It was fun to welcome in a group of long-time listeners for a tour of the studios today during their annual reunion visit in East Lansing!
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On the last episode of the year, the crew breaks down the entire 2026 NFL Draft, and host Jack David says goodbye to the show. impact89fm.org
On the final episode of the Green and White Report of the year, Joe Dez, Jack David, and Oscar Henderson rifle through the most callers in GW history and say goodbye to the show and the station. impact89fm.org/130558/podca...
Our Love-Letter to Impact Radio
On the final episode of the Green and White Report of the year, Joe Dez, Jack David, and Oscar Henderson rifle through the most callers in GW history and say...
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The MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. The event encouraged audiences to consider how truth is distorted in a world of digital manipulation. Read and listen to the story now: impact89fm.org/130495/news/...
‘Blurred Realities’ poetry slam: MSU poets reflect on truth and creativity
On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the museum’s “Blurred Realities” exhibition, the event encouraged…
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Aaaaaand we're live for the draft!!! Join the Pylon crew for the entire night as they break down everything from pick one to pick 32. #NFLDraft www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-_o...
The Pylon 2026 NFL Draft Watch Along
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Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed held a campaign rally in MSU’s Anthony Hall on April 7. The event featured online personality Hasan Piker, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) and MSU student Josh Reformado. Read and listen to the full story now:
Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds MSU rally with Hasan Piker and Rep. Lee
Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed held a campaign rally in MSU’s Anthony Hall on April 7. The event featured prominent leftist and online personality Hasan Piker, Rep....
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In her final episode hosting The Undercurrent, Kennedy DeMars sits down with graduating seniors Audrey Pelzek and Brooke Yorkison to talk about senior year and future plans. The Undercurrent will take a temporary hiatus for summer break. We’ll see you next fall!
The Undercurrent — The Last Semester — 4/19/26
In the final episode of this season, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with graduating seniors Audrey Pelzek and Brooke Yorkison to talk about senior year and future plans. They delve...
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In February, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted to proceed with the demolition of IM West, replacing it with the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Read the full story: impact89fm.org/130451/news/... ✍: Sora Page 📸: Kendra Conely
After nearly two months, Joe is back as host, and the full crew is in the studio. They break down the transfer portal for winter sports, The Masters, and the end of the NBA season.
The Crew is Back!
After nearly two months, Joe is back as host, and the full crew is in the studio. They break down the transfer portal for winter sports, The Masters, and the...
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Lights, camera, action! In this episode of Exposure, Host Emelia Duffield chats with Telecasters, a video production club at MSU that was originally established in the 1950’s. To listen live, tune in every Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.
Exposure – Telecasters – 4/12/2026
Lights, camera, action! Host Emelia Duffield chats with Telecasters, a video production club at MSU that was originally established in the 1950’s. Telecasters produces six shows: The ShoW(the longest-running...
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Masaki Takahashi is the host of 517 Poetry Room’s slams and open mics — but he’s been inspired by the rising young voices he hears in his community to host a new event. WDBM’s Liam Clymer spoke with Takahashi, gathering insight into the inspirations for the event. Watch:
Lansing’s 517 Poetry Room prepares for upcoming Youth Slam event
Masaki Takahashi is the host of 517 Poetry Room’s slams and open mics — but he’s been inspired by the rising young voices he hears in his community to host a...
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As we get closer and closer to the first pick in Pittsburgh, the boys have 2.0! This is the first round, and we’ll be back next week for the second. impact89fm.org/130427/podca...
The Pylon Mock Draft 2.0: The First 32
As we get closer and closer to the first pick in Pittsburgh, the boys have 2.0! This is the first round, and we’ll be back next week for the second.
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This week on Check the Net, Impact 89FM’s mens and women’s college basketball podcast, join your hosts Josh, Kylee, Porter, Cooper and Eli as they discuss the sweet 16 and elite 8 games that took place. impact89fm.org/130425/podca...
Final Had A Four
This week on Check the Net, Impact 89FM’s mens and women’s college basketball podcast, join your hosts Josh, Kylee, Porter, Cooper and Eli as they discuss the sweet 16 and...
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Happy Easter! Cooper, Josh, and Owen are back to talk the Red Wings’ (seemingly) yearly March collapse, the problems within the locker room, the NHL playoff picture with 2 weeks left in the regular season, and more! impact89fm.org/130382/podca...
Again?!
Cooper, Josh, and Owen are back to talk the Red Wings’ (seemingly) yearly March collapse, the problems within the locker room, the NHL playoff picture with 2 weeks left in...
