Republican business executive Sandy Pensler makes his U.S. Senate run official today. Who is he? Why now? Where does he stand on issues of the environment, Line 5 and President Donald Trump? How much of his own money is he willing to spend to win the nomination and, potentially, knock off incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow?

Also, the Grassroots Midwest folks, Adrian Hemond and Brian Began break down the U.S. Senate race, the state Senate and the state House less than a year out from the 2018 elections. Listen to their takes on the potentially hot seat. Where the Democrats have their best shots to pick up seats in the Senate. Could the Republicans actually be looking for pick ups in the House? This and much more in this week's edition.