It's Just Politics

Second terms as Governor in Michigan are different. There isn’t the pressure of knowing you’ve got to run again for reelection in four years. So how’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer thinking about her second term?

Michigan Radio is re-introducing the listener-favorite It's Just Politics feature, on-air, online, and via podcast.

For the first time in nearly forty years both chambers of the Michigan Legislature - the state House and state Senate - will be controlled by Democrats.

Tuesday is Election Day!

A county clerk explains what happens if your vote is challenged at the polls, and the It's Just Politics panel answers your questions about about election day.

With just 10 days to go before Election Day, host Zoe Clark and the panel talk about what to expect at polling locations on Nov. 8, as well as do some debate analysis.

On today's show, Michigan Radio's Zoe Clark gave a debate recap, and we heard more about the recent Whitmer kidnapping verdicts. Plus, behind the scenes at an abortion clinic.

We hear an interview with state Sen. Tom Barrett. Then Colin Jackson helms the show to talk about the competitive down-ballot races.

First a discussion with Rep. Elissa Slotkin. Then a dissection of the debate between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican candidate Tudor Dixon.

We took a deep dive into Proposal 1 on the statewide ballot — what it is, what it might do, who likes it and who doesn't.