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Current State for Feb. 10-11, 2018

On this edition of Current State, we travel to Maryland to see how the Nassar case has affected opinions of the parents of young gymnasts; hear from two new members of the Lansing School District Board of Trustees; Author Rochelle Riley explains why not learning African-American history could be a detriment to all Americans; plus insight into Korean culture from a student at MSU and much more. 

MSU staff/students protest Board of Trustees and President Engler - reported by Kevin Lavery

Parents of gymnasts in Maryland react to Larry Nassar case - reported by 

Meet Lansing School District's new board members - reported by Scott Pohl

Rochelle Riley's new book The Burden African-Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery

Insights into Korean culture from MSU student Chanho Lee

Hepatitis A outbreak in Eaton County - interview by Brooke Allen

Lansing mayor Andy Schor's first State of the City - reported by Kevin Lavery

New Ingham County Commissioner  - reported by Scott Pohl

Black Lake Sturgeon Fish Derby - reported by Ben Thorp

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Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.
Scott Pohl has maintained an on-call schedule reporting for WKAR following his retirement after 36 years on the air at the station.
Brooke Allen served as local producer and host for Morning Edition, from June 2016-March 2018.
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