{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Four-state-of-education.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwhat-will-our-kids-inherit-wWwzd8Gy","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"What Will Our Kids Inherit?","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/c91e60c3-3363-42f0-8c73-fe5d358986ad/ourstateofedication.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/eb1ff07c-90fb-4d9d-a854-4a5d86251783\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"What Will Our Kids Inherit?\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Nov. 9, 2025 ~ What shapes a child’s future? In this episode, we examine the conditions Michigan kids are growing up in—from poverty and education to health and housing—and how policy decisions impact their well-being. Monique Stanton of the Michigan League for Public Policy breaks down the latest Kids Count data. Kayla Tate of 482Forward offers a youth-driven perspective on what’s working and what’s missing. And former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow reflects on the role of elected leaders in responding to community needs and shaping a better future."}