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Michigan’s tourism industry continues to grow

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:32:38 +0000

Originally aired on April 19, 2013.

The state of Michigan saw an increase in tourism spending in 2012, most of which can be attributed to travelers from other states.

U.S. must decide how to position nuclear arsenal for the 21st century

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:11 +0000

Originally aired on March 20, 2013.

The United States is the premier nuclear power in the world. But the geopolitical landscape has radically transformed since the height of the Cold War. Meanwhile, our stockpile of ballistic missiles, nuclear submarines and large bombers is aging and in need of expensive upgrades and replacements.

Two years after Fukushima, Japan still recovering

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:29:23 +0000

Originally aired on March 14, 2013.

Two years ago, a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The quake triggered a tsunami which damaged the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, causing the world’s worst radiation leak since the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

Book explores the shifting image of Christ throughout U.S. history

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:20 +0000

Originally aired on March 27, 2013.

Timebanks foster community building

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:26:20 +0000

Originally aired on March 12, 2013.

Current State| May 20, 2013

Current State — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:26 +0000

Today on Current State: Timebanks; a new book exploring the color of Christ; Japan two years after Fukushima nuclear disaster; the future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and Michigan tourism.

Current State #90 | May 17, 2013

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:50 +0000

Today on Current State: Rep. Andy Schor; the renowned Stradivarius violins; Michigan mental health courts; and a preview of summer constellations.

Rep. Andy Schor discusses budget and reforms

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:14 +0000

Michigan’s fiscal year 2014 budget is due in six weeks. In the midst of the always intriguing process, Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing, joins Current State. Schor has also been active in May launching and announcing support for measures involving voting reform, gun control and women’s health.

Today, he talks with Current State host Mark Bashore about the ongoing budget proposals, Medicaid expansion, the possible use of an unanticipated revenue increase, his voting reform bills, and more.

Michigan looks to expand mental health courts

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:37 +0000

Earlier this month, a group of House Republican lawmakers introduced a four-bill package that would create a permanent system of mental health treatment courts in Michigan.

Uncovering the secrets of the Stradivarius with technology

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:58 +0000

For centuries, the Stradivarius Violins have been acknowledged as fine instruments, whose work is set as a standard by all violin makers. The instrument was made by Antonio Stradivarius at Cremona, Italy, in 1690s.

Look up to the night sky! Michigan's summer constellations

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:30 +0000

Summer nights mean summer constellations, but if you slept through your astronomy class, it might be hard to figure out what exactly you are looking for. Current State’s Emanuele Berry joined John French, interim Director of the Abrams Planetarium for a tour of the summer sky.

Current State at East Lansing Art Festival

Peter Whorf — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:33 +0000

Join us at the East Lansing Art Festival tomorrow as Current State broadcasts live from in front of City Hall from 11a-1p. 90.5FM will be there live with music, interviews and arts coverage all day...

Current State #89 | May 16, 2013

Current State — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:08:21 +0000

Insurance co-op responds to impending health care changes

Current State — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:07:24 +0000

The Affordable Care Act has yet to materialize in concrete changes that most Americans can actually notice, but that is about to change very soon. Here in Michigan, one of the first major signs of the new world order in American healthcare is the new East Lansing-based Consumers Mutual.

The 50th anniversary of the East Lansing Art Festival

Current State — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:04:46 +0000

All along the Pere Marquette: Book explores canoeing/kayaking hot spots

Current State — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:02:30 +0000

Since his college years, Doc Fletcher has been canoeing and kayaking the countless waterways in Michigan. One of his favorite places to paddle is on the Pere Marquette River, while exchanging stories with his wife Maggie underneath the blue herons and bald eagles up above.

Show counts down the "10 Buildings That Changed America"

Current State — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:27 +0000

“10 Buildings That Changed America” takes viewers on a journey across America to examine ten influential American buildings that changed the way we live, work, and play.

Current State’s Peter Whorf talks with the show’s creators Geoffrey Baer and Dan Protess about their show and how they picked those ten buildings. The show airs Saturday at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on WKAR World.

Current State #88 | May 15, 2013

Current State — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:40 +0000

Entrepreneurship efforts expanding in Michigan

Current State — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:04:48 +0000

Economic developers in Michigan suggest there may be a silver lining to the Great Recession and the state’s well-documented decline in manufacturing. Some point to a greater awareness of entrepreneurialism and to more interest in small business start-ups around the state.

Scientists look to meteorites for clues about life on Mars

Current State — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:59:12 +0000

In order to find out more about the potential for life on Mars, some scientists aren’t looking up, but down. A team of researchers are examining meteorites to help determine if conditions on Mars were ever able to sustain life.