In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body. Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally the Women’s Emergency Brigade. She dodged bullets for the UAW and helped spark…
Join Arthur Busch on location in downtown Detroit as he takes you inside the magic of the 99th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade. In this special field-report episode, Arthur walks Woodward Avenue, captures the sights and sounds of the morning, and talks directly with the people who make this iconic tradition…
In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body. Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally the Women’s Emergency Brigade. She dodged bullets for the UAW and helped spark…
In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body. Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally the Women’s Emergency Brigade. She dodged bullets for the UAW and helped spark…
In 1937, Genora Johnson stood before the workers of Flint and delivered a speech that changed American labor history. At just 23 years old, she organized the Women’s Emergency Brigade—women in red berets who defended the Sit-Down Strikers when police and company forces closed in. This reenactment brings her voice…
This is the VIDEO EDITION featuring Detroit photography and visual montage. Welcome to the Detroit comeback. With a voice as warm and familiar as the streets themselves, we take a tour of the Motor City's stunning revitalization. From the iconic Hudson’s Building and the architecture of the Whitney Building to…
Remastered Video--Flint’s own Paul Staroba remembers catching his first touchdown pass in the Big House — and the hilarious way the celebration ended. A slice of Michigan football history from one of the greats. Remastered Video first released in 2020. Improvements in editing and sound quality. The Mitten Channel •…
Remastered version. Paul Staroba — Flint native, University of Michigan standout, Big Ten leader in receptions, NFL wide receiver and punter — sits down with Arthur Busch to share the story of a lifetime. From backyard football on Flint’s east side to catching touchdowns in the Big House under Bo…
Detroit legend Wayne Kramer of the MC5 joins Arthur Busch to talk music, activism, prison reform, and the incredible story behind Jail Guitar Doors USA. A deep dive into Detroit jazz, counterculture history, FBI surveillance, radical politics, addiction, and redemption — from one of rock’s most influential guitarists. #flintmichigan #detroit…
Join Arthur Busch on location in downtown Detroit, Michigan, as he takes you inside the magic of the 99th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade. In this special field-report episode, Arthur walks Woodward Avenue, captures the sights and sounds of the morning, and talks directly with the people who make this iconic…
Is it possible to make Flint laugh? If anyone can, it’s Bryan McCree — nationally touring comedian, actor, writer, and proud Flintstone. Known for his sharp insight into American culture and his uncanny ability to make us laugh at ourselves, Bryan brings a humor that is both fearless and deeply…
Radio Free Flint is a storytelling project born in the heart of Michigan. This trailer introduces the mission: to preserve the voices, struggles, triumphs, and untold stories of Flint, the Rust Belt, and working-class America. Hosted by Arthur Busch, former Genesee County Prosecutor, the series blends personal narrative, history, true…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) The Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936–37 wasn’t just a labor dispute — it was a turning point in American history. In this short documentary segment, former Genesee County Prosecutor Arthur Busch breaks down what really happened inside the Fisher Body plants, why the strike succeeded,…
A short and powerful reminder of where the American labor movement came from. Walter Reuther speaks directly to the next generation about the early days of the UAW—when autoworkers in Flint were beaten, threatened, intimidated, and even shot at for daring to organize. In this clip, Reuther explains how solidarity,…
Welcome to The Mitten Channel — Michigan’s home for powerful storytelling, American history, labor struggles, true crime, environmental justice, and the unforgettable voices that shaped the Rust Belt. Hosted by former Genesee County Prosecutor Arthur Busch, The Mitten Channel brings together original documentary series, long-form commentary, archival footage, and Michigan-centered…
Reminder, no criminal charges or convictions for anyone responsible for poisoning the water in Flint. promises were made. yesterday no jury to date has heard the case or rendered a verdict. @ Radiofreeflintpodcast, #flintwatercrisis #flintmichigan #radiofreeflint
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) What’s a “Snowbird,” really—and why do millions of Americans and Canadians head south every winter? In this video essay, Arthur Busch—former Genesee County Prosecutor and host of Radio Free Flint—shares why he became a Snowbird and what the lifestyle reveals about working-class culture from the…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Few Flint residents know that one of the city’s most beloved traditions began with immigrants from a tiny mountain village in North Macedonia. In this episode of Radio Free Flint, host Arthur Busch welcomes Karen Paul Holmes, daughter of Carl Paul, co-founder of Angelo’s Coney…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Good school districts are more than a function of how much money they collect from taxpayers. Schools must connect with the community where they are located in ways that go beyond math, science and reading. Flint, Michigan at one time was the envy of America.…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Our guest is musician Howard Ryan, a native of Wisconsin who now lives in San Francisco, California. Ryan, also known as Hauras composed a song, "Flint, Michigan," intending to make a social statement about the problems of the beleaguered rust belt city. Ryan is a…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Our podcast guest is Daniel Moilanen, a Fenton area native now living in Flint. Dan is currently the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) (https://www.macd.org/) . His leadership in this organization brings conservation-minded farmers together to reduce toxic algal blooms in…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) We discuss how the roads got so bad and how to fix the problem with road and infrastructure expert Dr. John Daly. Michigan has a significant problem with its roads and bridges. The state has one of the highest numbers of structurally deficient bridges in…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Midnight in Vehicle City by author Edward McClelland is a book that tells the story of Flint, Michigan, during the Great Recession and the struggles of its residents as they try to survive in a city that has been hit hard by the economic downturn.…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2027801/open_sms) Musician George Winters has performed for audiences for over 50 years across America. The Michigan native is well-known in music venues in southeastern Michigan for his fabulous keyboard skills, especially on a Hammond organ. George plays the keyboard, guitar, and harmonica and also sings. This…