Monthly Archives: October 2021

Follow the Money (Guest: Simon Schuster)



Mark Brewer details the ballot proposal campaign he’s leading to award Michigan’s electoral votes to the national popular vote winner. The proposal, if approved by voters, would only become effective if states representing at least 270 electoral votes (a majority) were a part of the Electoral College Compact. Then, the discussion shifts to money: campaign … Continue reading Follow the Money (Guest: Simon Schuster)


Subverting Future Elections (Guest: Charlie Sykes)



Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer take a look at an under-reported effort by state Republicans to bring potential chaos to the 2024 election: stacking local boards of canvassers with “Big Lie” disciples. The end game: instead of voters deciding the outcome, Michigan’s Legislature decides who gets the state’s electoral votes. They are then joined by … Continue reading Subverting Future Elections (Guest: Charlie Sykes)


The ONLY Issue – Saving Our Democracy (Guest: Max Boot)



The Big Lie lives on in Michigan and nationally. Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer comment on the latest efforts to disrupt our democratic system through Trump’s core mendacity. They are then joined by columnist and military historian Max Boot, a self-described former conservative Republican who now says the overriding issue today is preserving our democratic … Continue reading The ONLY Issue – Saving Our Democracy (Guest: Max Boot)


Political Strategy Reimagined (Guest: Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)



President Biden launches a national blitz for his agenda in Michigan. Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer analyze the President’s choice of location, and the impact of Build Back Better on Michigan Politics. Then they are joined by political scientist and new-age campaign consultant Dr. Rachel Bitecofer. Bitecofer is founder of the STRIKE-PAC. The mission: Where … Continue reading Political Strategy Reimagined (Guest: Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)