The Political Mike

Join me for a one-on-one conversation with Mayor-Elect Jayden Williams, recently elected as the youngest mayor in Stockbridge’s history and a rising voice in next-generation leadership.

Join me for a high-stakes, one-on-one discussion with Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and a leading voice on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, as we break down the world’s most urgent flashpoints.

Join me for an exclusive, one-on-one conversation with one of America’s most seasoned statesmen — former Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director, Leon Panetta. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion with a man who’s been at the center of power, decision, and history.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Amanda Treppa, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 8th State Senate District—the very seat trailblazed by Senator Mallory McMorrow. As the campaign season intensifies, Treppa joins the show to share her powerful vision for Michigan’s future and why this race is a defining one for the values we hold as a nation.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with fmr. House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th). We’re breaking down a wild week in Washington: Senate brinkmanship narrowly averts a government shutdown as Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Democrats throw their support behind a Republican-crafted funding bill—dodging disaster, but igniting Democratic backlash in the process. Meanwhile, Donald Trump rants about “weaponized justice,” conveniently ignoring the fact that his own administration handed a journalist front-row access to a classified war planning group chat on Signal. Yes, that actually happened.

We unpack the staggering incompetence of Trump-world, the GOP’s dangerous double standards on national security, and why Rep. Clyburn believes this moment requires not just resistance—but reinvention of how Democrats communicate and govern. From MAGA chaos to judicial power grabs by Jim Jordan and his crew, this episode cuts through the noise and asks: how do we defend democracy when one party keeps lighting matches?

This isn’t just politics as usual. It’s power, hypocrisy, and the future of the republic—all on the line.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Brett Lloyd, of the Independent Center. We're dissecting what happened on November 5th, 2024—Election Day. In a year marked by political upheaval and a growing rejection of partisan orthodoxy, independents once again held the keys to power. Brett breaks down how the Independent Center’s unmatched data helped forecast surprising outcomes and shifting voter alignments, including which candidates captured the independent vote—and why. If you want to understand the realignment reshaping American politics, this episode is your roadmap. Independents weren’t just a factor—they were the decider.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with pollster, Brett Loyd, of the Independent Center.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Democratic Congressional Candidate Maura Keller (D-GA 3rd).

Tune in for an engaging post 2024 Presidential Debate analysis.