Michigan Minute

About Michigan Minute

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

Publisher

WKAR Public Media

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2023

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

758 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Detroit Rebellion Erupts & National Guard Called In | July 23

   On this day in 1967, a police raid sparked the Detroit rebellion—one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Lasting 8 days, it led to 43 deaths, 7,000 arrests, and a national investigation.

2. 

   31 Jul 2025

   GM Hits NYSE & Treaty with Ottawa, Chippewa| July 31

   On this day in 1911, GM became the first auto stock on the NYSE. And in 1855, a treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa set land reserves and pensions, led by Andrew Blackbird.

3. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Hoffa Vanishes & Charter Schools Approved| July 30

   On this day in 1975, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, sparking decades of mystery. And in 1997, Michigan's Supreme Court cleared the way for charter schools statewide.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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