MLive Behind the Headlines

The stories that resonated with Michigan readers in 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:01:00 -0000

MLive editors Eric Gaertner and Leanne Smith join host John Hiner to discuss the stories that grabbed the attention of Michigan readers during 2022.

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Climate Change in Michigan

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:49:10 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Lindsay Moore and Sheri McWhirter about a climate change series they have been working on for MLive.

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Michigan is Still Undefeated

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:26:13 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Aaron McMann about the game this past weekend against Ohio State, and the growth within the University of Michigan football team.

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The Aftermath of Election Week in Michigan

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:39:00 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Simon Schuster and Jordyn Hermani to talk about the aftermath of election week in Michigan.

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Artprize Calls It Quits

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:20:00 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Brian McVicar about why Artprize called it quits after 13 years and what might be next for Grand Rapids and the name, Artprize.

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Declining Enrollment in Michigan Universities

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:42:08 -0000

Reporter Matthew Miller has written a series of pieces on the declining enrollment in Michigan colleges, what that might teach us and what might be done about it, if anything.

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Hello Ann Arbor with John Counts

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:37:47 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk about the new newsletter "Hello Ann Arbor" that digs deeper into the community of Ann Arbor and how this newsletter will expand to include other cities in 2023

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Breaking Down the Economy

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:28:51 -0000

In this episode, Rose White and Lindsay Moore stop by to talk with John Hiner and Eric Hultgren about the many facets of the economy that impact Michiganders.

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The Breanna Sharp Story

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:26:00 -0000

Gus Burns joins John Hiner and Eric Hultgren to talk about his incredible reporting on the Jane and John Does in Wayne County focusing on the heartbreaking Breanna Sharp story and the podcast about her MLive just launched to tell her story.

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The Hidden Dangers of the Great Lakes

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:44:24 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Ryan Boldrey about the record-breaking drownings that have happened this year on Lake Michigan

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A College Football Preview

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:07:02 -0000

In this episode, college football is back. John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Aaron McMann who covers the University of Michigan and Matt Wenzel who covers Michigan State to see what we can expect this season from both teams.

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Back-to-School

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:01:00 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Monica Scott and Leanne Smith, education coverage leaders for MLive about what we can expect this year during the Michigan school year.

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Hard Knocks - The Detroit Lions with Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with the Dungeon of Doom to talk about the Detroit Lions, the HBO Max documentary Hard Knocks, preseason, and is this the year?

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A Look Back at the Primary Election in Michigan

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Simon Schuster about what just happened in the 2022 Michigan midterm election

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Testy tourists are making things worse for Michigan's small businesses

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:19:41 -0000

MLive's Tanda Gmiter and Lindsay Moore join host John Hiner to discuss some trends in Michigan's tourism industry. One of those current trends is unpleasant customers creating a negative environment for business owners and employees. Also in this episode, a discussion on worker shortages and a look at exactly how Mackinac Island secures labor for its busy summer season. To read more on that, follow this link: https://rb.gy/2rtxx9

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MLive's Faster Horses Festival 2022 Coverage

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:30:05 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Taylor DesOrmeau and Danielle Salisbury about our coverage from The Faster Horses Festival last year and why that might be why we didn't not get media credentials this year and perhaps how the impact of those stories made the festival better.

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MLive's Coverage of Police and Community Interactions

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:30:22 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Roberto Acosta and Marie Weidmayer about how MLive handles reporting around instances and events involving the police.

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MLive and TikTok

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:51:00 -0000

On today's episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Jamie Rewerts and Gillian Van Stratt about the MLive TikTok account and what goes into creating the videos for that channel.

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Attorney General Dana Nessel

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:03:43 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Attorney General Nessel about transparency in the Government and what has happened in the past week in the United States.

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Mental Health: A Special Report with the Southwest Journalism Collaborative

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:27:28 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Julie Mack and Mark Tower talk about a project on Mental Health MLive is reporting in collaboration with the Southwest Journalism Collaborative

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Midterm Election Coverage

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:00:01 -0000

Shannon Murphy joins John Hiner and Eric Hultgren to talk about the political landscape in Michigan and the midterm elections right around the corner.

