MIRS Monday Podcast

Mar 10 2025 20 ep. 62 mins 39

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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

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MIRS Monday, March 10, 2025

Mar 10 2025 61 mins

For a roundtable discussion, MIRS welcomes journalist Lauren Gibbons, Bellwether PR professional Katie Jesaitis and Joel Rutherford, the former chair of Macomb County's Democratic Black caucus. Together, they discuss reactions to the Lansing, Governor Whitmer and Trump White House's perceived relationship and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's forecast bid for governor (3:40). Also,

MIRS Monday, March 3, 2025

Mar 03 2025 31 mins

This week: Harbor Strategic's John Sellek gives his assessment on Governor Whitmer's State of the State address and how his Save MI Tips group succeeded in passing legislation to preserve the state's tip credit for servers. (:50) Sen Jim Runestad talks about how he defeated a Donald Trump-endorsed candidate to become the Michigan Republican Party Chair. (17:00)

MIRS Monday, February 24, 2025

Feb 24 2025 39 mins

This past weekend, Republicans and Democrats hosted their state conventions in Detroit. At the Michigan Democratic Party convention, attendees spent more than two hours in line, making their demands and frustrations known to the party. MIRS' Samantha Shriber spoke with new MDP Chair Curtis Hertel Jr., Mothering Justice founder Danielle Atkinson and Eastpointe party member Jeff Whi

MIRS Monday, February 17, 2025

Feb 17 2025 66 mins

Republicans and Democrats are working rapidly toward a compromise on Michigan's future paid sick time law. Angela Madden of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services is especially worried about how court-ordered changes to sick time policies might impact emergency services (1:30). Also, MIRS hosts a special Presidents Day segment with Jordan Cash, a constitutional democracy p

MIRS Monday, February 10, 2025

Feb 10 2025 64 mins

The Governor has proposed a $83.5 billion spending plan for the state. MIRS sits down with Robert Schneider, a senior research associate for the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, to talk about it. With President Donald Trump's aspirations to cut down federal spending, should the Governor and lawmakers start drafting their own "Plan Bs" for state spending? (4:38). Also last we

MIRS Monday, February 3, 2025

Feb 03 2025 67 mins

MIRS catches up with John Patrick Yob, the head of the Republican Strategic National consulting firm. He talks about what to look out for ahead of Michigan Republicans' state convention on Feb. 21-22, where the chair of the '26 election cycle will be decided (4:37). Also, MIRS hosts a roundtable discussion with Democratic program director MoReno Taylor II, Oakland University polit

MIRS Monday, January 27, 2025

Jan 27 2025 66 mins

MIRS meets up with Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest, Republican strategist Jason Roe and Sam Robinson of Detroit One Million. They discuss Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's campaign rollout for governor and other Michigan political headlines. Additionally, less than a month into the new state Legislature, Senate Democrats are talking about suing House Republicans (1:41). Als

MIRS Monday, January 20, 2025

Jan 20 2025 69 mins

MIRS sits down with Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Young, the newest chair of the Michigan Legislature's Detroit Caucus. She discusses wanting to build better relationships with city officials. She adds that no one should expect Detroit lawmakers to automatically get behind Renaissance Center redevelopment funding, wanting human assistance to be part of the conversation (3:40). Ad

MIRS Monday, January 13, 2025

Jan 13 2025 71 mins

MIRS meets Christopher Smith – the State Bar's former elder law and disability rights section chair – and retired U.P. teacher Dee Lindenberger. They explain how right now, leaving behind a pension to a special needs child can result in them being disqualified from support services (2:58). Also, MIRS wraps up its interviews with active Michigan Democratic Party chair candidate

MIRS Monday, January 6, 2025

Jan 06 2025 61 mins

What potential stories are you preparing for in 2025? MIRS kicks things off with Anna Heaton – the vice president of public affairs firm Resch Strategies – and Republican consultant Jamie Roe. They share what they have on their bingo cards for new year political and policy headlines (1:00). Additionally, MIRS meets Mark Ludwig, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party's Rural Ca