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#FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast
Detroit News politics editor and columnist Chad Livengood sits down with Citizen Research Council's infrastructure analyst Eric Paul Dennis, PE, discussing the Research Council's most recently released, 86-page paper: "Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan's Road Program" which makes the case that Michigan legislators should overhaul the way the state divvies up money for road improvements. The report was released as there is currently a push by state leaders to find billions of dollars in additional infrastructure funding. Among other recommendations, it describes Michigan's primary road funding law, known as Public Act 51 of 1951, as "a decades-long failure." "The bottom line is that PA 51 is obsolete," the report said. "Increasing Michigan's road funding without fundamental reform to how it is spent would be a disservice to citizens of the state." The Detroit News coverage of the research.
April 2, 2025 ~ The Detroit News' Chad Livengood joins Kevin after attending the White House Press Briefing yesterday.
April 2, 2025 ~ Full Show: Kevin is joined by Chad Livengood who was at yesterday's White House press briefing. Paul Gross warns us about the severe weather we are expected to see today. Javier Bardauil, chef and owner of Puma, joins the show after they were named The Detroit Free Press' best new restaurant of 2025.
March 6, 2025 ~ President Donald Trump has stated a primary reason for his new tariffs against the United States' three largest trading partners is what he calls a "national emergency" brought on by fentanyl flowing across the country's borders. Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss Prime Minister Trudeau's reaction to these claims.
December 23, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Detroit News columnist Chad Livengood about the end of Democratic control in Lansing, with dysfunction and protests within the House, and what legislation was passed before Republicans take control.
October 31, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Detroit News politics editor and columnist Chad Livengood about the latest poll that shows support of federal subsidies for automotive development waning, the challenges it presents for the industry, and fact checking Donald Trump's claims of massive layoffs.
With only a week away until the US Presidential Election, many are hotly anticipating the results - especially when it comes to the states where the outcome is less than certain.Joining Kieran to discuss what things look like on the ground across five states is Stephen Caruso, Pennsylvania Capitol Reporter for Spotlight PA, Rachel Louise-Just, Political Correspondent for ABC 15 Arizona, Tom O'Connor, Freelance Journalist in Chicago, Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief for North Carolina Public Radio and Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist for The Detroit News.
Saturday is the first day of statewide early voting in Michigan, and both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in the state trying to energize their supporters. Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, joins John Yang to discuss the neck-and-neck race for Michigan's 15 electoral votes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Saturday is the first day of statewide early voting in Michigan, and both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in the state trying to energize their supporters. Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, joins John Yang to discuss the neck-and-neck race for Michigan's 15 electoral votes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
During his term, former U.S. President Donald Trump focused on the issue of manufacturing, specifically within the auto industry. Now he's promising more tariffs on foreign made goods and raw materials if he becomes president once again. One of the tariffs that he pursued back in 2018 was requested by a Michigan company, Whirlpool, the maker of various appliances. "Whirlpool had been petitioning the U.S. government for years that that their foreign competitors L.G. and Samsung had been unfairly dumping cheaper made and with cheaper labor, foreign labor, washing machines in the U.S. market and driving down prices to the point that Whirlpool was having a hard time competing anymore," said Chad Livengood, a politics editor for the Detroit News. Livengood wrote an analysis recently about how trade and tariffs have affected Michigan and decodes what the candidates are saying about them this season. He said, while the tariffs helped Whirpool, and created about 1,800 jobs in the U.S., the benefits came at a cost, “The price of washing machines in this country across the board went up 12% in 2018. I mean, there was instant inflation caused by tariffs.” GUEST: Chad Livengood, politics editor at the Detroit News --- Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear, consider supporting our work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 24, 2024 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor and Columnist at the Detroit News discusses his column "How Trump's First Trade War Helped a Michigan Business and Raised Prices."
On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Detroit News editor and columnist Chad Livengood about his reporting on misperceptions and contradictions surrounding the development of electric vehicle battery production facilities.As his Aug. 31 column observed:All of this transition to electrification is backed by huge government subsidies — just like China does with its auto industry — so the Michigan-based domestic auto industry doesn't move more production to Mexico or offshore.While EV adoption has not occurred at the pace expected by U.S. automakers, investments in plants to produce the batteries continues at the same time Michigan and other states make progress on supporting new charging infrastructure through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) process.Other relevant links:https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2024/04/28/why-america-remains-a-forbidden-land-for-chinese-carmakers/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/business/economy/china-electric-vehicles-biden-tariffs.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&ngrp=ctr&pvid=EA2E2D4F-A518-4BE7-A02D-690443CDEC23
September 4, 2024 ~ Donald Trump wants the U.S. to compete with China in the global auto industry, as he campaigns for reelection in Michigan. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood about Trump's mixed messaging, as he and other Republicans push against the development of the Gotion battery plant in Big Rapids.
June 18, 2024 ~ The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is working to figure out what to do for cash following the money scandal. The Detroit News' Chad Livengood joins Tom to discuss this.
