Weekly Editions
How the bloggers see the Michigan race for president.
The embryonic stem cell and the Michigan Government Reform Now petition drives are over -- now the fun begins. The guest is Robert Bowman (D).
Granholm takes a roller coaster ride on the jobs front; legislature moves to wrap up the new budget. Guest is Robert LaBrant, Michigan Chamber-Commerce.
The guest is lawmaker Mark Meadows (D), who wants to cut legislative salaries and modify term limits.
Granholm's timetable for dealing with Detroit mayor, welfare department mistakes, Reform Michigan Govt. petition. Guest is Judge Deborah Thomas (D).
Primary results, Obama and McCain in Michigan, bottle deposits, and the latest on Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Removal hearing for Detroit mayor scheduled; legal battle over the government reform proposal continues. The guest is Rep. Craig Deroche (R).
Reform effort halted, medical marijuana and stem cell research reach ballot, new jobs, and a preview of the upcoming national Democratic convention.
Michigan Dems at the DNC, Biden for VP, and a House Speaker recall could be on the ballot. Guest is Adolph Mongo, with his take on the Kwame Kilpatrick story.
Kilpatrick case, Sarah Palin and the reaction in Michigan, Reform Michigan reaches the state Supreme Court. The guest is Nancy Skinner (D).
Court takes reform off of ballot, and the latest on the presidential race in Michigan. Guest is Rep. Brian Calley (R).
McCain and Palin in Grand Rapids, and a breakthrough in the energy package. The guest is Michigan AFL-CIO president Mark Gaffney.
Detroit's new mayor visits Lansing, the smoking ban is in trouble, and lawmakers wrap up the budget. The guest is economist Patrick Anderson.
Obama in Grand Rapids and East Lansing, anti-medical marijuana coalition, and the vice presidential debate. The guest is Rep. Fred Miller (D).
Supporters keep the McCain campaign alive in Michigan and Republicans call Democrats back to work on a tax cut. The guest is State Senator Valde Garcia (R).
The final presidential debate, the campaign in Michigan, ballot proposals, and the state Supreme Court and Michigan House races.
U.S. Senate debates in Michigan, the legislature's lame duck session and Stryker money and the House races. The guest is Representative Steve Tobocman (D).
Tim Skubick and panelists take a look at the Michigan presidential contest, the House races, the ballot proposals, and university board races.
In a post-election edition, Tim Skubick and the panel touch all the bases, from the White House to the state House.
Dick DeVos drops out of the governor's race, a lawmaker is tased, and the budget deficit keeps going up. The guest is Rick Johnson, who helped pass Prop 2.
The auto bailout, the Lansing budget mess, and Dennis Archer (D) as a possible candidate for governor. The guest is Paul Welday (R).
A one-on-one interview with Chief Justice Cliff Taylor, who will be leaving state government at the end of the year after his election defeat.
The Big Three and the UAW, the smoking ban, and 2 more possible candidates for governor. Ralph Shaheen of the Michigan Auto Dealers Association is the guest.
Governor cuts spending, state superintendent sends a financial manager to the Detroit district. The guest is Jimmy Womack, of the Detroit School Board.
Lawmaker holiday wrap-up, the Detroit newspapers and the auto bailout. The guest is Rep. Matt Gillard (D), who works on education funding issues.
Cabinet appointments and what's in store for the new year.
With bloggers Nick De Leeuw, Akindele Akinyemi, Julielyn Gibbons, and Eric Baerren.
The year 2008 in review: the race for president, Kwame Kilpatrick turmoil, the domestic car industry, and more. Plus a peek at where we are headed in 2009.
Medical marijuana rules dispute, red ink in the state budget, and two new congressmen. The guest is Michigan Supreme Court justice Robert Young, Jr.
Legislative leftovers, Economic Development CEO exit, Granholm's job strategy. The guest is Kevin Prokop.
Saving money on prisons, a rising jobless rate, and criticism aimed at the governor for an overloaded unemployment system.
Teacher retirements, state layoffs, business surcharge. The guest is Representative Tom McMillin (R).
State of the State, Kwame Kilpatrick, possible Andy Dillon candidacy. The guest is Representative Paul Scott (R).
Granholm's budget proposal – who wins and who loses? L. Brooks Patterson backs away from candidacy. The guest is new Senate Minority Leader Mike Prusi (D).
Stimulus dollars coming to Michigan, new governor and attorney general candidates. The guest is state budget director Bob Emerson.
The Cobo deal is scrubbed and Michigan's legislative 'Big Four' head to D.C. to help the Big Three. The guest is Rep. Mark Meadows (D).
The Michigan jobless rate balloons, and Granholm pushes for new gasoline taxes. The guest is Representative Bill Rogers (R).
A pay cut for state officials and bi-partisan cooperation on a business tax. The guest is Dr. Gary Wolfram, economist and former advisor to John Engler.
Graduated income tax deal, road stimulus money, and the smoking ban. The guest is Mark Brewer, state Democratic Party chair.
Lawmakers wait on pothole package, Hoekstra might run for governor, Switalski challenges Levin. The guest is Jocelyn Benson (D).
The president seeks more auto industry concessions and sends a special aide to Michigan. Bankruptcy is considered for GM and Chrysler.
The medical marijuana law takes effect, state lawmakers are on break. The guest is Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R), candidate for governor.
The next race for governor and how the President's auto policies are playing in Michigan. With bloggers DeLeeuw, Akinyemi, Gibbons and Brayton.
An interview with GOP political consultant Mike Murphy.
The state deficit passes $1 billion, swine flu is in Michigan, smoking ban is stalled. The guest is Ron Wieser, new chair of the state Republican Party.
Hot topics this week: $304 million in state budget cuts and legislation to takeover failing schools. The guest is Mike Flanagan.
Michigan budget woes getting worse, trooper layoffs and foreclosure protection. The guest is economist Patrick Anderson.
$3.8 billion in Obama bucks flood the state and Granholm speculation reaches critical mass.
Granholm misses out on court nomination, lawmakers head to Mackinac Island and GM heads for bankruptcy. Guest is Scott Hagerstrom of the anti-tax movement.
GM enters bankruptcy and governor candidates debate. The guest is Rep. Peter Lund (R) of Macomb County.
A government shutdown may be in the works and a GOP candidate for governor says no government experience is a good thing. The guest is Dr. Charles Ballard.
School budgets take a hit and State Police headquarters controversy continues. The guest is Rick Johnson, on a plan to raise new revenue for state services.
Terri Lynn Land drops out of governor race, Cobo Hall deal is sealed, and more talk about revenue increases. The guest is Kary Moss from the ACLU.
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