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Friday Oct 21, 2011
Friday Oct 21, 2011
MIRS sat down with Michigan Liquor Control Commission Chair Andy Deloney on Oct. 19 to talk about everything from booze smugglers to buying local when it comes to your microbrew.
Monday Oct 17, 2011
Monday Oct 17, 2011
If MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn becomes a quadrapolegic in a car accident, what happens when his $5 million in benefits runs out under changes to the state's no-fault system that moved out of the House Insurance Committee this week? Who pays for his costs? Is he out on the corner with a cup? Pete Kuhnmuench from the Insurance Institute of Michigan answers this and other questions in this week's edition. Also, this week, Melinn and MIRS House reporter Alisha Green make their final predictions on how many legislative recalls will actually be put in front of voters by February.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2011
Wednesday Oct 12, 2011
Current TV announced plans on Oct. 12 to launch a new primetime program hosted by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. "The War Room With Jennifer Granholm" will premiere in January 2012 and will air at 9 p.m. following “Countdown With Keith Olbermann.” Listen to the conference call featuring Al Gore, Current TV Chairman and co-founder; Joel Hyatt, Current TV CEO and co- founder; David Bohrman, Current TV President and Granholm.
Monday Oct 10, 2011
Monday Oct 10, 2011
Why shouldn't the state put caps on how much it pays out in medical expenses for car accident victims? George Sinas, an attorney for the CPAN coalition, answers that and other questions in this week's edition. Also, Ray Holman from the UAW 6000 reports in from the Wall Street protests. And how long will Sen. John Gleason hold his silent protest inside the Capitol?
Thursday Oct 06, 2011
Thursday Oct 06, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder tells MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn before his "Bike With Rick" event on Mackinac Island that he would not need to seek re-election if he accomplished his agenda in one term.
Monday Oct 03, 2011
Monday Oct 03, 2011
Listen to an update on the AFL-CIO meeting in Detroit and MIRS' Alisha Green's perceptions from Thursday's U.S. Senate debate in Dewitt. How many charter schools can exist in Michigan if the cap is lifted? Dan Quisenberry from the state's charter school association answers that question. Also, Bernie Porn from EPIC/MRA discusses what a "push poll" is.
Monday Sep 26, 2011
Monday Sep 26, 2011
Listen to Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusettes Gov. Mitt Romney's complete Saturday speeches from the Mackinac Republican Leadership conference on Mackinac Island.
Monday Sep 19, 2011
Monday Sep 19, 2011
Michigan Education Association (MEA) President Steve Cook talks about the decision to single out Rep. Paul Scott (R-Grand Ledge) and whether the MEA is finished with funding legislative recall efforts. Has the Scott recall gotten personal? Cook answers that question, as well. Gov. Jennifer Granholm also pitches her new book, "A Governor's Story."
Wednesday Sep 14, 2011
Monday Sep 12, 2011
Monday Sep 12, 2011
On this edition of the MIRS Monday Podcast join publisher John T. Reurink and Michigan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rich Studley in a conversation covering the recall situation, New International Trade Crossing (NITC) debate and what the legislature could be tackling in upcoming months. A special send-out song comes from a House session this week, where members showed their vocal prowess with a legislative rendition of "God Bless America" in honor of the 9/11 anniversary.