First-ever financial disclosures paint a cloudy picture of accountability in Michigan politics

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English - April 25, 2024 17:32 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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The integrity of Michigan’s political operations is under scrutiny following 13 felony counts of embezzlement against Lee Chatfield and the first-ever disclosure of top elected officials’ personal finances. Zack Gorchow, executive editor and publisher of Gongwer News Service Michigan, and State Politics Reporter for The Detroit News, Craig Mauger, join the show to discuss.