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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A New Ballgame (Guest: Pollster Bernie Porn)

Posted July 26, 202400:54:34

Still another amazing week in our nation’s 248th year, with Michigan right in the center of it all. This week’s agenda:

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America’s Hitler (Guest: Senator Dayna Polehanki)

Posted July 19, 202400:41:19

There are only two political stories on our agenda this week, both from the top of the ballot: the “will he or won’t he” waiting about President...

“Fill in the Blank” for President

Posted July 12, 202400:27:51

Hard to believe, but there are stories other than the President’s health…but they mostly tie together. Among them:

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I Dissent (Guest: Oakland County Commission Chair David Woodward)

Posted July 2, 202400:41:02

On the week’s podcast:

As we celebrate the revolution 248 years ago that ended the rule of the British monarchy...

Lies, Sighs and Old Guys (Guest: Dr. Richard Cole)

Posted June 28, 202400:36:33

This week in politics:

  • The U.S. Supreme Court gives Donald Trump the best possible gift: the