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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Welcome to the Nut House (Guest: AFL CIO President Ron Bieber)

Posted February 15, 202300:48:06

The horror of this week at Michigan State University casts a cloud over our state, and especially the campus just five miles east of the Capitol building....

Promoting the Vote (Guest: House Elections Chair Penelope Tsernoglou)

Posted February 10, 202300:53:56

The State of the Union becomes a soft launch for the Biden reelection campaign; the Governor’s budget takes full advantage of a massive state surplus;...

Follow the Money (Guests: Lisa Gilbert & Gabe Lezra)

Posted February 1, 202301:02:07

The first million-selling hit from Motown is our theme this week. (RIP Barrett Strong, 1941-2023)

Virtually all political scandals involve either seeking...

#MichiganGrit (Guest: Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks)

Posted January 26, 202300:47:27

Topping the political news this week: the Governor delivers a populist State of the State message, with Democrats in the Legislature cheering repeatedly...

MAGA Mania (Guest: Denver Riggleman)

Posted January 18, 202300:56:47

We’ve got a MAGA alert agenda this week:

  • Michigan Republicans have a battle of election deniers for chair of their party. 
  • Some...