MichMash Politics

The Anti-Defamation League released a report stating that white nationalist organizations targeted the Great Lakes region more often than most of the United States. Cheyna Roth and Krystal Nurse from the Lansing State Journal discuss why that is and what to look out for in this information packed episode.

After Monday's horrific school shooting in Nashville, TN, Cheyna Roth takes a look at the effectiveness of red flag laws with Bridge Michigan's Ron French. They discuss the misconceptions people have about Michigan gun owners and their stances on gun safety laws. Plus, French reviews a library book controversy in Lapeer, and questions over Attorney General Dana Nessel's decision to keep documents from high profile cases private for the time being.

In this special "County Close-up" episode of MichMash, we zoom into the political field of Oakland County. Cheyna Roth is joined by County Commissioner Charlie Cavell as he shares how his county has been able to provide an example that Democrats in the state can build from.

'Right-to-work'. Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Red Flag Laws. Since Democrats gained majorities in the Michigan Legislature and Senate, they have been busy passing bills at a feverish clip, including 'Right-to-work' repeal, LGBTQ rights and stricter gun control laws. The Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc joins Cheyna Roth to break down all of the legislation moving through Lansing this week.

Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment and controlled release of hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, the state has been sending hazardous waste across the country. Janelle James from Bridge Michigan talks with Cheyna Roth about hazardous waste disposal in Michigan.

The Michigan Senate expanded the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act on Wednesday by passing a provision that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Senator Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, presided over the bill. He joins Cheyna Roth this week to talk about how the expansion benefits all Michiganders in ways such as the economy and he speaks on other measures Michigan Senate are considering including gun laws, reproductive rights, and more.

With so many Michigan residents without power after this week's brutal ice storm, MichMash host Cheyna Roth looks into the recent request by DTE Energy to raise their rates...again. Bridge Detroit’s Jena Brooker explains the history of DTE's rate increase request and their general performance and responses when facing power outages.

In light of the recent mass shooting at Michigan State University, lawmakers are looking to take action with proposals that include background checks, red flag laws, and safe storage laws. Bridge Michigan's Lauren Gibbons speaks to Cheyna Roth about the probability of gun safety regulations becoming law in Michigan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer submitted her proposed budget to the state Legislature this week. It includes one-time payments to taxpayers, an increase in per pupil funding, and universal pre-K. Cheyna Roth is joined by Alyssa McMurtry of Gongwer to do the math and talk about the implications of the proposed budget. Plus, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency has been under the microscope after out of date software caused the denial of claims and false accusations of fraud.

The Michigan Senate is looking to dismantle the read-or-flunk provision in the state’s third grade reading law. Isabel Lohman from Bridge Michigan describes how both Democrats and Republicans are working to help improve third grade reading. Plus, a look ahead at what could show up in Governor Whitmer's education budget including expanding pre-school in the state.