Weekly Editions
A change at the jobs creation agency; labor rallies for a minimum wage boost; the wine bill moves; and, a Ten Commandments ruling.
The guest is Kary Moss, executive director of the Michigan branch of the ACLU.
Accusations about jobs going to China, and the House moves on its single business tax plan. The guest is Rev. Keith Butler, U.S. Senate candidate.
Affirmative Action heads for the courts, and college tuitions are going up. The guest is Republican National Committee chair Ken Mehlman.
A state-run insurance fund is opposed by teachers, and an education petition drive is on the launch pad. The guest is Rich Robinson, from the Michigan Campaign Finance Network.
Governor Granholm returns from Japan with 650 jobs in hand, David Brandon
gets out of the U.S. Senate race, and the Governor checks in on
“intelligent design.”
Two lawmakers are in trouble with the law over campaign finance reports, plus new polling numbers in the U.S. Senate and governor’s races. The guest is Republican State Senator Nancy Cassis.
The state has more money than it thought and a court battle is waged over same-sex health care benefits. The guest is Dr. Justin King, on health care savings in the K-12 system.
A move to raise fines on unscrupulous gas station dealers and an update on budget talks. The guest is Ed Weglarz, of the Service Station Dealers Association.
A G.O.P. business tax plan passes the House and gas prices go through the roof. The guest is Rep. Sandy Lipsey (D), running for attorney general.
Helping Katrina victims, lifting a gasoline tax, and breaking through on the budget. The guest is Jerry Zandstra (R), U.S. Senate candidate from West Michigan.
The guest is Representative John Stewart (R), Higher Education Committee Chair. Tim is joined by Amy Bailey, Zachary Gorchow and Jack Spencer.
The Labor Day school bill heads to the governor, a flap over running the Big Mac is resolved and the budget continues on its merry way. The guest is Bob LaBrant, on a drive to change Michigan's term limits law.
The State Police budget, tobacco money for jobs, and the governor gets tough with House Republicans. The quest is Lynn Jondahl, on reforming Proposal A.
The week in Michigan politics, with Tim Skubick and press colleagues. The guest is John Truscott, of the DeVos for Governor campaign.
The Delphi bankruptcy and the Granholm administration reaction to same. The guest is Geoffrey Fieger, exploring a run for State Attorney General.
Borrowing to create jobs, banning teen cell phones and Fieger running for AG. The guest is economist Patrick Anderson on business taxes.
Passing Senate GOP business tax cuts, and placing the blame for Michigan’s lousy economy. The guest is Rep. Goeff Hansen, pushing the so-called “penny plan” to raise money for trash recycling.
The Anti-Affirmative Action proposal, the Rosa Parks tribute and the single-business tax. The guest is Rep. Fulton Sheen, on business tax cuts and the fair tax.
The single business tax debate, the Attorney General's confession and allegation, and the Detroit mayoral election. The guest is Rep. Craig DeRoche, on taxes and the budget.
Revamped high school standards and the latest on the Cox-Fieger story. The guest is U.S. Senate candidate Mike Bouchard.
Granholm vetos a single business tax cut and signs a jobs creation package, while GM cuts jobs in Michigan. The guest is Matthew Dowd, from the DeVos for Governor campaign.
Lawmakers return, the SBT debate resumes, and the fate of MDOT director Jeff is in question. Robert Klein is the guest, discussing the SBT.
The business tax, the welfare cut-off issue, a raid on Fieger's offices and the prospect of a Toyota plant in Michigan.
The Board of Ed. gets tough on graduation requirements, and lawmakers head home for the holidays. The guest is Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry.
A Special Counsel for the Fieger investigation, affirmative action on the ballot, and the governor signs the SBT. The guest is MEDC president James C. Epolito.
The Year in Review. A look at the top stories of 2005, with Chris Christoff, Rick Albin, Kathy Barks Hoffmam and Bill Ballenger.
A cabinet departure, a proposed pay cut for lawmakers, and special elections. The guest is Bill Egerer, fighting the state over dioxin contamination in Midland.
No economic turnaround, GOP offers new SBT cuts, and Wayne County sheriff considers bid for state atty. general. The guest is James Clift, on dioxin in Midland.
Education spending, and a State of the State preview. The guest is House Education chair Brian Palmer.
Ford announcement and the State of the State. The guest is Dick DeVos.
High school standards, Dick DeVos campaign, and stem cell research. Guest is Doug Campbell.
Granholm's new budget, and an anti-K-16 coalition. Appropriations chair Scott Hummel is the guest.
The school-employed felons list, and more. The guest is Rob Fowler (SBAM), on small business issues.
School standards, the felons list, and a democratic convention. The guest is Paul Long.
Did a prison system foul-up lead to three deaths? The school standards bill moves. The guest is Amos Williams.
The Cunningham story, the SBT, and toll roads. The guest is Dr. Roy McLaughlin.
Graduation standards, the SBT, and the U.S. Senate GOP primary.
A dead heat, a trespassing charge, and the SBT repeal. The guest is Tom Clay.
High school standards, minimum wage will go up. Guest is Sen. Wayne Kuipers.
Right to Life dissension, and canvasser contempt charges. The guest is Anna Burger.
Another dead heat survey in the Granholm vs. DeVos contest, and more. The guest is pollster Ed Sarpolus.
A neo-Nazi rally, and business tax repeal ads aimed at the governor. The guest is Kurt O'Keefe.
A one-on-one interview with retired Detroit News political columnist George Weeks.
Gas prices, and a Granholm/DeVos debate.
An official state language, a lien on the governor's old house, and money for roads. The guest is Jim Blanchard.
Japanese automakers and the race for governor, and a filing deadline for lawmakers. The guest is State Senator Tom George.
Local schools think about suing the state again. The guest is Jerry Zandstra.
The petition drive ends for the SBT repeal. The guest is Cal Zastrow.
The governor hits the airwaves, and the helmet law repeal clears the House. The guest is Representative Chris Kolb.
Same-sex schools, the Millikens make news and no lead for Granholm.
The guest is congressional candidate Tim Walberg.
Same-sex schools idea moves forward, and new commercials in the governor race. The guest is Kurt O'keefe.
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