Russ White
I host and produce MSU Today for News/Talk 760 @wjrradio and @MichiganStateU's @NPR affiliate @WKAR News/Talk 102.3 FM and AM 870.
Appears in 408 Episodes
MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on trade and tariffs
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
Shawn Turner on the power of public media, the work WKAR does, and how you can help shape its future
The next few weeks are critical, says WKAR Public Media General Manager Shawn Turner. As Congress prepares to vote on the issue of federal funding for public media, th...
MSU USAID projects terminated by the Trump administration
All MSU USAID programs have been cut as the federal government seeks to reshape higher education and cut what it sees as wasteful spending. At MSU, nine direct and fiv...
Tom Izzo on the “unprecedented crazy times” in college athletics
Michigan State University Spartans Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media on April 16 to discuss the state of the sport he loves and all of college athletics.Con...
Sixth annual Izzo Run, Walk and Roll is April 27 on the MSU campus
The Izzo family has partnered with Playmakers to host this premium experience on the campus of Michigan State University. The mission is to connect alumni and the MSU ...
National Registry of Exonerations Releases Annual Report
Barbara O’Brien is a Professor of Law at the MSU College of Law at Michigan State University. And she’s editor of the National Registry of Exonerations. The National R...
State of the State podcast examines Michiganders’ attitudes toward recycling
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
A Passion for Sports - A love of Detroit and sports broadcasting has Daniella Bruce, ’16, right where she wants to be
Michigan State University School of Journalism alumna and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment broadcast reporter for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings Daniella Bruce ...
Electrification of vehicle fleet a key component in MSU’s sustainability goals
Michigan State University is working toward climate neutrality by mid-century, doing its part to address the global climate crisis within our own community and on our ...
MSU Law Chance at Childhood Clinic wins life-saving cases for clients
The Michigan State University College of Law is home to eight law clinics, each specializing in a public service area of the law that provides professional legal couns...
Advisors drive student success at MSU
Assistant Dean for University Advising Ebony Green and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Bill Beekman discuss the evolution of the Student Success Pillar of the...
MSU scholars examine race and identity in receiving and comprehending news
On this episode of MSU Today we’ll examine the role of race and identity in receiving and comprehending news. We’ll do so with Michigan State University College of Com...
MSU experts weigh in on Trump tariffs
Michigan State University professors Jason Miller, a supply chain management expert, and David Ortega, a food economics and policy expert, explain what tariffs are and...
MSU adopts Okanagan Charter to become a health promoting campus
Michigan State University, which believes in the collective responsibility to support and advocate for the equitable health and well-being of students, faculty and sta...
MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines political and economic impact of tariffs
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
Reimagining MSU Health Sciences - Advancing a vision of One Team, One Health
Welcome to another episode of Kevin’s Conversations on MSU Today. Kevin is Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, who joins me occasionally to elaborate...
Institute for Ubuntu Thought and Practice at Michigan State University
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning “humanity to others”. It is often described as reminding us that “I am what I am because of who we all are.” It is a traditio...
MSU Give Green Day is March 11
Give Green Day is MSU’s university-wide day of philanthropy featuring unique giving priorities from across campus, all geared to supporting student success. The goal...
MSU scholars on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology Quinetta Roberson and Assistant Professor of Communication Stephen Spates share their thoughts on t...
Meet the co-chairs of MSU’s Green and White Council
Welcome to another episode of Kevin’s Conversations on MSU Today. Kevin is Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, who joins me occasionally to elaborate...
“Jazz Royalty” Carmen Bradford brings her passion to MSU Jazz Studies
Carmen Bradford is jazz royalty and a 2024 Grammy Award winner for “Basie Swings the Blues – the Count Basie Orchestra.” She’s been nominated five times for Grammy Awa...
MSU Law tax clinic provides legal counsel to vulnerable members of society
The Michigan State University College of Law is home to eight law clinics, each specializing in a public service area of the law that provides professional legal couns...
Colorful painting by MSU artist commemorates inaugural Spartan Bus Tour
Teresa Dunn is a Mexican American artist raised in rural Southern Illinois. Her identity, life, and art are influenced by her racial and cultural heritages and the com...
State of the State podcast examines potential impact of tariffs on Canada
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
Family and Food: A lifetime of family meals together eventually led Eli Sussman, ’07, back to his first love of cooking
Eli Sussman grew up in the Detroit suburb of Huntington Woods. After graduating from Berkley High School, MSU’s James Madison College felt like a natural next step. “...
MSU alumna Heidi Przybyla is championing new approaches to reporting and delivering news
Michigan State University alumna Heidi Przybyla is an award-winning investigative and television correspondent who is championing new approaches to reporting and deliv...
National Medal of Science awarded to oncofertility innovator, MSU Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff
Teresa K. Woodruff joined an elite group of Americans who have received two national medals of honor when President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the Na...
State of the State podcast examines potential impact of Trump agenda on Michigan
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
Alan Prather appointed director of Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum
Michigan State University has announced the appointment of Alan Prather as director of the Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum. Prather has served as interim di...
Porteous siblings honor their parents with transformative gift to MSU Honors College
Three Spartan alumni siblings – Dave Porteous, Bill Porteous, and Ruth Porteous Hamilton – had often thought of ways they could honor their parents, who had attended M...
