Talking Michigan Politics
By The Grand Rapids Press
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Analysis of political issues in Grand Rapids, Michigan and nationwide by the staff of The Grand Rapids Press.
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Can Obama, Republicans compromise on deficit? | On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Ed and Jeff discuss competing plans to reduce the federal budget deficit and a compromise on the pension tax proposal in Michigan. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions has little support | On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about state GOP leaders' 90-day update, the federal budget standoff and changes in city of Grand Rapids' garbage policies and incentives to boost recycling. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Should U.S. be bombing Libya; controversy over Rev. Rob Bell's claim there is no Hell | Justin Amash's opposition to U.S. military action in Libya, state tax policy and the controversy sparked by the Rev. Rob Bell about whether there is a Hell. | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter that NPR sting tape was edited? | Analysis of Grand Rapids, Michigan and national political issues | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michigan inches closer to Wisconsin in labor battle and NPR seals its own federal funding fate | Collective bargaining's fate in Michigan, the GOP's future resting with Hispanic voters and tweaks in the state budget, on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder's budget director about Michigan's 'shared sacrifice' plan | On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, state budget director John Nixon answers questions about the bold cuts and tax changes he and Gov. Rick Snyder have proposed. | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Rick Snyder won't pick same fights as embattled Wisconsin governor | The future of offshore oil drilling in the wake of the investigation of the BP Gulf spill. Can Grand Rapids and Kent County become one? And President Obama changes directions on gay marriage on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder about his budget plan for Michigan | Gov. Rick Snyder answered some questions about the controversial and ambitious budget he laid out Thursday before lawmakers in Lansing. | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michigan, U.S. face budget dilemmas as Snyder, Obama unveil plans | Michigan, U.S. face budget dilemmas as Snyder, Obama unveil plans | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Surprising no vote on Patriot Act | Congressman Justin Amash's vote against the Patriot Act, the highly anticipated major spending cuts in Michigan government becomes public next week and how the State of the City address provoked debate about what God's name is on this week's podcast. | 2/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What cuts should we expect in Gov. Rick Snyder's budget? Will Michigan reform teach tenure? | What cuts to expect in Gov. Rick Snyder’s bold budget, the future of the national health care law, and a Grand Rapids-Kent County metro government proposal on this week’s Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder: | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are property taxes going up, a strong showing for Pete Hoekstra in a Senate poll, and Gov. Rick Snyder's plans to balance the b | In a special Talking Michigan Politics podcast recorded after Gov. Rick Snyder addressed the Michigan Press Association in Detroit, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss: | 1/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Obama's State of the Union strategy; Rosalynn Carter's fight against mental health stigma and Gov. Rick Snyder's budge | Podcast: Obama's State of the Union strategy; Rosalynn Carter's fight against mental health stigma and Gov. Rick Snyder's budget plans | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State, President Obama's approval ratings and a Tiger Mother's defense | Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State, President Obama's approval ratings and a Tiger Mother's defense | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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President Obama's speech in Arizona receives wide-spread praise | President Obama's speech in Arizona receives wide-spread praise | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fallout from Arizona shooting rampage; Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State preview | Fallout from Arizona shooting rampage; Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State preview | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Governor Snyder's plan to restore Michigan work? | Pure Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder's call for shared sacrifice, media pros disclosing personal information, the Navy commander scandal and more on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Silence on suburban Detroit prostitution clients; Snyder appeals to the center and Michele Bachmann's Michigan stops | Silence on suburban Detroit prostitution clients; Snyder appeals to the center and Michele Bachmann's Michigan stops | 12/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder | Listen to interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder | 12/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gov. Granholm's legacy, Michele Bachmann's role in Michigan politics and the dismal Census numbers | Gov. Granholm's legacy, Michele Bachmann's role in Michigan politics and the dismal Census numbers | 12/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell | Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell | 12/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why did President Obama extend tax cuts for rich and polls show Sen. Debbie Stabenow at risk | President Obama in the middle, Michigan's lame-duck Legislature and a Grand Rapids mayor's bid for a third term on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will WikiLeaks bring down America and are we ready to sacrifice to balance the federal budget? | Podcast crew also discusses surprises by Governor-elect Rick Snyder and lame-duck lawmakers. | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are Fox News commentators deliberately distorting news as Jimmy Carter suggests? | On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss President Carter's statements about Fox News, upcoming races for Grand Rapids mayor and the U.S. Senate, the unemployment benefits extension | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Rick Snyder, Republicans raise taxes to balance Michigan's budget? | Nancy Pelosi's woes, tax talk in Lansing and Washington, Bloomberg-Scarborough for president, what gives a city soul and more on this week's Talking Michigan Politics with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder: | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Breaking down Rick Snyder's staff picks, what spending federal government may cut | This