Podcast appearances and mentions of dennis denno

In the news today: Kicking off the day with campus news, MSU trustees Vassar, Denno can still vote at meetings, but won't receive perks. For our second story focusing on events and entertainment, from 'Dawn 'Til Dusk': student fashion magazine VIM hosts annual spring fashion show. For our final story of the week focusing on culture, MSU alumnus Patrick Harris II discusses humanity-centered teaching in NCTE speaker series.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU Faculty Senate votes no on Israel divestment. For our final story focusing on MSU-related news, findings of misconduct warrant MSU trustees' removal by governor legal experts say.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, former MSU board chair Vassar: 'I'm not going away' despite 'disturbing' board vote. For our final story of the week focusing on community news, local artist brightens Lansing with murals.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU President Guskiewicz says investigation's findings into board misconduct are 'concerning,' but he is assured moving forward. For our final story focusing on entertainment, MSU Wharton Center announces 2024-2025 Broadway Series.

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU trustee, search committee chair concedes to president search criticism. For our second headline focusing on city news, local artists show out their talent at Old Town's "Arts Night Out." For our final headline focusing on health, MSU experts say self-care can help survivors during recovery, healing process.

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on Monday's MLK Day, MSU Jazz Orchestra performs annual MLK concert, commemorating Dr. King's Legacy. For our second headline focusing on campus news, 'the legislative arm of Michigan State University': Dennis Denno begins trustee term. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, A book for every month: Spartan book recommendations for 2023. 

“I graduated from Michigan State University in 1992. I met my wife, Raina, here, and we graduated together. We both live about a mile from campus. I worked in the Michigan legislature as a staffer for 17 years, all for legislators from Detroit or Flint. I was communications director for the House Dems, communications director for the Michigan Democratic Party, and started my own PR campaign consulting company in 2004. We do a lot of surveys all over the country. I also have a small gig as a civilian researcher for the Lansing Police Department Cold Case Homicide Unit.”Research and polling have taken a little bit of a beating the last few years. What's the state of your industry?“Polling's interesting. I'll be honest with you, I do less and less political polling and do more association and corporate polling. But it's getting tough. People are getting overwhelmed with phone calls. People don't want to answer calls on their cell phones that they don't recognize. At least in Michigan, if you still have a landline and if you still answer a landline, you're a solid voter. How do you get to those people who don't want to answer a survey? I think part of the problem is some people in this business make their surveys way too long, and it's got to be really short. “The other thing is, when you look at politics today and you compare it to 10, 15, or 20 years ago, politics today is so much more fluid. If you look at a gubernatorial or a presidential campaign, I would argue maybe there are one or two events throughout the campaign that really sway voters, really move voters. Now, it seems like every week, almost every other day, there might be an incident or a quote-unquote "scandal" that moves the electorate. That's part of the problem we're seeing with polling. There are also a lot of fly-by-night companies that really don't do a very good job. There's no degree you need to be a pollster. Anybody could say they're doing this.”Why did you want to be on the MSU Board of Trustees? What made you run?“I'm proud to be a Michigan State graduate. I'm proud to be a Spartan. We do amazing work every single day. We're a world class university. We're a top research university and I'm really proud of that and I really want to help continue that mission. Michigan State touches every single corner of the state, all 83 counties. We have an Extension office in every single county. MSU does some incredible things. We're changing lives, we're saving lives every single day, and I wanted to help be part of that.”How do you want to impact the board?“I'm optimistic about the future leadership of this university. We're going to have a new president. We're going to have a new chair of the MSU Board. We're going to have two new trustees. Those all could be very positive things moving forward for Michigan State University's leadership.“MSU is a huge university. I feel like I know a lot, but I know there's a lot I don't know. There's a lot I have to learn. The most important thing we're going to have to do as a board is we're going to have to find a new president to lead our university forward, and that's the most important thing we're going to do. Michigan State does incredible work in so many different fields. We need to do a better job talking about this. I want to see more about the great work we're doing, the transformational work Michigan State University is doing, not just here in East Lansing, but literally all over the world.”What are some challenges and opportunities for MSU moving forward?“One is budget and finances. When tuition is your number one source of revenue, can we continue to go to that well? Do we need to look at other avenues? Obviously, we continue to go to our donors. We continue to look for new donors. There are a lot of financial pressures on Michigan State. We're in a significantly better position than many of our public universities. I don't mean that as a criticism of our other public universities, but there are places we need to grow and expand.”Why did you choose MSU when you were ready to go to college?“I just thought Michigan State was a great place. It was a great opportunity for me to get away from home. I liked the idea of going to James Madison College because I felt like it was a small college within a large university. MSU gives students an opportunity to do a lot of different things, whether it's being involved in student radio, being involved in athletics, having a Power Five sports program on campus, or volunteering in the community. There are just so many different things students can do on campus, and I just loved the thought of being able to do that.”How would you say your time at MSU impacted you and helped you become who you are and are still becoming?“Michigan State University opened my eyes to the diversity of the world, both in people and ideas. It's hard to believe that when I was a senior in high school, I didn't have all the answers. I didn't know everything. Michigan State made me realize that. I'm still realizing that. I think that's one of the things I love about Michigan State is we do have a diversity of people. We have a diversity of ideas. Can we be more diverse? Sure, and that's an important goal here. We are in the middle of mid-Michigan, and we have people from all over the world who are making Michigan State a great university.“I've already met with numerous people on campus. I'm still meeting with people. I'm still learning. I'm still listening. I realize I still have a lot more to learn. I want to make Michigan State as great as it can be. I realize we're an incredible university and I really want to continue sharing that story with the rest of the state and the rest of the world.”MSU Today airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m. on WKAR News/Talk and Sundays at 8 p.m. on 760 WJR. Find “MSU Today with Russ White” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

