Show overview
Michigan Minute launched in 2025 and has put out 494 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 8 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 234 episodes already out so far this year. Published by WKAR Public Media.
Episodes
494
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
1 min
Cadence
Near-daily
From the publisher
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?
Latest Episodes
View all 494 episodesBounty on Rats & Bathtub Boat Adventure | August 24
Aug 24, 20261 min
Keith Moon's Memorable Flint Birthday | August 23
Aug 23, 20261 min
Iris Kyle's Birthday & Detroit's Electric Trolley Cars | August 22
Aug 22, 20261 min
Oldsmobile's Debut & Capri Drive-In Theater Opening | August 21
Aug 21, 20261 min
First Commercial Radio & Paul Bunyan Claims | August 20
Aug 20, 20261 min
Birthdays of Rick Snyder & Colleen Moore | August 19
Aug 19, 20261 min
Presidential Pie and Olympic Gold | August 18
Aug 18, 20261 min
Claudia House Morcom's Legacy | August 17
Aug 17, 20261 min
Michigan’s First Black Police Chief & Madonna’s Birthday | August 16
Aug 16, 20261 min
Michigan’s First Postage Stamps & Chrysler’s Tank Factory | August 15
Aug 15, 20261 min
Magic Johnson’s Birthday and Bay City’s Rock & Roll Honor | August 14
Aug 14, 20261 min
James Monroe’s Visit & The Palace’s Grand Opening | August 13
Aug 13, 20261 min
Commissioning of the U.S.S. Wolverine & Its Historic Training Role | August 12
Aug 12, 20261 min
Detroit's Record Rainfall & First Mechanical Heart Pump | August 11
Aug 11, 20261 min
First European Ship in Michigan & Soviet Propaganda | August 10
Aug 10, 20261 min
Claressa Shields' Olympic Gold and Gillian Anderson's Birthday | August 9
Aug 9, 20261 min
Fishing Agreement Reached, Shortest American League Game & Jim Blanchard's Birthday | August 8
Aug 8, 20261 min
Grand River Avenue Opens & National Lighthouse Day Celebrated | August 7
Aug 7, 20261 min
Detroit Restaurateur Convicted as Nazi Spy | August 6
Aug 6, 20261 min
Stevie Wonder Signs Historic Contract | August 5
Aug 6, 20261 min