The Mackinac On Michigan Show

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Sep 2026

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The Mackinac On Michigan Show is a policy-focused show bringing in guests to talk about the latest on what’s happening in Lansing and Washington D.C. Co-hosts Kelly Cobb and Jarrett Skorup will dig deeper than the headlines to keep you informed, with a focus on Michigan’s budget, business climate, environment, education system and what’s happening in the courts. Guests will be current political candidates, college professors and public policy experts. Tune in to hear the latest on politics and public policy here in the Great Lakes State.

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September 24, 20268 min

Michael Warren ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Sept. 24, 2026 ~ Judge Michael Warren, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge and candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, joins the show to discuss concerns about judicial activism, recent rulings from the state’s high court, and why he believes experience and judicial restraint are critical as voters consider this year's Supreme Court race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 20268 min

Thomas Savidge ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Sept. 24, 2026 ~ Thomas Savidge of the American Institute for Economic Research joins the show to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, how tariffs are affecting Michigan’s economy and manufacturing sector, and why stronger North American trade relationships could be key to economic growth and competitiveness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 202610 min

Michael Van Beek ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Sept. 24, 2026 ~ Michael Van Beek of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss Michigan’s controversial Proposal 2 (Mop Up Michigan), explaining how the ballot measure could expand campaign finance regulations, create new reporting requirements for nonprofits and advocacy groups, and raise concerns about free speech and donor privacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 20268 min

Isabel Lohman ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Sept. 24, 2026 ~ Isabel Lohman of Bridge Michigan joins the show to break down Michigan’s latest M-STEP results, where reading scores have fallen to their lowest levels in more than a decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27, 20267 min

Kim Kozlowski ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Aug. 27, 2026 ~ Bridge Michigan reporter Kim Kozlowski joins the show to discuss concerns how university boards will meet behind closed doors despite the schools receiving funding from taxes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27, 202610 min

Jim Runestad ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Aug. 27, 2026 ~ State Sen. Jim Runestad joins the show to discuss guidelines he would like to impose on Flock cameras. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27, 20268 min

Steve Dilley ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Aug. 27, 2026 ~ The city of Gladwin in Michigan put a provision in its city administrator's employment contract that allegedly restricts what officials can say if they're considered damaging to the administrator of the town. Steve Dilley, the senior attorney on the case, joins the show to discuss the potential First Amendment issues with this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27, 202610 min

David Stevenson ~ Mackinac on Michigan

Aug. 27, 2026 ~ Michigan residents have faced a lot of increases in their electric bills over the past number of years, with the Michigan Public Service Commission is the body that effectively announces those rate increases on all of us. David Stevenson of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss the commission's recommendations on how to reduce rates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 22, 20268 min

Kaitlyn Buss ~ Mackinac on Michigan

July 22, 2026 ~ Detroit News columnist Kaitlyn Buss discusses the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds for state-sponsored social media advertising when organic growth is already occurring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 22, 20268 min

Ann Bollin ~ Mackinac on Michigan

July 22, 2026 ~ State Rep. Ann Bollin, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, discusses the recently proposed $75 billion Michigan budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.