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MLive Takes Home The Emmy

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:57:46 -0000

In this episode, it is Emmy season and MLive took another 4 home this past weekend. Gillian Van Stratt joins John Hiner and Eric Hultgren to talk about what goes into creating a winning documentary

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A Trip to the U.P.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:11:00 -0000

In this episode, Garret Ellison and Sheri McWhirter just got back from a trip to the U.P. so John Hiner and Eric Hultgren dig into the highlights of the trip.

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Where to Go This Summer in Michigan

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:58:16 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Emily Bingham about where we should go this summer to make the most out of this incredible Michigan season.

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The Dysfunction of Local Government

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:18:00 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Ryan Stanton and Ron Fonger about covering local politics and the issues and struggles that come with that.

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Environmental Lobbyists Recycle a Bill

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:17:04 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Sheri McWhirter and Garret Ellison from MLive and Simon Schuster from MCFN about a recycling bill being held up by lobbyists.

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Making Sense of the Patrick Lyoya Tragedy

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:30:29 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Mickey Ciokajlo and Monica Scott from the news team to talk about the officer-involved shooting in Grand Rapids of Patrick Lyoya

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Ed Pevos on Pop Culture

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:03:29 -0000

On today's episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk culture with Ed Pevos. We get into music, television, rollercoasters, and the cosmos in this all-encompassing fun episode.

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Hope Springs Eternal with Tigers Baseball and Evan Woodbery

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:24:43 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk the REAL first day of Spring, opening day of Tigers baseball with Tigers beat writer, Evan Woodbery.

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Sunshine Week with Lisa McGraw

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:46:51 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren are joined by Lisa McGraw to talk about government transparency and the meaning of Sunshine Week.

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Celebrate Women's History Month with Sandy Petykiewicz

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:33:04 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Sandy Petykiewicz who was the first woman editor in our company's history and the first woman publisher. Sandy also was the person to hire John into the company and became a mentor for John. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:29:59 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk about divisiveness among Americans and dig into what is happening right here in Michigan with Emily Lawler and Malachi Barrett about their new series on polarizing politics and its cost in the long run.

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Journalists Discuss Black History Month

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:47:39 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Bob Johnson, Isis Simpson-Mersha, and Lauren Williams issues around being a Black Journalist today, the industry, society, and how they confront race issues on the job

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The Making of a Michigan Winter Storm

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:07:53 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to Gillian VanStratt and Tanda Gmiter about the latest Michigan storm and what goes into covering it for our readers.

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What is Happening at the University of Michigan

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:19:35 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Higher Education reporter, Sam Dodge about what is happening at the University of Michigan and a couple other huge issues on college campuses in Michigan

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Crimes and Courts - What Goes into that Coverage

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:55:04 -0000

On today's episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Cole Waterman, John Tunison, and Roberto Acosta about what it takes to cover the crimes and courts throughout Michigan.

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Pandemic 2022 -- breakthrough cases and COVID fatigue

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:27:53 -0000

John Hiner welcomes HR Director Ande Scherf to Behind the Headlines to discuss the continued strain of COVID-19 on individuals, workplaces and society at large.

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The Political Landscape of 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:01:52 -0000

Joining John Hiner and Eric Hultgren on the first episode of 2022 are Lauren Gibbons and Malachi Barrett to talk about the midterm elections, redistricting and the general political landscape of

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The Stress on the Education Ecosystem in Michigan

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:33:20 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Martin Slagter and Dylan Goetz about the ongoing stresses in the school system in Michigan.

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Holiday Gifts vs. the Supply Chain

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:01:33 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Lindsay Moore and Taylor DesOrmeau about how shopping has continued to change because of COVID-19 and because of supply chain issues.

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The Dungeon of Doom: A Lions Podcast

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:29:03 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Benjamin Raven and Kyle Meinke about the new Lions podcast "The Dungeon of Doom"

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Investigation of Faster Horses music festival

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:32:17 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren continue their coverage of the Faster Horse festival by bringing back Gus Burns and Danielle Salisbury who just finished a series of investigations into what happened at this year's Faster Horses.