In the news today: Danton Cole out as MSU hockey Head Coach, three possible candidates for Michigan State hockey's coaching vacancy. Board of Trustees candidates endorsed at Michigan Democratic party convention. Outcome of Whitmer kidnapping case could become rallying cry, says counterterrorism expert. 

Democrats stood unified and excited at this weekend's convention in Detroit, but what does that mean for the General Election? Dennis Denno, a Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for Michigan State University Trustee helps the MIRS team breakdown that question and more.   MSU Board of Trustee candidate Renee Knake Jefferson talks about how the university has moved past the Larry Nassar scandal and direct care worker Heidi Kohloff shares challenges she's facing in her profession.

Voters hit the polls in Detroit and other cities across Michigan. Darci McConnell of McConnell Communications, communications consultant Karen Dumas and Dennis Denno from Denno Research break down the key races with MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn. Also, Tony Daunt, executive director of Fair Maps, shares which subject the first lawsuits against the redistricting commission will be over, among other subjects.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson could face political consequences if drivers are stuck illegally driving new cars without plates for months at a time because they can't get into a branch office for a title transfer. MIRS kicks around this topic and the politics of accepting the results with the old Friday Morning podcast duo of Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno. Also, 2020-21 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono talks about his journey in educating students and the wider community about transgender acceptance.

Sen. Dan Lauwers talks about the legislative leaders' meeting with President Donald Trump a couple weeks ago and what was said when the subject of elections was brought up (23:51). He also talks lame duck, the future of the Governor's $100 million COVID-19 relief proposal and his ascension to the post of Senate Majority Floor Leader after the first of the year. Rep.-Elect Christine Morse introduces herself to MIRS as a former military spouse, breast cancer survivor, former attorney and mother, who is getting to relearn common denominators (33:11) with her 5th grader. Political consultants Mario Morrow of Mario Morrow & Associates and Dennis Denno of Denno Research talk about the future of the Democratic Party, the odds of a Michigan elected official joining Biden's cabinet and more.

11-04-20 Political consultants analyze Nov. 3 presidential election Political consultants Jeff Davis of Victory Media in Illinois and Dennis Denno of Denno Research in Michigan join Ray Hanania on "The Ray Hanania Show" on WNZK AM 690 radio on the US Arab Radio network and sponsored by the Arab News Newspaper to discuss the presidential election of Nov. 3, 2020 with President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. For more information visit www.Hanania.com or watch the video of the broadcast online at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews 

Pollsters Ed Sarpolus and Dennis Denno discuss  Michigan's 13th District Congress election   Season 3, Episode 12   Rashida Tlaib versus Brenda Jones in the August 4, 2020 Democratic Primary election for the 13th Congressional District   We have two guests on the show today, both pollsters and political analysts from Greater Detroit and we will talk about the hot contest between Rashida Tlaib and Brenda Jones … Tlaib won the 13th District seat in 2018 and Jones is the Detroit City Council president … both have worked with political candidates and clients   First Ed Sarpolus joins us .. Ed Sarpolus, founder and executive director of Target-Insyght, is recognized as one of Michigan’s most notable pollsters, analysts and strategists.   Later veteran political analyst, writer and podcaster Dennis Denno joins us … Dennis Denno founded Denno Research in 2004. For over 25 years he has helped candidates and elected officials shape issues and communicate with constituents.   Friday July 24, 2020 … I’m Ray Hanania, special US Correspondent for the Arab News Newspaper … and you’re listening to Radio Baladi …  THE ARAB STREET Radio & Podcast broadcast from Detroit, Michigan through 690 AM WNZK Radio.   THE ARAB STREET Radio & Podcast is a part of the US Arab Radio Network hosted by Laila Alhusini … in an effort to energize and empower Arab Americans to stand up for their rights … for more information go to my website at www.Hanania.com … and afterwards on podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or by visiting my podcast website www.TheArabStreet.org.

