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Wednesday Aug 10, 2011
Wednesday Aug 10, 2011
Attorney General Bill Schuette held a press conference this morning regarding a legislative package designed to tighten restrictions on medical marijuana. Rep. John Walsh, Sen. Rick Jones and Rep. Richard LeBlanc were among the featured speakers. Listen to the event in its entirity with the exception of the last five minutes.
Monday Aug 08, 2011
Monday Aug 08, 2011
How do you frame a winning public relations recall campaign? How do you win with the public when defending against a recall attempt? Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO of Truscott Rossman, answers those questions and more in this week's podcast. Reporter Alisha Green reports on this week's legislative recall drives. MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink hosts.
Monday Aug 01, 2011
Monday Aug 01, 2011
None of the legislative recalls will likely be successful unless organizers are able to turn in the necessary signatures by this Friday. Jeff Timmer, a partner at the Sterling Corporation, and MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn explain why that's the case. Timmer, a former executive director at the Michigan Republican Party also gives his opinion on what he sees happening with the Republican presidential primary and the new redistricting maps he helped draw. Emily Lawler produces.
Monday Jul 25, 2011
Monday Jul 25, 2011
Joe DiSano from "Two Guys Named Joe" joins the MIRS team's discussion about Sen. Bert Johnson in the 14th Congressional District and some potential names in the 13th Distrct, including one of DiSano's former clients. Also, where does Gov. Rick Snyder stand on the feral swine package that passed the House? MIRS' Emily Lawler reports in the podcast's first audio package.
Monday Jul 18, 2011
Monday Jul 18, 2011
Stu Sandler, the former interim executive director for the Michigan Republican Party, talks to MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink about his relationship with Gov. Rick Snyder, his thoughts about Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer and his role at the state party since Chair Bobby Schostak took charge in February. The MIRS team also answers the following questions -- Who is the front runner to succeed U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee? Which active recall attempt is most likely to succeed?
Monday Jul 11, 2011
Monday Jul 11, 2011
On this week's edition, GOP National Committeeman Saul Anuzis talks about the Republican primary selection process, including the benefits of a closed primary and how the party's rules can maximize primary participation.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2011
Tuesday Jul 05, 2011
After 13 years as House Correspondent for MIRS, Jack Spencer shares everything from his favorite House Speaker to how conservative he thinks high-ranking Republicans really are in an exit interview.
Monday Jun 27, 2011
Monday Jun 27, 2011
Did Gov. Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette coordinate on the release of the AG's stem cell reporting opinion last week? MIRS Senior Analyst Jack Spencer and MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink offer their conflicting theories. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn talks redistricting with Sen. Joe Hune (R-Fowlerville), the chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee.
Monday Jun 20, 2011
Monday Jun 20, 2011
Listen to reporters grill Ambassador Bridge consultant Dick Morris about the types of questions included in a poll he conducted on the New International Trade Crossing across the Detroit River last week. Also, the MIRS team of Kyle Melinn, Jack Spencer and Susan Demas run down the winners and losers of the redistricting process. MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink slams the transparency argument on the redistricting process.
Monday Jun 13, 2011
Monday Jun 13, 2011
She's the biggest advocate for a New International Trade Crossing across the Detroit River, but Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) will not vote for legislation that would create the new bridge if she doesn't get this. Listen to what "this" is. Also, Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) says the shooting at the state's game ranches isn't real hunting and he's not alone in his sentiments. The MIRS team of Susan Demas and Jack Spencer weigh in on the subject. Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.