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Racism, protests, nasty politics. Chris Gautz on managing the pandemic in MI Corrections

• June 1, 2020
• Tagged as: Chris Colb, Chris Gautz, COVID-19, Department of Corrections, Donald Trump, Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Fair and Equal Michigan, Gary Peters, Gretchen Whitmer, Jocelyn Benson, Karl Manke, Mike Shirkey, Protests, Racism, Rich Studley

Michigan Policast for Monday, June 1, 2020   In this episode: American racism: Systemic, just not codified Opening Michigan’s economy the right way Trouble ahead for the Michigan budget Shirkey, Trump, and GOP: distractions, fake…

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Protests, Trump, and elections. Whitmer affirms right to literacy with lawsuit settlement.

• May 18, 2020
• Tagged as: Betsy DeVos, COVID-19, Debbie Stabenow, detroit, Donald Trump, education, Elissa Slotkin, Gary Peters, Gretchen Whitmer, John James, Justin Amash, Lee Chatfield, Literacy, Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission, Mike Shirkey, Mitt Romney

Michigan Policast for Monday, May 18, 2020   In this episode: The COVID rally’s soggy sequel Trump’s weak pandemic response Trouble ahead for Michigan’s budget Governor Whitmer settles the right to literacy case Elections, elections…

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Armed protesters, unemployment, the economy, and the latest polls. Guests Chad Livengood and Christine Greig

• May 4, 2020
• Tagged as: Chad Livengood, Christine Greig, COVID-19, Donald Trump, Gary Peters, Gretchen Whitmer, John James, Justin Amash, Lee Chatfield, Mike Shirkey, Open Carry

Michigan Policast for Monday, May 4, 2020   In this episode: Michiganders back Whitmer, Republicans sue Protesters, defacto terrorists, and Republicans in the legislature House Minority Leader Christine Greig on legislating through the pandemic Chad…

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Shelter-in-place extended, polls look good for Dems, and literacy is a right! Jon Hoadley and Jonathan Oosting join us.

• April 27, 2020
• Tagged as: Curtis Hertel Jr, Dale Zorn, Dana Nessel, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Donald Trump, Gretchen Whitmer, Haley Stevens, Jon Hoadley, Jonathan Oosting, Lee Chatfield, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Mike Shirkey

Michigan Policast for Monday, April 27, 2020   In this episode: Surprise! Trump has inappropriate relations with China Gov Whitmer extends shelter-in-place but eases restrictions Polling on the handling of the pandemic Oversight and political…

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Pandemic restrictions, racial disparities, Biden’s VP, and guests Dean Sienko and Chris Swope

• April 13, 2020
• Tagged as: Chris Swope, COVID-19, Dan Kildee, Dana Nessel, Dean Sienko, Garlin Gilchrist, Gretchen Whitmer, Joe Biden, Lee Chatfield, Mike Shirkey

Michigan Policast for Monday, April 13, 2020   In this episode: Governor Whitmer extends stay-home order Shirkey, Chatfield, and the Chamber push back on expanded restrictions Racial and socioeconomic disparities highlighted by COVID-19 Interview: VP…

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Dem primary, Medicaid, COVID-19, more GOP shenanigans. Ruth Johnson on Detroit housing

• March 9, 2020
• Tagged as: 2020 Primary, detroit, Detroit People's Platform, Gretchen Whitmer, Housing Justice, Mike Shirkey, Peter Lucido, Water Justice

Michigan Policast for Monday, March 9, 2020   In this episode: Democratic primary:  Biden, Bernie, endorsements, and more Republican Medicaid ‘work requirements’ struck down Coronavirus (COVID-19) – based discrimination Lucido found “more likely than not”…

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Voter suppression, regional transit, future work, water quality, and more. Guests Lou Glazer and Justin Onwenu

• February 24, 2020
• Tagged as: 2020 Primary, Andrea Schroeder, Debbie Dingell, Environment, George Heartwell, Jason Sheppard, Justin Onwenu, Launch Michigan, Lou Glazer, Mike Shirkey, NRA, Peter Lucido, Regional Transit Authority, Ruth Johnson, Safe Water, Sierra Club, Tom Watkins, Voter Suppression

Michigan Policast for Monday, February 24, 2020   In this episode: Shirkey and Lucido go after George Heartwell’s appointment to the Natural Resources Commission Swing state polls – things are tight in the rust belt…

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Robocalls, money in politics, Shirkey’s Senate sexism. Nick Occhipinti of Michigan LCV is our guest

• February 17, 2020
• Tagged as: 2020 Primary, Amy Klobuchar, Arlan Meekhof, Bernie Sanders, Dana Nessel, DeVos Money, Donald Trump, Gary Peters, Gretchen Whitmer, John James, Labor, League of Conservation Voters, Marijuana, Mike Bloomberg, Mike Shirkey, Robocalls

Michigan Policast for Monday, January 17, 2020   In this episode: Cracking down on robocalls Money in politics – John James, Aarlan Meekhof, DeVos Money in politics – Trump, Bloomberg, Sanders, etc. Michigan Democratic primary…

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Whitmer’s big week, 2A sanctuaries, Detroit transit, healthcare accessibility. Guests Dr Farhan Bhatti and Renard Monczunski

• February 10, 2020
• Tagged as: 2A, Elissa Slotkin, Gary Peters, Gretchen Whitmer, Gun Regulation, Haley Stevens, Lee Chatfield, Michigan Budget, Mike Bloomberg, Mike Shirkey, Social Media, SOTU

Michigan Policast for Monday, February 10, 2020   In this episode: Governor Whitmer delivers SOTU response Governor Whitmer’s 2021 budget proposal Guns and 2A sanctuary cities Healthcare for all with Dr. Farhan Bhatti of Care Free…

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Whitmer’s first year, election updates, reproductive rights. Riley Beggin joins us

• January 6, 2020
• Tagged as: Climate Change, Dana Nessel, Gerrymandering, Gretchen Whitmer, Lee Chatfield, Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission, Mike Shirkey, Riley Beggin

Michigan Policast for Monday, January 6, 2020   In this episode: Larry Inman recall efforts still going Gov Whitmer’s first year job performance War on women: GOP goes after reproductive health Updates on Citizens Redistricting…