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Michigan Legislature Passes $1 Billion Spending Bill, Sparks State GOP Division Oct 02, 2022

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Gongwer Michigan managing editor Alethia Kasben joins MichMash host Cheyna Roth to explain the $1 billion spending plan recently passed by the Michigan Legislature.

Company Tied to Flint Water Crisis Spins Involvement with Digital Campaign Sep 23, 2022

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Nearly a decade later, the Flint Water Crisis is still far from over for the city’s residents. Many still suffer from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. As civil cases make their way through the courts, Veolia North America has been buying up digital and space defending their role in the water crisis. Cheyna Roth talks with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble about her recent investigation into the court cases following the Flint Water Crisis.

Michigan Democrats Expected to Keep State Supreme Court Edge with Chief Justice's Departure Sep 16, 2022

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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridgette McCormack announced this week that she will be stepping down from the bench by the end of the year. Cheyna Roth is joined by Bridge Michigan’s Stella Yu to talk about why Democrats might benefit from McCormack’s move. Plus, more homophobic attacks from Michigan GOP, this time from Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock.

Election Dynamics Shift with Abortion Rights on the Ballot Sep 09, 2022

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In the latest episode of MichMash, WDET’s Russ McNamara fills in for Cheyna Roth and is joined by Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan to break down how having abortion rights on the ballot will impact candidates seeking election this November.

Market-tilting Legislation May Soon Benefit Michigan Auto Industry Sep 02, 2022

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MichMash’s founding co-host Jake Neher (Automotive News) returns this episode to talk with Cheyna Roth about how two major pieces of legislation, IRA and CHIPS, will affect Michigan’s automakers for years to come.

Tudor Dixon’s Pick for Running Mate Ruffles Feathers Ahead of Nominating Convention Aug 26, 2022

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Jonathan Oosting of Bridge Michigan joins Cheyna Roth to talk about Tudor Dixon’s pick for lieutenant governor. Dixon chose Trump-backed Shane Hernandez to be her running mate, but opponents argue that Hernandez is not conservative enough. Got election questions? You can have your November election question considered, and possibly answered, on WDET’s podcast, CuriosiD. Just go to WDET.org/curious.

GOP Lawmaker’s Primary Residence Called into Question Aug 19, 2022

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After the recent redistricting that took place in the state, Michigan lawmakers have had to grapple with living in a new district - in some cases one that isn’t as friendly to their political party as before. Cheyna Roth sits down with The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc to talk about one lawmaker, Rep. Graham Filler, who has started renting a house in order to possibly qualify for a different district.

AG Hopeful Matt DePerno Implicated in Alleged Vote Tabulator ‘Conspiracy’ Aug 12, 2022

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The Michigan Attorney General’s office has asked for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate nine individuals for an alleged vote tabulator tampering conspiracy. The accused individuals include Matt DePerno, the Republican presumptive nominee for Attorney General who is challenging AG Dana Nessel in November, and State Rep. Daire Rendon. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News joins WDET’s Cheyna Roth to break it all down.

Money Talks Aug 05, 2022

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This week’s primary race featured high-profile matchups and high-dollar spending. Several candidates received large monetary support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Plus, the Democratic Party paid to support conservative candidate John Gibbs to defeat moderate incumbent Peter Meijer. How did the influx of cash tip the scales for the candidates? Simon Schuster of MLive joins Cheyna Roth to count the dollars and votes.

Negligence and the Baby Formula Shortage; MI Supreme Court rules on LGBTQ Protections Jul 29, 2022

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A baby formula shortage recently rocked the United States, and now we’re starting to figure out what really happened. Cheyna Roth sits down with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble to talk about the negligent practices that took place at Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Sturgis, MI. Plus, Michigan Supreme Court affirms LGBTQ protections under Elliott-Larsen Act, and Detroit officials bolster election security ahead of August primaries.