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Can Obama, Republicans compromise on deficit?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Ed and Jeff discuss competing plans to reduce the federal budget deficit and a compromise on the p...

28:32Apr 15, 2011

Why Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions has little support

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about state GOP leaders' 90-day update, the...

26:28Apr 1, 2011

Should U.S. be bombing Libya; controversy over Rev. Rob Bell's claim there is no Hell

Everyone knows two things off limits for casual conversation are politics and religion so on this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Ed and J...

30:31Mar 25, 2011

Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter that NPR sting tape was edited?

And buzz is building about at Grand Rapids casino.

21:33Mar 17, 2011

Michigan inches closer to Wisconsin in labor battle and NPR seals its own federal funding fate

Collective bargaining's fate in Michigan, the GOP's future resting with Hispanic voters and tweaks in the state budget, on this week's Talki...

32:57Mar 10, 2011

Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder's budget director about Michigan's 'shared sacrifice' plan

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, state budget director John Nixon answers questions about the bold cuts and tax changes he...

28:07Mar 2, 2011

Why Rick Snyder won't pick same fights as embattled Wisconsin governor

The future of offshore oil drilling in the wake of the investigation of the BP Gulf spill. Can Grand Rapids and Kent County become one? And...

29:30Feb 25, 2011

Q&A with Gov. Rick Snyder about his budget plan for Michigan

Gov. Rick Snyder answered some questions about the controversial and ambitious budget he laid out Thursday before lawmakers in Lansing.

7:51Feb 18, 2011

Michigan, U.S. face budget dilemmas as Snyder, Obama unveil plans

Budget matters, both in Michigan and the nation, dominate this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and...

26:16Feb 17, 2011

Surprising no vote on Patriot Act

Congressman Justin Amash's vote against the Patriot Act, the highly anticipated major spending cuts in Michigan government becomes public ne...

34:28Feb 11, 2011

What cuts should we expect in Gov. Rick Snyder's budget? Will Michigan reform teach tenure?

What cuts to expect in Gov. Rick Snyder’s bold budget, the future of the national health care law, and a Grand Rapids-Kent County metro gove...

28:40Feb 4, 2011

Are property taxes going up, a strong showing for Pete Hoekstra in a Senate poll, and Gov. Rick Snyder's plans to balance the budget

In a special Talking Michigan Politics podcast recorded after Gov. Rick Snyder addressed the Michigan Press Association in Detroit, Grand Ra...

18:39Jan 29, 2011

Podcast: Obama's State of the Union strategy; Rosalynn Carter's fight against mental health stigma and Gov. Rick Snyder's budget plans

What did we learn from the State of the Union and reaction; examining mental health in the wake of Arizona shootings; and what to expect in...

28:53Jan 26, 2011

Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State, President Obama's approval ratings and a Tiger Mother's defense

Analysis of Gov. Rick Snyder's first State of the State address, a look at President Obama's approval two years in, and "Battle Hymn of the...

27:41Jan 20, 2011

President Obama's speech in Arizona receives wide-spread praise

President Obama's speech in Tucson is the topic of a special edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast.

7:52Jan 13, 2011

Fallout from Arizona shooting rampage; Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State preview

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss the fallout from the deadly shooting ramp...

27:13Jan 13, 2011

Will Governor Snyder's plan to restore Michigan work?

Pure Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder's call for shared sacrifice, media pros disclosing personal information, the Navy commander scandal and more...

30:00Jan 6, 2011

Silence on suburban Detroit prostitution clients; Snyder appeals to the center and Michele Bachmann's Michigan stops

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Valley State University's Matt McLogan joins Press political editor Jeff Cranson to...

26:26Dec 30, 2010

Interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder

On a special edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder talks about his ambitious plans for 2011, his...

8:58Dec 30, 2010

Gov. Granholm's legacy, Michele Bachmann's role in Michigan politics and the dismal Census numbers

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss Gov. Jennifer Granholm's leg...

27:16Dec 23, 2010

Podcast: Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Why Democrats are praising Rick Snyder, Rep. Ehlers votes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

30:11Dec 16, 2010

Why did President Obama extend tax cuts for rich and polls show Sen. Debbie Stabenow at risk

President Obama in the middle, Michigan's lame-duck Legislature and a Grand Rapids mayor's bid for a third term on this week's Talking Michi...

37:22Dec 9, 2010

Will WikiLeaks bring down America and are we ready to sacrifice to balance the federal budget?

Podcast crew also discusses surprises by Governor-elect Rick Snyder and lame-duck lawmakers.

32:39Dec 2, 2010

Are Fox News commentators deliberately distorting news as Jimmy Carter suggests?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics, Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss President Carter's statements about Fox News, upcoming races fo...

32:38Nov 24, 2010

Will Rick Snyder, Republicans raise taxes to balance Michigan's budget?

