The Mackinac On Michigan Show

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Ingrid Jacques, a reporter for USA Today, joins the show to discuss Michigan's political landscape and what voter turnout may be on Nov. 5.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, a reporter for the Detroit News, joins the show to discuss the significance of covering lower-level election races and which ones will have a significant impact on local elections.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Rochester School Board member Carol Beth Litkouhi joins the show to discuss a lawsuit she filed against the district, claiming they are not transparent enough to parents.

Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joins the show to discuss his campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Abby Mitch of the right-wing Michigan Rising Action group talks about why she thinks tax incentives to bring in corporation projects to Michigan have failed to create jobs.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Patrick Wright of the Mackinac Center talks about a state bill that would redirect approximately 2.75% of a federal block grant for home help services to the Service Employees International Union.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Kyle Melinn of MIRS News talks about the race for the Michigan State House and Senate.

Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Nikki Snyder, a Republican member of the Michigan State Board of Education, talks about the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights accusing the Michigan Department of Education of inadequately supporting children with learning disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center talks about his concerns for the state to reach a net-zero, carbon-free energy grid and why he disagrees with scientists.

Aug. 28, 2024 ~ Republicans continue to build anti-China sentiments over the Gotion Battery Plant being built near Big Rapids. Joseph Cella, a former United States ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu, joins the show to discuss his criticisms of U.S. Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin's alleged ties to China made by her Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.