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/11/a-sexual-predators-paradise-investigation-of-faster-horses-music-festival-uncovers-30-reported-sexual-assaults.html

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Dismissed

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:15:21 -0000

On this episode, Andy Pauwels from Honigman Law Firm stops by to talk with John Hiner and Eric Hultgren about the case involving a police officer and an MLive reporter during the George Floyd protests in Detroit that was just dismissed this past week.

The full story

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A New Water Crisis

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:44:26 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Ron Fonger and Garret Ellison about what is happening in Benton Harbor.

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October 22, 2021

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes $32 million for police retention and training, credit card skimmers are found at 8 gas stations in Michigan and the DNR confirms the 10th cougar sighting of the year in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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The Business of Podcasts

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Today will be a bit meta but John Hiner and Eric Hultgren will talk to Gillian Van Stratt about podcasts and specifically about some new podcasts coming to MLive that we think you will really dig. Plus Eric and Gillian will dig into podcasts as a medium and what it means to the larger landscape of publishers.

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COVID Questions

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk about COVID and specifically the questions MLive readers have with Justin Hicks and Shannon Murphy.

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Immigrants shape Michigan’s small business economy

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:01:42 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Malachi Barrett and Lindsay Moore about the immigration issues facing Michigan and how that impacts all of us.

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/10/no-work-is-shameful-immigrants-shape-michigans-small-business-economy.html

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/10/the-broken-family-we-became-michigan-siblings-cope-with-deportation-of-both-parents.html

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/10/immigration-is-saving-michigan-from-population-loss-but-state-falls-far-behind-national-averages.html

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/09/michigan-needs-more-workers-from-abroad-but-migrant-worker-authorization-rare-costly.html

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/09/michigans-high-tech-industries-need-foreign-workers-to-drive-future-growth.html

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/09/michigan-leans-on-migrant-workers-amid-labor-shortage.html

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FOIA Follies

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:47:17 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Sara Scott and Gus Burns about the Freedom of Information Act and what it takes to get information out of said act.

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Where the Local Eats

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:30:39 -0000

Isis Simpson-Mersha and Rose White take us to some of the coolest local eats spots in Michigan as John Hiner and Eric Hultgren host another episode of Behind the Headlines

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Abortion Laws in Michigan

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:11:36 -0000

In light of what is happening in Texas John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Sam Robinson and Lauren Gibbons about what is happening in Michigan

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9/11 A Look Back on the 20th Anniversary

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:25:54 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Lynn Moore, Leanne Smith, and Tanda Gmiter about where they were on 9/11 and what unfolded in the newsroom and in their lives that day. Our commemorative 9/11 section will be in this week's paper Sunday 9/5 you can find additional coverage on MLive.com

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High School Football is Back

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:28:34 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Hugh Bernreuter+ Lee Thompson about the upcoming High School football season as it kicks off this week.

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Which Lions Will We Get?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:30:55 -0000

On this episode Benjamin Raven and Kyle Meinke Lions beat reporters join John Hiner and Eric Hultgren to talk about this season and out of training camp what can we expect as the season starts

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The State of COVID in Michigan

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:49:57 -0000

On this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Justin Hicks and Lauren Gibbons about COVID in Michigan

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The Fight for Environmental Justice in Michigan

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:56:53 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Lori Chapman about the new MLive documentary about environmental activism called "The Fight for Environmental Justice in Michigan" that focuses on the most polluted zipcode in Michigan, 48217

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Mandatory A New MLive Podcast

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:14:40 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Emily Lawler and Jessica Shepard about the new MLive Podcast Mandatory about the Fata Brothers.

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Let's Play Ball With Full Stadiums

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:52:38 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Tigers beat writer Evan Woodbery about the Tigers allowing full crowds for the first time since COVID hit last year and what that means for sports, Michigan, and the summer season.

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A Look Back with Julie Mack

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:17:06 -0000

On this episode, we look back with Julie Mack on her career as she retires this week and to say she has made an impact on the communities she has served is the understatement of gigantic proportions. Enjoy this look back with John Hiner and Eric Hultgren.

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Summer Awaits in Michigan

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:06:55 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Emily Bingham to talk about the amazing places to visit this summer in Michigan so get a pen and start a bucket list because this podcast will give you lots to do this summer.

