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Weekly Michigan Public TV coverage of the governor’s office, the state legislature, the political campaign trail, and state government. With senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick and his capitol press corps colleagues.

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    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES


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    July 9, 2021- Tonya Schuitmaker | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the president's trip to Northern Michigan. The guest is Tonya Schuitmaker. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the president's trip to Northern Michigan and the latest on gubernatorial challengers. The guest is former MI state senator Tonya Schuitmaker. Panelists Cheyna Roth, Zoe Clark and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    July 2, 2021- Barb Byrum| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 27:47


    The panel discusses school funding. The guest is Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses equal funding for Michigan students. The guest is Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Chuck Stokes, and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    June 25, 2021- Correspondents Edition| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses removal of all COVID restrictions, gubernatorial race and more. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the state budget, the latest in the race for governor and the removal of all COVID restrictions. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Emily Lawler, Jim Kiertzner, Zoe Clark and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    June 18, 2021 - Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 27:44


    The panel discusses the Governor's plan to re-open the state. The guest is Sen. Jeremy Moss, (D). Watch it now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the Governor's push to re-open Michigan next week. The guest is Democratic Senator Jeremy Moss from Oakland County. Panelists Rick Albin, Cheyna Roth and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    June 11, 2021 - Richard Czuba| OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 12:02


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    June 11, 2021 - Richard Czuba | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the governor's latest poll numbers. The guest is Richard Czuba. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the latest polling numbers for Governor Whitmer. The guest is Glengariff Group pollster Richard Czuba. Panelists Nancy Kaffer, Rick Pluta and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    June 4, 2021 - Rep. Tenisha Yancey | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the state health director's COVID testimony. The guest is Rep. Tenisha Yancey. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the state health director's testimony regarding COVID nursing home deaths. The guest is Chair of the Detroit Legislative Caucus, Rep. Tenisha Yancey. Panelists Jordyn Hermani, Dave Boucher and Jim Kiertzner join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    May 28, 2021 - Brian Calley | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 9:59


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    May 28, 2021 - Brian Calley | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the latest error by the Whitmer administration. The guest is Brian Calley. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the latest unforced error by the Whitmer administration and the possibility of Candace Miller for Lt. Governor. The guest is incoming CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan Brian Calley. Panelists Emily Lawler, Stephen Henderson and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    May 21, 2021 - Saul Anuzis | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 27:45


    The panel discusses turmoil in the GOP with former Michigan party Chair Saul Anuzis. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    May 21, 2021 - Saul Anuzis | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 10:03


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    May 14, 2021- Correspondents Edition| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses Michigan COVID numbers, a GOP candidate for governor and more. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses Michigan COVID numbers, a GOP candidate for governor and more. . A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Nancy Kaffer, Jim Kiertzner, Zoe Clark and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    May 7, 2021 - Justin Winslow | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses a missed opportunity for the governor. The guest is Justin Winslow. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a possible missed opportunity for bi-partisan cooperation between the governor and state GOP leaders. The guest is CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, Justin Winslow. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Kyle Melinn and Dave Boucher join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Apr. 30, 2021 - James Hoffa | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 8:10


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Apr. 30, 2021 - James Hoffa | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses a return to normalcy for the state. The guest is James Hoffa. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the governor's path to normalcy for the state. The guest is International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James Hoffa. Panelists Cheyna Roth, Chuck Stokes and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Apr. 23, 2021 - Rep. David LaGrand | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 12:10


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Apr. 23 2021 - Rep. David LaGrand | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses GOP election bills. The guest is Rep. David LaGrand. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the battle over GOP election bills and a push to bring more transparency to the legislature. The guest is Rep. David LaGrand from West Michigan. Panelists Emily Lawler, Rick Albin and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Apr. 16, 2021 - Dr. Abdul El-Sayed | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 11:52


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Apr. 16, 2021 - Dr. Abdul El-Sayed | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the COVID spike in Michigan. The guest is Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the COVID spike in Michigan. The guest is author and former gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Panelists Zoe Clark, Stephen Henderson and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Apr. 9, 2021 - Future Journalists| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 27:46


    A special edition of OTR with three students from MSU's School of Journalism. Watch now at video.wkar.org A special edition of Off the Record with three future graduates of MSU's School of Journalism. Julian Stainback, Jasmine Hall and Joe Freihofer offer their views on the current political climate, the use and role of social media in journalism and much more. Later in the program, the students put their own questions to host Tim Skubick.

    Apr. 2, 2021 - Peter Lucido | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 27:25


    The panel discusses the rising Covid numbers in Michigan. The guest is Peter Lucido. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the rapidly rising Covid numbers in Michigan. The guest is Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Chad Livengood and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Apr. 2, 2021 - Peter Lucido | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 16:10


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Mar. 26, 2021 - Sen. Ed McBroom| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 28:30


    The panel discusses the battle over election reforms. The guest is Sen. Ed McBroom. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the coming battle between republicans and the governor over election reforms. The guest is Sen. Ed McBroom, Chair of the Senate Oversight Committee. Panelists Zoe Clark, Chuck Stokes and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Mar. 19, 2021 - Sen. Jeremy Moss| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the rising COVID numbers in Michigan. The guest is Sen. Jeremy Moss. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Mar. 12, 2021 - Dave Massaron | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 9:33


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Mar. 12, 2021 - Dave Massaron | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses one year of COVID in Michigan. The guest is Dave Massaron. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a full year of dealing with COVID in Michigan. The guest is state budget director Dave Massaron. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Stephen Henderson and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Mar. 5, 2021 - Sen. Jim Runestad | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 12:51


