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The Metro: The Republican gubernatorial campaigns — and the shifts they signal about the party

Sam Corey, The Metro, Israa Harb July 13, 2026

After President Donald Trump took the country to war and raised costs, many Republicans are finding it difficult to campaign...

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The Metro: Why partisan politics makes it harder to keep the lights on in Michigan

Sam Corey, The Metro, Owen Armentrout July 13, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders lost power over the weekend of July Fourth, prompting a conversation about the fragility of the...

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The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics

Sam Corey, The Metro May 22, 2026

Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...

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The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan

Sam Corey, The Metro May 21, 2026

Money is getting tighter. The cost of life can be even more daunting if you have a kids. Children are...

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Detroit Evening Report: Severe storms hit metro Detroit

Jerome Vaughn May 20, 2026

Severe storms raced through metro Detroit Tuesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and even hail.  Streets throughout Detroit were left with large puddles,...

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The Metro: How Abraham Aiyash plans to lower costs if he’s elected to the state Senate

Sam Corey, The Metro May 19, 2026

Partisanship isn't just a Washington problem.  This year, Michigan's Legislature has been one of the slowest in recent memory as...

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The Metro: Can interfaith dialogue restore our faith in each other?

Sam Corey April 16, 2026

We’re in a moment of polarization. We’re struggling to see each other, to hear one another and to understand different...

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The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics

Sam Corey, The Metro April 8, 2026

President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...

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MichMash: State Rep. Whitsett not seeking fifth term; Road agencies to see funding increase

Hernz Laguerre March 6, 2026

In this episode Why is State Rep. Karen Whitsett not seeking a new term? How has the Regional Transit Authority...

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Live at 9 p.m.: State of the Union address from President Trump

Owen Armentrout February 24, 2026

What to expect as President Trump delivers the State of the Union addressTonight, President Trump is scheduled to deliver his...

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A Republican outlook on Michigan’s 2026 elections

Hernz Laguerre January 30, 2026

In this episodeWhat has Michigan businessman Perry Johnson promised in his first two months on the campaign trail?How are Michigan...

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MichMash: Budget battles and ballot changes in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre January 16, 2026

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.House Republican have moved to unilaterally cut up to $645 million...

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