MichMash Politics

The Michigan Capitol Commission will begin enforcing a firearm ban inside and on the grounds of the state capitol starting on Labor Day. Lansing State Journal reporter Sheldon Krause sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss who that will apply to and how it will be implemented.

Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 has come and gone but what were the major topics discussed and where do we go from here. Our very own host of All Things Considered at WDET Russ McNamara sits down with Cheyna Roth to talk about his takeaways from this year's conference.

The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference brought together influential leaders including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Liz Cheney. Automotive News coordinating producer Jake Neher talked with Cheyna Roth live from the conference to talk about Michigan's declining population, electric vehicles, and the vibe on the island this year.

Michigan Democrats are approving legislation that would accommodate union members to make political donations. Yue Stella Yu from Bridge Michigan sits down with Cheyna Roth to tell us who this new law favors the most.

There appears to be infighting in the Michigan Republican party as State Representative James DeSana calls out Michigan Republicans for knowing about wrongdoings in their party and doing nothing about it. Craig Mauger from The Detroit News sits down with Cheyna Roth to discuss the reaction in the Michigan legislature, and he gives updates on some potential precedent making laws.

The Detroit Housing Commision property portfolio shows countless failed inspections and tenants living in poor conditions. Aaron Mondry and Rukiya Colvin from Outlier Media sit down with Cheyna Roth to describe those conditions, what the city and the DHC plan to do about it, and the 80,000 people waiting on low-income and affordable homes.

For our second edition of County Closeup, we zoom in on Michigan's most populous county, Wayne County. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans joins Cheyna Roth to discuss the state of the county, the things that still need to be addressed, and the county's future. Plus, Executive Evans explains what the County is doing about toxic waste disposal and oversight following the East Palestine, OH train derailment and controlled release.

The 2024 election season is underway, with President Biden being the latest candidate announcing his candidacy. Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, sits down with Cheyna and explains how Michigan will fit into the national picture.

The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) is getting ready for what are expected to be very contentious negotiations with Detroit automakers later this year. Jake Neher, former MichMash cohost and coordinating producer for Automotive News, gets back in the driver's seat to explain the union's agenda. Disclosure: WDET News and Programming staff are part of the UAW Local 1979 P&A Union.

With the affordable housing crisis firmly entrenched across the state, officials are leaning on a proposed redevelopment subsidy program to make housing more affordable. Lauren Gibbons from Bridge Michigan describes the architecture of the program with our host Cheyna Roth.