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MIRS Monday Podcast

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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

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For today's episode, MIRS is getting caught up on Detroit politics ahead of the city's Nov. 4 general election. If City Council President Mary Sheffield becomes mayor, as projected, how does the Detroit-Lansing relationship change?

Also, state Reps.... more

Today's Democratic-Republican roundtable edition of MIRS Monday features Jim Lower – the former Republican state representative and Sparta village manager – and Eastpointe City Councilmember Cardi DeMonaco Jr., a Democrat (1:26).

Cardi and Jim share... more

The Michigan State Police reports that last year, about 40.7% of deadly traffic crashes involved drugs and/or alcohol.

But at the same time, according to Brian Swift of the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving, oral testing devices to detect r... more

This past week, legislators passed a state budget, giving schools $10,050 per-student, cutting back substantially on economic development spending and reducing government job posts. On this episode of the MIRS Monday Podcast, host Samantha Shriber wa... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Swift
Spokesperson for the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving and victim of impaired driving
National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Troy Meder
Chief of Police for the Village of Cheseding and drug recognition expert instructor
Cheseding Village Police
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Raymond Abro
Chief Executive Officer of Jars Cannabis Dispensary
Jars Cannabis
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 6, 2025
Matt Maddock
State Representative, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 6, 2025
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader, Grand Rapids Democrat
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 6, 2025
Mike Johnston
Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Manufacturers Association
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Episode: MIRS Monday, October 6, 2025
Robert Lulgjuraj
A Republican running for Michigan's 10th Congressional District, endorsed by local political figures.
Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Episode: MIRS Monday, September 29, 2025
Mitchell Nelson
Michigan State Director of Humane World for Animals, advocating for animal welfare legislation.
Humane World for Animals
Episode: MIRS Monday, September 29, 2025
Amir Hassan
Navy veteran and political candidate for Michigan's 8th Congressional District
Episode: MIRS Monday, September 22, 2025

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Samantha Schreiber
Host who focuses on Michigan political news and analysis, often engaging with experts and politicians to unpack relevant issues facing the state.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Extraordinarily Out of Touch

    I stumbled on this podcast thinking “cool, a political discussion that discusses local politics”. What I actually found is a podcast furthering one political party, with a so-called “conservative” praising liberal policies. No good arguments were made or differing points of view, just disgust at conservatives while praising liberalism.

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    belbers1
    United States2 years ago
  • Where’s this Tudor Dixon interview at I keep seeing ads about?

    ????

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    Wittevem
    United States3 years ago
  • Great focus on Michigan politics. Statewide perspectives.

    Great focus on Michigan politics. Statewide perspectives.

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    CMMDet
    United States3 years ago
  • Unlistenable

    I’m a long time subscriber of both the newsletter and the podcast, but I’m unfollowing the podcast. The audio quality is often so poor and uneven that the listener has to ride the volume knob to hear extremely low sound to turning down suddenly loud audio. Too bad, because the content is often quite good and compelling. I waited six months, hoping the sound quality would improve, but I’ve given up. You

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    Badger&Pete
    United States3 years ago
  • Essentially Listening

    This podcast is amazing if you want to cut through the white noise of national politics. If you live in Michigan and like politics you should be listening to this.

    I’ve learned a lot since I started listening back in July of 2021 and I’m really looking forward to what their local election coverage looks like as 2022 heats up. I already know way more about local elections then I’d ever get from reading mlive or metro Detroit local news.

    The audio quality and editing is kind of whack sometimes (w... more

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    janssrya
    United States4 years ago

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MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: Why aren't law enforcement departments currently using these screenings?
Troy explained that without legal backing at the state level, law enforcement cannot utilize the tests.
MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: What is a dangerous substance you have noticed that is frequently associated with impaired driving?
Troy highlighted methamphetamine as a significant problem currently on Michigan roads.
MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: How do the dynamics of impaired driving differ today compared to earlier in your career?
Troy shared that understanding impairment today involves recognizing various drugs and their effects rather than just alcohol.
MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: What aggravated you the most as you learned more information about that driver?
Brian expressed frustration at the impaired driver's actions and the lenient sentence he received for killing his parents.
MIRS Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: Where were you when you learned about your parents' death?
Brian was in Texas and rushed to Michigan when he learned about the incident.

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This podcast provides a weekly analysis of Michigan's political landscape, featuring discussions about recent legislative actions, elections, and the dynamics within local governance. It covers pressing issues such as budget negotiations, public transit funding, and the impact of political decisions on everyday life in Michigan. The show often includes interviews with key political figures, offering insights into their experiences and views on current events, aiming to inform listeners about both historical context and future implications in the state's political arena.

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2. Troy Meder
3. Raymond Abro
4. Matt Maddock
5. Winnie Brinks
6. Mike Johnston
7. Robert Lulgjuraj
8. Mitchell Nelson

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