Episodes
170
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
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.
May 28, 2026 ~ Urban planner Joel Arnold discusses how he thinks high home prices in Michigan, which are up 54% since 2020, should be addressed when wages are up only 29%, causing an affordability crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Beki San Martin discussed the issue of childcare deserts in Michigan, where many childcare facilities operate out of homes but face obstacles due to zoning laws. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Patrick Wright of the Mackinac Center discusses a legal victory by the Mackinac Center’s Legal Foundation challenging earmarks in Michigan’s state budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Greg Greubel of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression joins the show to discuss recent events at MSU, where the board of trustees passed a code of conduct to silence dissenting members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 22, 2026 ~ Naomi Lopez of the Mackinac Center discussed the high cost of medication and healthcare in America, focusing on drug pricing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 22, 2026 ~ Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan explains how the state spent money to create a “mega-site” for a factory that was never built, but the project involved years of secrecy, land acquisition, and demolition of a neighborhood, school, and church. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 22, 2026 ~ Molly Macek of the Mackinac Center discusses Michigan’s education system, pointing out its low ranking in reading proficiency among states. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 22, 2026 ~ Michigan developer Rod Lockwood about his idea for a special economic zone on part of Belle Isle. While he believes the area would attract global investment, the project has garnered pushback from those in the Detroit community concerned about losing public space on the island. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 25, 2026 ~ Rochester Hills Schools board member Carol Beth Litkouhi joins the show to discuss her facing a lawsuit after the board censored her for speaking out against a county-wide tax millage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 25, 2026 ~ Vince Frillici of Airbnb joins the show to discuss the regulation and taxation of short-term rentals, like those on Airbnb, in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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