Podcasts about mackinac policy conference

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #Tariffs #Lobbying #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 9, 2025. A recent Lake Effect Poll by our friends from Progress Michigan reveals something we've already known: Many working class Michiganders don't get all that excited about the Mackinac Policy Conference. It's a corporate-backed conference featuring lobbyists and lawmakers, who get to spend three fun-filled days on Mackinac Island's luxurious Grand Hotel. And it shouldn't be breaking news to these elitists since the revolving door between lawmaker and lobbyist in Lansing isn't just out in the open, it's celebrated by many Lansing insiders. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Michiganders Not Keen on Mackinac Policy Conference." By Progress Michigan "'No One Will Know': Records Reveal Secret Money Flowing Through Lansing." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News

Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield) returns to Community Matters to update listeners on legislative activity in the Michigan House of Representatives.Frisbie discusses legislation to give volunteer emergency response workers in Michigan a tax break, restoring local control over energy policies, his attendance at the Mackinac Policy Conference, the Ford BlueOval plant and more.Episode ResourcesRep. Steve Frisbie House Republicans WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Today, we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk with members of the Rethink I-375 coalition to understand the nuances of the proposed I-375 redesign project and community concerns as a meeting is coming up this week. Learn about the controversial redesign of the I-75/I-375 interchange and the complex considerations around land use, the number of highway lanes that echoes wide thoroughfares like Telegraph, community impact, and the project's potential to address historical injustices. My guests are Olga Stella and Carl Bentley, both in the context of the their community coalition.  Resources: Rethink I-375 Website: rethinki375.org Rethink I-375 Email: highwaybyanothername@gmail.com MDOT project site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/projects-studies/special-construction/i-375-reconnecting-communities-project Thursday night event info for the June community meeting: https://375detroit.org/events/june-2025-community-meeting/ Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

June 3, 2025 ~ Annalise Frank, Local Detroit Reporter for Axios discusses whether or not a front runner of Mayor has emerged post Mackinac Policy Conference.

Tu Le and Lei Xing return with a high-voltage episode unpacking the latest chaos in China's EV market. From BYD's aggressive price cuts and zero-mileage car controversy to the Xiaomi SU7 saga and Geely's counterattacks, the battle for dominance is heating up. They also dive into Li Auto's latest earnings, NIO's intelligent driving rollout, and XPeng's momentum in tech and exports.Plus: reflections from Tu's panel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, GM's retreat in China, and why Michigan must lead the U.S. into the next era of mobility.

MIRS continues to share interviews from this week's Mackinac Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.  First, why did U.S. Sen. Gary Peters decide to not seek reelection in the 2026 elections? Also, the Senator explains his thoughts on cryptocurrency, Medicaid's possible future and Michigan's military assets (1:17).  Additionally, MIRS sits down with the U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, the Birmingham Democrat and a 2026 U.S. Senate candidate (11:53).  Also, Airbnb wants Michigan policymakers to know that Airbnb guests in the state spent nearly $1.3 billion on goods and services last year while visiting, based on its new report (24:00). 

It's a swing state with an open U.S. Senate seat, several competitive House races, an open gubernatorial seat — oh, and a potential leading 2028 candidate serving as governor. You may call it a political wonk's dream; we call it Michigan. This week, as the battleground state's political stars descended on idyllic Mackinac Island, the trends that will likely define 2026 across the nation came into full view. Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference, Playbook contributing author Adam Wren and supervising editor Zack Stanton talk through what they learned about the direction the campaign is heading. That, and President Donald Trump goes to Pennsylvania to trumpet the new U.S. Steel deal, while some leading Democrats head to South Carolina for a trial run of potential 2028 campaigns.

May 30, 2025 ~ Detroit City Councilwoman joins Kevin to recap the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Welcome to a special midweek edition of the MIRS Monday podcast, direct from the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island! Democratic Senate majority leader Winnie Brinks says road funding legislation in Michigan needs to be bicameral, blasting House Speaker Matt Hall, alleging he's unwilling to seriously discuss new sources of road funding (1:37). And Senate minority leader and candidate for Governor, Aric Nesbitt says he'd vote for the recently passed House roads plan and urges a vote now.  Nesbitt also laments the lack of discussion about education and literacy at Mackinac (13:45).

May 29, 2025 ~ Automation Ally CEO Tom Kelly and President & CEO of the Small Business Association talk with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin about Michigan manufactuers embracing digital transformation, small businesses being vital for economic success, rising healthcare costs being a major challenge for small businesses, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin talk with Senator Winnie Brinks about prioritizing prescription drug affordability and budget negotiations between the House and Senate being stalled. Also, talk with Airbnb Public Policy Lead Vincent Frillici about Michiganders increasingly exploring their own state and supporting local economies.