June 5, 2024 ~ More than $40 million has gone missing from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and now the organization is looking to take legal action against its former CFO. Guy and Jamie talk with Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood about how this scheme went uncovered for so long.
June 5, 2024 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor and Columnist at the Detroit News discusses the new task force and charges against former Riverfront Conservancy CFO after $40 million went missing.
April 23, 2024 ~ In light of the charges filed against former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield for allegedly using his fundraising account for personal use, Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood looked back at the old officeholder expense funds that state lawmakers used. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with him about the current reporting system that lacks transparency controls.
The no fault auto insurance has been tangled up in legislative logistics since the Michigan Supreme Court upheld the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision to overturn the 2019 auto no-fault bill. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow sit down with Detroit News' Chad Livengood to unpack the current status of the bill and to share stories from crash victims.
The no fault auto insurance has been tangled up in legislative logistics since the Michigan Supreme Court upheld the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision to overturn the 2019 auto no-fault bill. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow sit down with Detroit News' Chad Livengood to unpack the current status of the bill and to share stories from crash victims.
Donald Trump appears to have done what Jeff predicted on this podcast months ago: locked up the nomination for his third attempt to win the national popular vote. But in the process, some new, large chinks in his Mar-A-Lago armor are showing up as some Haley supporters join the never-Trump movement. Trump has already started his annual “the election is stolen” mantra, apparently in anticipation of losing again. Meanwhile, President Biden gets two big boosts to his reelection chances: First: the new numbers about the recession that never was. In fact, the U.S. economy is soaring. Economic growth in 2023 was bigger than in any year of the Trump presidency. Just as important politically: Biden gets a rousing endorsement from the United Auto Workers which could prove critical in Michigan, Wisconsin and maybe even Ohio. We may have a border crisis, but Trump has ordered his supplicants in Congress to sink a bipartisan border bill – because he's more interested in having a campaign issue than a solution. In Michigan: Governor Whitmer unveils her priorities for 2024 focused on the basics: economic growth, education and the cost of living. Governor Whitmer is flanked by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist as she delivers her State of the State Address. The Republican National Committee has started to move into the internal chaos that is the state's GOP. The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is working furiously to meet a deadline that's just days away for coming up with a new, constitutional map for Southeast Michigan legislative districts. Our neighbors in Ohio have launched a war on transgender people, with that state's Republican Legislature overriding Governor Dewine's veto of an anti-LQBTQ+ bill. We're joined by Detroit News politics editor Chad Livengood to talk about the politics of Whitmer's State of the State speech and the prospects of getting her program through the Legislature. Chad was a political reporter in The News' Lansing Bureau from 2012 through 2016 before becoming a reporter and columnist at Crain's Detroit Business. He rejoined The News' politics team in May 2022. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== You really need this for your mourning coffee!
Dec. 22, 2023 ~ The Detroit News reviewed an audio recording of former President Trump pressuring two Republican Wayne County canvassers to not certify the 2020 presidential election. Politics editor Chad Livengood talks with Guy and Jamie about more fallout from the election, more than three years later.
Dec. 14, 2023 ~ General Motors workers will be returning to the office for at least three days a week next year, but Detroit News columnist Chad Livengood joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to talk about the viability of the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.
November 28, 2023 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist at the Detroit News, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the status of new legislation that would change the auto insurance reform of 2019, and some first-hand accounts of people struggling with home care.
Historically Michigan has subsidized corporations for the promise of jobs, but have these investments been beneficial to our communities? State Sen. Mallory McMorrow joins Stephen to talk about a bill package she's introducing to modify the way we offer corporations tax incentives. The proposal would require companies to make direct investments in the community in addition to creating jobs. Then Lauren Gibbons, a reporter for Bridge Michigan and Chad Livengood, a politics editor at the Detroit News stop by to explore the different ways Democrats in the Senate view corporate incentives and the best way to create jobs in Michigan.
Paris Hilton's big headed baby, Charlie LeDuff out at the Detroit News, John Stamos' book revelations, Jennifer Lawrence full frontal in No Hard Feelings, Who Dated Who deep dive, and we look for more Corey Feldman material for YouTube. Our Detroit Lions Overreaction Show was a DUD! Charlie LeDuff was let go by The Detroit News. Don't mess with Dana Nessel. Some people are saying Chad Livengood is soft. The MSU scoreboard/Hitler debacle is very fluid and a lot to unpack. Maz may have witnessed the photo of Adolf Hitler himself. Taylor Swift News: She kissed Travis… on the cheek. Swifties are fearful of Jackson Mahomes. Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have a touchdown celebration handshake. Movies: Bill Burr's Old Dads is getting crappy reviews. No Hard Feelings features an awesome nude fight scene with Jennifer Lawrence. Corey Feldman Content: On Howard Stern. In Taiwan. Michael Jackson tribute. Celebrity House Hunting. Corey Feldman = Tiny Tim. An Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to murder the entire plane. A loser named Pedro Argote is on the run after killing a judge because he didn't get his way in a divorce. Emily Blunt is very sorry for a comment 11-years-ago. John Stamos caught Tony Danza plowing his girlfriend Teri Copley. Her version of the story has one major difference. Kate Hudson has an incredible team photo. Britney Watch 2023 Part 1: Britney explains why she signed into the conservatorship. Britney rails against her baby sister. Pink was on 60 Minutes and made some wild claims about drugs. Billie Eilish got a brand-new back tattoo. Bonnie Rotten has horrible tattoos as well. We take a look at failed celebrity clothing lines. Paris Hilton's son has a gigantic head compared to hers and the internet was very mean. Robert Plant sang Stairway to Heaven for the first time in 16 years. Britney Watch 2023 Part 2: We watch Britney's failed audition for The Notebook. Britney has been pulled over AGAIN. New info on the Michigan football sign stealing controversy. No Halloween costumes related to anything SAG-AFTRA. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
October 3, 2023 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist at the Detroit News, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about Dan Gilbert's efforts to reform the overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system.
