A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Analysis and commentary on Michigan politics from former Democratic Party chair Mark Brewer and former Republican Party executive director Jeff Timmer.

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Witness for the Prosecution (Guest: Michael Cohen)

Posted May 12, 202101:03:31

Mark and Jeff are joined by one of the most famous state's witnesses in political history. Michael Cohen has gone from spending 12 years as Donald Trump's...

We Need a Functional GOP – But It’s Not There (Guest: Abdul El-Sayed)

Posted May 5, 202100:47:06

Mark and Jeff are joined by the unofficial leader of Michigan's progressive Democrats, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The runner-up in 2018's gubernatorial primary...

Ratf**cking, Voter Suppression & a “Sleazy” Petition Drive (Guest: David Daley)

Posted April 28, 202100:53:08

Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer open this week's show with the inside view of efforts they are leading to disrupt statehouse Republicans: Timmer's  promised...

The Happy Warriors of “The Meidas Touch”

Posted April 21, 202100:36:20

Brett, Ben and Jordan Meiselas: "The Meidas Touch" The three brothers who created the Meidas Touch PAC are the new happy warriors of politics. They...

1988 Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis

Posted April 14, 202100:35:33

Mark and Jeff are joined by 1988 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. Dukakis the longest-serving Governor in Massachusetts history, winning...