It's Just Politics

Michigan Public
  • 4.8 (12)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
It's Just Politics Podcast

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    September 11th, 2024

    It’s Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta debrief with Michigan Public’s Adam Yahya Rayes about last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and ask: do presidential debates actually change voters’ minds? Plus, how the state of Michigan came to own the blueprints for the World Trade Center. Want to get political updates from Zoe and Rick straight to your inbox? Sign up for the It's Just Politics newsletter! Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  2. SEP 4

    September 4th, 2024

    A judge ruled this week that Robert F. Kennedy Junior’s name will remain on the Michigan ballot as the presidential candidate for the Natural Law Party. Will RFK Jr., Jill Stein and Cornel West be 2024’s election spoilers? Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta speak with Brooking Institution’s Elaine Kamarck, author of “Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know About How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates” about the role of third parties this election cycle. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  3. AUG 28

    August 28th, 2024

    A conversation with University of Michigan Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes and Professor Jenna Bednar about the 50th anniversary of Gerald R. Ford becoming President of the United States. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  4. AUG 21

    August 21st, 2024

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell join It’s Just Politics from Chicago and a look at former President Donald Trump’s trip to Livingston County, MI this week. Sign up for the newsletter! Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  5. AUG 14

    August 14th, 2024

    New polling shows voters trust Harris over Trump on the economy. What’s changed? Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  6. AUG 7

    August 7th, 2024

    A conversation with pollster Richard Czuba about what Michigan’s primary results mean for November. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  7. 05/12/2023

    Friday Rundown: May 12th, 2023

    A new report says Michigan would be hit particularly hard if Congress doesn’t increase the debt ceiling plus, the latest on state budget bills. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  8. 04/28/2023

    Friday Rundown: April 28, 2023

    A conversation with a Democratic lawmaker on bills to expand hate-crime laws in Michigan and Governor Gretchen Whtimer is named co-chair of President Biden’s reelection campaign; the political roundtable joins to discuss. ___ Find more from It's Just Politics. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Public
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    It's Just Politics

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