The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM
by Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM · 637 episodes
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The State is a daily rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.
Latest episodes
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4 min
April 24, 2026
In the news today for our last episode: MSU fundraising VP denies allegation of retaliatory firing; MSU receives Allergen-Free award; students express mixed opinions; and 'Upcycled…
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4 min
April 23, 2026
In the news today- MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for the World Cup, Sparty made nearly $100,000 for MSU last year, and MSU Breakers wrap up the semester with a one-on-…
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4 min
April 22, 2026
In the news today- At Democratic convention, Nassar scandal a recurring theme in trustee race, ELPD identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting, and MSU men's tennis claims…
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4 min
April 21, 2026
In the news today- Annual Earth Bash showcases sustainability and education, Trustees Scott, Tebay, and Zemke net Democratic nomination for MSU board, and Munn hosts 24-hour hockey…
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April 20, 2026
In the news today- House Republicans propose 62% slash to MSU state funding, Spring showers cause campus flooding, Red Cedar predicted to rise further, and Three MSU gymnasts compe…
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April 17, 2026
In the news today- Stabbing suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in East Lansing, Faculty committee 'caught in the middle' of negotiations between UTSF and MSU, and Politic…
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5 min
April 16, 2026
In the news today- Bullough returns to MSU after 12 years, but 'Spartan Pride' never left, Faculty, administrators warn of rating site pitfalls, Faculty, administrators warn of rat…
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4 min
April 15, 2026
In the news today- VanSlooten becomes the ninth Spartan ever drafted in the WNBA Draft, Donor illegally sought to keep tabs on Tucker investigation, Brenda Tracy says, and Cullen P…
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5 min
April 14, 2026
In the news today- MSU baseball avoids series sweep, snaps losing streak to rival Michigan, Board split over Quinn dossier, Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for the NBA draft, maintains c…
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4 min
April 10, 2026
In the news today- MSU leaders defend free speech, condemn antisemitism ahead of Hasan Piker campus visit, El-Sayed, Hasan Piker rebuke ‘platform police’ in MSU rally, and Tiernan…
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5 min
April 09, 2026
In the news today- MSU starting guard Rashunda Jones latest to enter transfer portal, Abdul El-Sayed denounces Iran War, calls for abolishing ICE in campus rally, and Her Campus ho…
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4 min
April 08, 2026
In the news today- MSU hockey's Charlie Stramel signs contract with Minnesota Wild, Proposed Lansing data center scrapped hours before council meeting, and 'Tipflation' a drain on…
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5 min
April 07, 2026
In the news today- Flooding affects MSU campus, officials urge caution, Pollinators club installs 'Bee Hotels' on campus, and Republicans nominate Maday and Victory for MSU trustee…
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3 min
April 06, 2026
In the news today- MSU board to vote on first-gen student center, splitting $330M energy project, MSU Spring Concert at the Breslin featuring FinalBossFight!, Flyana Boss, and Bris…
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5 min
April 03, 2026
In the news today-MSU baseball wins 18th-annual Crosstown Showdown, New campus gym set to open April 15: Here's what to expect inside, In a first, MSU board holds public livestream…
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4 min
April 02, 2026
In the news today-From rival to Spartan, Sheridan chasing standard he grew up watching, Fate of the Earth Symposium highlights student-led sustainability, and MSU men's basketball…
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4 min
April 01, 2026
In the news today-MSU’s Esports Club Association brings gamers together at MSU, Women’s club water polo team finds success in togetherness, and The seniors who shaped the MSU baske…
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4 min
March 31, 2026
In the news today-MSU men’s tennis outlasts USC and UCLA to stay atop Big Ten, Inés Sotelo becomes third Spartan to enter transfer portal, and Exposure – Spring Concert.
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March 30, 2026
In the news today-Students and community members rally at the Capitol for third national “No Kings” protest, Izzo: I want to win a national championship, and OT loss to Wisconsin e…
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March 27, 2026
In the news today- Student advocates call on MSU to make evening parking free, Paulina Ayala Rivas represented MSU on the culinary stage. She doesn’t plan to stop there, and MSU pr…