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A Michigan Reporter's Harrowing Experience Inside U.S. Capitol Jan 08, 2021

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As lawmakers evacuated the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday to flee a violent pro-Trump mob… journalists were stuck inside. Many continued to document those moments while their lives were at risk. One of those reporters was Detroit News Washington Bureau Chief Melissa Nann Burke, who talks about her experience with Jake Neher.

Big Changes for Michigan Supreme Court and Reflecting on 2020 Dec 18, 2020

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A new year means big changes for the Michigan Supreme Court. Justices nominated by Democrats won a majority on the court for the first time in years in the November election. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about the significance of that change and reflect on the year that was 2020.

Capitol COVID Cluster Puts Critical Bills and Transparency in Jeopardy Dec 11, 2020

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A number of lawmakers, staffers, and journalists say they don’t feel safe working at the state Capitol in 2020. That’s as the Legislature tries to pass important bills in its last scheduled week this year. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with WKAR reporter Abigail Censky about why all Michiganders should be concerned about safety at the Capitol.

Five Hours of Delusion: Former GOP Lawmaker Reacts to Giuliani Hearing. Dec 04, 2020

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People on both sides of the political aisle are expressing concerns about how state lawmakers are reacting to the November election. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with former GOP Rep. Martin Howrylak, who served as vice chair of the House Oversight Committee, about the recent hearing featuring Trump's personal attorney.

State Legislative Leaders Have No Plan to Combat COVID Surge Nov 27, 2020

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Michigan legislative leaders still don’t have a plan to address surging COVID-19 cases throughout the state. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Emily Lawler and Julie Mack of MLive about the urgency of this moment in the pandemic.

Staying Apart for Thanksgiving As COVID-19 Surges Nov 20, 2020

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Public health officials are urging people not to gather in large groups for Thanksgiving. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about why officials are worried and how to stay safe.

A Tale of Two Counties Nov 13, 2020

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The 2020 election has revealed some interesting trends in Michigan politics. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth look at two neighboring counties that exemplify just how divided voters in the state are becoming, and ask the question -- is Macomb County still a bellwether for Michigan politics? And Congressman Andy Levin (D-Bloomfield Twp.) joins the program.

Comparing 2016 to 2020 in Michigan Nov 06, 2020

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Michigan has been in the national spotlight in two presidential elections in a row. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher speak with MLive reporters Emily Lawler and Lauren Gibbons to compare 2016 and 2020 in Michigan.

What Are the Biggest Cyber Threats to Michigan's Election Systems? Oct 30, 2020

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Michigan election officials are working hard to prevent a cyber attack ahead of Tuesday’s election. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher look at the threats and what’s being done to stop them -- and they speak with Andrew Dold, lead systems security specialist at Wayne State University and a member of the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps.

Are Newspaper Endorsements Still Relevant in 2020? Oct 23, 2020

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One of Michigan’s largest news organizations has decided to stop making endorsements ahead of the 2020 Election. MLive Media Group announced recently that it will instead put those resources toward reporting on local races. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with MLive's John Hiner and former Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Stephen Henderson, and look at whether newspaper endorsements are still relevant in 2020.