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Paul Scott Recall: The Aftermath Updated: 2011-11-10 19:07:34 Description: Two days ago, voters narrowly elected to recall State Representative Paul Scott. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry is asking what that really means....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Yesterday's Election Results Updated: 2011-11-10 19:04:15 Description: Yesterday’s election results are in — but do they have any overall significance? Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Election Day Updated: 2011-11-08 18:52:23 Description: It’s Election Day throughout Michigan… an election without many high-profile races. But, as Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains, there is more at stake today than you might realize....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ambassador Bridge owners "paper over all the truth with money" Updated: 2011-11-08 17:36:00 Description: Political campaigns usually stretch the truth. But should complete lies be acceptable? Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been looking at a current example....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State of Detroit: Will the city need an emergency manager? Updated: 2011-11-04 19:30:09 Description: Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said this week that his city may need an emergency manager before long. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what’s behind this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Bullying Wars: What's Up With the Anti-Bullying Bill? Updated: 2011-11-03 17:48:53 Description: The state senate passed an anti-bullying bill yesterday, but minority Democrats said it was worse than no law at all. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry is thinking about what’s really going on here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Detroit River Bridge: The Situation in Delray Updated: 2011-11-03 17:45:46 Description: A move to build a new Detroit River bridge stalled recently when Democrats insisted on community benefits for the neighborhood where it would be built. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry looked into this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cronyism and Wayne County Updated: 2011-11-01 18:17:52 Description: The Wayne County airport authority fired the CEO of Detroit Metropolitan Airport yesterday. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering what comes next....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD African-American Congressmen in Michigan Updated: 2011-10-31 17:55:54 Description: For decades Michigan has had two African-Americans in Congress. But that might change after next year’s election. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Snyder's Infrastructure Plan: Paved with Good Intentions Updated: 2011-10-28 21:39:44 Description: Governor Snyder called for a major overhaul of the way the state funds and maintains its roads. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry worries that nothing much is going to happen…....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Howard Wolpe Updated: 2011-10-28 21:39:38 Description: Former Kalamazoo Congressman Howard Wolpe died this week. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry remembers him as a man who tried to make a difference....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD John Conyers: Running for Congress Updated: 2011-10-28 21:36:29 Description: John Conyers has been in Congress for forty-seven years, but Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry says he is facing a primary challenge next year from a state senator with an interesting background....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Detroit Bridge: Legislative Breakdown Updated: 2011-10-25 16:44:05 Description: The legislature failed last week to vote on Governor Snyder’s proposal to build a new Detroit River bridge. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks there’s a deeper problem here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sex Offender Registry: First, Do No Harm Updated: 2011-10-25 16:40:58 Description: The state has tens of thousands of people on its sex offender registry. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says a new study shows the list’s effect may not be what was intended. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keeping An Eye On Chrysler Updated: 2011-10-21 19:28:33 Description: Auto workers at General Motors and Ford easily ratified their new contracts, but there seems to be some opposition at Chrysler. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what may lie ahead....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Detroit River Bridge: Bump in the Bridge Bills Updated: 2011-10-20 18:22:33 Description: A state senate hearing to decide on bills authorizing a new Detroit River bridge abruptly adjourned yesterday. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is thinking about where we go from here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Bridge Across the Detroit River: Conflict of Interest? Updated: 2011-10-20 18:19:25 Description: A Michigan state senate committee has been talking for weeks about the governor’s bills to support a new bridge across the Detroit River. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks most of the lawmakers have a clear confli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley: Speaking Frankly Updated: 2011-10-18 18:11:24 Description: The courts have been overruling some long-established precedents lately; both in Michigan and nationally. And Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry reports that this is making a former attorney general very unhappy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Wall Street: Where does it go from here? Updated: 2011-10-18 18:10:06 Description: Last weekend, cities worldwide had their versions of Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry ran into one in Traverse City, and wondered, where do they go from here?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Michigan Student Dropout Rates, Schools as Communities Updated: 2011-10-14 19:53:42 Description: Michigan schools are facing a dropout crisis in an era when students without diplomas have no chance of success. Michigan Radio’s JackLessenberry discovered that in Toledo, they are trying something new....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Michigan Campaign Finance Reforms, So Close and Yet? Updated: 2011-10-13 17:48:40 Description: Secretary of State Ruth Johnson yesterday unveiled a package of campaign finance reforms. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks there’s something big missing here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Romney's Biggest Problem Updated: 2011-10-13 16:36:55 Description: The presidential election is still more than a year away. But Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says it is already clear that GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney has a major problem in his native Michigan. …...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Expanding Charter Schools Updated: 2011-10-11 21:41:22 Description: A package of bills before the Michigan legislature would greatly expand the number of charter schools in the state. This has got Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinking about the difference between common sense and ideology...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shared Sacrifice? Not So Much Updated: 2011-10-11 16:57:03 Description: The Michigan Legislature has passed a bill that eliminates subsidized health care benefits for retired lawmakers … or did they? Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry explains…...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Train from Detroit to Chicago, time out for good news Updated: 2011-10-06 18:29:55 Description: The state of Michigan will be upgrading the railroad track between Detroit and Chicago. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains what this has to do with the weather, and baseball....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ford and the UAW Updated: 2011-10-06 17:25:02 Description: Ford Motor Company this week became the second automaker to reach a new contract with the United Auto Workers’ union. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry says there is more to this deal than first meets the eye....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Matter of Timing Updated: 2011-10-04 17:47:43 Description: Detroit sports teams are doing spectacularly well these days — and Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks this affects how we perceive other news....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Best government money can buy? Updated: 2011-10-04 16:36:02 Description: The non-profit Michigan Campaign Finance Network has issued a detailed report on spending in last fall’s elections. Michigan Radio’s Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about a government that money can buy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mark Gaffney: Worried About the Workers Updated: 2011-09-30 17:58:48 Description: Mark Gaffney is stepping down as leader of the state AFL-CIO after a dozen years. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry talked with him about labor in Michigan....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Let 'em eat cake Updated: 2011-09-29 17:50:43 Description: A major controversy has developed over Wayne County’s decision to give a huge severance check to an employee who isn’t exactly leaving. Michigan Radio’s Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about common sense....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Food Assistance: Losing the Lottery Updated: 2011-09-29 16:39:42 Description: Next month fifteen thousand Michiganders will lose food stamp benefits partly because one man won the lottery last year. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry explains....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Honoring Living People on Stamps? Updated: 2011-09-27 18:29:27 Description: How would you like to send a letter with a Jennifer Granholom stamp? Would you prefer John Engler? Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says strange things are going on....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mitt Romney's Moment Updated: 2011-09-26 16:56:45 Description: Mitt Romney wowed Republicans meeting at Mackinac Island over the weekend. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry recaps the nomination race....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poverty in Michigan Updated: 2011-09-23 15:56:24 Description: The poverty rate in Michigan has been rising, and is expected to rise further. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Banning Abortion Updated: 2011-09-22 18:35:12 Description: Both houses of the Michigan Legislature passed a law outlawing the so-called “partial birth abortion” procedure yesterday. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry is wondering why. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Auto Talks: Far From Over Updated: 2011-09-20 18:11:22 Description: General Motors has reached a tentative new contract with the United Auto Workers’ union. But as Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says, this process is far from over....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Granholm's New Book, A Governor's Story Updated: 2011-09-19 18:14:42 Description: Former Governor Jennifer Granholm’s autobiography reaches the bookstores this week. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry read an advance copy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Civil Rights, 2011 Style Updated: 2011-09-16 18:19:30 Description: Few know it, but Michigan’s constitution requires the state to have a civil rights department. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry reports that its director says it is more needed than ever. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Governor's Health Care Message Updated: 2011-09-15 17:57:53 Description: If Governor Snyder’s health care message sounded familiar, there’s a reason for that. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry explains....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Union Dues Updated: 2011-09-15 17:56:44 Description: Republicans in the Michigan legislature may be about to pass a bill outlawing automatic deductions of teachers’ union dues from their paychecks. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks the real loser here could be Governor Snyder. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Strange Bedfellows Updated: 2011-09-13 17:56:57 Description: We may not have reached Indian summer yet, but Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says when you look at some of the political races shaping up, it seems like the climate will be strange indeed....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emerging Voices Updated: 2011-09-13 17:55:53 Description: Our state and nation just finished a massive commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks there are other voices we should be hearing as well....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Tiny Step Forward Updated: 2011-09-09 18:08:35 Description: President Obama’s job speech last night drew an interesting range of reactions in our state — and some weren’t quite what you might have expected. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Court and the Tax Updated: 2011-09-08 17:35:43 Description: The Michigan Supreme Court is now considering whether Governor Snyder’s tax on pensions is constitutional. Michigan Radio’ Jack Lessenberry says we should be thinking about more than whether we approve of the tax....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Labor Day Updated: 2011-09-05 18:45:45 Description: Today is Labor Day. And while Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry hopes you are relaxing, he is also thinking about those who don’t have a job to go back to tomorrow....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rick Snyder and the Future Updated: 2011-09-02 17:34:11 Description: Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry had a conversation with Governor Rick Snyder this week. Today, he talks about what the governor thinks his legacy might be....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A conversation with Rick Snyder Updated: 2011-09-01 17:42:43 Description: Governor Rick Snyder took office eight months ago today, and since then has gotten an ambitious agenda through the legislature. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry talked with him yesterday....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Elly Peterson Updated: 2011-08-26 18:17:43 Description: There’s a new biography honoring Elly Peterson, a woman who helped clear a path for women in politics in this state. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about her life and career....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Local Control and Health Care Updated: 2011-08-25 17:50:17 Description: The legislature voted yesterday for sharp controls on the amount local governments can spend on employee health care. But Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry sees a constitutional problem....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Governor Snyder, Going to China Updated: 2011-08-25 15:30:47 Description: Governor Rick Snyder is leading a major trade delegation to China next month. He’s the first governor to do so in a decade. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks the trip is long overdue....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of Michigan Railroads Updated: 2011-08-23 18:14:13 Description: There’s been a resurgence in the possibility of increased railroad travel recently. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been looking into what the future of Michigan railroads might be....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Odd Man Out Updated: 2011-08-22 18:22:54 Description: Next year Michigan will lose a seat in Congress, and one Detroit-area Democrat seems certain to be out of a job. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says we got a strong hint this weekend who it will be. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sense of Decency Updated: 2011-08-16 19:15:08 Description: Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at how the media is treating former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Congressman Hansen Clarke: Shaking Things Up Updated: 2011-08-15 18:28:49 Description: Freshman Congressmen are normally supposed to be seen and not heard, but Detroit Democrat Hansen Clarke didn’t get the memo. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Senate Surprise Updated: 2011-08-12 19:48:23 Description: The race for next year’s GOP nomination for the Senate took a twist yesterday, when three party heavyweights unexpectedly endorsed a candidate who isn’t yet in the race. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has some background. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Forgotten Element in Education Reform Updated: 2011-08-11 18:36:22 Description: Education reform has been a popular topic in Lansing. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry says yesterday one legislative committee took on a subject that has been the elephant in the room....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Lagacy of Eleanor Josaitis Updated: 2011-08-10 16:02:08 Description: Eleanor Josaitis, the co-founder of Focus Hope, died this week. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry knew her, and has some thoughts on the meaning of her life....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Congressmen in Crisis Updated: 2011-08-08 18:27:00 Description: The governor is expected to sign Michigan’s new congressional district maps into law. When he does, Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says it’s bound to have dramatic effects on a number of political careers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Technology's Role in New Fuel Efficiency Standards Updated: 2011-08-05 18:21:53 Description: The government has proclaimed much higher new fuel efficiency standards which some worry will be hard to achieve. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks we are ignoring the lessons of history. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Debate Aftermath Updated: 2011-08-04 23:44:57 Description: The federal debt deal means a new round of budget cuts will affect Michigan residents, on top of the cuts enacted by Govenor Snyder’s budget. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what this might mean....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Debate Aftermath Updated: 2011-08-04 21:46:05 Description: The federal debt deal means a new round of budget cuts will affect Michigan residents, on top of the cuts enacted by Govenor Snyder’s budget. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what this might mean....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Debate Aftermath Updated: 2011-08-04 19:44:17 Description: The federal debt deal means a new round of budget cuts will affect Michigan residents, on top of the cuts enacted by Govenor Snyder’s budget. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what this might mean....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Debate Aftermath Updated: 2011-08-04 17:45:56 Description: The federal debt deal means a new round of budget cuts will affect Michigan residents, on top of the cuts enacted by Govenor Snyder’s budget. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what this might mean....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Debate Aftermath Updated: 2011-08-04 15:54:10 Description: The federal debt deal means a new round of budget cuts will affect Michigan residents, on top of the cuts enacted by Govenor Snyder’s budget. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what this might mean....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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