The blowback against Engler as MSU interim president is intense. Does his appointment take Snyder and Legislature off the hook about purging university’s board? Abdul El-Sayed may not qualify as gubernatorial candidate because of MI/NY residency issues. Should he be scrubbed from ballot? Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/is-engler-a-victory-for-msurosemary-aquilina-for-supreme-court/s-GcVut
PODCAST: Sex Scandal Imploding MSU/Gov. Snyder Gives Himself Top Grades in SoS
Will MSU President Simon’s resignation be enough to stop the hemorrhaging at MSU? Gov. Rick Snyder’s last State of the State address was best he has delivered, but polls say his assessment isn’t shared by constituents. Who deserves blame for last weekend’s federal gov. shutdown, and can we expect the same thing again in two […]
PODCAST: Trump Flunks/ MI #1 Automaker/Lawmakers Fight Snyder/Whitmer Chugs Along
National population trends — who’s growing and who’s shrinking? Michigan ranks #4 in total manufacturing, but trend doesn’t look good. Legislature wants to give Michigan taxpayers bigger tax break than does Gov. Snyder. Voters more polarized than ever over President Trump’s job performance. Interview with former state Rep. Matt Gillard (D-Alpena), CEO of Michigan’s Children. […]
PODCAST: Sex scandal @MSU gropes pols/GOP tag team gangs up on Schuette/Pot & Prevailing Wage
Should the Michigan Legislature hold the state’s taxpayers harmless if they lose their personal exemption due to the new tax reform law passed by Congress? Why are there so many candidates running to succeed U.S. Rep David Trott in the 11th Congressional District? Three Republican candidates for governor, minus Bill Schuette, say they’ll team up […]
PODCAST: Looking at 2018 Election, an Interview with MI Democratic Party Chair Brandon Dillon
This week’s podcast has a great interview with MI Democratic Party Chair Brandon Dillon. Dillon talks about why Democrats are holding a special spring endorsement convention and if anti-Trump Backlash Propel Democrats Nationally and in Michigan. Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/looking-at-2018-election-an-interview-with-mi-dem-party-chair-brandon-dillon/s-sdQE3
PODCAST: Which MI Politician “Won” 2017? Is MI’s Population Growing? What’s Up w/Rep. Zemke?
In this edition, we talk about which Michigan politician had the best 2017. After a 20-year hiatus, will Michigan ever get back to 10 million people again? And check out our interview with state Rep. Adam Zemke (D-Ann Arbor). Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/which-mi-pol-won-2017-is-mis-population-growing-whats-going-on-wrep-zemke/s-qICQq
PODCAST: Most Conservative/Liberal Michigan Legislators/School Teachers Get Their Money Back
State Supreme Court Delivers Huge Victory for Michigan Educators. Who are the most Conservative and Liberal state Representatives and Senators? National Poll Says Americans are Conflicted about GOP Congress’s Massive Tax Cut. U.S. Senator Gary Peters for President in 2020? Does Jimmy Carter Have a Chance to Become Longest-Lived Ex-President Ever? Interview with state Rep. […]
PODCAST: Sexual Assault at MSU/MI Not the Best, but Not the Worst/New Kid on Block in E. Lansing
Only one Michigan city qualifies as among 50 best in U.S.—which one is it? John Conyers’s 13th CD seat will be empty longer than any nationally in the past 25 years. Why? Interview with MSU student Aaron Stephens, who knocked off an incumbent to be elected to E. Lansing city council. Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. […]
PODCAST: Serial Sex Assailant Sullies Sparty/Conyers v. Conyers/Sander Levin Packs It In
Can MSU Top Brass Withstand Outcry for Accountability in Wake of Larry Nassar Sex Crimes? Civil Rights Icon John Conyers Resigns from Congress Under Duress — Will Another Conyers Replace Him? If so, which one? Sander Levin Won’t Run for Re-election — who will be his successor? Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/serial-sex-assailant-sullies-spartyconyers-v-conyerssander-levin-packs-it-in/s-xGp7A
PODCAST: Trump V. Snyder/Sex Wrecks/Line 5 Gets Buried/Karegnondi Conduit/Mays’ Morass
Gov. Snyder Cuts Deal with Enbridge to keep Mackinac Straits pipeline open. Karegnondi Water Starts Flowing in Genesee County, but not in Flint. Michigan politicians balk at chastising Congressman Conyers over sex harassment charges. Lt. Gov. Calley all-in-for-Snyder candidate for Governor. Interview with state Rep. Christine Greig (D-Farmington Hills), possible first female Speaker of the […]