The Mackinac On Michigan Show

March 21, 2023 ~ Michigan House Minority Leader Matt Hall talks about a recent win for Republicans, retaining an automatic trigger in the law that will lower state income taxes for Michigan residents and small businesses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac Center for Public Policy Legal Affairs Vice President Patrick Wright talks about $12.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds illegally obtained by the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and the Michigan Education Special Services Association (MESSA). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

March 21, 2023 ~ Former Michigan Speaker Jase Bolger talks about the potential impact on Michigan businesses and employees after the recent repeal of Michigan's Freedom to Work laws, which previously gave workers the option to opt out of union memberships and dues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

February 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac on Michigan ~ Dakota Wood Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac on Michigan ~ David Eggert Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac on Michigan ~ James Hohman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 21, 2023 ~ Mackinac on Michigan ~ Dylan Wegela Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 17, 2023 ~ Michigan's Governor's Office, House, and Senate are about to be run by the Democrats, and Mackinac Center Senior Strategist for State Affairs David Guenther joins to talk about the upcoming changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 17, 2023 ~ Michigan's Governor's Office, House, and Senate are about to be run by the Democrats, and incoming Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt joins to talk about the upcoming changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 17, 2023 ~ Michigan's Governor's Office, House, and Senate are about to be run by the Democrats, and Target Point Consulting President Michael Meyers joins to talk about the upcoming changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 17, 2023 ~ Michigan's Governor's Office, House, and Senate are about to be run by the Democrats, and Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow joins to talk about the upcoming changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 17, 2023 ~ Michigan's Governor's Office, House, and Senate are about to be run by the Democrats, and incoming Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, Mackinac Center Senior Strategist for State Affairs David Guenther, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow join to talk about the upcoming changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

December 20, 2022 ~ Now that Democrats control the Governor's Office, House, and Senate in Michigan, they are headed toward repealing right to work. Joining to talk about the importance of Right to Work are UAW Worker Advocate Terry Bowman, Mackinac Center's Michael LaFaive, former Michigan Lieutenant Governor of Michigan and President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan Brian Ca...

November 23, 2022 ~ The Detroit News Assistant Editorial Page Editor Kaitlyn Buss, Grassroots Midwest CEO Adrian Hemond, Oakland University Political Science Professor David Dulio, and Center for the Environment Director at the Washington Policy Center Todd Myers join to speak to Jarrett and Kelly about the recent midterm election results, the once-predicted "red wave," and how technology and envi...

October 18, 2022 ~ GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shane Hernandez brings us the latest from the campaign trail, plus Get Kids Back to School PAC Founder Matt Wilk talks about taking back our school boards, and Bridge Michigan Reporter Jonathan Oosting brings us his observations about the 2022 midterms, and John Mozena from the Center for Economic Responsibility talks about a billion dollar give...

September 20, 2022 ~ Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga talks about the state of the economy and the impact that Washington spending is having, Michael Shostak of the Michigan Republican Party talks about unity in the GOP ranks, Taylor DesOrmeau of M-Live looks at the facts on teacher shortages in Michigan, and Mike Lafaive of The Mackinac Center unveils his research on which cities in Michigan ar...

August 16, 2022 ~ Detroit News' Craig Mauger, Mitchell Research & Communications President Steve Mitchell, Republican Congressional Candidate Martell Bivings, and Financial Expert Mike LaFave join the show to talk about the 2022 Michigan Primary, the upcoming election, and the current state of the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

July 19, 2022 ~ Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Garrett Soldano, The Detroit News Assistant Editorial Page Editor Kaitlyn Buss, Assoicated Builders and Contractors of Michigan Jimmy Greene, and Mackinac Center for Public Policy Director of Environmental Policy Jason Hayes all join to talk about Michigan's upcoming election, and the issues that candidates are campaigning around. Hosted by Simple...

June 21, 2022 ~ The new Michigan Capitol Confidential Managing Editor James David Dickson talks to Jarrett and Kelly, Michigan Freedom Fund Executive Director Tori Sachs speaks on current political hypocrisies and holding politicians accountable, Detroit Free Press Political Editor Emily Lawler drops the latest political news, and Insurance Alliance of Michigan Executive Director Erin McDonough ta...

May 17, 2022 ~ Great Lakes Education Project Executive Director Beth DeShone talks about the Let MI Kids Learn initiative, which gives families more say regarding tax-funded education spending, Mackinac Center for Public Policy Director of Research Mike Van Beek talks about auto insurance reforms, and The Detroit News' Ingrid Jacques breaks down the political climate in Michigan. Gubernatorial can...

April 19, 2022 ~ Jarret and Kelly talk with gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and congressional candidate John James, as well as Pacific Legal Foundation's Kathy Hoekstra about a housing lawsuit in which homeowners houses were repossessed and sold for profit, potentially in violation of the Constitution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

March 12, 2022 ~ Jarrett and Kelly speak with Gubernatorial Candidate and Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig about suspending the state gas tax, American Federation for Children's Dr. Corey DeAngelis about education, Pam Hornberger on Michigan's budget, and MIRS News Editor Kyle Melinn about upcoming developments from Lansing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

February 19, 2022 ~ Jarrett and Kelly talk Michigan education, plus the public's opinion on Governor Whitmer, and what competition she will face in the upcoming midterm elections. Guests weighing in on the topics include The Detroit News' Nolan Finley, Mackinac Center's Ben DeGrow and Representative Tom Albert. Also, an introduction to the newly established Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism. Ho...

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 ~ On the premier edition of “Mackinac on Michigan,” Kelly and Jarrett examine concerns Michigan residents have regarding COVID and the economy, plus a look at the effects that COVID and remote learning have had on education in our state. Guest include Michigan State Senator Eric Nesbitt, and ExcelInEd Strategic Communications VP Matt Frendeway. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...