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MichMash Politics

MichMash Politics

Written by: WDET FM
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Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.

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Episodes
  • Democrat victory in special election may show where the 2026 midterms are headed

    Democrat victory in special election may show where the 2026 midterms are headed
    May 8 2026

    An important state senate race for Michigan's 35th Senate District was decided Tuesday, and it could have huge implications for the November midterm elections. This week on WDET's weekly series, MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss what how the race was decided. They are joined by Alvin "AJ" Jones from WCMU Public Radio to break it all down.
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    24 mins
  • The 2026-2027 fiscal year budget process is outpacing last year's

    The 2026-2027 fiscal year budget process is outpacing last year's
    May 1 2026

    Both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate have completed their 2026-27 fiscal year budgets and advanced them out of their respective chambers.

    This week on WDET's MichMash...Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss what's different this year. They also break down some of the major points of the budgets.

    Then later in the show, Public Service Commission Chair Dan Scripps stops by to discuss energy costs in Michigan and data centers.

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    28 mins
  • Recap: 2026 filing deadline and Democratic state endorsement convention

    Recap: 2026 filing deadline and Democratic state endorsement convention
    Apr 24 2026

    Candidates looking to get on the ballot hit a major milestone this week. This week on WDET's weekly series MichMash...Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss this milestone with Bridge Michigan's deputy editor Jonathan Oosting. They also talk about the 13th U.S. House District in Detroit.

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    39 mins
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