Nancy Pelosi's woes, tax talk in Lansing and Washington, Bloomberg-Scarborough for president, what gives a city soul and more on this week's...

32:18Nov 18, 2010

Breaking down Rick Snyder's staff picks, what spending federal government may cut

This week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast: Surveys provide surprising findings on Tea Partiers and trade agreements; a Christian roommat...

33:01Nov 11, 2010

How will Tea Party victories change Washington?

On this week's post-election Talking Michigan Politics podcast, demographics analyst Peter Bratt joins Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Crans...

30:37Nov 4, 2010

Will head stomping by Rand Paul supporter impact elections, and what does poor turnout for Clinton, Bernero event mean

GVSU's Matt McLogan joins Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder for the final Talking Michigan Politics podcast before Tuesday's mid-term...

37:22Oct 28, 2010

Is Christine O'Donnell wrong about Constitution and separation of church and state?

Christine O'Donnell sets us straight on the Constitution, more news on hidden campaign contributions, and whether Glenn Beck contributed to...

33:33Oct 21, 2010

Interview: Rick Snyder talks about China, Pure Michigan and campaign finance disclosure

An interview with GOP candidate for governor, Rick Snyder; analysis of his debate with Democrat Virg Bernero; the tight race for Kent County...

32:53Oct 14, 2010

Will the Supreme Court protect free speech even if it means allowing hateful signs at soldier funerals?

Gay bashing at military funerals and free speech, a radical center/third party movement in 2012 and China as an issue in the 3rd Congression...

30:29Oct 7, 2010

China and Michigan politics, assistant attorney general's blog, tightening polls

How China makes its way into Michigan politics, gay bashing by a state official and a new national poll that finds Bill Clinton growing in p...

30:29Sep 30, 2010

Are Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell a flash in the pan, or start of long-term movement?

Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about the Tea Party and Christine O'Donnell, Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero agreeing to a debate...

32:02Sep 23, 2010

Economist Brian Wesbury tells West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids: The economy is strong and fears are fueled by 'economic hypochondria'

On a special edition of Talking Michigan Politics, Grand Rapids Press Political Editor Jeff sits down with Brian Wesbury, chief economist fo...

11:50Sep 17, 2010

What do this week's Tea Party victories mean for races in Michigan?

Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about Tea Party victories, Rick Snyder-Virg Bernero sharing town hall time and government work...

29:49Sep 16, 2010

With Rick Snyder's lead growing, how bad will it be for Democrats in November?

New numbers and a widening gap in the race for governor, a study showing Republican primary turnout surging while it declines for Democrats...

31:30Sep 9, 2010

November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback

This week on the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder ruminate on November races, Democratic control...

34:25Sep 2, 2010

Justice Elizabeth Weaver's sudden resignation; Rick Snyder's selection of Brian Calley as running mate

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabe...

31:07Aug 26, 2010

Will disputed Tea Party candidates stay on ballot, and how can Virg Bernero win in November?

Tea partiers facing off in court, exploring a path to victory for Virg Bernero, and the mosque proposed two blocks from Ground Zero on this...

32:52Aug 19, 2010

A new Virg Bernero-Rick Snyder Michigan governor's poll; tax cuts expiring and chickens in Grand Rapids

Running mates for Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero and Grand Rapids says no to backyard chickens on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcas...

35:33Aug 12, 2010

What does Rick Snyder's victory in governor's race mean?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder and GVSU's Matt McLogan analyze Tuesday night's p...

40:05Aug 5, 2010

What's behind Rick Snyder's surge in Michigan governor's race

On a special, and brief, edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss: • The latest po...

11:34Jul 30, 2010

Is Virg Bernero pulling ahead and predictions for Michigan's August primary

Is Virg Bernero pulling ahead in the Democratic race for governor? On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cran...

41:06Jul 29, 2010

How the fight for Pete Hoekstra's seat in Congress could help Hoekstra's race for governor

New polls in the governor's race, Club for Growth attack ads and voter turnout are the topics on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podca...

31:44Jul 22, 2010

Does legend of President Reagan as a conservative live up to reality?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, recorded in a quieter setting, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss whether pe...

34:29Jul 15, 2010

Can Hoekstra win GOP primary despite being outspent by opponents?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press politics editor Jeff Cranson and editorial page editor Ed Golder talk a...

28:28Jul 8, 2010

Endorsements ramp up in governor's race; is buying American patriotic?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss the changing face of the Mic...

31:47Jul 1, 2010

What caused Mike Cox's huge leap in governor's race poll?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about changing poll numbers in...

32:09Jun 24, 2010

New website helps expose lies in campaign ads

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about the Michigan Truth Squad,...

28:30Jun 17, 2010

Will latest endorsements make difference in Michigan governor's race?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder talk about: Big endorsements in the...

29:26Jun 10, 2010