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Happy Easter, listeners! In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Jasnoor Kaur about her experience building the Obeo app, an app that predicts illness. Listen live every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET!
The Undercurrent – Inside the App That’s Changing Sickness Prevention – 4/5/26
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with CEO and app creator Jasnoor Kaur — the mind behind the app that predicts when you’re going...
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On Tuesday March 24, Broad hosted the Sightlines and Soundscapes event. This semesterly event features student performers from the electronic music workshop who perform pieces that interact with the art on display in the museum. Read the full story: impact89fm.org/130334/news/...
Student musicians interpret Broad art at Sightlines and Soundscapes event
Many musical performances are guided by sheet music, time signatures and keys. For students in Michigan State University’s electronic music workshop course, however, these guidelines are less…
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This week on Check the Net, Impact 89 FM’s mens and women’s college basketball podcast, join your hosts Josh, Kylee, Porter, Cooper, and Eli as they discuss the first four games and take a look back at their preseason conference champion picks. impact89fm.org/130330/podca...
Conference Pick Lookback
This week on Check the Net, Impact 89 FM’s mens and women’s college basketball podcast, join your hosts Josh, Kylee, Porter, Cooper, and Eli as they discuss the first four...
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In this episode, of Exposure, host Emelia Duffield meets with leaders of the spring concert planning committee, including Impact89FM’s very own Maggie Heflin and Jovana Nagj, and the Residence Halls Association’s Lauren Pelon and Mikia Lawrence. impact89fm.org/130291/podca...
It’s mock draft season, so it’s time for the first mock draft of the year for the crew! impact89fm.org/130243/podca...
The Pylon Mock Draft 1.0
It’s mock draft season, so it’s time for the first mock draft of the year for the crew!
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After a successful start to the Madness for all MSU teams, the crew breaks down what went right in the games and how far the teams can go. impact89fm.org/130218/podca...
MSU Marches On
After a successful start to the Madness for all MSU teams, the crew breaks down what went right in the games and how far the teams can go.
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In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars interviews Andrea Tropea and Neti Pali on their experiences as bilingual students, discussing language learning and the benefits of multiple languages. Listen live every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. impact89fm.org/130160/podca...
The Undercurrent – Living Between Languages – 3/22/26
In this episode, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with bilingual students Andrea Tropea and Neti Pali to discuss their experiences knowing more than one language. They delve into the process...
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Exposure is back! Host Emelia Duffield sits down with Phillip Lamoureux, director of the Student Biodome Project, and Ian Guisinger, Vice President of the Biodome club, to learn more about the organization. To listen live, tune in every Sunday at 9 a.m. ET. impact89fm.org/130197/podca...
Welcome back to Octopi Hockeytown!! The boys are back after a three-month hiatus to recap an amazing Winter Olympic hockey tournament, the NHL trade deadline, and the Red Wings’ path to the playoffs. impact89fm.org/130137/podca...
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Welcome back to Octopi Hockeytown!! The boys are back after a three-month hiatus to recap an amazing Winter Olympic hockey tournament, the NHL trade deadline, and the Red Wings’ path to...
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After a month-long hiatus, the Green and White Report is back! With host Joe Dez out in Chicago for the weekend, producer Jack David steps in as a temporary host with a stacked crew to talk about the NCAA tournaments to come for MSU winter sports. impact89fm.org/130090/podca...
All Roads Lead to March
After a month-long hiatus, the Green and White Report is back! With host Joe Dez out in Chicago for the weekend, producer Jack David steps in as a temporary host...
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Pitch, please! In this episode of Exposure, Host Emelia Duffield chats with Capital Green, MSU’s oldest co-ed competitive A Cappella group. To listen live, tune in every Sunday at 9 a.m. ET. Listen here: impact89fm.org/130075/podca...
Exposure – Capital Green – 3/15/2026
Pitch, please! Host Emelia Duffield chats with Capital Green, MSU’s oldest, co-ed, competitive A Cappella group. Creative Director Spencer Yonkus, PR Manager Gracie Duffy, and Music Director Evan…
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Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling novel, “Heated Rivalry” shows the evolution of two hockey players' romance as they navigate their identities and the strain of sustaining a queer relationship under public scrutiny and pressure. Find the full story here: impact89fm.org/130022/news/...
What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Love, Identity and Belonging
Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling novel, “Heated Rivalry” follows NHL stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, long cast as fierce rivals in the public eye while quietly building a secret...
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