The State News Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-state-news-podcast-28dfd271-ae9c-4da0-9363-b5829259120b The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community. The State News 414c4b05-cd1b-559f-8eb3-d52ee4e65cf9 yes en Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:05 -0800 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:01:38 -0800 https://img.transistorcdn.com/oUAA27pK3P0hzgdcpG0pmhPFjyzBP3wdk7GtWJlG0iA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzYw/ZDkzYzljYzhiMmNm/ZDdmY2Y4MzMwNzAz/NDFjZC5wbmc.jpg The State News Podcast episodic Nora May The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community. The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Nora May nora.may@statenews.com No No Episode 6: Ballots & Breaking News 6 6 Episode 6: Ballots & Breaking News full e8396bf9-0eb3-4f6a-ae05-1395c2261f13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a261e0f Host Nora May joins reporter Julia Roeder to break down the election results and what they mean for MSU students. Julia also shares her experience covering the Halloween weekend shootings and students’ concerns about emergency communication. Plus, a look at the history of the MSU–Michigan football rivalry ahead of Saturday’s game.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community. 

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The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community. 

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0800 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 934 Host Nora May joins reporter Julia Roeder to break down the election results and what they mean for MSU students. Julia also shares her experience covering the Halloween weekend shootings and students’ concerns about emergency communication. Plus, a look at the history of the MSU–Michigan football rivalry ahead of Saturday’s game.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community. 

]]> News, Election, Voting No Episode 5: Tackles, Trustees, and Turnout 5 5 Episode 5: Tackles, Trustees, and Turnout full fd1faccf-6fbd-4c45-97c5-76eab117d3ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce55b026 With Election Day approaching, Nora May breaks down the race for MSU’s Board of Trustees and a lawsuit challenging the board’s rules on speaking out. Then, sports reporters Owen Kinzey and Tyler Gaylord discuss Spartan football, how the season has unfolded and what fans can expect next.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> With Election Day approaching, Nora May breaks down the race for MSU’s Board of Trustees and a lawsuit challenging the board’s rules on speaking out. Then, sports reporters Owen Kinzey and Tyler Gaylord discuss Spartan football, how the season has unfolded and what fans can expect next.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:57:12 -0700 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 561 With Election Day approaching, Nora May breaks down the race for MSU’s Board of Trustees and a lawsuit challenging the board’s rules on speaking out. Then, sports reporters Owen Kinzey and Tyler Gaylord discuss Spartan football, how the season has unfolded and what fans can expect next.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Football, Vote, MSU, News No Episode 4: Meet the EIC 4 4 Episode 4: Meet the EIC full 55af7137-f442-47e0-9499-c22bf6578b72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97c47008 Host Nora May sits down with The State News’ editor-in-chief, Lily Cole, to talk about her path to leading the newsroom, what goes into covering MSU and East Lansing at the management level, and what she loves most about student journalism.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Host Nora May sits down with The State News’ editor-in-chief, Lily Cole, to talk about her path to leading the newsroom, what goes into covering MSU and East Lansing at the management level, and what she loves most about student journalism.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:27:43 -0700 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 667 Host Nora May sits down with The State News’ editor-in-chief, Lily Cole, to talk about her path to leading the newsroom, what goes into covering MSU and East Lansing at the management level, and what she loves most about student journalism.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> No Episode 3: Changing the Game 3 3 Episode 3: Changing the Game full e3e37280-7374-4070-8225-18830a8c4182 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a25cfe4 This week, host Nora May covers MSU athletics’ momentum and plans to improve the fan experience at Spartan Stadium. Multimedia reporter Sydney Gaietto shares what it’s like photographing Homecoming, followed by a look at the College of Education’s leadership divide and an opinion writer’s take on housing affordability and access to campus.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences, and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> This week, host Nora May covers MSU athletics’ momentum and plans to improve the fan experience at Spartan Stadium. Multimedia reporter Sydney Gaietto shares what it’s like photographing Homecoming, followed by a look at the College of Education’s leadership divide and an opinion writer’s take on housing affordability and access to campus.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences, and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:13:06 -0700 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 557 This week, host Nora May covers MSU athletics’ momentum and plans to improve the fan experience at Spartan Stadium. Multimedia reporter Sydney Gaietto shares what it’s like photographing Homecoming, followed by a look at the College of Education’s leadership divide and an opinion writer’s take on housing affordability and access to campus.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences, and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Sports, Football, Spartan Stadium, College of Education, Housing, MSU, News, Photography No Episode 2: Lights Off, Game On 2 2 Episode 2: Lights Off, Game On full dba7f5dc-2518-4e16-8894-ea45e14a395e https://share.transistor.fm/s/077746b7 This week, Abigail Hosler joins Nora May to discuss students stuck in elevators during MSU’s power outage. Plus, we explore technology-free classrooms and college loneliness, and preview the Homecoming parade and football game against Illinois.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> This week, Abigail Hosler joins Nora May to discuss students stuck in elevators during MSU’s power outage. Plus, we explore technology-free classrooms and college loneliness, and preview the Homecoming parade and football game against Illinois.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:06:57 -0700 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 599 This week, Abigail Hosler joins Nora May to discuss students stuck in elevators during MSU’s power outage. Plus, we explore technology-free classrooms and college loneliness, and preview the Homecoming parade and football game against Illinois.

The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Power Outage, Homecoming, Football, Parade No Episode 1: Meet the Editors 1 1 Episode 1: Meet the Editors full bbfd383d-9b36-4bc0-9395-5c4b85c5867e https://share.transistor.fm/s/142d0675 In our first episode, meet the people behind The State News! Editors from across the newsroom introduce their desks, explain what types of news and events they cover and give listeners a look at what to expect from The State News this year.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> In our first episode, meet the people behind The State News! Editors from across the newsroom introduce their desks, explain what types of news and events they cover and give listeners a look at what to expect from The State News this year.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:49:20 -0700 Nora May Watch on YouTube Nora May 1143 In our first episode, meet the people behind The State News! Editors from across the newsroom introduce their desks, explain what types of news and events they cover and give listeners a look at what to expect from The State News this year.


The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

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