MIRS Monday Podcast

MIRS Monday, Feb. 7, 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.

MIRS 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.

Perry Johnson At Republican Leadership Conference, Sept. 26, 2021

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.

MIRS 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.

MIRS 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.

MIRS 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.

MIRS Monday, Jan. 3, 2022

Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest names the most politically competitive congressional district as part of his new map analysis. Jonathan Kinloch, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party's 13th Congressional District, says the new legislative maps are worse than the current maps for Blacks. University of Michigan Regent Sarah Hubbard talks football in Miami and COVID response.

MIRS Monday, Dec. 27, 2021

MIRS names its House Member of the Year based on impact, effectiveness and level of activity for 2021. New Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Director Julia Dale sits down with reporter Jordan Climie (26:54). And Editor Kyle Melinn lists his 10 most memorable moments of 2021 in an audio montage (50:22).

MIRS Monday, Dec. 20, 2021

MIRS names its Senator of the Year. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey gives his reaction and speaks about personal property tax (PPT) reform and a link between vaccination during a pandemic and the omicron variant. Also, Chris Hackbarth of the Michigan Municipal League explains the importance of the PPT to local communities and why it's vital for these cities that there's replacement revenue.

MIRS Monday, Dec. 13, 2021

Michigan Chamber President & CEO Rich Studley says goodbye after 40 years, handing the title to incoming leader Jim Holcomb during today's exit interview. MIRS names its Democratic Legislator of the Year.

Also, is the press fighting someone else's battle with its lawsuit against the Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission? Isn't there more impactful transparency issues within state government to fight for? Sam Inglot from Progress Michigan and Editor Kyle Melinn talk out this topic.