week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast: Surveys provide surprising findings on Tea Partiers and trade agreements; a Christian roommates controversy in Grand Rapids, and Rick Snyder's first moves as governor-elect. | 11/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How will Tea Party victories change Washington? | On this week's post-election Talking Michigan Politics podcast, demographics analyst Peter Bratt joins Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder to talk about Tuesday's election results. | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will head stomping by Rand Paul supporter impact elections, and what does poor turnout for Clinton, Bernero event mean | GVSU's Matt McLogan joins Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss Topics include: Clinton, Bernero event fails to draw The Rand Paul supporter head stomp Turnout China's role in political races | 10/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Christine O'Donnell wrong about Constitution and separation of church and state? | Analysis of Grand Rapids, Michigan and national political issues | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Rick Snyder talks about China, Pure Michigan and campaign finance disclosure | An interview with GOP candidate for governor, Rick Snyder; analysis of his debate with Democrat Virg Bernero; the tight race for Kent County's 29th Senate district are topics on this week's podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will the Supreme Court protect free speech even if it means allowing hateful signs at soldier funerals? | Gay bashing at military funerals and free speech, a radical center/third party movement in 2012 and China as an issue in the 3rd Congressional race on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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China and Michigan politics, assistant attorney general's blog, tightening polls | How China makes its way into Michigan politics, gay bashing by a state official and a new national poll that finds Bill Clinton growing in popularity, on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast | 9/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell a flash in the pan, or start of long-term movement? | Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about the Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell, Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero agreeing to a debate, the 3rd Congressional race and Don't Ask Don't Tell on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast. | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economist Brian Wesbury tells West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids: The economy is strong and fears are fueled by 'econom | Economist Brian Wesbury tells West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids: The economy is strong and fears are fueled by 'economic hypochondria' | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What do this week's Tea Party victories mean for races in Michigan? | Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about Tea Party victories, Rick Snyder-Virg Bernero sharing town hall time and government worker health insurance paying for abortions on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast. | 9/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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With Rick Snyder's lead growing, how bad will it be for Democrats in November? | New numbers and a widening gap in the race for governor, a study showing Republican primary turnout surging while it declines for Democrats and the anniversary of President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon. | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback | November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justice Elizabeth Weaver's sudden resignation; Rick Snyder's selection of Brian Calley as running mate | Justice Elizabeth Weaver's sudden resignation; Rick Snyder's selection of Brian Calley as running mate | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will disputed Tea Party candidates stay on ballot, and how can Virg Bernero win in November? | Tea partiers facing off in court, exploring a path to victory for Virg Bernero, and the mosque proposed two blocks from Ground Zero on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder. | 8/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A new Virg Bernero-Rick Snyder Michigan governor's poll; tax cuts expiring and chickens in Grand Rapids | Running mates for Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero and Grand Rapids says no to backyard chickens on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast. | 8/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What does Rick Snyder's victory in governor's race mean? | On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder and GVSU's Matt McLogan analyze Tuesday night's primary election results. | 8/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Virg Bernero pulling ahead and predictions for Michigan's August primary | Is Virg Bernero pulling ahead in the Democratic race for governor? Also we analyze Congressional and state legislative races and voter turnout projections. | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How the fight for Pete Hoekstra's seat in Congress could help Hoekstra's race for governor | New polls in the governor's race, Club for Growth attack ads and voter turnout are the topics on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast. | 7/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does legend of President Reagan as a conservative live up to reality? | Topics: Do people pining for Ronald Reagan truly understand how he governed, campaign finance lawsuits, new developments in the race for governor of Michigan, and what it means for Gov. Granholm that President Obama is making a stop in Holland: | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can Hoekstra win GOP primary despite being outspent by opponents? | Topics: money in the governor's race, a case before the state Supreme Court concerning allegations of Meijer secretly promoting the recall of township officials near Traverse City, and Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver bolting the GOP. | 7/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Endorsements ramp up in governor's race; is buying American patriotic? | Endorsements ramp up in Michigan governor's race; and is buying American patriotic? | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What caused Mike Cox's huge leap in governor's race poll? | Topics changing poll numbers in the governor's race and the Democratic debate in Grand Rapids, developments in the 3rd Congressional campaigns, and controversy surrounding film tax credits for the Grand Rapids Hangar42 project. | 6/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New website helps expose lies in campaign ads | Topics: Michigan Truth Squad | A new poll in Michigan's gubernatorial race, and the campaigns feature few promises | Energy policy | 