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 Good/Great Week for Whitmer (Guest: Chad Livengood)

Posted March 24, 202200:58:51

Governor Whitmer gained some powerful evidence of leadership for her reelection campaign with a pair of huge victories: announcement of a $1.7-billion...

Putin’s War (Guest: Kremlinologist Olga Lautman)

Posted March 16, 202200:48:52

There’s plenty going on in Michigan politics. Jeff and Mark offer their takes on the apparent domination of Donald Trump in Michigan politics, and...

Follow the Money (Guest: Craig Mauger)

Posted March 10, 202200:41:07

Jeff is off this week as he and his family deal with the sudden passing of their youngest son. Our hearts go out to Jeff, Mattie and their four other...

A Look Back (2021 in Review)

Posted January 4, 202200:47:12

To start the new year, Mark and Jeff take a look back at two of the most tulmultuous issues of 2021: the anniversary of the January 6 assault on the...

The New Maps (Guest: Bill Ballenger)

Posted December 29, 202100:48:29

For the first time ever, Michigan’s new congressional and legislative district maps have been drawn by non-politicians: the Independent Citizens Redistricting...