May 26, 2026 ~ Daniel Howes dives into his latest column, questioning Michigan’s economic trajectory and sounding the alarm on the state’s future as a once-dominant Midwest powerhouse.
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May 26, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah joins Kevin Dietz to preview the Mackinac Policy Conference—what’s on the agenda, the key issues facing Michigan’s business and political leaders, and why it matters right now.

May 26, 2026 ~ Crain’s Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, the makeover of Lexington, and U-M choosing Coca-Cola as its first-ever exclusive beverage supplier.










