Mandatory: An MLive Podcast MLive.com

In this special episode of Mandatory, we look at how a pretty mandatory part of the political process -- working across the aisle -- has broken down. Plus, what we learned reporting on this and a few ideas for fixes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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After our initial four-part series, we heard from more business owners, as well as former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox. Emily Lawler has the update in this special bonus episode of Mandatory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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So, are the Fata Brothers good actors, or bad ones? Is this a deceptive business model, or a legitimate and innovative one?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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How did the Fata brothers first find themselves at odds with the Michigan attorney general? And why haven't they been deterred by persistent legal trouble? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Who are the Fata brothers? And what is it like to work for one of their companies? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Thousands of people across the United States have been targeted with mailers from a series of companies owned by the Fata brothers. But what exactly are they trying to sell? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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