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Radio Made in Michigan
4:52 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

Local journalists review the top news stories in March

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Three Lansing-based reporters talk about the biggest stories coming out of the month of March.

From the appointment of Detroit’s emergency manager to the ongoing fallout from Right to Work, March was a dramatic month in Michigan.  And in Lansing, officials finally unveiled a controversial plan to address the city’s long-term structural budget shortfalls.  

 

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Radio Made in Michigan
4:43 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

Common insecticides a growing threat to bird populations

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Researchers discovered that a single corn kernel covered in a neonicotinoid can kill a songbird.

 

The American Bird Conservancy released a report last week calling for a ban on widely-used insecticides suspected of damage to bird and aquatic populations.

 

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Radio Made in Michigan
4:38 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

Sports check-in with FREEP's Joe Rexrode

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Joe Rexrode gives Current State his predictions about the 'Sweet 16' face off between MSU and Duke, tonight at 9:45 p.m.

The Detroit Free Press’ Joe Rexrode breaks down Friday night’s ‘Sweet 16’ contest between Michigan State and Duke.

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Radio Made in Michigan
4:35 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

Lansing's grassroots leaders taking matters into their own hands

Around the city of Lansing, grassroots volunteers are the lifeblood of neighborhood organizations trying to improve the quality of life.  

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Radio Made in Michigan
2:09 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

SportsTalk | Fri 3/29/13

Matt and Alex wrap up the week discussing the upsets and the shockers.  Wichita State shocks the world by moving one step closer to the Final Four, and Indiana looses their dream by the inability to convert against Syracuse's 2-3 zone.  The duo then discuss Michigan State versus Duke tonight, and Michigan's matchup versus Kansas.  They close the show with Verlander's contract deal, and take open lines.

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Radio Made in Michigan
5:05 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Current State #54 | March 28, 2013

Today on Current State: mother-daughter duo discuss their political involvement; winning Detroit Tigers' influence in 1968; Stations of the Cross reenactment in Lansing; and flutist Sir James Galway.

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Radio Made in Michigan
5:01 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

Barb and Dianne Byrum: Mid-Michigan’s mother-daughter political duo

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Both Byrums graduated with degrees from Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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