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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Posted June 29, 202300:53:29

This week’s guest: Trygve Olson from the Lincoln Democracy Institute on growing violence in politics.

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This week’s guest: award-winning Detroit News Lansing reporter Craig Mauger.

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Mark and Jeff are taking a little me-time this week. With the historic 37-count federal indictment of the Defendant in Chief, nothing seemed more appropriate...

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Posted June 8, 202300:54:32

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Don’t Play Poker with Joe Biden! (Guest: Rick Pluta)

Posted June 2, 202300:44:50

Another crisis averted after the political pros take charge in Washington. Joe Biden quietly cleans up a right-wing created mess, avoiding the shock...