MichMash Politics

Cheyna Roth welcomes Gongwer's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben to MichMash as they join her as co-hosts of the podcast. MichMash is produced by WDET in collaboration with Gongwer News Service.

Kristina Karamo faces backlash and calls for her to step down as Michigan GOP chair from her own party. Capitol Reporter from Bridge Michigan, Jonathan Oosting, sits down with MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, to unpack the in-party disagreements in the Michigan GOP.

2023 has had some major political news stories. The Detroit News City Hall reporter, Sarah Rahal, sits down with MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, to let us know which stories stood out this year and what we should look forward to in 2024.

What are the keys to Michigan's success? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of the The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the major issues that affect the state's future.

Governor Whitmer announced her plans for a new tax rebate for the purchase of electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake Neher sits down with Cheyna Roth to dig into the details of these EV rebates.

Governor Whitmer signed a bill to increase fines for people who assault healthcare workers, but some of the workers say it doesn't go far enough. Bridge Michigan's Robin Erb joins Cheyna to explain what is missing from the bipartisan bill.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed some climate bills this week that will make Michigan utility companies to get all of their energy from clean energy by the year 2040. Bridge Michigan's breaking news reporter Janelle James sits down with MichMash host Cheyna Roth to detail how this new legislation will unfold.

The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the state capitol to prevent any potential threeats inside the capitol building. The Detroit News' Beth LeBlanc sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the implications of the new technology.

After serving six terms, Dan Kildee announces that he won’t seek reelection to Congress. Political reporter from Up North Live, Rachel Louise Just, sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss what this means for the future of his seat and they unpack the Michigan legislature early adjournment.

Tuesday's elections were relatively low key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year in the presidential election. Executive editor and publisher for Gongwer News Service,

Zach Gorchow, explains the key takeaways to Cheyna Roth.