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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Political Strategy Reimagined (Guest: Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)

Posted October 6, 202100:40:47

President Biden launches a national blitz for his agenda in Michigan. Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer analyze the President's choice of location, and the...

By the Numbers (Guest: Pollster Celinda Lake)

Posted September 28, 2021

Mark Brewer discusses the ballot proposal he's launching towards getting rid of the Electoral College (no more 2nd-place finishers in the White House),...

Our Own Worst Enemy (guest: Dr. Tom Nichols)

Posted September 22, 2021

Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer offer their take on Donald Trump's intrusion into the Michigan GOP races for Secretary of State and Attorney General. Will...

Can the GOP Be Saved from Itself? (Guest: Joe Trippi)

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The gubernatorial campaign of James Craig got off to a rocky start with a blunder-filled "official" announcement. Mark and Jeff evaluate the would-be...

The Politics of Abortion, Voter Suppression and School Boards

Posted September 8, 202100:28:44

This week Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer discuss in depth three of the issues that are driving politics: The Texas ban on virtually all abortions, 49...