Chris Moyer and Allie Walker dig into three Michigan stories that all point to the same big question: who is steering the state’s future and who is paying for it. They look at the state’s fast-growing data center buildout and the local concerns around water, energy, and community impact. They break down the political heat on the MEDC as Quentin Messer Jr. defends Michigan’s strategy for attracting jobs and investment. And they walk through Sen. Aric Nesbitt’s argument that Michigan cannot “Make it in Michigan” without a major reset of K–12 education. 

In the deep dive, Chris and Allie explore the surprisingly human case for self-driving cars. They look at how autonomous vehicles could sharply reduce crashes, expand mobility for seniors and rural residents, and give Michigan a real advantage in the global race for smarter transportation. 

The episode wraps with a Disagree Better spotlight on Holland’s new Ice Park, a reminder that when communities dream big, good things can happen. 

New episodes each week from the team at Truscott Rossman.