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

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU spared from fed investigations into alleged racial discrimination in DEI. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, motown leaves lasting impact on music, culture.

03-20

04:15

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, report alleged more 'inappropriate behavior' by Olin employee at sexual violence training. For our second story focusing on city news, Quark! closes its doors, transitions to online-only. 

03-19

03:37

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on environmental news, students raise concern over MSU water quality, IPF claims to work on improvements. For our second story focusing on campus news, ASMSU passes bills advocating for Green New Deal, increasing campus safety alerts. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, bbno$ announced as MSU Spring Concert headliner.

03-18

06:07

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, top HR administrator out at MSU. For our second story focusing on MSU Hockey, four Spartans named finalists for Big Ten hockey postseason awards. For our final story of the week focusing on events and entertainment, 'Life of Pi' transforms the Wharton Center's stage.

03-14

06:48

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, mass firings threaten federal employment opportunities for MSU grads, students. For our second story focusing on sports, Tom Izzo wins fourth Big Ten Coach of the Year as Spartans earn conference honors.

03-13

03:29

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU's status reaffirmed after accreditation scare. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU unveils final design concepts for permanent campus shooting memorial. For our final story focusing on culture, MSU's African Studies Center celebrates its 65th anniversary.

03-12

06:13

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, MSU announces strategic fundraising capital campaign; first of its kind since 2014. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU to consider combining Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. For our final story focusing on events and entertainment, Wharton Center announces 2025-2026 Broadway series.

03-11

04:50

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU student in custody following social media threat against university. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU researchers study possible benefits of new AI tutoring software. For our final story of the week focusing on more campus news, MSU professors, international food security programs in limbo amid USAID freeze.

02-28

05:28

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on culture, hate crimes at MSU go uninvestigated. For our second story focusing on student life, students combat homesickness through dorm decor, family connections. For our final story focusing on more student life, Tri-Alpha creates opportunities for first-gen students.

02-27

05:35

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on environmental news, MSU Shorter Shower Initiative works to reduce excessive use of heated water. For our second story focusing on campus news, student sues MSU, Theta Chi, other student over alleged sexual assault at frat event. For our final story focusing on sports, 3, 2, 1 - Dodgeball: MSU wins fourth straight Michigan Cup, extends dominance.

02-26

04:46

In the news today: For our first story focusing on campus news, ASMSU votes to change DEI-related language, and positions in case of further federal actions. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU shields info on how it exonerated dean accused of plagiarism. For our final story focusing on more campus news, JMC hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Symposium.

02-25

05:41

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU sanctions five fraternities; reasons unclear. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Michigan UFW shares resources with undocumented MSU students at 'Know Your Rights' event. For our final story of the week focusing on events and entertainment, Sphinx Virtuosi to arrive at MSU's Wharton Center.

02-21

05:58

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, federal agencies prodding MSU on DEI, general counsel email says. For our second story focusing on student life, MSU Citizens' Climate Lobby advocates for climate change awareness. For our final story focusing on social justice, 1989 sit-in continues to inspire Black student activism on campus.

02-20

05:15

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU student returns home after successful kidney transplant. For our final story focusing on more campus news, filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu presents new documentary 'We Were Here' at MSU.

02-19

03:35

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus security, tracking MSU's security upgrades two years since the shooting. For our second story focusing on events and entertainment, MSU's UAB, RHA host 'Blockbusters and Bracelet's event. For our final story focusing on alumni news, MSU alumni teams up with Spartan hockey for full-team NIL partnership.