MichMash Politics

The head of a nonpartisan group committed to voting rights is calling recall petitions against eight Michigan lawmakers anti-democratic. Jon King from the Michigan Advance sits down with Cheyna Roth to uncover the reasoning behind the recall petitions.

As electric vehicles increase in production and popularity, autonomous vehicle testing from China is having both Republicans and Democrats concerned. Detroit News Washington Correspondent Riley Beggin sits down with Cheyna Roth to help navigate this major area in the automotive industry.

With the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Biden's student loan relief executive order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is exploring options for the state to help Michigan borrowers. Alyssa McMurtry from Gongwer steps in to break down the state's approach with Cheyna Roth.

In this edition of our County Close-up series, we zoom in on Michigan's third most populous county: Macomb. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel sits down with Cheyna Roth to talk about the importance of marketing, Macomb Community Action Coalition's focus on food insecurity, and the County's investment in mental health in County jails.

At the halfway point of the year and right before lawmakers' summer break we take a look at the state budget, the haul of legislation that's recently been approved and we give you updates on some legislation that made headlines this year so far. Beth LeBlanc, Detroit News Capitol reporter, sits down with Cheyna Roth to help us make sense of it all.

US Ecology, a hazardous waste facility has been violating federal regulations since 2018. Environmental Journalist Jena Brooker from Bridge Detroit describes the health threat this may cause in the community and nearby residents with MichMash host, Cheyna Roth.

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.