May 29, 2025 ~ Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin live at the Mackinac Policy Conference to address concern about a potential pardon for individuals involved in the Whitmer kidnapping plot, speculation about a 2028 presidential run, literacy improvement in Michigan, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin about addressing trade issues by communicating with federal and state delegations, Michigan developing its own technology and supply chains, adapting to the changing global environment to ensure Michigan's automotive industry remains competitive, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ President and Chief Executive of Kelly, Peter Quigley, and President of Visit Detroit Claude Mollinari talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin on the need to state funding to attract and execute major events, reforming Michigan's education, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ Detroit Economic Growth Corp's VP Sean Grey and SVP of Operations and Public Policy Derrick Headd talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin about Detroit's economic progress, supporting legacy businesses, revitalizing commercial corridors, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin talk with Congressman Bill Huizenga about a Senate run, supporting the "one big, beautiful bill", and bipartisan efforts on finding savings. Also, talk with Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie about focusing on election security, exploring AI for election integrity, and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin about the U.S.-Canada relations, deal outcomes greatly influencing future Canadian sentiment towards the U.S., and much more!

May 29, 2025 ~ Peter Quigley, President and CEO at Kelly Services, 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair, John Truscott, CEO of Truscott Rossman and Chris Moyer, Head of Public Affairs at Truscott Rossman joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Bill Ford, Executive Chair at Ford Motor Company and Daughter Alexandra Ford English join Paul live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President joins Paul live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett and Hussein Berry, VP Airport Operations Detroit Metro for Delta Airlines join Paul W Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Oakland County Executive David Coulter joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson live from the Mackinac Policy Conference with Paul W Smith.

May 29, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, independent Gubernatorial Candidate joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from the Mackinac Grand Hotel for day 2 of the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 29, 2025 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Republican Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate and Former Governor Rick Snyder, CEO of SensCy joins Paul live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

No BS Newshour Episode #368You Deserve BetterWe Have the Politicians and Criminals Running ScaredA Nessel case, a Benson audit, and a Lank Bank embarrassment are just some of the fruits of our labors.We are at the halfway point of the year. As a matter of housekeeping, dear viewer, here are updates on some exclusive stories this year.Who will bring them to justice? Rep. Jay DeBoyer, chair of the house oversight committee.(9:21) Whitmer's nursing home response is finally under investigation. (11:41) Dana Nessel- Fair and equal fraud.(16:53) Will Jocelyn Benson refer Jocelyn Benson for prosecution?(22:53) Who's really running Lansing?(28:50) The media arrives at the Mackinac Policy Conference.(41:26) Detroit's Next Mayor debate recap.⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, XG Service Group, and Archangel Senior Management

On today's episode, Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer at the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about Sister Pie pausing retail operations soon — and the possible sign of a wider impact of challenges with small businesses. Then we preview the Detroit mayoral debate that's going to happen at the Mackinac Policy Conference tomorrrow (Thursday) — what we see voters are looking for, and how candidates may look to stand out. Follow what Annalise does on Axios: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942

May 28, 2025 ~ Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz talk with CEO of Franco Tina Kozak about the company becoming 100% women-owned after six decades, and Tim Boring, the director of MDARD, about Michigan focusing on increasing food access and supporting local farmers.

May 28, 2025 ~ Senator Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin talk with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz about the impact of proposed federal budget cuts on Michigan, bipartisan approaches to legislation, balancing environmental goals with economic realities, and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation Angelique Power, and CEO of Blue Cross Shield Tricia Keith, talk with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz about healthcare affordability, prioritizing roads in Macomb County, Michigan facing an education disruption, and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz talk with Lt. Governor Glichrist and Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz about affordable housing availability, federal funding for research, supporting education professionals, increased school funding and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive, talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz about the importance of the Mackinac Policy Conference, trade policies, Canada as an economic and cultural ally, and much more. Also, Andrew Stein, president and CEO of the Children's Foundation of Michigan discusses supporting children's physical and mental health, education being the cornerstone of economic competitiveness, and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Senator Aric Nesbitt joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz live from the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss Michigan Republicans pushing new energy bills, going back to the basics with education, focusing on fair trade deals, and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz are joined by Oakland County Executive David Coulter live at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the county's significant economic role in Michigan, the importance of regional collaboration, and much more!

May 28, 2025 ~ Garrick Rochow, CEO of Consumers Energy, joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz live at the Mackinac Conference to discuss the company's focus on improving reliability and resilience of its electric grid, and actively addressing workforce needs.

May 28, 2025 ~ Matt Hall, Michigan House Speaker joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ Tricia Keith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joins Paul live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive and Rachel Stewart CEO of Gardner White join Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson kicks off the Mackinac Policy Conference with Paul W Smith.

May 28, 2025 ~ Linda Apsey, CEO of ITC Holding Corp joins Paul W Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ Sam Klemet, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Show and Todd Szott 2026 Auto Show chair join Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ Rose Bellanca, President of Washtenaw Community College and Pete Hoekstra, Ambassador to Canada joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

May 28, 2025 ~ David Jurcak, President Grand Hotel and Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company joins Paul W Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

From the porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly talk about a new poll released today by the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Glengariff Group about Michigan's races for Governor and U.S. Senate. And yes, we take a victory lap on a prediction.  Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Support our independent work: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit  

May 27, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd and Chris about this week's upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Lions' launching "Detroit Lions Takeovers" to capitalize on fan support at away games, Michigan aiming to attract a major chip fabrication plant by 2026, and much more!

May 27, 2025 ~ Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley joins Lloyd and Chris to discuss Mike Duggan's independent run for governor that may draw more votes from Democrats than Republicans, themes to expect from the Mackinac Policy Conference, and much more!