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Each week, Cheyna Roth unjumbles Michigan issues and talks statewide politics and news stories.

Hosted By: Cheyna Roth

Produced by: Cheyna Roth, Hernz Laguerre, Jerome Vaughn, David Leins

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Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint Township) at a WDET event. Kildee announced Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, that he would be retiring next year after the end of his sixth term.

MichMash: Rep. Dan Kildee joins list of departing Democrats in Congress

Hernz Laguerre November 24, 2023

Michigan House of Representatives chamber

MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?

Hernz Laguerre November 14, 2023

The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.

MichMash: Flint water criminal prosecutions ends with no charges, frustrated residents

Hernz Laguerre November 7, 2023

Michigan State Rep. Noah Arbit (center), D-West Bloomfield, introduces legislation to amend the state’s anti-hate crime laws.

MichMash: Institutional Desecration Act aims to increase penalties for hate crimes in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre October 30, 2023

Michigan House of Representatives chamber in Lansing.

MichMash: Michigan lawmakers want to regulate AI

Hernz Laguerre October 25, 2023

UAW members picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.

MichMash: UAW’s unconventional yet effective strategy

Hernz Laguerre October 16, 2023

The Line 5 pipeline carries petroleum products 645 miles from Wisconsin to Ontario in two pipes that sit in the water along the lake bed.

MichMash: Enbridge frustrated by lengthy delay in Line 5 tunnel project

Hernz Laguerre October 10, 2023

Michigan abortion

MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance

Hernz Laguerre October 5, 2023

MichMash: Analyzing the UAW’s strike strategy

Hernz Laguerre September 25, 2023

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches during an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

MichMash: Did MSU officials mishandle the Mel Tucker sexual harassment scandal?

Hernz Laguerre September 19, 2023

MichMash: State Rep. Angela Witwer’s ties to PR firm under scrutiny

Hernz Laguerre September 15, 2023

Michigan state capitol building.

MichMash: Detroit Free Press conducted background checks on Michigan lawmakers

Hernz Laguerre September 8, 2023

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