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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) talks about new GOP House nominee Robert Regan and why she feels Senate D's will win in 2022. Republican State House nominee Mike Harris introduces himself to listeners.
Also, DP+ executive director of strategic communications Bill Nowling and John Sellek from Harbor Strategic talk Ukraine, roads and more.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Pollster Steve Mitchell breaks down his latest GOP polling results with Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest, John Sellek from Harbor Strategic and MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn (30:00). Rep. Graham Filler talks about his connection with Ukraine and MIRS speaks with two women directly impacted by the Russian invasion of the Eastern European country
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Stephanie Chatfield defends her husband against sexual assault allegations. Andrew Abood of the Abood Law Firm gives his opinion on this and other aspects of the accusation against the former Speaker. Rep. Steve Carra talks about his 4th Congressional District bid and his favorite president in history outside of Donald Trump. You likely won't guess the answer (hint: It's a Democrat).
And Steve Liedel of the Dykema Law Firm opines on whether any of the lawsuits against the new redistricting maps will yield any changes to the current maps. This and five presidential trivia questions.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
The Ambassador Bridge blockade is cleared up. Perry Johnson cuts a Super Bowl ad. What happens if conflicting ballot proposals pass? Does the state having lots of money equal a quick budget resolution? What is Gal-entine Day? All these subjects and more are kicked around with Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Fred Wzsolek from Strategy Works, former Michigan Republican Party Chair Susy Avery, economic and budget consultant Mitch Bean and special guest Rachel Just from WWMT.
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Capt. Mike Brown guarantees he will turn in the signatures needed to be on the Republican primary ballot for governor. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn handicaps the GOP field with Andrea Bitely of Truscott Rossman and Rodericka Applewhaite of the Michigan Democratic Party.
New polling data coming from the 11th Congressional District primary with Ed Sarpolus of Target Insyght. And state House candidate Noah Arbit talks about his record-breaking fundraising numbers.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
John Yob of the Perry Johnson campaign, new polling numbers for now-Congressional candidate John James in MI-10, Rep. Matt Hall and Rep. Angela Witwer on this packed campaign finance deadline day edition of MIRS Monday.
Also, MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn and Ed Sarpolus of Target Insyght discuss why the state Senate is expected to have fewer Detroiters and black members in 2023.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
The following is the unedited speech Perry Johnson gave at the closing Sunday brunch of the Republican leadership conference on Mackinac Island on Sept. 26, 2021.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Sen. Adam Hollier announces for Congress in the new 13th congressional district. Ed Sarpolus from Target Insyght releases polling for the 13th and new 12th congressional district. Journalist Charlie LeDuff talks about the nursing home death numbers and Kenneth Cole, the prominent lobbyist for GCSI, is remembered.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Sen. Erika Geiss is asked if any of her Senate colleagues are racist. GOP gubernatorial candidate Austin Chenge talks about a possible consensus candidate. Public relations professional Mario Morrow and activist Nicole Small talk about the Detroit congressional districts, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and more.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
In reaction to the Lee Chatfield sexual assault allegation, communications specialist Kaitlyn Buss, a former Republican spokesperson, talks about her personal experience as a youth who was sexually assaulted within an evangelical Christian community. MIRS' Lisa Roose-Church also speaks on the issue of child rape as, herself, a survivor and longtime courts reporter.
Also, in separate interviews, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) and Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) update listeners on candidate recruitment for 2022, their individual leadership races and the Chatfield allegation.