In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.

State police in Michigan will be required to destroy guns collected during community buybacks or other efforts.

The Michigan Senate gave its leadership the power Wednesday to sue over nine bills that passed the state Legislature last session but never made it to the governor.

Two bills signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal birth control, and require insurance companies to cover those contraceptives.

Today, what President Trump's proposed tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico might mean for Michigan businesses. Then, the legacy of Grand Rapids restauranteur Marie Catrib. Plus, a new bakery in Midland run by Ukrainian refugees.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has become the first Democrat to announce in the race for governor. On this week’s It’s Just Politics, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Benson to discuss her campaign for the state’s highest office. Plus, Matt Friedman joins the pod to discuss a growing trend in campaign announcements.

Today, Michelle Jokisch Polo covers a Grand Rapids protest over Trump's immigration changes.

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

Attorneys general from 22 states, including Michigan, have sued to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship.

Business leaders and economists are on the lookout for how President Donald Trump’s plans will affect the state, especially the manufacturing sector.