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MichMash

Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.

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MichMash airs on:

WDET 101.9 FM Detroit
WKAR 90.5 FM Lansing
WCMU 89.5 FM Mount Pleasant
WVPE 88.1 FM St. Joseph
WMUK 102.1 Kalamazoo

Have a question about Michigan politics you’d like to ask Cheyna, Zach and Alethia? Email us >>> michmash@wdet.org

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Quentin Messer (left), chief executive and economic competitiveness officer with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow to discuss the state of economic development in Michigan.

MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development

Hernz Laguerre March 22, 2024

MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government

Hernz Laguerre March 15, 2024

Photo of a Michigan State University sign

MichMash: MSU trustees face removal over misconduct allegations

Hernz Laguerre March 8, 2024

Eric Suter-Bull holds a Vote Uncommitted sign outside a voting location at Saline Intermediate School for the Michigan primary election in Dearborn, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Michigan is the last major primary state before Super Tuesday and a critical swing state in November's general election.

MichMash: Political pundits Adrian Hemond, John Sellek go in-depth on Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ vote

Hernz Laguerre March 1, 2024

FILE - Michigan Republican Party chair Pete Hoekstra listens at a campaign rally in Waterford Township, Mich., Feb. 17, 2024.

MichMash: Oakland County Chair Vance Patrick on why he supports Hoekstra over Karamo for Michigan GOP chair

Hernz Laguerre February 23, 2024

Michigan State Sen. Sarah Anthony

MichMash: Sen. Sarah Anthony says new gun laws are ‘big steps in the right direction’

Hernz Laguerre February 16, 2024

Gongwer's Ben Solis (left) joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow to discuss the MIRC's proposed legislative maps for metro Detroit House districts.

MichMash: Whitmer’s proposed budget and the state’s potential legislative maps

Hernz Laguerre February 9, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt joined "MichMash" this week to share his reactions to Gov. Whitmer's State of the State address.

MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on trying to find ‘common ground’ with Michigan Democrats

Hernz Laguerre February 2, 2024

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.

MichMash: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares key points from her State of the State address

Hernz Laguerre January 26, 2024

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasban to discuss early voting and boosting voter confidence ahead of the 2024 presidential primary.

MichMash: Secretary Benson on presidential primaries, election security

Hernz Laguerre January 19, 2024

Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate joined "MichMash" this week to discuss the Legislature's 2024 agenda, the MICRC and more.

MichMash: Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda

Hernz Laguerre January 12, 2024

The hosts of MichMash standing in the gallery at the state Capitol. (Left to right: Zach Gorchow, Alethia Kasben, Cheyna Roth)

WDET partners with Gongwer News Service to elevate state politics podcast ‘MichMash’

David Leins January 9, 2024

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