On Hand

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

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1761 - Is Jackson the birthplace of the Republican Party?

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On Hand

Episodios

Is Jackson the birthplace of the Republican Party?

You Stories: A backyard bird buffet

Why is the Robin Michigan's state bird?

Your Stories: The Michigan accent

Where does "Ope" come from?

Your Stories: Gen X dipped everything in ranch

Did ranch + pizza start in Michigan?

Your Stories: The White Squirrel of Wyoming

Why is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot?

Your Stories: What rhymes with "Kalamazoo"?

Why is "Kalamazoo" in so many songs?

Your Stories: Meeting Bo and Woody

Why are Michigan and Ohio State football rivals?

Your Stories: A Glen Arbor Ghost

Is the Michigan Dogman real?

Your Stories: The Banana Turn

Why do we do the Michigan left?

Your Stories: One Michigander's love of "pop" culture

Is saying pop passé?

Your Stories: A dangerous dune story

Does a Sleeping Bear rescue really cost $3000?

Your Stories: In defense of "Michiganian"

Why do we call ourselves Michiganders?

Michigan Public Introduces: On Hand