MichMash Politics

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MichMash Politics

Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.

  1. 18 HR. AGO

    Michigan House comes to dramatic close, adjourning early

    Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature crashed to a halt on Thursday after GOP lawmakers refused to show up to session. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow uncover why things went so poorly during these legislative sessions. MichMash is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch it on WDET's YouTube channel.

    37 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Programming note for Friday, Dec. 20

    Today's episode of MichMash will be delayed until 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, to give you the most up-to-date reporting on what's going on at the state capitol. Tune in this afternoon to check out the brand new MichMash for the week — just in time for the holidays!

    2 min

  3. DEC 13

    Michigan Legislature's final days cover EVs, charter schools + more

    The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the House begins in January. Education and the environment are two of the many topics circulating these legislative sessions. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Jane McCurry from Clean Fuels Michigan to discuss biofuels, carbon capture and electric vehicles. Then, they switch gears and chat with Chalkbeat's Hannah Dellinger about charter schools. Finally, Zach reports live from the Michigan State Capitol where ALL of these topics come together in this exciting, jam-packed episode.

    32 min

  4. DEC 6

    Lame-duck session to determine fate of FOIA expansion bills

    The Michigan Legislature has been stagnant on expanding the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to cover the governor's office, and there isn't a clear explanation as to why. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Lisa McGraw, public affairs manager for the Michigan Press Association, to examine the status of the bills.

    35 min

  5. NOV 29

    What should legislative bodies be doing to ensure government oversight?

    On this Thanksgiving episode of MichMash, we take a look at how the Michigan Legislature falls short in their oversight of government. Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sits down with Jim Townsend, the director of the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, to find out why.

    24 min

  6. NOV 22

    The environmental dilemma of Michigan's 'low carbon fuel standard' bill

    A bill introduced last year to encourage the use of "clean fuels" has environmental and animal activists concerned about its potential impacts. Environmentalists say Senate Bill 275 would incentivize reliance on biofuels, which could lead to more Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as "factory farms" in the state. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow dives into this under the radar issue with Oakland County physician and activist Dr. Cheryl A. Ruble. Also, Zach sits down with Gongwer staff writer Elena Durnbaugh to discuss a new approach to fixing the roads in Michigan.

    31 min

  7. NOV 15

    Potential 'difficult lame duck session' looms for Democrats

    Now that the election is over, we are in lame duck session. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sits down with Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc. They discuss how Democrats will move forward after losing the majority in the Michigan House.

    26 min

  8. NOV 8

    How Donald Trump broke the 'blue wall' in Michigan

    President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan this week in what was expected to be a very close presidential election. As part of WDET’s weekly series MichMash, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service speaks with Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick about how the former President defied the experts, and secured a victory in Michigan on election night.

    19 min
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Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.

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  • Creator
    WDET FM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WDET and Wayne State University
  • Show Website
    MichMash Politics

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