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In the opening segment, Jeff Timmer discusses how the departure of Michigan Republican Party executive director Jason Roe hurts the party as the internal RINO cleansing continues, and details his campaign finance complaint against soon-to-be-official gubernatorial candidate James Craig. Jeff and Mark Brewer are then joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Hamburger. He is an investigative … Continue reading How Michigan Fits the Pattern (Guest: Tom Hamburger) →

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Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer are joined by outspoken attorney George Conway. Conway, a lifelong conservative, was considered by President Donald Trump for the position of Solicitor General of the United States, and a post as an assistant attorney general heading the Civil Division at the United States Department of Justice, but withdrew himself from consideration.  … Continue reading It’s Trump’s Party, Not Mine (Guest: George Conway) →

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Mark and Jeff discuss the repercussions of Republicans paying a $200,000 fine after the former party chair turns in the current party chair for a campaign finance violation, as well as the possible gubernatorial candidacy of former Attorney General MIke Cox. Then they are joined by Congressman Andy Levin for a review of President Biden’s … Continue reading The Congressional Maze (Guest: Representative Andy Levin) →

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Highlighting this week’s discussion: Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer take note of the Trump Education Secretary’s recent high visibility in Michigan GOP events … and ask longtime political consultant/analyst Matthew Dowd if the west Michigan billionaire may be angling to take on Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. A native of Detroit, Dowd began his political career … Continue reading Betsy D for Governor? (Guest: Matthew Dowd) →

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While state and national Republicans continue their assault on voting rights, a grassroots reform is taking shape in Michigan and across the nation. This week’s mayoral election in New York City is the most visible demonstration to date of Ranked Choice Voting, also known as “instant runoff elections.” Ranked choice voting is also used statewide … Continue reading So What Is Ranked Choice Voting (Guest: Hugh McNichol IV) →

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Joining the conversation this week: Ron Fournier, the former Washington DC bureau chief for the Associated Press and former publisher and editor of Crain’s Detroit Business. He now serves as president at Truscott Rossman, one of the state’s most respected public relations firm. A Detroit native, Ron began his family and career in Arkansas, covering then-governor … Continue reading It’s Not Just the Politicians…It’s Also Us (Guest: Ron Fournier) →

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Joining the conversation: former Republican National Committee Chair and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Steele is a lifelong conservative who finds himself in pitched battle with those usurpers, thugs, kooks, and cowards who call themselves Republican today. He served as the lieutenant governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007; he was the first African-American elected … Continue reading Is Restoring the GOP Possible? (guest: Michael Steele) →

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Joining Mark and Jeff this week: one of the top leaders in the U.S. House, Flint Congressman Dan Kildee. Kildee was first elected to the U.S. House in 2012 when succeeded his uncle – Dale Kildee – who had represented the Genesee Valley in Congress for 36 years. Previously he was Genesee County treasurer where he … Continue reading Can’t We Just All Get Along? Apparently Not (Guest: Congressman Dan Kildee) →

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Mark and Jeff analyze the political calculations and impact of this week’s visit by President Joe Biden to the Dearborn Ford Motor plant, and his full-throated promotion of the new electric F-150 pickup truck. Then they are joined by one of the national leaders in the revolt of the pre-Trump Republicans, Steve Schmidt. Steve is … Continue reading Fighting the Trumpublicans (Guest: Steve Schmidt) →

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Mark and Jeff are joined by one of the most famous state’s witnesses in political history. Michael Cohen has gone from spending 12 years as Donald Trump’s “fixer” to being a key witness for multiple criminal investigations of the ex-President. Cohen was a vice-president of the Trump Organization, and the personal counsel to Trump. He served … Continue reading Witness for the Prosecution (Guest: Michael Cohen) →