For Media Business Episode 58: Tony Conley welcomes Chad Livengood, the politics editor and a columnist at The Detroit News. Chad was a political reporter in The News' Lansing Bureau from 2012 through 2016 before becoming a reporter and columnist at Crain's Detroit Business. He rejoined The News' politics team in May 2022. QUESTIONS - Is Flint Beecher High School in danger of closing? Why? What efforts are being made to save Beecher? Tell us about the old Beecher High School building. Tell us about the upgraded athletic facilities. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music
September 19, 2023 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist at the Detroit News, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about President Trump planning to visit Metro Detroit to rally UAW workers.
The two biggest liars in politics had an especially bad week. It's 5-million dollars for one of the many crimes of Donald Trump followed by a 13-count felony indictment over the Congressman currently known as George Santos. It was topped off by a truly bizarre hour organized and broadcast by CNN, which called it a Town Hall but in reality should have been labeled a Trump campaign rally. On a much more positive note, Governor Whitmer's sister is running for Congress. Lynn Whitmer Gereghty is running in a suburban New York City district - for the seat held by new Biden buddy Republican Mike Lawson who upset DCCC chair Sean Patrick Maloney in 2022. And while Congress is in a stalemate over the budget and national debt (threatening an economic disaster), Michigan's legislature is quietly moving forward on enacting Governor Whitmer's budget. Sitting in for the vacationing Jeff Timmer this week is longtime political troublemaker (and this podcast's producer) Walt Sorg. Joining the conversation this week is Chad Livengood, politics editor and a columnist at The Detroit News. Chad was a political reporter in The News' Lansing Bureau from 2012 through 2016 before becoming a reporter and columnist at Crain's Detroit Business. He rejoined The News' politics team in May 2022. =========================== This week's podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== Stories We're Following This Week Michigan Politics and Policy Michigan House passes $80.1B budget for 2024 fiscal year ⋆ Michigan Advance House Budget Proposes Record Funding For Education – housedems.com Michigan Democrats rethink how to fund special projects with competing plans Michigan's new roads plan: More money for big counties (that vote Democratic) - Bridge Michigan Michigan Senate lawmakers spar before passing $21 billion school aid budget - Bridge Michigan Michigan nears ban on handheld cell phone use while driving - Bridge Michigan Livengood - 7 areas to watch as Democrats wrangle over Michigan's next state budget - Detroit News Budget gives Michigan Republicans another opportunity for influence - Detroit News Livengood: Michigan architects seek reform of rise in 'dark' political money Livengood: 2024 may feel like Trump-Biden sequel, but wild cards remain Default Impact on Michigan - White House Fact Sheet Michigan commission finds ‘misconduct' by pro-Trump attorneys in 2020 lawsuit - Bridge Michigan AG Nessel Announces Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit Michigan paid $10M before ‘red flags' froze ex-House speaker Jason Wentworth's pet project - Bridge Michigan GOP Voters Say Trump Has Too Much Baggage. They'll Vote for Him Anyway. - The Atlantic Whitmer signs bills negotiated in Ford plant spending deal - Detroit Free Press How Michigan hashes out big money deals with business - Lansing State Journal Voters Want Clarence Thomas to Resign and Support a Supreme Court Code of Ethics - Data for Progress Chasten Buttigieg's new book might help young adults - Detroit Free Press Campaigns and Candidates Benson urges legislators to support military families overseas, voters with disabilities, and parents seeking elected office Michigan may let candidates, officials use campaign funds for child care | Bridge Michigan Sister of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enters New York congressional race - The Washington Post GOP Voters Say Trump Has Too Much Baggage.
Tonight on The Last Word: Police respond to an active shooter at Michigan State University. Also, Trump's legal woes grow with the Georgia election probe report. And Isabel Wilkerson dissects the harsh realities of caste in the United States. Jim Cavanaugh, Chad Livengood, Andrew Weissmann, Gwen Keyes Fleming and Isabel Wilkerson join Lawrence O'Donnell.
The midterms are right around the corner, and both parties are talking all about the economy. What message will win with voters? Natasha Korecki, Jon Ralston, Bente Birkeland and Chad Livengood join Anthony Brooks.