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Michigan Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at state capitol Nov 24, 2023

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The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the state capitol to prevent any potential threeats inside the capitol building. The Detroit News' Beth LeBlanc sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the implications of the new technology.

Rep. Dan Kildee joins list of departing Democrats in Congress Nov 17, 2023

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After serving six terms, Dan Kildee announces that he won’t seek reelection to Congress. Political reporter from Up North Live, Rachel Louise Just, sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss what this means for the future of his seat and they unpack the Michigan legislature early adjournment.

Michigan State House temporarily loses majority after Tuesday's Elections Nov 10, 2023

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Tuesday's elections were relatively low key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year in the presidential election. Executive editor and publisher for Gongwer News Service, Zach Gorchow, explains the key takeaways to Cheyna Roth.

Flint Water Criminal Prosecutions Ends with No Charges and Frustrated Residents Nov 03, 2023

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After seven years of criminal prosecutions in relation to the Flint water crisis, Dana Nessel's office comes up with no charges. The Detroit News Beth LeBlanc sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to unpack why the prosecution came up empty handed.

The Institutional Desecration Act would Increase Penalties for Prejudice Related Crime Oct 27, 2023

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Vandalism against places of worship, schools, and other cultural institutions would receive more penalties under The Intuitional Desecration Act. Michigan Public Radio Network reporter, Colin Jackson, sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to discuss what this bill package would entail.

Michigan Lawmakers Want to Regulate AI Oct 20, 2023

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Michigan House is looking to regulate artificial intelligence ahead of the 2024 elections. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou joins guest host Jake Neher from the Automotive News to break down this bipartisan sponsored bill package.

UAW's Unconventional, Yet Effective Strategy Oct 13, 2023

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The UAW strike is nearing a month in and Shawn Fain's strategy has been different than in strikes past. Wayne State Professor of Management and labor expert Marick Masters joins guest host Jake Neher from the Automotive News to break down the UAW's successful strategy.

Permit Delayed for Enbridge Energy's Tunnel to Replace Line 5 Oct 06, 2023

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Enbridge Energy is frustrated as the permit for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project to replace Line 5 is being delayed until 2026 for environmental review. Alyssa McMurtry from Gongwer sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the concerns with the aging Line 5 pipeline

Democratic Rep. Whitsett is Facing Backlash Over Anti-Abortion Stance Sep 29, 2023

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Democratic Representative Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's Lauren Gibbons sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to breakdown Whitsett's opposition.

Analyzing the UAW's Strike Strategy And Its Chances of Success Sep 22, 2023

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The summer of strikes ends with UAW joining the fray. UAW members have been on strike for about a week and there is no immediate end in sight. Automotive News' Michael Martinez sits down with Cheyna Roth to breakdown how the strike's been going and the possible endgame.

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