6/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will latest endorsements make difference in Michigan governor's race? | Topics: Big endorsements in the governor's race | Voter frustration | Immigration reform | 6/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Governor candidates debate; George W. Bush on war and torture; and lessons learned from blown call that ruined Tigers perfect g | Governor candidates debate; George W. Bush on war and torture; and lessons learned from blown call that ruined Tigers perfect game | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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George W. Bush defends war in Iraq saying, 'World is a better place' | George W. Bush defends war in Iraq saying, 'World is a better place' | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Did President Obama use GOP senators as props? | Topics: Post-partisanship, a fading ideal | Governor's race | Congressional races in West Michigan | Quitting Facebook | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What do elections results in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Arkansas tell us? | Topics: What do this week's election results mean? | Michigan's governor's race | Hoekstra takes no tax pledge. | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Mike Bouchard | Topics: Next governor could be a one-termer, Bouchard surging in metro Detroit counties, and why the Tea Party message resonates. | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New round of mudslinging in Michigan governor's race | Analysis of Grand Rapids, Michigan and national political issues | 5/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What do voter-approved taxes tell us about strength of Tea Party? | Topics: Taxes | Governor's race | The Center for Michigan is taking on the big issues. | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hoekstra keeps rolling, Dillion makes ballot, and how voters' moods matter | Topics: New poll that showsHoekstra hanging on to a lead among Republicans running for governor; questions over whether voter unhappiness spells good news for Republicans in November; and concerns about legacy costs and how they shape voter views. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Cox accuses Rick Snyder of launching latest attack ad salvo in governor's race | Topics: Governor's race | Who's in the Tea Party? | Fundraising in 3rd Congressional race | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can Pete Hoekstra hang on to lead in Republican race for governor? | Topics: The race for governor | Congressional races | Taxes | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Michigan House pass ban on texting while driving?Will Michigan House pass ban on texting while driving?Will Michigan House | Topics: The race for governor | Congressional races | Texting and driving | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Polls show long odds for Democrats beating any Republican in Michigan governor's race | Topics: Governor's race polls show trouble for Democrats | Anonymous comments | Who's getting blamed for health care threats. | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will health care vote by the key issue in November election? | Topics: Health care vote | Michigan governor's race | Michigan 10.0 | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Plenty of early mud slinging in Michigan governor's race | Topics include the governor's race, education funding (and Saturday's controversial Meat Out), and the 3rd District Congressional race. | 3/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poll shows Hoekstra, Snyder top two in GOP govenor's race | Topics: Governor's race poll | Should teachers' union be blamed for Race to the Top failure? | Is Tea Party bad for GOP? | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Democratic field for Michigan governor getting crowded | Topics: Race for governor | Grand Rapids Congressional race | Employee givebacks | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Justin Amash too 'Tea Party' for Grand Rapids Congressional seat? | Is Justin Amash too 'Tea Party' for Grand Rapids Congressional seat? | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will third-party Tea Party candidates help Democrats? | Topics: How national political developments will affect Michigan and Grand Rapids-area races. | The race to be governor of Michigan | Taxes | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vern Ehlers retires and GOP Michigan governor's race gets ugly | Vern Ehlers retires and GOP Michigan governor's race gets ugly | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Surprising dollar figures in the Michigan governors' race; Gov. Jennifer Granholm's plan to trim the state payroll; tax proposa | Topics: Fund-raising in the governor's race | Gov. Granholm's early-out proposal for state workers is ruffling feathers | Can people be persuaded to pay more taxes if they are told the extra funds will bring back police and fire? | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Governor candidates forum in Grand Rapids | Governor candidates forum in Grand Rapids | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Partisan politics at State of the Union; Michigan governor's race | Partisan politics at State of the Union; Michigan governor's race | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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An upset in Massachusetts, the race for Michigan governor, and big scary fish | Topics: What does the Massachusetts Senate race mean to the remaining 2010 races? | The race for governor and speculation on other state and local races. | The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to grant an injunction to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Buzz building for Denise Ilitch to run for Michigan governor | Topics: The race for governor | Mike Cox turns up heat to stop Asian carp | tea party picks up momentum | 1/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dillon candidacy may surge on Cherry announcement, plus Hoekstra's fundraising letter | LaGrand's Senate run | Kent County boar | Dillon candidacy may surge on Cherry announcement; Hoekstra's fundraising letter; LaGrand's Senate run; Kent County board leaders; and China's bold energy spending | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Detroit terror, 2010 Michigan governor's race, partisanship in Washington and Race to the Top school funding | Detroit terror, 2010 Michigan governor's race, partisanship in Washington and Race to the Top school funding | 12/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Virg Bernero serious about Michigan governor's race? Will Pete Hoekstra's bailout vote come back to haunt him? Plus health c | Is Virg Bernero serious about Michigan governor's race? Will Pete Hoekstra's bailout vote come back to haunt him? Plus health care reform, Race to the Top legislation and brain drain | 12/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 76 Episodes |
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