Latest Gongwer Podcast Episodes
Michigan Senate is working on changes to the state's liquor laws
MichMash Politics - July 12, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA law that just passed the Michigan Senate would set penalties and potentially revoke liquor licenses for retailers defaulting in electronic payments to wholesalers. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesale...
Michigan Supreme Court facing major decisions before end of term
MichMash Politics - July 05, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Michigan Supreme Court’s term ends on July 31, but what are the cases that will have the greatest impacts? On the latest episode of "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer News Service’s Ben Solis to discuss how the court’s rulings may impact ...
Michigan lawmakers pull an all-nighter to pass budget bill
MichMash Politics - June 28, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter a 19-hour session, Michigan lawmakers approved an $83 billion budget that provides a new approach to funding K-12 public education. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben are joined by Monique Stanton from the Michigan League for Public Policy to discuss what ...
Michigan lawmakers pull an all-nighter to pass budget bill
MichMash Politics - June 28, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAfter a 19-hour session, Michigan lawmakers approved an $83 billion budget that provides a new approach to funding K-12 public education. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben are joined by Monique Stanton from the Michigan League for Public Policy to discuss what ...
How will lawmakers respond to recent mass shootings in Michigan?
MichMash Politics - June 21, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDespite the gun laws passed after the MSU shooting, three mass shootings in Southeast Michigan put in the question the effectiveness of the legislation. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Bridge Michigan Captiol Reporter, Jordyn Hermani to discuss the ...
How will lawmakers respond to recent mass shootings in Michigan?
MichMash Politics - June 21, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDespite the gun laws passed after the MSU shooting, three mass shootings in Southeast Michigan put in the question the effectiveness of the legislation. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Bridge Michigan Captiol Reporter, Jordyn Hermani to discuss the ...
Education funding and a proposal to tax short term rentals
MichMash Politics - June 14, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTeachers and educators are opposed to lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss the impacts this could have on the Democrats in November. They are also joined by Rep John Fitzgerald and they discuss a proposal to tax short te...
Education funding and a proposal to tax short term rentals
MichMash Politics - June 14, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTeachers and educators are opposed to lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss the impacts this could have on the Democrats in November. They are also joined by Rep John Fitzgerald and they discuss a proposal to tax short te...
Michigan false electors case drags on; state of small business in Michigan
MichMash Politics - June 07, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe preliminary examinations ended this week for the six Michigan individuals charged with submitting fake electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election. Ingham County District Court Judge Kristen Simmons must now determine whether there is enough evidence to send them to trial. MichMash hos...
Michigan false electors case drags on; state of small business in Michigan
MichMash Politics - June 07, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe preliminary examinations ended this week for the six Michigan individuals charged with submitting fake electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election. Ingham County District Court Judge Kristen Simmons must now determine whether there is enough evidence to send them to trial. MichMash hos...
MichMash Extra: Interview with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:10 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLieutenant Governor of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist, spoke about the presidential election and how Michigan factors in. As part of the MichMash Extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Gilchrist if there is enthusiasm among Michiganders about the the presidential candidates.
MichMash Extra: Interview with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:10 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLieutenant Governor of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist, spoke about the presidential election and how Michigan factors in. As part of the MichMash Extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Gilchrist if there is enthusiasm among Michiganders about the the presidential candidates.
MichMash Extra: Interview with House Speaker Joe Tate at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:05 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMichigan House Speaker Joe Tate says the one of the priorities is to create economic stability in Michigan and lower costs for Michiganders. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Speaker Tate about the rest of the Democrat's priorities heading into the Summer.
MichMash Extra: Interview with House Speaker Joe Tate at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:05 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMichigan House Speaker Joe Tate says the one of the priorities is to create economic stability in Michigan and lower costs for Michiganders. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Speaker Tate about the rest of the Democrat's priorities heading into the Summer.
MichMash Extra: Interview with Attorney General Dana Nessel at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAttorney General Dana Nessel has championed protecting people from online scams and protecting personal data. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, asks Nessel about the pushback she receives on the bills that would hold people accountable for scams.
MichMash Extra: Interview with Attorney General Dana Nessel at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAttorney General Dana Nessel has championed protecting people from online scams and protecting personal data. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, asks Nessel about the pushback she receives on the bills that would hold people accountable for scams.
Mackinac Policy Conference 2024: Whitmer's housing and energy initiatives
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced that there will be housing and energy savings coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben asks MichMash host Cheyna Roth about what is going to happen about her coverage of the Governor's announcement. Ch...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2024: Whitmer's housing and energy initiatives
MichMash Politics - May 31, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced that there will be housing and energy savings coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben asks MichMash host Cheyna Roth about what is going to happen about her coverage of the Governor's announcement. Ch...
Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?
MichMash Politics - May 24, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to the Mitten State to drum up support. "MichMash" host, Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley to see if th...
Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?
MichMash Politics - May 24, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to the Mitten State to drum up support. "MichMash" host, Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley to see if th...
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference preview
MichMash Politics - May 17, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference is only a few weeks away, and we here at "MichMash" will be increasing our coverage by making a trip to the island for the event. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Brad Williams, vice president of government relat...
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference preview
MichMash Politics - May 17, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference is only a few weeks away, and we here at "MichMash" will be increasing our coverage by making a trip to the island for the event. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Brad Williams, vice president of government relat...
Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year
MichMash Politics - May 10, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben, sit down with Rep. Mike McFall to discuss what items he would like to see on the agenda.
Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year
MichMash Politics - May 10, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben, sit down with Rep. Mike McFall to discuss what items he would like to see on the agenda.
Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoil President Biden's or former President Trump's votes?
MichMash Politics - May 03, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThird party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be drawing from? MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Zach Gorchow, sit down with the Detroit Free Press's state politics and government editor, ...
Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoil President Biden's or former President Trump's votes?
MichMash Politics - May 03, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThird party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be drawing from? MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Zach Gorchow, sit down with the Detroit Free Press's state politics and government editor, ...
Campaign filing deadline has passed, campaign season officially shifts gears
MichMash Politics - April 26, 2024 05:02 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up for grabs as Democrats and Republicans try to get control of the house next election. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben sit down with Rep....
Campaign filing deadline has passed, campaign season officially shifts gears
MichMash Politics - April 26, 2024 05:02 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up for grabs as Democrats and Republicans try to get control of the house next election. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben sit down with Rep....
Will Chatfield embezzlement charges push legislature to act on financial disclosures?
MichMash Politics - April 19, 2024 09:04 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFormer Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is charged with 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and larceny counts, as the state looks at financial transparency for our lawmakers and state leaders. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with State Sen. Winnie Brinks ...
Will Chatfield embezzlement charges push legislature to act on financial disclosures?
MichMash Politics - April 19, 2024 09:04 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFormer Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is charged with 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and larceny counts, as the state looks at financial transparency for our lawmakers and state leaders. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with State Sen. Winnie Brinks ...