Many in Washington and across the state of Michigan were shocked by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' announcement this week that he will retire from Congress when his term ends in January 2027. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow discuss who could possibly fill the vacant seat. Plus, Detroit Mayor and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan joins the show to share more about his decision to run for governor as an independent.

The GOP-led Michigan House passed two bills this week to curb some of the changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick leave laws set to take effect next month following a Supreme Court ruling. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk to Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice and state Rep. Bill Schuette (R-Midland) about the general support and opposition towards the change.

Roth and Gorchow also discuss Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race.

This week on MichMash, Executive Director of The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Kimberly Bezy sits down with host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow to discuss the intricacies of auto insurance in the state and the organization's unique relationship to state government.

The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats still hold a majority in the state Senate, requiring bipartisan efforts in the Legislature to get bills passed into law. This week, MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow discuss the first day back in session and some of the new legislative developments being drafted.
Then Zach Gorchow sits down with Rep Joseph Aragona to discuss the goals for this new legislature and the likelihood for bipartisanship.

The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader of the Motor City. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk with the Detroit Free Press' M.L. Elrick about potential influences on the race.

The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader for the Motor City. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk with the Detroit Free Press' Michael Elrick about the potential influences on the race. 

It's been a whirlwind of a year for politics in the mitten state. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow review some of the most surprising, most under-the-radar and biggest political stories of 2024. They also take a look ahead at 2024 to see what the year has in store. 

It's been a whirlwind of a year for politics in the mitten state. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow review some of the most surprising, most under-the-radar and biggest political stories of 2024. They also take a look ahead at 2024 to see what the year has in store.

Today's episode of MichMash will be delayed until 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, to give you the most up-to-date reporting on what's going on at the state capitol. Tune in this afternoon to check out the brand new MichMash for the week — just in time for the holidays!