How nostalgia for an economic past changes Michigan politics today
There was a moment during the pandemic when things felt optimistic for many. The labor market was getting tighter, people...
Democrat Carl Marlinga discusses why he is running for Congress
Michigan’s 10th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive races in the state. Democrat Carl Marlinga faces Republican...
Downriver politics and the state house races to keep an eye on
While politics are getting more polarized in this country, there are still many areas at the state level that are...
Voters in redrawn Mid Michigan district will decide if they send Kildee back to Congress
There’s a familiar name on the November ballot for voters in Mid Michigan’s new 8th Congressional District. But there’s a...
New book explores why America hasn’t had a female president
Although women now have the right to vote, and participate in politics at much higher rates than they did decades...
Drew Dilkens seeks third term as Windsor mayor
Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens has made construction of a new regional hospital one of his key campaign topics as...
GOP incumbent Lisa McClain faces multiple challengers in 9th Congressional District
As she campaigns for re-election, incumbent GOP Representative Lisa McClain says what’s important to voters in Michigan's Thumb is clear....
Oakland University event promotes civil conversations
From political leadership, we sometimes hear promotions of civil conversations. But civil conversations don't necessarily mean just being kind to...
MichMash: Gov. Whitmer and Dixon meet in their first gubernatorial debate
Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode: Detroit News reporter...
A look at Dearborn’s book controversy
Dearborn Public School board meetings erupted last week with passion and disturbance from hundreds of people who wanted to be...
Watch live: House Jan. 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding a series of public hearings....
Meet the candidates running for the Detroit school board
Detroit voters are getting their chance this election season to weigh in on the future of the Detroit Public Schools...