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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
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On this week’s It’s Just Politics, hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Bridge Michigan politics reporters Jordyn Hermani and Simon Schuster to discuss why state House Democrats are failing to deliver their lame-duck legislative agenda. Plus, a conversation with state Democratic Representative Rachel Hood on why she is calling Lansing “toxic.”
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Joey Cappelletti/The Associated PressWhat does it mean that an election-denier is the new head of the Michigan Republican Party? -
Al Goldis/Associated PressThis new year means a new Legislature in Michigan and there are a lot of new faces. We take a look at who’s coming into Lansing for the new legislative term.
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In a special Friday edition of It’s Just Politics, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee and Republican Congressman-elect Tom Barrett. -
On this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta share what you need to know about the race for control of Michigan’s Supreme Court; plus, the race between former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers and Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat heats up with a debate. And, Morning Edition highlights Michigan elections all-week long in the new series We, the Voters.
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Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, former Republican President Donald Trump, and their running mates continue to make near-weekly stops in Michigan. On this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta explore where the presidential candidates are heading and what it tells us about their campaign strategies in the final weeks of Election 2024. Plus, looking ahead to next week’s U.S. Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Elissa Slotkin. -
On this week’s It’s Just Politics, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by WDET’s Stephen Henderson and Andrea Bitely of Bitely Communications to dig into the vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; plus, Interlochen Public Radio’s Ed Ronco breaks down a state House race in Northern Michigan between Democratic Representative Betsy Coffia and GOP challenger Lisa Trombley that could have big impact in determining whether Democrats keep control in Lansing. -
With absentee ballots being mailed out this week in Michigan, the It’s Just Politics newsletter with Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta brings you an Absentee Ballot 101. Plus, defining what it means to be a midwestern vice presidential candidate in Election 2024 as both Tim Walz and JD Vance eye Michigan this week. -
Absentee ballots go out in the mail this week to Michigan voters who have requested them. Chris Thomas, Michigan’s former long-time Elections Director, joins It’s Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta to answer your questions about absentee balloting in Michigan; plus what a new nationwide survey of consumers could tell us about November’s presidential election results. -
In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta take a look at what’s at stake in the race for control of Michigan’s House of Representatives plus, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both visit swing state Michigan this week. -
Michigan’s entire state House of Representatives is up for election this cycle and Democrats are hoping to keep control of the chamber and their control of Lansing. Bridge Michigan Capitol Reporters Jordyn Hermani and Simon Schuster join It’s Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they take a look at what’s at stake in Lansing in Election 2024. -
In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta explore the role presidential debates actually plan in voters’ decisions, plus election security takes centerstage.
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