MichMash Politics

The Michigan Attorney General’s office has asked for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate nine individuals for an alleged vote tabulator tampering conspiracy. The accused individuals include Matt DePerno, the Republican presumptive nominee for Attorney General who is challenging AG Dana Nessel in November, and State Rep. Daire Rendon. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News joins WDET’s Cheyna Roth to break it all down.

This week’s primary race featured high-profile matchups and high-dollar spending. Several candidates received large monetary support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Plus, the Democratic Party paid to support conservative candidate John Gibbs to defeat moderate incumbent Peter Meijer. How did the influx of cash tip the scales for the candidates? Simon Schuster of MLive joins Cheyna Roth to count the dollars and votes.

A baby formula shortage recently rocked the United States, and now we’re starting to figure out what really happened. Cheyna Roth sits down with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble to talk about the negligent practices that took place at Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Sturgis, MI. Plus, Michigan Supreme Court affirms LGBTQ protections under Elliott-Larsen Act, and Detroit officials bolster election security ahead of August primaries.

A baby formula shortage recently rocked the United States, and now we’re starting to figure out what really happened. Cheyna Roth sits down with Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble to talk about the negligent practices that took place at Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Sturgis, MI. Plus, Michigan Supreme Court affirms LGBTQ protections under Elliott-Larsen Act, and Detroit officials bolster election security ahead of August primaries.

With the Republican primary just a few weeks away, rumors have started to spread that Democrats are planning to vote in the primary in order to sway the results. One such race is between Bill G. Schuette, son of former Attorney General Bill Schuette, and Midland County Clerk Ann Manary, a pro-choice Republican. WDET’s Cheyna Roth sits down with Gongwer’s Alethia Kasben to unpack what’s really happening. Plus, updates on ballot initiatives and GOP candidate Ryan Kelley.

Election season in Michigan brings a flood of candidate ads, and Governor Whitmer just released her first TV ad ahead of November’s gubernatorial election. Instead of going negative against the GOP, Whitmer took a positive posture. WDET's Cheyna Roth is joined by WWMT reporter Rachel Louise Just to break down what that means for the upcoming election.

WDET’s Cheyna Roth is joined by Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger to take a closer look at the proposals to enshrine a right to an abortion in the state constitution and expand voting access.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the office could not use a one-judge grand jury to indict Flint defendants, including former Gov. Rick Snyder. WDET’s Cheyna Roth and The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc discuss pressing concerns in the case. Plus, changes in the state’s no-fault insurance law and the main takeaways from the newly-passed $77 billion state budget.

Michigan legislators are working on the state budget. The question is: “will they complete a deal by their July 1st deadline?” WDET’s Cheyna Roth is joined by Gongwer Managing Editor Alethia Kasban to talk about key issues that lawmakers are trying to resolve in the next few days.

A resolution to commemorate Pride Month was squashed in the state House and Senate this week. Cheyna Roth and Gongwer managing editor Alethia Kasben talk about why Republicans shut down the non-binding measure. Plus, new developments with crime victim bills, and what to expect as the Legislature works on the budget ahead of summer break.