Political Insider

Chad Livengood
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The Detroit News politics team talks Michigan politics and with political newsmakers on a semi-regular basis. Featuring politics Editor Chad Livengood, Lansing Bureau reporters Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc, and Washington correspondents Melissa Nann Burke and Grant Schwab.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Dearborn lawmaker talks Michigan House races, GOP's anti-Arab 'bigotry'

    State Rep. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn, talks about gas prices, GOP's "bigotry and hatred" against Muslims on the Political Insider podcast on Oct. 14, 2026.

  2. 4d ago

    Christina Hines blames Iran war, tariffs for high prices

    Christina Hines, the 10th Congressional District Democratic candidate, talks tariffs and the Iran war's impact on costs on the Political Insider podcast.

  3. 4d ago

    Mike Bouchard says US must stop Iran nukes

    Paratrooper-turned-GOP candidate Mike Bouchard speaks to the Detroit News Political Insiders, and blames Iran 'conflict' and green policies for higher gas prices and says Iran's nuclear capabilities must be stopped.

  4. Oct 4

    Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks with the Political Insiders

    Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, talks about her primary campaign for the U.S. Senate, gas prices and taxes, money in politics, President Donald Trump, and about what's next in her political career — after this weekend's fun run. Featuring Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood, Lansing Bureau reporter Craig Mauger, and Washington Bureau reporter Melissa Nann Burke. (Recorded Oct. 2, 2026)

  5. Sep 24

    What would happen if Michigan voters called a constitutional convention?

    What would happen if Michigan voters called a constitutional conventionCitizens Research Council of Michigan's Eric Lupher explains how a constitutional convention would work if voters call for one in the Nov. 3 election. Sept. 22, 2026

  6. Sep 24

    Michigan House Republican on 'tough' election outlook

    Former state Rep. Pamela Hornberger is running for a safe Republican seat in Macomb and St. Clair counties. She joined the Political Insider podcast on Sept. 17, 2026.

  7. Sep 24

    Veteran Michigan pollster explains why polls can be so wildly different

    Detroit News pollster Richard Czuba talks on the Political Insider podcast about why polling in the Democratic U.S. Senate race varied greatly, and why polls in general can return different results on the same race or question. Aug. 16, 2026

  8. Sep 24

    Michigan Dems chair Curtis Hertel Jr. talks party tensions, convention security, Piker

    Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel talked to Chad Livengood, Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc on the Political Insider podcast on Aug. 26.

  9. Sep 24

    Oakland Co. GOP chairman talks state convention, fall election outlook

    Vance Patrick, chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party, talks with Detroit News political reporters Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc. Aug. 21, 2026

  10. Sep 24

    Pollster Richard Czuba discusses September polling

    Detroit News Political Insiders Chad Livengood, Craig Mauger and Melissa Nann Burke discuss the results of September political polling results with Richard Czuba. Sept. 8, 2026

  11. Sep 24

    Haley Stevens reflects on her Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed

    U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens speaks with Detroit News political reporters about her Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed and what she'll do next. Aug. 12, 2026.

  • 11 Episodes

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The Detroit News politics team talks Michigan politics and with political newsmakers on a semi-regular basis. Featuring politics Editor Chad Livengood, Lansing Bureau reporters Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc, and Washington correspondents Melissa Nann Burke and Grant Schwab.

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  • Creator
    Chad Livengood
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Political Insider