The Mackinac On Michigan Show

June 25, 2025 ~ With Michigan’s education system struggling, ranking low nationally in academic outcomes, Bernita Bradley talks about her homeschool co-op and why she thinks it can help address these issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 25, 2025 ~ State Rep. Bill G. Schuette joins the show to discuss his initiative to reduce "regulatory red tape" in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2025 ~ Scott McClellan talks about Michigan Capital Confidential’s report on Attorney General Dana Nestle’s plan to sue oil and gas companies for climate change led to a federal lawsuit against the state of Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2025 ~ Patrick Wright of the Mackinac Center talks about Michigan lawmakers requesting over $4 billion in pork-earmarked project spending, prompting concerns over constitutional adherence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2025 ~ Kyle Melinn of MIRS News talks about how the Michigan state budget is unlikely to be completed by the July 1 deadline due to legislative divisions and strategic maneuvering, despite a state law passed in 2019 mandating its completion by this date. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

May 29, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, a communications consultant and forum moderator, shared her observations and insights on a recent Detroit mayoral candidate forum. The forum aimed to provide a platform for eight of the nine candidates to address Detroiters’ concerns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

April 28, 2025 ~ Bridge Michigan reporter Isabel Lohman joins the show to discuss how Michigan’s education system faces challenges with low reading and math proficiency, despite increased funding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 23, 2025 ~ Former Michigan attorney general candidate Tom Leonard talks about why he thinks the Michigan Supreme Court has become too activist lately. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 23, 2025 ~ Michigan author Jonathan Williams talks about Michigan’s economic outlook for 2025 being ranked 19th in the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 23, 2025 ~ Aric Nesbitt, minority leader of the Michigan Senate, joins the show to discuss his campaign to be Michigan's next governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 25, 2025 ~ Molly Macek of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss why she approves of the Trump administration dismantling the Department of Education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 25, 2025 ~ Mike Van Beek of the Mackinaw Center joins the show to discuss what he thinks went wrong with the COVID-19 lockdowns in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 26, 2025 ~ The Detroit News' Chad Livengood talks about Michigan Republicans proposing redirecting corporate subsidies and school aid funds to road funding, facing criticism over potential impacts on school funding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 26, 2025 ~ Rep. Donnie Steele joins the show to discuss Michigan House Republicans passing a $3.1 billion road funding plan without raising taxes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 27, 2025 ~ Tim Keller from the Center For the Rights of Abused Children joins the show to discuss recent cases of children under Child Protective Services or in the foster care system who were either abused, or in some cases murdered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 27, 2025 ~ Michael LaFaive ~ Mackinac on Michigan from the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss the controversies surrounding non-disclosure agreements with corporate subsidies handed out by Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 27, 2025 ~ Molly Macek of the Mackinac Center joins the show to share her thoughts on the education component of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 27, 2025 ~ State Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-Cannon Township) joins the show to share his thoughts on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State Address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan. 22, 2025 ~ Jason Hayes joins the show to discuss how President Donald Trump's energy policies may impact Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan. 22, 2025 ~ Beth LeBlanc from the Detroit News explores the issue of corporate welfare in Michigan, focusing on a percieved lack of transparency and accountability in state financial incentives given to companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan. 22, 2025 ~ Darin Weiss of Pontiac-based Grace Centers of Hope talks about how he thinks new Michigan minimum wage hikes may impact nonprofits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan. 22, 2025 ~ Tim Holland of Grassroots Midwest talks about what he thinks will happen with increased minimum wage and paid leave laws that take effect early this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 27, 2024 ~ The hosts look through a study from the Mackinaw Center on what the think tank thinks would be good public policies for the state of Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 27, 2024 ~ Professor Dave Dulio at Oakland University joins the show to talk about how the politics in Michigan has changed over the past year and what it may look like moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec. 27, 2024 ~ Former gubernatorial candidate for the Republicans Kevin Rinke joins the show to discuss what he thought of the policies coming out of Michigan in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.