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Programming note for Friday, Dec. 20 Dec 20, 2024

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Today's episode of MichMash will be delayed until 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, to give you the most up-to-date reporting on what's going on at the state capitol. Tune in this afternoon to check out the brand new MichMash for the week — just in time for the holidays!

Michigan Legislature's final days cover EVs, charter schools + more Dec 13, 2024

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The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the House begins in January. Education and the environment are two of the many topics circulating these legislative sessions. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Jane McCurry from Clean Fuels Michigan to discuss biofuels, carbon capture and electric vehicles. Then, they switch gears and chat with Chalkbeat's Hannah Dellinger about charter schools. Finally, Zach reports live from the Michigan State Capitol where ALL of these topics come together in this exciting, jam-packed episode.

Lame-duck session to determine fate of FOIA expansion bills Dec 06, 2024

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The Michigan Legislature has been stagnant on expanding the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to cover the governor's office, and there isn't a clear explanation as to why. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Lisa McGraw, public affairs manager for the Michigan Press Association, to examine the status of the bills.

What should legislative bodies be doing to ensure government oversight? Nov 29, 2024

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On this Thanksgiving episode of MichMash, we take a look at how the Michigan Legislature falls short in their oversight of government. Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sits down with Jim Townsend, the director of the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, to find out why.

The environmental dilemma of Michigan's 'low carbon fuel standard' bill Nov 22, 2024

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A bill introduced last year to encourage the use of "clean fuels" has environmental and animal activists concerned about its potential impacts. Environmentalists say Senate Bill 275 would incentivize reliance on biofuels, which could lead to more Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as "factory farms" in the state. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow dives into this under the radar issue with Oakland County physician and activist Dr. Cheryl A. Ruble. Also, Zach sits down with Gongwer staff writer Elena Durnbaugh to discuss a new approach to fixing the roads in Michigan.

Potential 'difficult lame duck session' looms for Democrats Nov 15, 2024

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Now that the election is over, we are in lame duck session. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sits down with Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc. They discuss how Democrats will move forward after losing the majority in the Michigan House.

How Donald Trump broke the 'blue wall' in Michigan Nov 08, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan this week in what was expected to be a very close presidential election. As part of WDET’s weekly series MichMash, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service speaks with Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick about how the former President defied the experts, and secured a victory in Michigan on election night.

Jemele Hill on the changing dynamics of the Black vote in Michigan Oct 25, 2024

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Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have been making frequent trips to the battle ground state of Michigan in efforts to increase their voter outreach. There has been a hyper focus on the black vote in both Detroit (one of the blackest cities in America) and in the country as a whole. But why is the black vote so focused on. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben and Zach Gorchow sit done with renowned journalist and Detroit native, Jemele Hill. They discuss the dynamic of the black vote.

MichMash Live from Lansing 2024 ft. former speaker Jase Bolger and former minority leader Christine Greig Oct 21, 2024

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How do candidates feel as they get closer to election day? In this bonus episode from our Live in Lansing MichMash recording, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben talk with former speaker Jase Bolger and former minority leader Christine Greig. They discuss how each party is looking ahead of the election and the best way to connect with voters.

MICHMASH LIVE IN LANSING ft. Andrea Bitely and Josh Hovey Oct 18, 2024

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As the election season comes to an end, both Democrats and Republicans are ramping up their messaging to reach out to voters. In a LIVE edition of our weekly series, MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss these matters at Urban Beat in Lansing, Michigan. They sit down with Andrea Bitely, founder of Bitely Communications, and Josh Hovey, partner at Martin Waymire, to discuss the strategy from both parties.

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