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MichMash: Democrat victory in special election may show were 2026 midterms are headed

Hernz Laguerre May 8, 2026

An important state senate race for Michigan's 35th Senate District was decided Tuesday, and it could have huge implications for...

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The Metro: Why the push to recall Dave Woodward is about more than one person

Sam Corey, The Metro May 5, 2026

Many look at our politics and feel powerless. But they often skip over the decisions that are happening in their...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Longtime Democrat turned independent governor candidate Mike Duggan says voters deserve a ‘third choice’

Quinn Klinefelter May 4, 2026

There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor.Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan...

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The Metro: Progressives have momentum. But can they win over party outsiders?

Sam Corey, The Metro May 4, 2026

Progressives won big at the recent Democratic nominating convention. Eli Savit for attorney general, and Amir Mackled for University of...

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  • MichMash
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MichMash: The 2026-27 fiscal year budget process is outpacing last year

Hernz Laguerre May 1, 2026

In this episode:How might the 2026 midterms be affecting the 2026-27 budgetWhat's included in the 2026-27 budget proposals?How are data...

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How voters view vaccines could influence midterm elections

Quinn Klinefelter April 30, 2026

A survey finds Michigan voters concerned about an issue that might surprise some political candidates: the use of vaccines.The data...

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The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race

Sam Corey, The Metro April 29, 2026

In November, voters will choose a new governor. On the Republican side, the race is shaping up around Congressman John...

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Democrats ‘ready to work’ to regain trust of working class

Russ McNamara April 29, 2026

Perceived failures by the Trump Administration regarding affordability and immigration enforcement—plus the ongoing war with Iran—has led to very low...

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  • Environment
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The fight against a $1.2 billion U-M and Los Alamos-backed data center continues

Amanda LeClaire April 28, 2026

Activists in Ypsilanti Township keep fighting to halt a data center development associated with nuclear weapons research.Stop the Data Center members...

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  • Crossing the Lines
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Crossing the Lines: Highland Park resident says smart planning can reduce poverty

Pat Batcheller April 28, 2026

Highland Park is a small city that once had a relatively large population for its size. At the height of...

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The Metro: How Islamophobia shaped American policy — from 9/11 to now

Sam Corey April 27, 2026

A few years ago, Hamas attacked Israeli civilians, and Israel responded against Palestinians with what many experts call genocide.  Although...

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  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Recap of the 2026 filing deadline and Democratic state endorsement convention

Hernz Laguerre April 24, 2026

In this episodeRecap of the 2026 Democratic Endorsement ConventionWhat stood out about the filing deadline?Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts,...

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