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Let's Play Ball With Full Stadiums

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:44:04 -0000

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Garret Ellison and the PFAS Environmental Crisis

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:54:52 -0000

In this week's episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Garret Ellison about the ongoing PFAS crisis he has been covering for the past 7 years and where he thinks it is going along with its impact on Michigan communities.

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A Data Journalist During a Pandemic

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:19:00 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to Data Journalist from MLive, Scott Levin about what he was building on a daily basis during COVID to help Michiganders understand what was going on and how it would impact them at a very granular level.

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The Rhythm of the Newsroom During COVID

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:30:00 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with news lead in Grand Rapids Eric Gaertner about running a newsroom virtually

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And on the 40th Anniversary, we celebrate

Tue, 04 May 2021 19:56:44 -0000

In this episode, we celebrate John Hiner's 40th year in this business and look back at the changes in the industry and how they have helped inform decisions that John has made in his career to get to this place and perhaps the future of journalism...if we have time.

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Sexism in Michigan Politics

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:03:13 -0000

I this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Emily Lawler and Lauren Gibbons about the stories they put out last week that talk about the rampant sexism and sexual harassment in Michigan politics and you can read them here: 4 ways Michigan can start addressing sexism

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The First Amendment Award

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:06:04 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Mickey Ciokajlo who is the editor for MLive, and Brad Devereaux who just became a two-time recipient of the Associate Press' First Amendment Award for work he did on government transparency in Kalamazoo, MI about the importance of that work

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The American Dream Deferred, Millennials and the Housing Market

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:50:16 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with statewide reporter for MLive Lindsay Moore about the housing market and how Millennials are attempting navigating through it with varying levels of success. With the bubble burst or are starter homes going to be $250,000? All this on today's episode.

Millennials are looking for dream homes

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The Comment Section

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:39:31 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk about the level of vitriol found in the comments on MLive stories and even the stories of journalists who have been doxed because of the stories they have written. We talk about the impact of social media on accelerating this division, the importance of journalism in a rich and thriving democracy, and a better understanding of the First Amendment.

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Michigan Springs Eternal

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:09:59 -0000

In our 40th episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to EMMY award-winning journalist from our life and culture team, Emily Bingham about the amazing things you can do this spring in Michigan. She has a piece coming out on Easter Sunday that celebrates the spring season in the Mitten.

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Photojournalism in the Modern Era

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:26:11 -0000

It is journalism award season in this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with MLive photojournalists Jake May, Cory Morse, and Kaytie Boomer about the photos they took this year that are up for awards and the art of photojournalism in the modern era

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Sunshine is the Great Antiseptic

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:17:23 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren celebrate Sunshine Week by doing a podcast about how bad Michigan is at transparency. We are joined by Lauren Gibbons from MLive and Robin Hermann from Butzel Long and the General Counsel for the Michigan Press Association about Sunshine Laws, FOIA, and how we can engage citizens to help fight for this information.

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High School Sports Spring Eternal

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:03:28 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren dig into the spring sports outlook for high schools as we are still under the weight of a pandemic. There is some optimism from Jared Purcell and Scott DeCamp that will leave you excited about the outlook for the rest of the year.

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The Mental Health of Schools

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:30:46 -0000

In the age of a global pandemic without a finish line John Hiner and Eric Hultgren explore the mental health of the school systems, teachers, parents, students, admins to see where they are and how are they feeling and perhaps - how we can help.

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The Year 2042

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:02:15 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Bob Johnson and Dana Afana about their podcast The Year 2042 that explores what the world will look like in the year 2042 as the census has calculated that by 2042, Americans who identify themselves as Hispanic, black, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander will together outnumber non-Hispanic whites

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Charges in the Flint Water Crisis

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:57:36 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Ron Fonger and Roberto Acosta about the 9 individuals charged in the Flint water crisis and the settlement connected with that public health disdaster.

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The Rollout of the Vaccine

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:16 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Justin Hicks and Emily Lawler about the rollout of the COVID vaccine - How is it going? Where is it breaking? and what can we expect going forward.

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The Importance of Local Journalism

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:52:49 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Ryan Stanton reporter in Ann Arbor talk about the importance of local journalism.

