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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The Mooch and The Donald (Guest: Anthony Scaramucci)

Posted May 13, 202200:51:30

This week in Michigan:
* The Republicans hold their first gubernatorial debate with James Craig MIA
* The candidates agree on opposing freedom...

Roe v Wade Flips the Political Equation (Guest: Bill Nowling)

Posted May 4, 202200:53:56

How does the pending demise of Roe v Wade change Michigan politics in 2022? Mark and Jeff examine the new political playing field with veteran Republican...

So Who Will Survive Petitiongate? (Guest: Jonathan Oosting)

Posted April 27, 202200:43:51

The race to be the Republican nominee for Michigan Governor became the latest black eye for the Michigan GOP as petitions from at least 3 of the candidates...

And then there were 10… (Guest: Buzz Thomas)

Posted April 20, 202200:48:30

The Republican culture wars was on full, ugly display in Michigan this week…and denounced by one of its targets. State Senator Mallory McMorrow’s

Flipping West Michigan (Guest: Hillary Scholten)

Posted April 13, 202200:47:34

Multiple Republican county conventions devolved into chaos as Trump backers faced off with the party’s onetime establishment. Mark and Jeff analyze...