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Mar. 5, 2021 - Sen. Jim Runestad | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the deal to spend COVID money. The guest is Sen. Jim Runestad. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a deal on spending COVID dollars, but there are strings attached. The guest is Sen. Jim Runestad from Oakland County. Panelists Zoe Clark, Dave Boucher and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Feb. 26, 2021 - Nancy Wang | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses relaxing COVID restrictions on businesses. The guest is Nancy Wang. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the possibility of the governor relaxing COVID restrictions on businesses. The guest is Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, Nancy Wang. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Rick Albin and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Feb. 19, 2021 - Robert McCann| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses no deal on spending COVID money. The guest is Robert McCann. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses federal COVID money. It's been over three weeks and still no deal on spending $5 billion dollars in federal aid. The guest is Robert McCann from the K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Panelists Emily Lawler, Chad Livengood and Eric Lloyd join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Feb. 12, 2021 - Rep. Tyrone Carter | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses COVID dollars, trouble for Shirkey. The guest is Rep. Tyrone Carter. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the impasse on spending federal COVID money and trouble for Sen. Mike Shirkey over recent comments. The guest is a senior democratic member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Tyrone Carter. Panelists Cheyna Roth, Riley Beggin and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Feb. 5, 2021 - Peter Ruddell | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 14:19


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Feb. 5, 2021 - Peter Ruddell| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the resumption of indoor contact sports in high school. The guest is Peter Ruddell. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the resumption of indoor contact sports in high school. The guest is Let Them Play attorney Peter Ruddell. Panelists Emily Lawler, Abigail Censky and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Jan. 29, 2021 - Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses State of the State reactions. The guest is Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. Watch now at vide.wkar.org The panel discusses the communication problem between the governor and GOP leaders. The guest is Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Lauren Gibbons and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Jan. 22, 2021 - Rep. Graham Filler | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 11:42


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Jan. 22, 2021 - Rep. Graham Filler| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the gov's COVID recovery package. The guest is Rep. Graham Filler. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses if the governor will get GOP support for her COVID recovery package. The guest is Chair of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Graham Filler. Panelists Chuck Stokes, Zoe Clark and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Jan. 15, 2021 - Rep. Thomas Albert | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 11:07


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Jan. 15, 2021 - Rep. Thomas Albert | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the ban on open carry at the MI Capitol. The guest is Rep. Thomas Albert. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a ban on open carry at the Michigan Capitol. The guest is Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rep. Thomas Albert. Panelists Abigail Censky, Rick Albin and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Jan. 8, 2021 - Rep. Donna Lasinski | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 27:46


    The panel discusses the Capitol Building violence. The guest is Rep. Donna Lasinski. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the Michigan reaction to violence at the nation's capitol. The guest is house democratic leader Rep. Donna Lasinski. Panelists Kathy Gray, Lauren Gibbons and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Jan. 1, 2021 - Correspondents Edition| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 27:46


    The panel discusses the biggest stories of 2020. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the biggest stories of 2020. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Chuck Stokes, Emily Lawler, Zoe Clark and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Dec. 25, 2020 - Correspondents Edition| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 27:46


    A challenging year for the governor and legislative leaders. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a challenging year for the governor and legislative leaders. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Chuck Stokes, Emily Lawler, Zoe Clark and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Dec. 18, 2020 - Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 27:46


    The panel discusses encouraging COVID news. The guest is Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses encouraging COVID news and a cabinet position for Jennifer Granholm. The guest is Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. Panelists Chad Livengood, Lauren Gibbons and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Dec. 11, 2020 - Correspondents Edition| OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 27:46


    Governor extends COVID restrictions. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the extension of COVID restrictions, the president and Texas take aim at the Michigan vote count and a Detroit lawmaker is disciplined for a Facebook posting. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Kathy Gray, Jonathan Oosting, Abigail Censky and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Dec. 4, 2020 - Sen. Jim Ananich | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 15:34


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

    Dec. 4, 2020 - Sen. Jim Ananich | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 27:46


    The panel discusses COVID & lame duck legislative session. The guest is Sen. Jim Ananich. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the lame duck legislative session and COVID-19 in Michigan. The guest is senate democratic leader Sen. Jim Ananich. Panelists Chad Livengood, Emily Lawler and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Nov. 13, 2020 - Sen. Ed McBroom | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 27:46


    The panel discusses Michigan election fraud investigations. The guest is Sen. Ed McBroom. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses legislative investigations into potential voter fraud in Michigan The guest is Chair of the Senate Oversight Committee Sen. Ed McBroom of Menominee County. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Kyle Melinn and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Nov. 6, 2020 - Correspondents Edition| FULL EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 27:46


    The story behind the election in Michigan. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel does a deep dive into the story behind the election in Michigan. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Kathy Gray, Chad Livengood and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Oct. 30, 2020 - Correspondents Edition| FULL EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 27:46


    An election preview. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the coming election. A correspondents edition of Off the Record. Panelists Zoe Clark, Chuck Stokes and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Oct. 23, 2020 - Bill Schuette | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 14:09


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org Former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette joins Kathy Gray, Jonathan Oosting, Bill Ballenger and senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

    Oct. 23, 2020 - Bill Schuette | OFF THE RECORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 49:04


    The panel discusses the surge in MI Covid cases. The guest is Bill Schuette. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses Gov. Whitmer's response to the recent surge in Michigan Covid cases. The guest is former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. Panelists Kathy Gray, Jonathan Oosting and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

    Oct. 16, 2020 - Ron Armstrong | OTR OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 17:57


    After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org Unlock Michigan Co-Chair Ron Armstrong joins Rick Pluta, Zoe Clark, Chad Livengood and senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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