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The Right to be Forgotten

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:09:15 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Senior Director of News, Kelly Frick (kfrick@mlive.com) about the "right to be forgotten" and the process to get a story removed from the internet.

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Virtual Learning Ad Infinitum

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:32:31 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Melissa Frick and Zahra Ahmad who cover education for MLive about the state of the education system in Michigan and what is this doing for or to the kids who have been learning virtually for nearly a year at this point?

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Restaurants and the Second Wave

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:27:31 -0000

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner talk with Amy Sherman and Taylor DesOrmeau about the state of Michigan restaurants during this pause due to COVID-19.

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There Are 4 Quarters in Every Game

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:54:10 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren get ready for a Thanksgiving day tradition as the Detroit Lions will be taking on The Texans. To do that we sit down with Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) head Lions beat writer about the state of the team and what to expect on Thursday.

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The Holiday Surge

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:46:15 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with reporters Justin Hicks and Taylor DeOrmeau about the newest restrictions when it comes to COVID-19 and what to expect in the next 21 days and beyond.

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What's Next?

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:52:10 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Emily Lawler and Malachi Barrett talk about the election and what might be next for Michigan.

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Election Night Journalism in a Time of COVID

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:41:58 -0000

On this 25th episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Lindsay Moore, Ryan Stanton, and Brian McVicar about the statewide coverage of the 2020 election when it has to be covered digitally or socially distanced. How has that changed access, information, and their jobs in this every changing landscape of a global pandemic

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There's a Problem With the Snap BIG Ten Football and the U of M vs MSU Showdown

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:00:59 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Matt Wenzel and Aaron McMann who cover MSU and U of M respectively about BIG Ten football during COVID and what to expect this weekend as The University of Michigan takes on Michigan State for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.

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Why Can't We Get Along? Behind the Gary Peters + John James Race

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:57:49 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Khalil Al Hajal and Malachi Barrett about one of the biggest races in Michigan between the incumbent Democrat, Gary Peters and Republican John James

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John Hiner on Newspapers Endorsing Candidates

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:15:50 -0000

In this episode Eric Hultgren sits down with John Hiner to talk about MLive's decision not to choose to endorse a candidate this year and the history behind that tradition. Plus our voters guide is out to help you on election day.

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The Deadliest Great Lake

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:52:04 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Lori Chapman and Jeremy Marble about the creation of something like "The Deadliest Great Lakes" and the art of video storytelling.

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The Proud Boys and the Kalamzoo Protests

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:30:57 -0000

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner sit down with Mark Tower news leader for MLive.com and the Kalamazoo Gazette about what happened in August with the Proud Boys and the Kalamazoo Public Safety officers.

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Big Ten Football during a pandemic

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:58:49 -0000

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner sit down with MSU and U 0f M beat writers for MLive Aaron McMann and Matt Wenzel to talk about what college football looks like when it starts on Oct 24th

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Where to see Fall Colors?

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:53:59 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Emily Bingham about where are the best places to see fall colors this season.

Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains sees ‘staggering’ increase in search and rescues

https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/michigans-porcupine-mountains-wilderness-state-park-sees-staggering-increase-in-search-and-rescues.html

Best Northern Michigan county roads for fall color this year

https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/best-northern-michigan-county-roads-for-fall-color-this-year.html

Best ways to enjoy fall color along Michigan’s “Tunnel of Trees”

https://www.mlive.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/09/e85130740e7552/best-ways-to-enjoy-fall-color.html

This pint-sized nature preserve near Harbor Springs has trails, butterflies and a secret beach

https://www.mlive.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/09/ac5dc84da8868/this-pintsized-nature-preserve.html

Best fall color drives in Michigan’s U.P., when to hit the road

https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/best-fall-color-drives-in-michigans-up-when-to-hit-the-road.html

Best scenic fall drives in Michigan

https://www.mlive.com/travel/2016/10/michigans_best_scenic_fall_dri.html

Michigan’s Benzie County is a hidden gem for fall color travel

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What Will Fall and Winter Bring?

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:06:34 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Mark Torregrossa about what we can expect in Michigan for Fall weather we all love and what kind of winter can we expect to finish out the year.

