Ingrid Jacques ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Ingrid Jacques, a reporter for USA Today, joins the show to discuss Michigan's political landscape and what voter turnout may be on Nov. 5.
Kaitlyn Buss ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, a reporter for the Detroit News, joins the show to discuss the significance of covering lower-level election races and which ones will have a significant impact on local elections.
Carol Beth Litkouhi ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Rochester School Board member Carol Beth Litkouhi joins the show to discuss a lawsuit she filed against the district, claiming they are not transparent enough to parents.
Mike Rogers ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joins the show to discuss his campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
Abby Mitch ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Abby Mitch of the right-wing Michigan Rising Action group talks about why she thinks tax incentives to bring in corporation projects to Michigan have failed to create jobs.
Patrick Wright ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Patrick Wright of the Mackinac Center talks about a state bill that would redirect approximately 2.75% of a federal block grant for home help services to the Service Employees International Union.
Kyle Melinn ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Kyle Melinn of MIRS News talks about the race for the Michigan State House and Senate.
Nikki Snyder ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Nikki Snyder, a Republican member of the Michigan State Board of Education, talks about the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights accusing the Michigan Department of Education of inadequately supporting children with learning disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jason Hayes ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center talks about his concerns for the state to reach a net-zero, carbon-free energy grid and why he disagrees with scientists.
Joseph Cella ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Republicans continue to build anti-China sentiments over the Gotion Battery Plant being built near Big Rapids. Joseph Cella, a former United States ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu, joins the show to discuss his criticisms of U.S. Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin's alleged ties to China made by her Republican opponent, ...
Beth LeBlanc ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Detroit News Beth LeBlanc joins the show to discuss how the presidential race is shaping up in the swing state of Michigan, including how RFK Jr. endorsing Donald Trump may shape the race.
Justin Winslow ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Aug. 28, 2024 ~ In a move many called undemocratic, the then Republican-led Michigan Legislature passed a state minimum wage hike ballot proposal before it could make it on the ballot in 2018, before gutting the bill with amendments during that year's lame-duck session. Now, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the amendments were unconstitutional, ...
James Hohman ~ Mackinac on Michigan
June 26, 2024 ~ James Hohman of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss his criticisms of corporate subsidies from the Michigan Legislature.
Theodore Bolema ~ Mackinac on Michigan
June 26, 2024 ~ Theodore Bolema of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss a lawsuit against Amazon that state Attorney General Dana Nessel is a part of, claiming the business is acting like a monopoly.
Isabel Lohman ~ Mackinac on Michigan
June 24, 2024 ~ Bridge Michigan education reporter Isabel Lohman joins the show to discuss what is behind the decline in higher education enrollments in Michigan and nationwide.
Mary Draves ~ Mackinac on Michigan
June 26, 2024 ~ Midland resident Mary Draves joins the show to discuss her U.S. House candidacy for the GOP's nomination for Michigan's 8th Congressional District.
Jim Brandstatter ~ Mackinac on Michigan
May 22, 2024 ~ Sports broadcaster Jim Brandstatter joins the show to discuss the late WJR broadcaster Frank Beckmann.
Ron French ~ Mackinac on Michigan
May 22, 2024 ~ Bridge Michigan reporter Ron French joins the show to discuss his investigation into how the Flint water crisis affected the children who consumed the contaminated water.
Andrew Fink ~ Mackinac on Michigan
May 22, 2024 ~ Michigan State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Township) joins the show to discuss his campaign for Michigan's Supreme Court.
Cassidy Syftestad Klutts ~ Mackinac on Michigan
April 24, 2024 ~ Cassidy Syftestad Klutts joins the show to discuss her recent investigation that may reveal how schools spent COVID-19 pandemic relief funding.