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The Mackinac On Michigan Show

The Mackinac On Michigan Show is a policy-focused show bringing in guests to talk about the latest on what’s happening in Lansing and Washington D.C. Co-hosts Kelly Cobb and Jarrett Skorup will dig deeper than the headlines to keep you informed, with a focus on Michigan’s budget, business climate, environment, education system and what’s happening in the courts. Guests will be current political candidates, college professors and public policy experts. Tune in to hear the latest on politics and public policy here in the Great Lakes State.

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Cumulus Media Detroit

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Government

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Dirk Wilcox 26.09.2023

September 26, 2023 ~ Dirk Wilcox from the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation tells us how a Michigan court has stopped the government from selling peoples’ homes and pocketing the money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Tom Leonard 26.09.2023

September 26, 2023 ~ Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard talks about the charges against the 16 Trump electors from 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Ingrid Jacques 26.09.2023

September 26, 2023 ~ Ingrid Jacques from USA Today weighs in on the Trump and Biden Michigan visits associated to the UAW strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Shane Hernandez 26.09.2023

September 26, 2023 ~ Shane Hernandez from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan talks about efforts to keep Michigan’s income tax rates from rising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ John McElroy 23.08.2023

Aug. 23, 2023 ~ John McElroy of Autoline Detroit talks about the UAW negotiations with the big three automakers and the likelihood of a strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Rich Studley 23.08.2023

Aug. 23, 2023 ~ Rich Studley, former head of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, talks about the status of the Gotion Battery Plant deal in Greenfield Township. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Steve Neavling 23.08.2023

Aug. 23, 2023 ~ Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times reporter, talks about an article he wrote for Michigan Advanced about a Michigan law that prevents police departments in the state from reporting officers who left or were fired due to misconduct to other police agencies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Holly Wetzel 23.08.2023

Aug. 23, 2023 ~ Holly Wetzel of the Mackinac Center talks about a column she wrote titled, "I’ll Pass on the Student-Loan Relief." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Annie Patnaude 18.07.2023

July 18, 2023 ~ Michigan State Director at Americans for Prosperity Annie Patnaude talks about the first six months of the Democrats' full control of the Michigan government, and the changes they made she saw as setbacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Jordyn Hermani 18.07.2023

July 18, 2023 ~ MLive reporter Jordyn Hermani talks about her reporting on how one of the most supportive towns in Michigan for former President Donald Trump is seemingly becoming less interested in his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Steve Delie 18.07.2023

July 18, 2023 ~ Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center Steve Delie talks about him suing Michigan State University, which is looking to build a large manufacturing site in Clinton County on land meant for agricultural uses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ James David Dickson 18.07.2023

July 18, 2023 ~ James David Dickson of the Michigan Capitol Confidential joins the show to talk about a Michigan bill supporting the National Popular Vote Movement, and how that would affect who gets elected president of the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Jason Hayes 20.06.2023

June 20, 2023 ~ Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center tells us why he thinks climate change is not to blame for wildfires that created those apocalyptic pictures of Northeast cities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Katherine Loughead 20.06.2023

June 20, 2023 ~ Katherine Loughead of the Tax Foundation talks about why she thinks the possible revival of film tax credits coming out of Lansing is poor public policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Dan Quisenberry 20.06.2023

June 20, 2023 ~ Dan Quisenberry of Michigan’s Charter School Association joins the show to discuss the state of charter schools and how budget cuts could impact learning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac On Michigan ~ Nikki Snyder 20.06.2023

June 20, 2023 ~ State Board of Education Member and U.S. Senate candidate Nikki Snyder talks about why she thinks the addition of financial literacy in high school courses does not go far enough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Sara Bowers 16.05.2023

May 16, 2023 ~ Anderson Economic Group Consultant Sara Bowers discusses Michigan's declining population and what might be causing it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Michael LaFaive 16.05.2023

May 16, 2023 ~ Michael LaFaive of the Mackinac Center talks about what he thinks should be removed from the state budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Mike Harris 16.05.2023

May 16, 2023 ~ Michiag State Rep. Mike Harris (R-Clarkston) discusses Michigan's transparency laws, such as FOIA requests, and how he wants to make the state governemnt more transparent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Clara Hendrickson 16.05.2023

May 16, 2023 ~ Detroit Free Press Reporter Clara Hendrickson discusses Michigan Democrats' deals with large industrial corporations and how lawmakers are left in the dark as to how they came about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Jason Taylor 18.04.2023

April 18, 2023 ~ Central Michigan University Professor Jason Taylor talks about the 90th anniversary of alcohol re-legalization and its relationship with the free market economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Dustin Walsh 18.04.2023

April 18, 2023 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Senior Reporter Dustin Walsh talks about federal charges against former Michigan Republican House Speaker Rick Johnson for accepting bribes while Johnson chaired the Medical Marijuana Licensing Board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Patrick Wright 18.04.2023

April 18, 2023 ~ Mackinac Center for Public Policy Legal Affairs Vice President Patrick Wright talks about Michigan income tax cuts taking effect after state budgets exceeded a certain threshold, and why he believes the cuts should be permanent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Sheng Li 18.04.2023

April 18, 2023 ~ Sheng Li, who is part of the New Civil Liberties Alliance litigation counsel, speaks about the Department of Education extending a halt to student loan payments with Congressional approval after a COVID-19 relief law expired. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mackinac on Michigan ~ Molly Macek 21.03.2023

March 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac Center For Public Policy Director of Education Policy Molly Macek talks about recent and expected changes to education laws now that Democrats control both the Michigan 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.

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