March 25, 2026 ~ Michigan’s declining reading scores, growing absenteeism, and uneven teacher preparation are converging into a statewide education challenge that candidates cannot ignore. Bridge Michigan reporter Isabel Loam joins All Talk with Kevin Dietz to break down what the data shows, what teachers are seeing, and why literacy remains one of the defining issues for 2026 voters.

March 20, 2026 ~ Michigan Senate Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Nesbit outlines the rising costs, declining population, and regulatory pressures he says are pushing Michigan in the wrong direction. Listen as Nesbit details the factors he believes are driving residents and businesses to leave, along with the policy changes he argues would address those trends.

March 19, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens outlines how she believes Michigan’s rising utility costs can be addressed through her proposed Prices Act. Hear why she thinks current rate trends are unsustainable and how her approach aims to hold investor‑owned utilities more accountable. Listen to learn what her plan could mean for Michigan consumers and why the issue has become central to her Senate campaign.

Feb. 25, 2026 ~ This Lunch Break panel from Bridge Michigan breaks down early findings from the Bridge Listens survey, highlighting the issues voters say matter most heading into the 2026 election. Reporters discuss emerging themes — from transit and housing to education and childcare — and how they may shape campaign conversations.