June 4, 2020 Dennis Denno interviews LaMar Lemmons, who is a former MI state Representative, former Chair of the Detroit Public School Board, and current Chief of Staff for State Senator Betty Jean Alexander. They have an open and honest conversation about race, education, and politics in America. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

5/15/20 Bill Ballenger gives his wrap-up of events in Michigan government, and Dennis Denno interviews experts in education and special needs children during the lockdown. Partner with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

5/8/20 Bill Ballenger gives an update on another week crammed with political news. Dennis Denno interviews Flint educator Ralph Arellano Jr. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

11/15/19 Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno interview new Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

8/22/19 Gov. Whitmer issues ultimatum to Repub. legislative leaders to produce a concrete FY 2020 budget plan that includes adequate funding to "Fix the Damn Roads," but they seem unlikely to do so any time soon. Dennis Denno and his wife, Raina, take an Alaska road trip where she runs her 49th marathon in her 49th state, and discovers Alaska has a far worse budget crisis than MI, much of it created by gubernatorial campaign promise. Interview with T.J. Bucholz, CEO of Vanguard Public Affairs. Sponsored by www.vanguard-pa.com and www.deadlinedetroit.com.

4/12/19 State Capitol Commission forges ahead with construction of Heritage Hall, a 54,000 square foot underground addition to the state Capitol in Lansing that may take more than two years to complete. Dennis Denno returns from his 1,200-mile weekend Texas road trip, where he saw the Houston Space Center, the site of JFK's assassination, and three Presidential museums, plus the famous LBJ ranch. Sponsored by www.DeadlineDetroit.com and www.vanguard-pa.com.

A look at the results of the August 7, 2018, Michigan primary elections with veteran political analysts Dennis Denno and Arab American radio host Ray Hanania. Our guest is political analyst Dennis Denno, president and founder of Denno Research. Denno understands what candidates and organizations need in a pollster and has been providing analysis and election polls since 2004. For over 25 years, Denno has helped candidates and elected officials shape issues and communicate with constituents. Denno ran as a Democrat for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and we discussed the outcome of his election contest, too Originally broadcast August 10, 2018. US Arab Radio can be heard on wnzk 690 AM, WDMV 700 AM,and WPAT 930 AM. Please visit: www.facebook.com/USArabRadio/ Web site : https://arabradio.us/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/USArabRadio Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/usarabradio/ Youtube : US Arab Radio

This edition July 20, 2018 features an interview with Dennis Denno a political analyst and pollster who is very familiar with Michigan's election system and many of the candidates. The radio show discussed the race for governor and the leading candidates. We also talk about the candidacy of Arabs, Muslims and Middle East Christians including Chaldean's and the expectancy of voters to support them. US Arab Radio can be heard on wnzk 690 AM, WDMV 700 AM, and WPAT 930 AM. Please visit: www.facebook.com/USArabRadio/ Web site : https://arabradio.us/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/USArabRadio Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/usarabradio/ Youtube : US Arab Radio

Bill Ballenger, Kyle Melinn, and Dennis Denno talk the latest results from Michigan’s primaries. What happened in Detroit and other cities? Are tax millages winning or losing? Sponsored by wwwDeadlineDetroit.com.

Bill Ballenger, Kyle Melinn, and Dennis Denno talk the latest results from Michigan’s primaries. What happened in Detroit and other cities? Are tax millages winning or losing?

Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno talk Trump’s State of the Union (SOTU), the movement to lower the MI income tax, DeVos and the LGBTQ community, and a potential liberal Tea Party movement. They also interview former Rep. Tom Hooker’s bill to increase the beer tax and his experience playing football at Ionia prison. Caution, there is some descriptive language in this podcast that might be disturbing to some listeners.

Will MI legalize marijuana? What's the future of the media? What's going on in state government? Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno asked the pros--John Reurink and Kyle Melinn of MIRS Newsletter.

Dennis Denno and Bill Ballenger talk about the results of the 2016 campaign.

Dennis Denno and Bill Ballenger discuss the Vice Presidential debate and what Trump needs to do for the upcoming Presidential debate.