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Michigan's Impact on the 2024 Elections Apr 28, 2023

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The 2024 election season is underway, with President Biden being the latest candidate announcing his candidacy. Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, sits down with Cheyna and explains how Michigan will fit into the national picture.

Upcoming UAW Negotiations Raise the Possibility of a Strike Apr 21, 2023

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The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) is getting ready for what are expected to be very contentious negotiations with Detroit automakers later this year. Jake Neher, former MichMash cohost and coordinating producer for Automotive News, gets back in the driver's seat to explain the union's agenda. Disclosure: WDET News and Programming staff are part of the UAW Local 1979 P&A Union.

Can a Proposed Tax Subsidy Fix the Affordable Housing Crisis in Michigan? Apr 14, 2023

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With the affordable housing crisis firmly entrenched across the state, officials are leaning on a proposed redevelopment subsidy program to make housing more affordable. Lauren Gibbons from Bridge Michigan describes the architecture of the program with our host Cheyna Roth.

Michigan Ranks 4th for White Nationalist Incidents in U.S. Apr 07, 2023

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The Anti-Defamation League released a report stating that white nationalist organizations targeted the Great Lakes region more often than most of the United States. Cheyna Roth and Krystal Nurse from the Lansing State Journal discuss why that is and what to look out for in this information packed episode.

Michigan Gun Owners Show Support for New Gun Laws Mar 31, 2023

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After Monday's horrific school shooting in Nashville, TN, Cheyna Roth takes a look at the effectiveness of red flag laws with Bridge Michigan's Ron French. They discuss the misconceptions people have about Michigan gun owners and their stances on gun safety laws. Plus, French reviews a library book controversy in Lapeer, and questions over Attorney General Dana Nessel's decision to keep documents from high profile cases private for the time being.

County Close-up: Oakland Mar 24, 2023

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In this special "County Close-up" episode of MichMash, we zoom into the political field of Oakland County. Cheyna Roth is joined by County Commissioner Charlie Cavell as he shares how his county has been able to provide an example that Democrats in the state can build from.

Bucket List Bills and Pent-up Policy Mar 17, 2023

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'Right-to-work'. Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Red Flag Laws. Since Democrats gained majorities in the Michigan Legislature and Senate, they have been busy passing bills at a feverish clip, including 'Right-to-work' repeal, LGBTQ rights and stricter gun control laws. The Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc joins Cheyna Roth to break down all of the legislation moving through Lansing this week.

Train Derailment in Ohio Draws Attention to Hazardous Materials Disposal in Michigan Mar 10, 2023

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Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment and controlled release of hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, the state has been sending hazardous waste across the country. Janelle James from Bridge Michigan talks with Cheyna Roth about hazardous waste disposal in Michigan.

Historic LGBTQ Legislation Takes Major Step Mar 03, 2023

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The Michigan Senate expanded the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act on Wednesday by passing a provision that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Senator Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, presided over the bill. He joins Cheyna Roth this week to talk about how the expansion benefits all Michiganders in ways such as the economy and he speaks on other measures Michigan Senate are considering including gun laws, reproductive rights, and more.

DTE Energy Faces Scrutiny Once Again Over Power Outage Response Time Feb 24, 2023

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With so many Michigan residents without power after this week's brutal ice storm, MichMash host Cheyna Roth looks into the recent request by DTE Energy to raise their rates...again. Bridge Detroit’s Jena Brooker explains the history of DTE's rate increase request and their general performance and responses when facing power outages.