Category Archives: Michigan News
Trump Speaks at Detroit Economic Club, Highlights Auto Industry Growth
Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Kush Desai, White House deputy press secretary. They discussed the president's Detroit visit, economic policies, tariffs, and...
Jan 13, 2026
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on Pivot to SOS Race: 'This Was the Place for Me to Render the Most Effective Service to Fix the System'
PODCAST: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. He discussed his shift from running for governor to secretary of state, aiming to protect...
Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump Visits Detroit Tuesday, Tour Ford Factory
PODCASTS: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss President Donald Trump's visit to ...
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan Literacy Rates Failing to Keep Up with Other States
Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Basics, Pamela Good, joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss why Michigan's literacy scores is lagging behind other states and how they can be increased.DETROIT, MI ...
Jan 12, 2026
Jocelyn Benson Focusing on Healthcare Ahead of 2026 Governor Election
Jan. 8, 2025 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson rolls out healthcare affordability agenda on "Focus."DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is making a run at governor in 2026, and ...
Jan 08, 2026
GOP State Senate Leader Calls for Audit into MI Childcare Program
PODCAST: Jan. 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discussed Michigan lawmakers' call for a childcare subsidy audit. State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt explained why he is re...
Jan 08, 2026
Michigan Reaches Top Activity Level in Flu Surge According to CDC
Jan. 7, 2026 ~ Linoj Samuel, division head of clinical microbiology at Henry Ford Health, discusses the flu surge in Michigan and the United States.DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan is one of 18 states in the co...
Jan 07, 2026
Sen. Elissa Slotkin Said Trump Wants to Look 'Tough" with Maduro Capture, Says Motivation is Based on Venezuela's Oil
PODCAST: Jan. 7, 2026 ~ Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins Kevin Dietz to discuss President Donald Trump and his actions in Venezuela.WASHINGTON D.C. ~ U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joine...
Jan 07, 2026
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Looks Forward to 2026 Michigan Governor Race
Jan. 6, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Mayor and Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Duggan joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss his campaign for Michigan governor and political tensions raising among the Michig...
Jan 06, 2026
Southeast Michigan Data Center Projects Challenged, Yet Remain in Place
Jan. 6, 2026 ~ CEO of Awecomm Technologies Brent Yax discusses plans and pushback for a number of AI data center projects around Southeastern Michigan.DETROIT, MI ~ 2025 saw data center news flood hea...
Jan 06, 2026
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June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. They discuss data center secrecy and the lack of transparency, a major cause of distrust in Michigan.
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Brian Burchette, media coordinator, and Genevieve Benson, operations manager for Monroe Community Media, about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled.
June 1, 2026 ~ Schupan Recycling President Tom Emmerich weighs in on proposed changes to Michigan’s bottle deposit system and what it could mean for consumers.