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COVID on Campus, How are Michigan Colleges Handling the Pandemic?

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:01:54 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Riley Murdock and Steve Marowski who are covering campuses as they go back to school during a pandemic.

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The $600 Million Dollar Decision

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:56:34 -0000

In this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner talk with Ron Fonger who covers the City of Flint for MLive about the historic $600 million dollar decision that came down last week in regards to the damage

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COVID-19 and High School Sports

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:04:50 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren chat with Jared Purcell about high school sports and specifically what will fall look like and into future to see what the spring might bring. A fascinating conversation about all the moving parts in the world of high school sports.

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Back to School During COVID-19

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:52:47 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Julie Mack and Marty Slagter about school and what it looks like with masks, social distancing, and the fears of an outbreak.

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Trump, Biden and Election Spending in Michigan

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:11:28 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to political reporter for MLive, Malachi Barrett about Trump's spending in Michigan and what it might mean for his campai

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Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:09:02 -0000

Eric Hultgren sits down with Cheyna Roth to talk about her new book about cold cases, journalism, parenting and how to understand media when it is coming at us at such an incredible speed.

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How Journalism is Shifting Towards Diversity

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:11:25 -0000

John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Bob Johnson an MLive reporter from Saginaw about removing the practice of mugshots in stories, diversity in journalism and how we can all better reflect our communities.

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Baseball Returns to Michigan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:04:46 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren sit down with Evan Woodbery the Detroit Tigers beat writer for MLive to get the inside scoop about what baseball is like during a pandemic and what fans can expect next week.

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A Taste of Michigan's Best During a Pandemic

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:25:43 -0000

In this episode, John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez about the state of the restaurant and bar business in Michigan during the pandemic.

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How We Got Here

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:52:58 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with EMMY award-winning host of the MLive series "How We Got Here" Emily Bingham about creating that series and what went on behind the scenes to make these episodes resonate with people.

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The 500 Year Flood

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:51:53 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to the team of Isis Simpson-Mersha Kaytie Boomer, and Garret Ellison about the aftermath of the Midland flooding plus celebrate the EMMY wins the team received over the weekend.

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Reporting on the Data of Coronavirus

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:50:49 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Julie Mack who has been a reporter for MLive since 1990. Currently she is the lead writer on the data around the Coronavirus pandemic and the author of a weekly column called "The Data Mine" where she reports on data to help readers better understand what is happening in Michigan.

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Keeping Your Wits During a Protest

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:26:17 -0000

On this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk to reporters Kayla Miller and Lindsay Moore along with photojournalist Joel Bissell about covering the protests that turned violent in Kalamazoo last week.

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The Business of Serving Michigan

Wed, 27 May 2020 23:56:41 -0000

In this episode John Hiner and Eric Hultgren talk with Jamie Dionne about a $10 million dollar matching grant program to help business get the word out as we move into the next phase of the pandemic, innovation in a virtual office space, and life at home during a quarantine.

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Coronavirus Through the Lens of a Camera

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:59:05 -0000

On this episode we talk to chief photojournalist Jake May about his work during the Flint water crisis, how you take incredible shots during a pandemic, and how photos might connect more than ever while we make sense of the world while sheltering in place.

The red truck photo

https://www.mlive.com/galleries/KPA6ZO7IUBFTHIM5O5FJJCHQXQ/

Owosso Barber

https://www.mlive.com/galleries/VNPM4DDRYBCIBOPYPEL23GDYM4/

Flint Water Crisis

https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2020/05/flint-water-crisis-lawsuits-for-kids-6-12-go-to-front-of-the-line-in-federal-court.html

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Covering the coronavirus

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:36:04 -0000

On this episode Eric Hultgren and John Hiner talk to Emily Lawler, political reporter and editor at MLive who currently edits breaking coronavirus news. She started covering Michigan politics in 2011, and joined MLive in 2014. She has covered the Gov. Rick Snyder and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer administrations, as well as the legislature.

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Trailer: MLive Behind the Headlines

Mon, 04 May 2020 22:32:52 -0000

Each week on "Behind the Headlines," MLive.com's journalists will break down the biggest stories, and tell the stories behind the stories, that Michigan can't stop talking about.

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