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Whitmer shares key points from her 2024 State of the State address Jan 26, 2024

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 in her State of the State address this week. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow sit down with Governor Whitmer to ask her about items on her agenda such as paid family leave.

Secretary Benson on presidential primaries, election security Jan 19, 2024

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The 2024 election season is underway with the presidential primary coming earlier than in previous election cycles. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasben sit down with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to discuss how early voting is part of an effort to boost voter confidence.

Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda Jan 12, 2024

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2024 marks the new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved MichMash. This week, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer co-hosts Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben, sit down with Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate to discuss redistricting and the legislative agenda for 2024.

New year, new MichMash! Jan 09, 2024

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Cheyna Roth welcomes Gongwer's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben to MichMash as they join her as co-hosts of the podcast. MichMash is produced by WDET in collaboration with Gongwer News Service.

Karamo Deniers Jan 05, 2024

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Kristina Karamo faces backlash and calls for her to step down as Michigan GOP chair from her own party. Capitol Reporter from Bridge Michigan, Jonathan Oosting, sits down with MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, to unpack the in-party disagreements in the Michigan GOP.

Michigan Politics in 2023 Dec 30, 2023

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2023 has had some major political news stories. The Detroit News City Hall reporter, Sarah Rahal, sits down with MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, to let us know which stories stood out this year and what we should look forward to in 2024.

Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future Dec 22, 2023

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What are the keys to Michigan's success? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of the The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the major issues that affect the state's future.

Governor Whitmer unveils new tax rebate for electric vehicles Dec 15, 2023

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Governor Whitmer announced her plans for a new tax rebate for the purchase of electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake Neher sits down with Cheyna Roth to dig into the details of these EV rebates.

Loophole in healthcare safety bill leaves workers worried Dec 08, 2023

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Governor Whitmer signed a bill to increase fines for people who assault healthcare workers, but some of the workers say it doesn't go far enough. Bridge Michigan's Robin Erb joins Cheyna to explain what is missing from the bipartisan bill.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Sign Bills to Reach Ambitious Clean Energy Goals by 2040 Dec 02, 2023

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed some climate bills this week that will make Michigan utility companies to get all of their energy from clean energy by the year 2040. Bridge Michigan's breaking news reporter Janelle James sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to detail how this new legislation will unfold.

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