America 250: Michigan Made

Before cars filled roads across the globe, they were built here. Step inside the factories that powered a revolution—and see how Michigan’s industry and ingenuity made it the driving force behind modern America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From a modest home on West Grand Boulevard, Berry Gordy built a sound that crossed boundaries and defined a generation. Discover how Motown didn’t just top the charts—it helped bring the country together in a time of division. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the summer of 1923, three friends gathered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone. What looked like a simple camping trip helped spark an idea that would change how America travels forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He flew 33 combat missions over Europe, returned home to help build a global automotive company, and quietly gave millions back to Detroit. The story of Mort Harris is one of courage, resilience, and generosity—and it all began in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do Beverly Hills Cop, Armageddon, and a Mumford High School T-shirt have in common? A Detroit connection that runs deeper than you might think. Explore the Michigan origins of a producer whose films defined a generation—and still resonate today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.