Michigan GOP

On today's show, we heard about the events that went down at the Michigan GOP convention over the weekend. Two educators dished on their new book. A report from Interlochen Public Radio looked into bad behaving tourists. Then, Michigan Radio reporter Briana Rice gave an update on a mass shooter in Detroit.

The Michigan primary is less than a week away and a clear favorite among the Republican candidates has yet to appear.

Michigan medical clinics that provide reproductive services see a sharp uptick in out-of-state patients following the reversal of Roe v Wade. Muskegon Lake is glowing up. Lawn trimming goats work up north. The number of ballot signatures gathered does not necessarily correlate to voter approval. And a conversation with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon.

On today's show, former US Attorney Barbara McQuade explains how might interstate extradition work with varying abortion laws among states. Then, we heard about the potential effects of a SCOTUS ruling on tribal jurisdiction in Michigan. Plus, an update into congressional campaign finance and a conversation with GOP gubernatorial candidate Ralph Rebandt.

The candidates debated Wednesday night in Grand Rapids.

A look at campaign strategies with money and influence, and whether or not the two are intersecting this primary season.

"Usually by now you have a frontrunner for the nomination, if there is a primary..." said Zach Gorchow, publisher of Gongwer News Service. "And I think the big reason why there isn't one right now is this is a Republican candidate field that is basically bereft of any political experience."

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow on extending funding for free school lunches. Then, the tourist boom for Pictured Rocks and what it means for the surrounding community. We also heard from a unionizing Starbucks employee in Lansing and got an update on the FBI arrest of Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley.

Republican candidates for governor met for a debate last night. We talked about the major takeaways. Also, a conversation with Detroit-based artist and muralist Bakpak Durden. Then, we talked with an MSU student about the school's decision to cut its swim team. And finally, a conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the state's economic future.

An update on the Mackinac Policy Conference from the president of the Detroit Regional Chamber, ahead of tonight’s GOP gubernatorial debate. We hear about the attempted community called “The Palestine Colony.” Then we listen to a conversation from KEXP with an Ann Arbor musician.