Model Train Expo. 

11-26
03:34

November 25, 2025

In the news today: Blair’s 25-point career day surges MSU women's basketball to a 6-0 start, MSU defeats Colorado to clinch a historic Elite Eight, and East Lansing hosts its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 

11-25
03:00

November 24, 2025

In the news today- MSU hockey comes up short, loses 2-1 in overtime, Fourth quarter collapse extends MSU losing streak to eight, Michigan State women’s basketball cruises to another victory over Eastern Illinois. Veterans lead the way in Spartans’ win over Detroit Mercy. 

11-24
04:17

November 21, 2025

In the news today- No. 1 MSU hockey prepares for series against No. 7 Wisconsin, MSU Young Americans for Freedom hosts Elisha Krauss for "Lies of the Left" event, A music feature- Matriarchs of Music | Joan Jett, No. 9 Michigan State Set for Second Round Matchup Against Wake Forest. 

11-21
04:40

November 20, 2025

In the news today- Senate candidate visits MSU Democrats for Town Hall initiative, MSU women’s soccer "grateful" for home-field edge in NCAA second round, MSU men’s basketball dominates No. 12 Kentucky in Champions Classic, MSU basketball one of 16 teams set to appear in NBA 2K26. 

11-20
04:41

November 19, 2025

In the news today- Miss Universe Japan 2024 visits Michigan State University, West Circle Series in full bloom with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", MSU men’s basketball looks for statement win at Champions Classic

11-19
04:24

November 18 2025,

In the news today- Peter Soudan receives Big Ten Freshman of the Year, MSU women's soccer beats Milwaukee in first round of the NCAA tournament, MSU women’s basketball dominance leads to 4-0 start, Martone Shines in Spartans’ Road Victory Against Irish.

11-18
04:03

November 17, 2025

In the news today- University efforts for compliance with federal civil rights law require RSO cooperation, Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees, ASMSU passes bills to reopen funding for Activity Department of SAB, Three Takeaways from Michigan State football’s late collapse against Penn State

11-17
04:05

November 14, 2025

In the news today- Michigan State football faces three-year probation for recruiting violations, MSU returns on endowment investments fall short of peers' gains, MSU’s dominant defense continues as shooting heats up in 96-52 victory. MSU women’s soccer selected to the NCAA Tournament.

11-14
04:26

November 13, 2025

In the news today- At board meetings, full in-person attendance of trustees is uncommon. MSU's Formula Racing Team builds the future of racing from scratch, Sophia Piotrowski follows her mother’s path while shaping her own. Student concerns rise after river fatality near Cedar Village. 

11-13
04:45

November 12, 2025

In the news today- College of Arts and Letters facing deficit amid budget cuts, ASMSU to host "Know Your Rights" event Wednesday evening, MSU women’s soccer earns highest NCAA seed in program history. Michigan State Sweeps Penn State in Conference Opener. 

11-12
03:58

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