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MSU Officials Accused of Mishandling Mel Tucker Sexual Harassment Scandal Sep 15, 2023

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Michigan State University's football head coach Mel Tucker has been accused of sexual misconduct with a prominent rape survivor and activist, Brenda Tracy. Bridge Michigan's education reporter Isabel Lohman sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to discuss if the university handled this harassment case properly.

State Rep. Angela Witwer's Ties to PR Firm Under Scrutiny Sep 08, 2023

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State Rep Angela Witwer and her close ties with Edge Partnerships are under a microscope due to the potential conflict of interests. The Detroit News' Craig Mauger sits down with Cheyna Roth to reveal the lingering questions involving the powerful state lawmaker's financial disclosures.

The Detroit Free Press Conducts Background Check on Michigan Lawmakers Sep 02, 2023

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George Santos' revelations that brought his credentials into question inspired The Detroit Free Press's education reporter Lily Altavena to enlist a few other reporters to check the credentials of Michigan's lawmakers. One of those reporters is Emily Lawlor and she sits down with Cheyna Roth to break down what they discovered amongst all 148 state lawmakers.

Senator Stabenow Passes the Torch to the Next Generation Aug 25, 2023

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When Senator Stabenow announced her final term in the U.S. Senate, she said she was inspired by a new generation of leaders. Michigan's first woman senator sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss her legacy and how she plans to solidify her work in her final term.

Michigan Lawmakers' Connections to Trump's Election Fraud Indictment in Georgia Aug 18, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump's recent set of criminal charges involves the efforts to deny the legitimacy of the votes of the people of Michigan. Michigan Advance reporter Anna Liz Nichols sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss how the Fulton County grand jury connected Michigan to this Georgia case.

University of Michigan Making Plans to Replace Striking Educators Aug 11, 2023

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It’s the summer of strikes. Not just in Hollywood, but here in Michigan, too. Detroit News' reporters Kim Kozlowski and Hannah MacKay sit down with Cheyna Roth to explain the possibility of the university of Michigan firing 2,300 striking members of the Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO). Plus, renewed efforts by advocates to stop Wayne State University's practice of using dogs in their scientific research.

No-fault Insurance Ruling Means Changes for Pre-reform Crash Survivors Aug 04, 2023

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In a 5-2 ruling The Michigan Supreme Court sided with the lower court's decision ruling that car crash survivors critically injured before the changes to Michigan's no fault insurance are not subject to the law’s limits on medical benefits. Bridge Michigan's Lauren Gibbons helps us understand the implications of this decision with MichMash host Cheyna Roth.

Unorthodox Recall Petitions Against State Lawmakers Jul 28, 2023

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The head of a nonpartisan group committed to voting rights is calling recall petitions against eight Michigan lawmakers anti-democratic. Jon King from the Michigan Advance sits down with Cheyna Roth to uncover the reasoning behind the recall petitions.

Congress Shows Bipartisan Concern Over EV Testing in China Jul 21, 2023

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As electric vehicles increase in production and popularity, autonomous vehicle testing from China is having both Republicans and Democrats concerned. Detroit News Washington Correspondent Riley Beggin sits down with Cheyna Roth to help navigate this major area in the automotive industry.

The State of Student Loans Jul 14, 2023

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With the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Biden's student loan relief executive order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is exploring options for the state to help Michigan borrowers. Alyssa McMurtry from Gongwer steps in to break down the state's approach with Cheyna Roth.