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Talking Michigan Politics

A podcast by the staff of The Grand Rapids Press covering the local, state and national issues in politics.

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Can Obama, Republicans compromise on deficit?

Apr 15, 2011
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Why Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions has little support

Apr 1, 2011
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Should U.S. be bombing Libya; controversy over Rev. Rob Bell's claim there is no Hell

Mar 25, 2011
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Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter that NPR sting tape was edited?

Mar 17, 2011
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Michigan inches closer to Wisconsin in labor battle and NPR seals its own federal funding fate

Mar 10, 2011
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Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder's budget director about Michigan's 'shared sacrifice' plan

Mar 2, 2011
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Why Rick Snyder won't pick same fights as embattled Wisconsin governor

Feb 25, 2011
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Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder about his budget plan for Michigan

Feb 18, 2011
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Michigan, U.S. face budget dilemmas as Snyder, Obama unveil plans

Feb 17, 2011
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Surprising no vote on Patriot Act

Feb 11, 2011
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What cuts should we expect in Gov. Rick Snyder's budget? Will Michigan reform teach tenure?

Feb 4, 2011
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Are property taxes going up, a strong showing for Pete Hoekstra in a Senate poll, and Gov. Rick Snyder's plans to balance the budget

Jan 29, 2011
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Podcast: Obama's State of the Union strategy; Rosalynn Carter's fight against mental health stigma and Gov. Rick Snyder's budget plans

Jan 26, 2011
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Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State, President Obama's approval ratings and a Tiger Mother's defense

Jan 20, 2011
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President Obama's speech in Arizona receives wide-spread praise

Jan 13, 2011
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Fallout from Arizona shooting rampage; Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State preview

Jan 13, 2011
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Will Governor Snyder's plan to restore Michigan work?

Jan 6, 2011
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Silence on suburban Detroit prostitution clients; Snyder appeals to the center and Michele Bachmann's Michigan stops

Dec 30, 2010
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Interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder

Dec 30, 2010
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Gov. Granholm's legacy, Michele Bachmann's role in Michigan politics and the dismal Census numbers

Dec 23, 2010
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Podcast: Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Dec 16, 2010
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Why did President Obama extend tax cuts for rich and polls show Sen. Debbie Stabenow at risk

Dec 9, 2010
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Will WikiLeaks bring down America and are we ready to sacrifice to balance the federal budget?

Dec 2, 2010
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Are Fox News commentators deliberately distorting news as Jimmy Carter suggests?

Nov 24, 2010
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Will Rick Snyder, Republicans raise taxes to balance Michigan's budget?

Nov 18, 2010
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Breaking down Rick Snyder's staff picks, what spending federal government may cut

Nov 11, 2010
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How will Tea Party victories change Washington?

Nov 4, 2010
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Will head stomping by Rand Paul supporter impact elections, and what does poor turnout for Clinton, Bernero event mean

Oct 28, 2010
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Is Christine O'Donnell wrong about Constitution and separation of church and state?

Oct 21, 2010
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Interview: Rick Snyder talks about China, Pure Michigan and campaign finance disclosure

Oct 14, 2010
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Will the Supreme Court protect free speech even if it means allowing hateful signs at soldier funerals?

Oct 7, 2010
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China and Michigan politics, assistant attorney general's blog, tightening polls

Sep 30, 2010
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Are Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell a flash in the pan, or start of long-term movement?

Sep 23, 2010
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Economist Brian Wesbury tells West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids: The economy is strong and fears are fueled by 'economic hypochondria'

Sep 17, 2010
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What do this week's Tea Party victories mean for races in Michigan?

Sep 16, 2010
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With Rick Snyder's lead growing, how bad will it be for Democrats in November?

Sep 9, 2010
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November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback

Sep 2, 2010
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Justice Elizabeth Weaver's sudden resignation; Rick Snyder's selection of Brian Calley as running mate

Aug 26, 2010
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Will disputed Tea Party candidates stay on ballot, and how can Virg Bernero win in November?

