Podcast

Michigan Minute

Author: WKAR Public Media ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 363
Official site: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute
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Summary

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

Episodes

Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

MSU’s Name Change & U-M’s Opposition | July 1

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-07-01/msus-name-change-u-ms-opposition-july-1

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Tashmoo Park & The Message in a Bottle | June 30

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-30/tashmoo-park-the-message-in-a-bottle-june-30

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-29/custers-rise-michigans-pollution-fight-june-29

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Jun 28, 2026 · not_requested

Petoskey Stone & Mackinac Bridge Dedication | June 28

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-28/petoskey-stone-mackinac-bridge-dedication-june-28

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

College World Series & Teju Cole’s Birth | June 27

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-27/college-world-series-teju-coles-birth-june-27

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

Michigan Flag & State Motto Unveiled | June 26

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-26/michigan-flag-state-motto-unveiled-june-26

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Detroit Cholera Epidemic & Quarantine Rules | June 25

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-25/detroit-cholera-epidemic-quarantine-rules-june-25

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Houghton-Hancock Bridge & Steamer Near Miss | June 24

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-24/houghton-hancock-bridge-steamer-near-miss-june-24

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Walk to Freedom & MLK’s Detroit Speech | June 23

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-23/walk-to-freedom-mlks-detroit-speech-june-23

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Joe Louis Knockout & Detroit’s Pride | June 22

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-22/joe-louis-knockout-detroits-pride-june-22

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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

Hirabayashi Case & Justice Murphy’s Dissent | June 21

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-21/hirabayashi-case-justice-murphys-dissent-june-21

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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

Tolkan’s Birth & Detroit’s 1943 Riot | June 20

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-20/tolkans-birth-detroits-1943-riot-june-20

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

Juneteenth & Michigan’s Legacy | June 19

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-19/juneteenth-michigans-legacy-june-19

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Checker Cab’s Start & Kalamazoo Pride | June 18

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-18/checker-cabs-start-kalamazoo-pride-june-18

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Detroit’s First Auto Strike & Labor Roots | June 17

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-17/detroits-first-auto-strike-labor-roots-june-17

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

MSU Land & The Birth of Spartans | June 16

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-16/msu-land-the-birth-of-spartans-june-16

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Michigan’s UP & The Toledo Compromise | June 15

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-15/michigans-up-the-toledo-compromise-june-15

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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

Michigan House Censure & Hudson’s Flag | June 14

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-14/michigan-house-censure-hudsons-flag-june-14

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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

Red Wings' Win & Tim Allen’s Michigan Roots | June 13

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-13/red-wings-win-tim-allens-michigan-roots-june-13

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Marian Anderson & Slaughterhouse Five Win | June 12

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-12/marian-anderson-slaughterhouse-five-win-june-12

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Detroit Fire & Rising from Ashes | June 11

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-11/detroit-fire-rising-from-ashes-june-11

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Gordie Howe & Mr. Hockey’s Legacy | June 10

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-10/gordie-howe-mr-hockeys-legacy-june-10

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Sparty Statue & Michigan State Pride | June 9

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-09/sparty-statue-michigan-state-pride-june-9

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Flint-Beecher Tornado & Michigan’s Dark Day | June 8

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-08/flint-beecher-tornado-michigans-dark-day-june-8

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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

Battle Creek Belle & A League of Her Own | June 7

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-07/battle-creek-belle-a-league-of-her-own-june-7

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Jun 6, 2026 · not_requested

D-Day Orders & A Saginaw Soldier's Story | June 6

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-06/d-day-orders-a-saginaw-soldiers-story-june-6

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Elly Peterson & Michigan’s Political Firsts | June 5

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-05/elly-peterson-michigans-political-firsts-june-5

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Ford’s Quadricycle & the 20 MPH Revolution | June 4

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-04/fords-quadricycle-the-20-mph-revolution-june-4

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-03/pocket-protectors-practical-invention-june-3

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Galarraga's Imperfect Game & 28 Outs | June 2

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-02/galarragas-imperfect-game-28-outs-june-2

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Company K & The Rise of Dodge Main | June 1

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-01/company-k-the-rise-of-dodge-main-june-1

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May 31, 2026 · not_requested

Soo Canal Opens & Kellogg's Breakfast Flakes| May 31

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-31/soo-canal-opens-kelloggs-breakfast-flakes-may-31

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

Kaline's Close Call & Horton's Heroics| May 30

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-30/kalines-close-call-hortons-heroics-may-30

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

Lincoln's 'Michigander' & Cass's Military Tail | May 29

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-29/lincolns-michigander-casss-military-tail-may-29

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Kirk Gibson's Birthday & Sojourner Truth's Speech| May 28

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-28/kirk-gibsons-birthday-sojourner-truths-speech-may-28

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

James Robinson's Valor & Detroit's Tribute| May 27

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-27/james-robinsons-valor-detroits-tribute-may-27

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

Detroit's First Election & Model T's End| May 26

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-26/detroits-first-election-model-ts-end-may-26

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Thompson's Enlistment & Edmonds' Legacy| May 25

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-25/thompsons-enlistment-edmonds-legacy-may-25

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May 24, 2026 · not_requested

Florence Knoll's Birth & UP Expedition| May 24

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-24/florence-knolls-birth-up-expedition-may-24

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May 23, 2026 · not_requested

Pinball Ban & Gwen Frostic Day| May 23

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-23/pinball-ban-gwen-frostic-day-may-23

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Underwater Stonehenge & Ferguson's Birth| May 22

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-22/underwater-stonehenge-fergusons-birth-may-22

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Olds' Export & Michigan's State Song| May 21

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-21/olds-export-michigans-state-song-may-21

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Lindbergh's Flight & MSU Student Strike| May 20

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-20/lindberghs-flight-msu-student-strike-may-20

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Buick's Incorporation & Quadruplets' Birth| May 19

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-19/buicks-incorporation-quadruplets-birth-may-19

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Michigan's Death Penalty Ban & Tulip Time | May 18

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-18/michigans-death-penalty-ban-tulip-time-may-18

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

Douglass' Visit & Yooper Gold| May 17

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-17/douglass-visit-yooper-gold-may-17

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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

Top Gun's Debut & Jordan's Medal| May 16

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-16/top-guns-debut-jordans-medal-may-16

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

MSU's Founding & Sophie Kurys' Legacy| May 14

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-14/msus-founding-sophie-kurys-legacy-may-14

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Stevie Wonder's Birth & Motown Legacy| May 13

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-13/stevie-wonders-birth-motown-legacy-may-13

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Detroit Streetcar Workers Unionize, Riot, & Win | May 12

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-12/detroit-streetcar-workers-unionize-riot-win-may-12

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Brewer's Brigadier Promotion & Quimby's Birth| May 11

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-11/brewers-brigadier-promotion-quimbys-birth-may-11

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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

Eliza Leggett's Underground Railroad & Suffrage| May 9

Duration seconds: 60
Source: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-05-09/eliza-leggetts-underground-railroad-suffrage-may-9

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