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A former professor's safety device saves Ryan Newman's life, racist comments made at Q&A with the university president and MSU gets a new wide receivers coach. WHAT IS THE STATE - A PODCAST FROM THE STATE NEWS + IMPACT 89FM? The State is a weekly rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.

This week on the State News Sports Roundtable, host and sports general assignment reporter Eli McKown begins the podcast with a rant about the NBA dunk contest. He is then joined by men's basketball beat reporter Jayna Bardahl and sports general assignment reporter Sean Reider to discuss Michigan State basketball and dive into a new segment called "ceiling or floor," where the roundtable analyzes the best and worst case scenarios for various Big Ten basketball teams. State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Host, producer: Eli McKown. Guests: Jayna Bardahl and Sean Reider.

On this episode of The 1909, Griffin Wiles sits down with several State News reporters to go more in depth about some of the stories that were in our "Love & Sex" print edition and to catch up on what might have been missed at two Board of Trustees meetings this past week — one of which approved Mel Tucker as MSU's next football coach. The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Griffin Wiles Guests on segment 1-Board of Trustees meetings: Paolo Giannandrea, Maddie Monroe Guest on segment 2-Fighting the stigma surrounding erotic dancing: Sean Reider Guest on segment 3-Alumni couples: Jack Falinski

In the news today: MSU recruits a new head football coach, Kathie Klages is in court, and a civil rights activist visit campus. WHAT IS THE STATE - A PODCAST FROM THE STATE NEWS + IMPACT 89FM? The State is a weekly rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.

For The State News "Sex & Love" print edition, and in honor of Valentine's Day, podcast coordinator Katie O'Brien Kelley wrote a self-love letter. She encourages everyone to also write a self-love letter. In this clip, she reads her letter aloud.

On this week’s episode of the State News Sports Roundtable, sports genral assignment reporter Eli McKown is joined by men’s basketball beat reporter Paolo Giannandrea and sports general assignment Sean Reider to break down the hiring of Mel Tucker, Dantonio’s retirement, and their gambling picks of the week. State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host, producer: Eli McKown Guests: Paolo Giannandrea and Sean Reider

Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the commonly taboo discussion on masturbation, the ethics behind it and the culture surrounding it. This week they sit down to share their views and stories about masturbation. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News. Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles

On this episode of Houselights, four State News staff members — who are also passionate Taylor Swift fans — discuss the cultural influence the artist has had throughout her career in light of her recent documentary on Netflix, "Miss Americana." They also unpack their favorite albums and Swift's impact on their lives. Houselights team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Guests: Karly Graham, Sara Gilson, Anna Liz Nichols, Katie O'Brien Kelley

On this week of The 1909, multimedia editor and co-host of the Dinner Table Podcast Tessa Osborne sits down with reporters to unpack Mark Dantonio's recent retirement announcement, divestments at Michigan State and one group that is changing the community. The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator and executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Tessa Osborne Segment 1—Dantonio's retirement: Guest: Chase Michaelson Producer: Eli McKown Segment 2—Black Girl Fitness: Guest: Jada Penn Producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Segment 3—MSU divestments Guest: Wendy Guzman Producer: Alan Hettinger

In the news today: Dantonio resigns, no foul play found in a visiting student's death, and a display at the Wharton Center causes controversy. Welcome to the first installment of The State, a collaboration between The State News and Impact 89FM. WHAT IS THE STATE - A PODCAST FROM THE STATE NEWS + IMPACT 89FM? The State is a weekly rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.

This week on The Dinner Table Podcast, Tessa and Griffin discuss the culture surrounding sexting. They share their personal stories on the subject as well as studies that outline how teens are using sexting.

This week on the State News Sports Roundtable, Eli McKown sits down with sports general assignment reporter Sean Reider, men’s basketball beat reporter Paolo Giannandrea, and women’s basketball beat reporter Devin Anderson-Torrez to talk about the rise of sports gambling. The roundtable also makes bets on where Tom Brady will go, who will win the NBA Finals, who will make the College Football Playoff next season and make their surefire picks of the day. State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast Coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host and producer: Eli McKown Guests: Devin Anderson-Torrez, Paolo Giannandrea and Sean Reider Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley

On this week's episode of The 1909, multimedia editor and co-host of the Dinner Table Podcast sits down to unpack a centerpiece story about the women's basketball team, a story about an MSU student who was recently deported and a story about President Donald Trump giving a speech in Warren, Michigan. The 1909 team: Podcast Coordinator and executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Host: Tessa Osborne. Segment 1: Guest: Mila Murray. Producer: Griffin Wiles. Segment 2: Guest: Devin Anderson-Torrez. Producer: Eli McKown. Segment 3: Guest: Wendy Guzman. Producer: Haley Sinclair.

This week on The Dinner Table podcast, Tessa and Griffin discuss the ethics behind Goop. Goop is a lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow which recently came out with an original Netflix series. PRODUCED BY: TESSA OSBORNE AND GRIFFIN WILES

On this week's episode of the State News Sports Roundtable, Sports General Assignment Reporter Eli McKown sits down with Hockey Beat Reporter Brendan Gumbel to discuss the tragic passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Giannia, and why it's time you start to pay attention to Michigan State hockey. As part of the State News' "Fostering Change" print edition, Eli is joined by Sports General Assignment Reporter Sara Tidwell to talk MSU Gymnastics and how Head Coach Mike Rowe has revitalized a program that was in turmoil just two years ago. State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Producer: Eli McKown Host: Eli McKown Guests: Brendan Gumbel and Sara Tidwell Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley

Editor's note: This episode contains sensitive information regarding sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. On this week's episode of The 1909, Copy Editor Griffin Wiles speaks to several reporters who wrote content for our "Fostering Change" print edition, published two years after Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing in which hundreds of women and girls gave their victim impact statements. The 1909 Team: Podcast coordinator and executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Griffin Wiles Guests: Wendy Guzman, Alan Hettinger and C.J. Moore Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley

It's been two years since former Michigan State doctor and now-convicted serial child molester Larry Nassar’s sentencing, and two years of an outpouring of activism that fundamentally changed the university community. Survivors, students, faculty, alumni and other members of the community organized protests, marches, rallies, town halls, sit-ins and more. These protests represent the continuation of a fight that is not yet over. Managing Editor of The State News Mila Murray narrates various sounds of protest at MSU from the past two years. Sounds of Protest Team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Mila Murray Producers: Mila Murray and Katie O'Brien Kelley Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley Music: Cast of Pods by Doug Maxwell (www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYyCy1anXMo)

On this episode of The 1909, Karly Graham talks to some reporters who wrote centerpiece and themed stories for the past two State News print issues. One story is about a survivor and MSU alumna who trains service dogs to assist other survivors. Another is a column about experiences being a minority student at MSU for The State News MLK edition. The 1909 Team: Podcast coordinator and executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Karly Graham Guests: C.J. Moore, SaMya Overall Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley

On this week’s State News sports podcast, general assignment reporter Eli McKown talked with men’s basketball beat reporters Jayna Bardahl and Paolo Giannandrea about everything MSU hoops. The trio breaks down MSU’s most recent matchup against Wisconsin, discusses growing improvement from Gabe Brown, Aaron Henry and Rocket Watts and plays around with some college basketball trivia as well. State News on Sports team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Host: Eli McKown. Guests: Jayna Bardahl and Paolo Giannandrea. Producer: Eli McKown.

This week on the Dinner Table podcast, Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles discuss recent talks of war with Iran. They sat down with Robert Brathwaite, assistant professor in the MSU James Madison College.