MichMash - Unjumbling Michigan Politics Podcast

MichMash - Unjumbling Michigan Politics

WDET FM
Each week, Cheyna Roth un-jumbles Michigan issues and talks about how statewide news stories affect you. MichMash is a production of WDET, Detroit's NPR Station.
Negligence and the Baby Formula Shortage; MI Supreme Court rules on LGBTQ Protections
A baby formula shortage recently rocked the United States, and now we’re starting to figure out what really happened. Cheyna Roth sits down with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble to talk about the negligent practices that took place at Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Sturgis, MI. Plus, Michigan Supreme Court affirms LGBTQ protections under Elliott-Larsen Act, and Detroit officials bolster election security ahead of August primaries.
Jul 29, 2022
11 min
Negligence and the Baby Formula Shortage; MI Supreme Court rules on LGBTQ Protections
A baby formula shortage recently rocked the United States, and now we’re starting to figure out what really happened. Cheyna Roth sits down with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble to talk about the negligent practices that took place at Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Sturgis, MI. Plus, Michigan Supreme Court affirms LGBTQ protections under Elliott-Larsen Act, and Detroit officials bolster election security ahead of August primaries.
Jul 29, 2022
11 min
Are Democrats Planning to Vote in the Republican Primary?
With the Republican primary just a few weeks away, rumors have started to spread that Democrats are planning to vote in the primary in order to sway the results. One such race is between Bill G. Schuette, son of former Attorney General Bill Schuette, and Midland County Clerk Ann Manary, a pro-choice Republican. WDET’s Cheyna Roth sits down with Gongwer’s Alethia Kasben to unpack what’s really happening. Plus, updates on ballot initiatives and GOP candidate Ryan Kelley.
Jul 22, 2022
11 min
Whitmer Goes Positive with First TV Ad of the Election Season
Election season in Michigan brings a flood of candidate ads, and Governor Whitmer just released her first TV ad ahead of November’s gubernatorial election. Instead of going negative against the GOP, Whitmer took a positive posture. WDET's Cheyna Roth is joined by WWMT reporter Rachel Louise Just to break down what that means for the upcoming election.
Jul 20, 2022
12 min
Ballot Proposal Breakdown
WDET’s Cheyna Roth is joined by Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger to take a closer look at the proposals to enshrine a right to an abortion in the state constitution and expand voting access.
Jul 9, 2022
14 min
Attorney General Dana Nessel Hits Roadblock in Flint Water Crisis Case
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the office could not use a one-judge grand jury to indict Flint defendants, including former Gov. Rick Snyder. WDET’s Cheyna Roth and The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc discuss pressing concerns in the case. Plus, changes in the state’s no-fault insurance law and the main takeaways from the newly-passed $77 billion state budget.
Jul 1, 2022
18 min
Michigan Lawmakers Try To Meet State Budget Deadline
Michigan legislators are working on the state budget. The question is: “will they complete a deal by their July 1st deadline?” WDET’s Cheyna Roth is joined by Gongwer Managing Editor Alethia Kasban to talk about key issues that lawmakers are trying to resolve in the next few days.
Jun 27, 2022
12 min
Michigan Republicans Shut Down Resolution to Commemorate Pride Month
A resolution to commemorate Pride Month was squashed in the state House and Senate this week. Cheyna Roth and Gongwer managing editor Alethia Kasben talk about why Republicans shut down the non-binding measure. Plus, new developments with crime victim bills, and what to expect as the Legislature works on the budget ahead of summer break.
Jun 17, 2022
11 min
Trouble With the Law in Michigan GOP
A Barry County sheriff investigating false claims that the 2020 election was stolen is now under investigation himself. WDET’s Cheyna Roth talks with Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger about the claims. Plus, Cheyna and Craig break down what’s going on with the GOP primary race for governor, including the arrest of gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley for his involvement with the January 6 insurrection.
Jun 10, 2022
14 min
Highlights from the Mackinac Policy Conference
Lawmakers and lobbyists flocked to Mackinac Island this week for the annual policy conference. Cheyna Roth talks with first time conference goer Stella Yu of Bridge Michigan to unpack the highlights and get an update on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s roads promise.
Jun 3, 2022
16 min
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