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It's Just Politics

Michigan Public
Donald Trump
Michigan
Economy
Kamala Harris
2024 Presidential Election
Michigan State House
Ross School Of Business
2024 Election
Absentee Voting
Republican Party
Abortion Rights
Biden
World Trade Center
Betsy Kofia
Lisa Trombley
Election 2024
Democracy Defense Project
Mike Rogers
Michigan Election Security
Alyssa Slotkin

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

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A ballot proposal to tax the wealthy folds, Michigan’s “fake electors” threaten a lawsuit, and could future primary election dates change? It’s a Lansing roundup edition of It’s Just Politics.

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to repeal the state’s new, controversial 24% wholesale marijuana tax, even as the cannabis industry challenges it in court. An update on all things weed in Michigan.

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A new Michigan poll reveals where voters stand on data centers, the 2026 governor’s race, and how the state compares nationally on key economic measures.

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What’s in the proof-of-citizenship and voter ID ballot proposal, and what is the state of the state budget as Governor Whitmer prepares for her final State of the State address.

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Recent Guests

Hayley Harding
An expert from VoteBeat discussing voting rights and ballot initiatives
VoteBeat
Episode: State of the state’s budget
Perry Johnson
Businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate
Independent
Episode: Classroom cellphone ban
Rick Brewer
News director at WCMU, covering the open 35th Senate District race
WCMU
Episode: A Michigan media shakeup and a swing Senate seat
Matt Hall
Republican Speaker of the House in Michigan
Michigan House of Representatives
Episode: Inside the House: Matt Hall on a high-stakes year
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader of Michigan
Episode: Inside the senate: Winnie Brinks on a high-stakes year
Nancy Caffer
Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Whitmer’s political future: TBD
Zach Stanton
Deputy Managing Editor of News at MSNOW
MSNOW
Episode: Whitmer’s political future: TBD
Ben Green
Assistant Professor in the School of Information at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: The Data Center deep dive
David Chen
National Correspondent at the New York Times
New York Times
Episode: The Data Center deep dive

Hosts

Zoe Clark
Zoe Clark is a co-host and political analyst with a keen focus on Michigan's political landscape and its implications for local communities.
Rick Pluta
Rick Pluta is a co-host with extensive experience in Michigan politics, often providing insights on legislative matters and government processes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Great political coverage in Michigan

    I love that these hosts are still elsewhere on Michigan Radio but I miss this show. I loved the snappy pace and tone and how well it caught me up on politics after I moved to Michigan.

    Apple Podcasts
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    andrew.conkling
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of Michigan politics and enjoy the engaging presentation by the hosts.
The fast-paced discussions and relevant topics offer listeners valuable perspectives on local political issues.
Audience feedback emphasizes the importance of the podcast in staying informed about Michigan's governance and political climate.

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#185
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#202
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#214
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Michigan’s perception gap
Q: How might national political dynamics influence the governor's race versus state-specific issues?
National dynamics are not driving the race yet, but as it evolves, independent candidates could become more prominent and nationalized trends may pull voters back toward traditional party loyalties as the election nears.
Michigan’s perception gap
Q: Is this issue partisan or cross-partisan, and how do different groups view data centers?
Earlier results show the issue crosses party lines but with Democrats more negative; Republicans are more open if there's a solid narrative about benefits and local impact, and independents vary.
Michigan’s perception gap
Q: What did you find about how many voters have heard of data centers in the past year?
Only a little over half had heard of data centers, and among those, very few spoke positively while a larger share spoke negatively, with a sizable neutral group mostly repeating what they'd seen.
High stakes for MI’s marijuana tax
Q: Dustin, do you think this wholesale tax could become an election-year issue in campaigns?
Dustin notes that it could become a campaign issue in districts heavily impacted by cannabis shops, particularly where communities view the tax as an asset or a burden, depending on local retail presence and public sentiment.
High stakes for MI’s marijuana tax
Q: So first, let's just talk strictly dollars. Fill us in on where things stand with revenue.
Dustin Walsh explains that 2026 has started poorly, with January down and February projections from analysts, indicating a multimonth decline and a pathway to roughly 2.6 billion in yearly sales if the trend continues.

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2. Perry Johnson
3. Rick Brewer
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