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MichMash Says Farewell to Jake Neher May 13, 2022

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MichMash is making some changes as co-host Jake Neher heads to a new job. In this episode, Jake says goodbye, and members of the Capitol press corps join Cheyna in wishing him well. Even though Jake is moving on from MichMash, Cheyna will continue to unjumble state politics every week, with some new voices in the mix, too.

Roe reactions; Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson May 06, 2022

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Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban would automatically take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about how law enforcement officials might enforce that ban if it goes into effect. And a conversation with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow Apr 29, 2022

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Jake Neher talks with state Sen. Mallory McMorrow about her viral floor speech that has been viewed more than 14.5 million times, and about what it means to be an ally in 2022.

The Republicans running for governor Apr 22, 2022

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The deadline has passed for candidates running for governor this year to turn in their signatures and paperwork. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about who’s in and who’s out on the Republican side. Bridge Michigan's Jonathan Oosting talks about the GOP primary for governor, this weekend’s statewide Republican convention, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's blistering rebuke of state Sen. Lana Theis' flagrant fundraising email.

Chaos at county conventions Apr 15, 2022

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It has been a bumpy road for Michigan Republicans as they decide which candidates to put up for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and other statewide positions. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger about the GOP’s raucous county conventions.

Multiple efforts to keep abortion legal in Michigan Apr 08, 2022

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Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher breaks down several different efforts to maintain abortion rights in Michigan if Roe v. Wade is overturned this year.

Elections officials plead for help from state leaders Apr 01, 2022

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Local clerks in Michigan are calling on state leaders to change election laws ahead of the 2022 midterms. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about why clerks say they need help, and fast.

Michigan Supreme Court declines to swat 'union bug' Mar 25, 2022

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MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Bridge Michigan's Jonathan Oosting about a tiny detail on a minimum wage petition that could have caused big problems for elections.

The good and bad of auto insurance changes Mar 18, 2022

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Michigan drivers will soon get a refund on their auto insurance payments. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about why that is, and why not everyone is happy about changes to Michigan’s auto insurance laws. And Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business talks with Stephen Henderson about these issues.

It's speechifying season in Michigan Mar 11, 2022

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Tis the season of "State of the _______" speeches in Michigan. Why do so many public officials feel the need to give them, and why is it worth tuning in? Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with consultant Jim Martinez, who has worked on many of these speeches over the years.

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