The Mackinac On Michigan Show

Dec. 27, 2024 ~ James Hohman of the Mackinac Center Joins the show to look back on the Michigan Legislature's work in 2024 and what might be ahead in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 29, 2024 ~ James Hohman of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss the "price tag" of the State Democrats' agenda during lame duck session. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 29, 2024 ~ David Gunther of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss infighting between moderate and progressive Democrats during the lame-duck session. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 29, 2024 ~ Clara Hendrickson from the Detroit Free Press joins the show to discuss the December deadline for state Democrats to pass legislation before the GOP takes over the State House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 29, 2024 ~ State Rep. Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland) joins the show to talk about what the Democrats are up to during the lame-duck session before Republicans take over the state house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Ingrid Jacques, a reporter for USA Today, joins the show to discuss Michigan's political landscape and what voter turnout may be on Nov. 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, a reporter for the Detroit News, joins the show to discuss the significance of covering lower-level election races and which ones will have a significant impact on local elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Rochester School Board member Carol Beth Litkouhi joins the show to discuss a lawsuit she filed against the district, claiming they are not transparent enough to parents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joins the show to discuss his campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Abby Mitch of the right-wing Michigan Rising Action group talks about why she thinks tax incentives to bring in corporation projects to Michigan have failed to create jobs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Patrick Wright of the Mackinac Center talks about a state bill that would redirect approximately 2.75% of a federal block grant for home help services to the Service Employees International Union. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Kyle Melinn of MIRS News talks about the race for the Michigan State House and Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Nikki Snyder, a Republican member of the Michigan State Board of Education, talks about the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights accusing the Michigan Department of Education of inadequately supporting children with learning disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center talks about his concerns for the state to reach a net-zero, carbon-free energy grid and why he disagrees with scientists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Republicans continue to build anti-China sentiments over the Gotion Battery Plant being built near Big Rapids. Joseph Cella, a former United States ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu, joins the show to discuss his criticisms of U.S. Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin's alleged ties to China made by her Republican opponent, Mike Rogers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Detroit News Beth LeBlanc joins the show to discuss how the presidential race is shaping up in the swing state of Michigan, including how RFK Jr. endorsing Donald Trump may shape the race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ In a move many called undemocratic, the then Republican-led Michigan Legislature passed a state minimum wage hike ballot proposal before it could make it on the ballot in 2018, before gutting the bill with amendments during that year's lame-duck session. Now, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the amendments were unconstitutional, reinstating the minimum wage increases. Justin W...

June 26, 2024 ~ James Hohman of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss his criticisms of corporate subsidies from the Michigan Legislature. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 26, 2024 ~ Theodore Bolema of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss a lawsuit against Amazon that state Attorney General Dana Nessel is a part of, claiming the business is acting like a monopoly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 24, 2024 ~ Bridge Michigan education reporter Isabel Lohman joins the show to discuss what is behind the decline in higher education enrollments in Michigan and nationwide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 26, 2024 ~ Midland resident Mary Draves joins the show to discuss her U.S. House candidacy for the GOP's nomination for Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 2024 ~ Sports broadcaster Jim Brandstatter joins the show to discuss the late WJR broadcaster Frank Beckmann. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 2024 ~ Bridge Michigan reporter Ron French joins the show to discuss his investigation into how the Flint water crisis affected the children who consumed the contaminated water. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 2024 ~ Michigan State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Township) joins the show to discuss his campaign for Michigan's Supreme Court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 24, 2024 ~ Cassidy Syftestad Klutts joins the show to discuss her recent investigation that may reveal how schools spent COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.