From MSU Today: The one and only Kermit the Frog visited MSU for Homecoming 2006 to be the celebration’s grand marshal. Kermit visited the studios of MSU radio, 89FM the Impact, before jumping in a convertible to enjoy the parade.

He talks about how it’s easy being green (and white) at MSU, how he prefers leap frog to football, and that he shares a belief in MSU’s land-grant mission.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Show 5:33 Minutes 3.2 mb mp3

From MSU Today: MSU economics professor Charles Ballard returns to Spartan Podcast with his new book, “Michigan’s Economic Future.”

“Half a century ago, the world was knocking on Michigan’s door. But yesterday is gone, and it is not coming back,” Ballard says. “If the people of Michigan are to achieve a brighter economic future, we will need to develop new ways of thinking, and new ways of engaging with the rapidly changing global economy.”

Ballard offers intelligent and useful suggestions on everything from prisons to roads and from taxes to higher education. More than anything else, Ballard thinks the state needs to snap out of a counterproductive nostalgia for the past.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Show 14 Minutes 8 mb mp3