Aug 19, 2010
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A new Virg Bernero-Rick Snyder Michigan governor's poll; tax cuts expiring and chickens in Grand Rapids

Aug 12, 2010
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What does Rick Snyder's victory in governor's race mean?

Aug 5, 2010
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What's behind Rick Snyder's surge in Michigan governor's race

Jul 30, 2010
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Is Virg Bernero pulling ahead and predictions for Michigan's August primary

Jul 29, 2010
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How the fight for Pete Hoekstra's seat in Congress could help Hoekstra's race for governor

Jul 22, 2010
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Does legend of President Reagan as a conservative live up to reality?

Jul 15, 2010
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Can Hoekstra win GOP primary despite being outspent by opponents?

Jul 8, 2010
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Endorsements ramp up in governor's race; is buying American patriotic?

Jul 1, 2010
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What caused Mike Cox's huge leap in governor's race poll?

Jun 24, 2010
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New website helps expose lies in campaign ads

Jun 17, 2010
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Will latest endorsements make difference in Michigan governor's race?

Jun 10, 2010
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Governor candidates debate; George W. Bush on war and torture; and lessons learned from blown call that ruined Tigers perfect game

Jun 4, 2010
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George W. Bush defends war in Iraq saying, 'World is a better place'

Jun 4, 2010
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Did President Obama use GOP senators as props?

May 27, 2010
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What do elections results in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Arkansas tell us?

May 20, 2010
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Interview with Mike Bouchard

May 19, 2010
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New round of mudslinging in Michigan governor's race

May 13, 2010
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What do voter-approved taxes tell us about strength of Tea Party?

May 6, 2010
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Hoekstra keeps rolling, Dillion makes ballot, and how voters' moods matter

Apr 29, 2010
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Mike Cox accuses Rick Snyder of launching latest attack ad salvo in governor's race

Apr 21, 2010
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Can Pete Hoekstra hang on to lead in Republican race for governor?

Apr 15, 2010
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Will Michigan House pass ban on texting while driving?Will Michigan House pass ban on texting while driving?Will Michigan House pass ban on texting while driving?

Apr 8, 2010
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Polls show long odds for Democrats beating any Republican in Michigan governor's race

Apr 1, 2010
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Will health care vote by the key issue in November election?

Mar 24, 2010
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Plenty of early mud slinging in Michigan governor's race

Mar 18, 2010
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Poll shows Hoekstra, Snyder top two in GOP govenor's race

Mar 11, 2010
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Democratic field for Michigan governor getting crowded

Mar 4, 2010
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Is Justin Amash too 'Tea Party' for Grand Rapids Congressional seat?

Feb 23, 2010
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Will third-party Tea Party candidates help Democrats?

Feb 18, 2010
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Vern Ehlers retires and GOP Michigan governor's race gets ugly

Feb 11, 2010
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Surprising dollar figures in the Michigan governors' race; Gov. Jennifer Granholm's plan to trim the state payroll; tax proposals in Grand Rapids and other cities

Feb 4, 2010
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Governor candidates forum in Grand Rapids

Jan 29, 2010
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Partisan politics at State of the Union; Michigan governor's race

Jan 28, 2010
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An upset in Massachusetts, the race for Michigan governor, and big scary fish

Jan 21, 2010
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Buzz building for Denise Ilitch to run for Michigan governor

Jan 14, 2010
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Dillon candidacy may surge on Cherry announcement, plus Hoekstra's fundraising letter | LaGrand's Senate run | Kent County board leaders | China's bold energy spending

Jan 6, 2010
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Detroit terror, 2010 Michigan governor's race, partisanship in Washington and Race to the Top school funding

Dec 31, 2009
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Is Virg Bernero serious about Michigan governor's race? Will Pete Hoekstra's bailout vote come back to haunt him? Plus health care reform, Race to the Top legislation and brain drain

Dec 23, 2009