Political Insider

Dearborn lawmaker talks Michigan House races, GOP's anti-Arab 'bigotry'

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

State Rep. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn, talks about gas prices, GOP's "bigotry and hatred" against Muslims on the Political Insider podcast on Oct. 14, 2026.

Christina Hines blames Iran war, tariffs for high prices

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:42:52 +0000

Christina Hines, the 10th Congressional District Democratic candidate, talks tariffs and the Iran war's impact on costs on the Political Insider podcast.

Mike Bouchard says US must stop Iran nukes

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:16:57 +0000

Paratrooper-turned-GOP candidate Mike Bouchard speaks to the Detroit News Political Insiders, and blames Iran 'conflict' and green policies for higher gas prices and says Iran's nuclear capabilities must be stopped.

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks with the Political Insiders

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:59:29 +0000

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, talks about her primary campaign for the U.S. Senate, gas prices and taxes, money in politics, President Donald Trump, and about what's next in her political career — after this weekend's fun run. Featuring Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood, Lansing Bureau reporter Craig Mauger, and Washington Bureau reporter Melissa Nann Burke. (Recorded Oct. 2, 2026)

What would happen if Michigan voters called a constitutional convention?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:57:27 +0000

What would happen if Michigan voters called a constitutional convention
Citizens Research Council of Michigan's Eric Lupher explains how a constitutional convention would work if voters call for one in the Nov. 3 election. Sept. 22, 2026

Michigan House Republican on 'tough' election outlook

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:09:59 +0000

Former state Rep. Pamela Hornberger is running for a safe Republican seat in Macomb and St. Clair counties. She joined the Political Insider podcast on Sept. 17, 2026.

Veteran Michigan pollster explains why polls can be so wildly different

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:59:40 +0000

Detroit News pollster Richard Czuba talks on the Political Insider podcast about why polling in the Democratic U.S. Senate race varied greatly, and why polls in general can return different results on the same race or question. Aug. 16, 2026

Michigan Dems chair Curtis Hertel Jr. talks party tensions, convention security, Piker

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:37:55 +0000

Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel talked to Chad Livengood, Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc on the Political Insider podcast on Aug. 26.

Oakland Co. GOP chairman talks state convention, fall election outlook

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:27:05 +0000

Vance Patrick, chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party, talks with Detroit News political reporters Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc. Aug. 21, 2026

Pollster Richard Czuba discusses September polling

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:19:33 +0000

Detroit News Political Insiders Chad Livengood, Craig Mauger and Melissa Nann Burke discuss the results of September political polling results with Richard Czuba. Sept. 8, 2026

Haley Stevens reflects on her Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:08:56 +0000

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens speaks with Detroit News political reporters about her Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed and what she'll do next. Aug. 12, 2026.