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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Into the Home Stretch (Guests: Bernie Porn, Craig Mauger)

Posted August 30, 202201:02:36

Bernie Porn Craig Mauger

The two statewide tickets are set, with Republicans facing an uphill battle as the party’s All-MAGA slate tries to inch away...

Are Dems pulling even? (Guest: Governor Jim Blanchard)

Posted August 24, 202201:08:07

Sitting in with Jeff Timmer this week, guest co-host Walt Sorg, one of the founders of Voters Not Politicians and a longtime Lansing political presence....

BFD Week for Biden; More Problems for the GOP

Posted August 17, 202200:38:11

While Joe Biden gets to celebrate a B.F.D., Republicans continue to pay homage to their Golden God nationally and in Michigan as the once Grand Old...

Chips, IRA, Gun Safety and GOP Crimes (Guest: Rep. Dan Kildee)

Posted August 10, 202200:56:11

A search warrant at Mar-A-Lago, a special prosecutor may put Matt DePerno’s campaign to be Michigan’s chief law enforcement official, and state...

So What Happened Part One (Guest: Lt. Gov. John Cherry)

Posted August 3, 202201:11:06

Reproductive rights win in ruby-red Kansas…
Peter Meijer pays the price…
DeVos money and (maybe) Trump’s endorsement does the job...