2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
WDET will be broadcasting special coverage from Mackinac Island—featuring interviews, news stories, and insights that connect you to the ideas and agendas shaping metro Detroit and beyond.
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Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is bringing the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference directly to you.
Each year, the Mackinac Policy Conference gathers influential politicians, industry leaders, and changemakers to shape Michigan’s future. This week, WDET will be broadcasting special coverage from Mackinac Island—featuring interviews, news stories, and insights that connect you to the ideas and agendas shaping metro Detroit and beyond.
Special coverage begins with All Things Considered starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, and runs through Thursday, May 28.
WDET live at MPC
Tuesday
4-6 p.m.
All Things Considered Detroit Live at MPC
Host: Russ McNamara
Wednesday
9-10 a.m.
Morning Edition-Detroit live at MPC
Host: Jerome Vaughn
10 a.m. – noon
The Metro live at MPC
Host: Robyn Vincent
4 – 6 p.m.
All Things Considered-Detroit live at MPC
Host: Russ McNamara
Thursday
9-10 a.m.
Morning Edition-Detroit live at MPC
Host: Jerome Vaughn
10 a.m. – noon
The Metro live at MPC
Host: Robyn Vincent
4 – 6 p.m.
All Things Considered-Detroit live at MPC
Host: Russ McNamara
Watch the MPC main stream
More from MPC 2026
Detroit City Council President looks forward to working with mayor on poverty and transit issues
James Tate spoke with WDET’s Jerome Vaughn about his new role as city council president and what he hopes to accomplish working with Mayor Mary Sheffield.
MI GOP Chair: Democrats’ ‘woke’ policies are good for Republicans in 2026 election
Jim Runestad says he’s helped unify the Republican party in Michigan and that he’s confident in the candidates they’re putting forth for midterm elections.
State Rep. Ranjeev Puri is optimistic about meeting budget deadline this year, says more Republicans need to put Michigan first
State House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri gives his perspective on Republican Speaker Matt Hall and partisanship in Michigan’s congress.
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer says she is not running for president in 2028, but leaves door open
At the Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she is focused on governing, not a 2028 White House bid.
MichMash: The 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference focuses on common ground
From higher education shakeups to discussions about Michigan’s standing among other states, this week’s episode explores the key takeaways and biggest headlines from Mackinac Island.
The Metro: What happens when women hold the door open for each other
Metro Detroit entrepreneur Danielle North and founder of the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network joined The Metro at Mackinac to talk about scarcity, solidarity, and what she’s built when the door wasn’t open for her.
WDET’s Mackincac Policy Conference coverage made possible in part by:
