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Talking Michigan Politics

The Grand Rapids Press

Analysis of political issues in Grand Rapids, Michigan and nationwide by the staff of The Grand Rapids Press.

  • 28 minutes 32 seconds
    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 pension tax proposal in Michigan.
    15 April 2011, 5:18 am
  • 26 minutes 28 seconds
    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 federal budget standoff and changes in city of Grand Rapids' garbage policies and incentives to boost recycling.
    1 April 2011, 1:54 am
  • 30 minutes 31 seconds
    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 Jeff take on U.S. Rep. Justin Amash's opposition to U.S. military action in Libya, state tax policy and the controversy sparked by the Rev. Rob Bell about whether there is a Hell.
    25 March 2011, 1:19 pm
  • 21 minutes 33 seconds
    Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter that NPR sting tape was edited?
    And buzz is building about at Grand Rapids casino.
    17 March 2011, 12:41 am
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    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 Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder.
    10 March 2011, 3:12 am
  • 28 minutes 7 seconds
    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 and Gov. Rick Snyder have proposed. Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder also discuss the legislative proposal that would enable a vote to merge Kent County and Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools Supt. Bernard Taylor's possible departure for a post in Syracuse.
    2 March 2011, 4:20 am
  • 29 minutes 30 seconds
    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 President Obama changes directions on gay marriage on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast.
    25 February 2011, 5:09 am
  • 7 minutes 51 seconds
    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.
    18 February 2011, 3:16 am
  • 26 minutes 16 seconds
    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 Ed Golder.
    17 February 2011, 7:41 pm
  • 34 minutes 28 seconds
    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 next week and how the State of the City address provoked debate about what God's name is on this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast.
    11 February 2011, 5:03 am
  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    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 government proposal on this week’s Talking Michigan Politics podcast with Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder:
    4 February 2011, 2:57 am
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