Talking Michigan Politics
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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?
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Ed and Jeff discuss competing plans to reduce the federal budget deficit and a compromise on the pension tax...
Why Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions has little support
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about state GOP leaders' 90-day update, the federal bu...
Should U.S. be bombing Libya; controversy over Rev. Rob Bell's claim there is no Hell
Everyone knows two things off limits for casual conversation are politics and religion so on this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Ed and Jeff take o...
Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter that NPR sting tape was edited?
And buzz is building about at Grand Rapids casino.
Michigan inches closer to Wisconsin in labor battle and NPR seals its own federal funding fate
Collective bargaining's fate in Michigan, the GOP's future resting with Hispanic voters and tweaks in the state budget, on this week's Talking Michiga...
Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder's budget director about Michigan's 'shared sacrifice' plan
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, state budget director John Nixon answers questions about the bold cuts and tax changes he and Gov. R...
Why Rick Snyder won't pick same fights as embattled Wisconsin governor
The future of offshore oil drilling in the wake of the investigation of the BP Gulf spill. Can Grand Rapids and Kent County become one? And President...
Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder about his budget plan for Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder answered some questions about the controversial and ambitious budget he laid out Thursday before lawmakers in Lansing.
Michigan, U.S. face budget dilemmas as Snyder, Obama unveil plans
Budget matters, both in Michigan and the nation, dominate this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder.
Surprising no vote on Patriot Act
Congressman Justin Amash's vote against the Patriot Act, the highly anticipated major spending cuts in Michigan government becomes public next week an...
What cuts should we expect in Gov. Rick Snyder's budget? Will Michigan reform teach tenure?
What cuts to expect in Gov. Rick Snyder’s bold budget, the future of the national health care law, and a Grand Rapids-Kent County metro government pro...
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
In a special Talking Michigan Politics podcast recorded after Gov. Rick Snyder addressed the Michigan Press Association in Detroit, Grand Rapids Press...
Podcast: Obama's State of the Union strategy; Rosalynn Carter's fight against mental health stigma and Gov. Rick Snyder's budget plans
What did we learn from the State of the Union and reaction; examining mental health in the wake of Arizona shootings; and what to expect in a radicall...
Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State, President Obama's approval ratings and a Tiger Mother's defense
Analysis of Gov. Rick Snyder's first State of the State address, a look at President Obama's approval two years in, and "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Moth...
President Obama's speech in Arizona receives wide-spread praise
President Obama's speech in Tucson is the topic of a special edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast.
Fallout from Arizona shooting rampage; Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State preview
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss the fallout from the deadly shooting rampage in Ari...
Will Governor Snyder's plan to restore Michigan work?
Pure Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder's call for shared sacrifice, media pros disclosing personal information, the Navy commander scandal and more on this w...
Silence on suburban Detroit prostitution clients; Snyder appeals to the center and Michele Bachmann's Michigan stops
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Valley State University's Matt McLogan joins Press political editor Jeff Cranson to talk about...
Interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder
On a special edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder talks about his ambitious plans for 2011, his tax restr...
Gov. Granholm's legacy, Michele Bachmann's role in Michigan politics and the dismal Census numbers
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss Gov. Jennifer Granholm's legacy, Miche...
Podcast: Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Why did President Obama extend tax cuts for rich and polls show Sen. Debbie Stabenow at risk
President Obama in the middle, Michigan's lame-duck Legislature and a Grand Rapids mayor's bid for a third term on this week's Talking Michigan Politi...
Will WikiLeaks bring down America and are we ready to sacrifice to balance the federal budget?
Podcast crew also discusses surprises by Governor-elect Rick Snyder and lame-duck lawmakers.
Are Fox News commentators deliberately distorting news as Jimmy Carter suggests?
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss President Carter's statements about Fox News, upcoming races for Grand Ra...
Will Rick Snyder, Republicans raise taxes to balance Michigan's budget?
Nancy Pelosi's woes, tax talk in Lansing and Washington, Bloomberg-Scarborough for president, what gives a city soul and more on this week's Talking M...
Breaking down Rick Snyder's staff picks, what spending federal government may cut
This week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast: Surveys provide surprising findings on Tea Partiers and trade agreements; a Christian roommates controv...
How will Tea Party victories change Washington?
On this week's post-election Talking Michigan Politics podcast, demographics analyst Peter Bratt joins Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed...
Will head stomping by Rand Paul supporter impact elections, and what does poor turnout for Clinton, Bernero event mean
GVSU's Matt McLogan joins Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder for the final Talking Michigan Politics podcast before Tuesday's mid-term elections...
Is Christine O'Donnell wrong about Constitution and separation of church and state?
Christine O'Donnell sets us straight on the Constitution, more news on hidden campaign contributions, and whether Glenn Beck contributed to a gunman's...
Interview: Rick Snyder talks about China, Pure Michigan and campaign finance disclosure
An interview with GOP candidate for governor, Rick Snyder; analysis of his debate with Democrat Virg Bernero; the tight race for Kent County's 29th Se...
Will the Supreme Court protect free speech even if it means allowing hateful signs at soldier funerals?
Gay bashing at military funerals and free speech, a radical center/third party movement in 2012 and China as an issue in the 3rd Congressional race on...
China and Michigan politics, assistant attorney general's blog, tightening polls
How China makes its way into Michigan politics, gay bashing by a state official and a new national poll that finds Bill Clinton growing in popularity,...
Are Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell a flash in the pan, or start of long-term movement?
Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about the Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell, Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero agreeing to a debate, the 3rd...
Economist Brian Wesbury tells West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids: The economy is strong and fears are fueled by 'economic hypochondria'
On a special edition of Talking Michigan Politics, Grand Rapids Press Political Editor Jeff sits down with Brian Wesbury, chief economist for First T...
What do this week's Tea Party victories mean for races in Michigan?
Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about Tea Party victories, Rick Snyder-Virg Bernero sharing town hall time and government worker health...
With Rick Snyder's lead growing, how bad will it be for Democrats in November?
New numbers and a widening gap in the race for governor, a study showing Republican primary turnout surging while it declines for Democrats and the an...
November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback
This week on the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder ruminate on November races, Democratic control of the Mic...
Justice Elizabeth Weaver's sudden resignation; Rick Snyder's selection of Brian Calley as running mate
On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver'...
Will disputed Tea Party candidates stay on ballot, and how can Virg Bernero win in November?
Tea partiers facing off in court, exploring a path to victory for Virg Bernero, and the mosque proposed two blocks from Ground Zero on this week's Tal...
A new Virg Bernero-Rick Snyder Michigan governor's poll; tax cuts expiring and chickens in Grand Rapids
Running mates for Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero and Grand Rapids says no to backyard chickens on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Pre...