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Talking Michigan Politics — 77 episodes

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Can Obama, Republicans compromise on deficit?

2

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

3

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

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

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

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

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

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

9

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

10

Surprising no vote on Patriot Act

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

Will Governor Snyder's plan to restore Michigan work?

18

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

19

Interview with Gov.-elect Rick Snyder

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

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

26

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

27

How will Tea Party victories change Washington?

28

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

29

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

30

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

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

November races, myths about Obama, manufacturing's comeback

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

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

43

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

44

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

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

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Can Hoekstra win GOP primary despite being outspent by opponents?

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

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

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New website helps expose lies in campaign ads

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

51

Governor candidates debate; George W. Bush on war and torture; and lessons learned from blown call that ruined Tigers perfect game

52

George W. Bush defends war in Iraq saying, 'World is a better place'

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Did President Obama use GOP senators as props?

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What do elections results in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Arkansas tell us?

55

Interview with Mike Bouchard

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New round of mudslinging in Michigan governor's race

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What do voter-approved taxes tell us about strength of Tea Party?

58

Hoekstra keeps rolling, Dillion makes ballot, and how voters' moods matter

59

Mike Cox accuses Rick Snyder of launching latest attack ad salvo in governor's race

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Can Pete Hoekstra hang on to lead in Republican race for governor?

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Polls show long odds for Democrats beating any Republican in Michigan governor's race

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Will health care vote by the key issue in November election?

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Plenty of early mud slinging in Michigan governor's race

65

Poll shows Hoekstra, Snyder top two in GOP govenor's race

66

Democratic field for Michigan governor getting crowded

67

Is Justin Amash too 'Tea Party' for Grand Rapids Congressional seat?

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Will third-party Tea Party candidates help Democrats?

69

Vern Ehlers retires and GOP Michigan governor's race gets ugly

70

Surprising dollar figures in the Michigan governors' race; Gov. Jennifer Granholm's plan to trim the state payroll; tax proposals in Grand Rapids and other cities

71

Governor candidates forum in Grand Rapids

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Partisan politics at State of the Union; Michigan governor's race

73

An upset in Massachusetts, the race for Michigan governor, and big scary fish

74

Buzz building for Denise Ilitch to run for Michigan governor

75

Dillon candidacy may surge on Cherry announcement, plus Hoekstra's fundraising letter | LaGrand's Senate run | Kent County board leaders | China's bold energy spending

76

Detroit terror, 2010 Michigan governor's race, partisanship in Washington and Race to the Top school funding

77

Is Virg Bernero serious about Michigan governor's race? Will Pete Hoekstra's bailout vote come back to haunt him? Plus health care reform, Race to the Top legislation and brain drain