The in-state rivalry between University of Michigan and Michigan State University is felt most acutely on football game day. But the history of the bad blood between these Big Ten sibling schools goes back before football was even a sport. On this episode of On Hand we talk about why this rivalry feels personal, and we answer a listener's question about the story behind the rivalry.

GUEST ON THIS EPISODE:

• Chris Vannini, reporter for The Athletic.

Read Chris' article "Inside Michigan's decades-long efforts to keep Michigan State out of the Big Ten"

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Over the past century Michiganders have ping-ponged between Democratic and Republican candidates for president and statewide elected positions. Home of the Reagan Democrat, bellwether for both Obama and Trump. Why is it like this, though? In this episode, a conversation about the kitchen table issues that speak to Michiganders, regardless of Party.

GUEST ON THIS EPISODE:

• David Dulio political science professor at Oakland University

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Sound engineer Mike Fotias recalls his first underground techno party, Detroit's growing warehouse rave scene, and the evolution of its sound.

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