MichMash Politics

Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and access to public information. In this week’s episode of MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sat down with Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) to talk about Michigan legislators' latest attempt at passing government transparency legislation in the state.

Two members of the MSU Board of Trustees have been accused of misconduct following an independent investigation. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer reporter, Elena Durnbaugh to discuss the details of the allegations.

The Michigan primaries came and went and the results were predictable — save for the "uncommitted" campaign claiming 13% of the Democratic vote. WDET's Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Adrian Hemond, a Democrat, and John Sellek, a Republican, from the organization Baldly Bipartisan, to discuss whether the "uncommitted" vote will impact the election.

The drama in the Michigan GOP continues as the party plans two separate conventions for the Republican presidential nominee. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Oakland County Republican Party Chair Vance Patrick to discuss the internal power struggle and why he supports Pete Hoekstra as the Michigan GOP chair.

This week makes it one year since the the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Sen. Sarah Anthony to talk about some of the new legislation to prevent gun violence.

The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing multiple proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan House seats. And Gov. Whitmer proposed a new budget for the state's next fiscal year. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer's Ben Solis to unpack the proposed budget and potential redrawn maps.

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt reacts to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasban sit down with Sen. Nesbitt to discuss Michigan Republicans' options for bipartisanship.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 in her State of the State address this week. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow sit down with Governor Whitmer to ask her about items on her agenda such as paid family leave.

The 2024 election season is underway with the presidential primary coming earlier than in previous election cycles. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasben sit down with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to discuss how early voting is part of an effort to boost voter confidence.

2024 marks the new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved MichMash. This week, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer co-hosts Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben, sit down with Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate to discuss redistricting and the legislative agenda for 2024.