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MichMash Politics
Hosted by WDET FM · EN
Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.
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Michigan Campaign Finance Reform shows no progress
Sep 20, 202400:21:13Tap to summarizeIt's been a while since we spoke about campaign finance reform...and its because there hasn't been much to talk about since the charges earlier this year. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with The Detroit News' Craig Mauger about why the campaign finance laws take so long to establish.
Transcribe →Increase in Minimum Wage to take Effect in February
Sep 13, 202400:26:16Tap to summarizeAn increase in minimum wage and required sick leave is set to take effect in February. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services Zach Gorchow sit down with individuals on either side of the law. Chris White, Michigan director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center, and Justin Winslow, president and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, share their positions on the new law.
Transcribe →Why Michigan public school reading scores are at a 10-year low
Sep 6, 202400:23:57Tap to summarizeSince the pandemic, Michigan public school reading scores have been taking a hit. In this episode of "MichMash," host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by Peter Spadafore of the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity to find out why.
Transcribe →How will the repeal of ‘adopt and amend’ affect small business in Michigan?
Aug 30, 202400:22:28Tap to summarizeSupporters of increasing the state's minimum wage and earned sick leave received a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday that's in their favor. This week on "MichMash," host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sat down with Crain’s Detroit Business senior reporter Dave Eggert to discuss the ramifications of the ruling on the state's businesses.
Transcribe →County clerks on security, early voting in the 2024 general election
Aug 23, 202400:48:29Tap to summarizeAfter the 2020 elections, false voter fraud accusations have caused there to be a greater focus on county clerks who oversee the voting process. On this week's episode of "MichMash," Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben sat down with Republican Clerk of Macomb County, Anthony Forlini, and Democratic Clerk of Kalamazoo County, Meredith Place, about their confidence in the voting process.
Transcribe →Governor Whitmer grants The Michigan State Housing Development Authority to use state funds
Aug 16, 202400:23:44Tap to summarizeIn late spring 2024, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority was granted the ability to use state funds to help increase housing in the state. Gongwer News Services Alethia Kasben and Zach Gorchow chat with the government agency's executive director, Amy Hovey, to discuss how this move can help build more housing.
Transcribe →How will rescheduling marijuana affect the Michigan market?
Aug 9, 202400:27:00Tap to summarizeThe federal government is considering rescheduling cannabis as a less dangerous drug, which will impact consumers and businesses alike across the state. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasban sat down with Brian Hanna, executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency in Michigan. They discuss how there may be a need for thorough guidance from the federal government if this change is made.
Transcribe →Previewing the 2024 Michigan Primary
Aug 2, 202400:28:57Tap to summarizeThis week on "MichMash," we dive into the Michigan primary that's happening on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and the races that will have the most impact on the general election come November. Host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow sit down with Gongwer reporters Lily Guiney, Nick Smith, and Elena Durnbaugh to discuss the major races to look out for during Tuesday’s primary election.
Transcribe →Who will Kamala Harris choose to be her VP candidate?
Jul 26, 202400:33:26Tap to summarizeIt's been another week of major historic political events. President Biden walked away from his race for reelection, and Vice President Kamala Harris came sprinting in to pick up the baton. On the latest episode of "MichMash," host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sat down with former state Rep. Adam Zemke from Ann Arbor to talk about her chances of winning.
Transcribe →How do we navigate the modern political climate peacefully?
Jul 19, 202400:21:11Tap to summarizeSince the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, many are taking a look at our political system to consider whether we are capable of having disagreements while remaining civil. On the latest episode of "MichMash," Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben examine whether that is possible with State Rep. Mike Harris.
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