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A controversial pipeline project in Michigan has been stuck in legal limbo for years. But this month, the Michigan Supreme Court sided with environmentalists and leaned on an ancient legal framework: the public trust doctrine. This doctrine, which dates back to the Roman Empire, says that natural resources, like water, belong to the public, and development must do no harm. Legal experts say this argument is cropping up more and more in climate and environmental lawsuits. Joining Flora to get into the details are environment reporter Vivian La, and law professor Oday Salim. Guests: Vivian La is the climate solutions reporter for Interlochen Public Radio and Grist in Northern Michigan. Oday Salim is director of the Environmental Law & Sustainability Clinic and a co-director of the Environmental and Energy Law Program at the University of Michigan Law School. Transcript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Day Break | Fauci, Flock & the Far-Left Freefall --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:14 – Gerald Malloy, retired U.S. Army officer, West Point graduate, and Trump-backed Republican. Malloy discusses his effort to break through Vermont's traditionally Democratic political landscape, focusing on his military background, campaign strategy, and the broader challenge Republicans face in deep-blue states. 28:08 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's No Lazy Money, Hopwood discusses a net loss in jobs, persistent inflation, and a recent breakout in the S&P 500 following a volatile spring and summer. He also stresses the importance of tracking monthly expenses and net worth, encouraging listeners to become more engaged with their finances and retirement planning. 38:19 - Monologue 47:19 – Allen Mendenhall, Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Senior Advisor to the Free Enterprise Initiative. Mendenhall discusses the Senate's move to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt and explains what could happen next procedurally and legally. 57:34 – Dewayne Moore, political and community leader and founder of The Dewayne Moore Foundation. Moore discusses a crowded 10-way Republican House primary in Florida, examining the competing factions, endorsements, and political dynamics shaping the race. 1:06:31 – Rand Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Fuel Ox. Taylor discusses the financial pressure facing U.S. truckers as diesel prices rise, examining the impact on independent operators, shipping costs, supply chains, and the broader transportation industry. 1:16:40 - Monologue 1:25:09 – Katie Heid, News Director for Michigan News Source. Heid delivers the Michigan Rundown, focusing on the gubernatorial race and the expected debates between the major-party nominees. The conversation looks at how the campaigns are taking shape and the issues likely to define the contest. 1:34:42 – Ryan Duffy, member of the Enbridge Communications Team. Duffy discusses a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling sending one of the Line 5 tunnel permits back to the Michigan Public Service Commission for additional review, while also addressing recently approved environmental permits. He explains the earlier permitting process, ongoing archaeological and cultural studies at the Straits, and what comes next for the project. 1:43:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses changes to the federal vaccine schedule under President Trump and the renewed scrutiny surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, examining the political and public-health debates surrounding both issues. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
Detroit Zoo giraffe was 'accidentally knocked down' ahead of death Michigan Supreme Court removes exemption in consumer protection law
Tribes that collectively make up the largest water rights holders along the Colorado River say the Trump Administration's newest plan to deal with diminishing water levels is inadequate. Tribal leaders say they were left out of the decision making process and are now in store for serious water use cuts that violate existing water rights agreements as well as the federal government's trust responsibility. We'll hear from some of those tribal leaders. We'll also find out what's next following the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling to deny a permit to the company aiming to construct a new underwater oil pipeline to replace the aging existing structure. GUESTS Bidtah Becker (Diné), chief legal counsel for the Office of the President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation David Gover (Pawnee and Choctaw), managing attorney with the Native American Rights Fund Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Gila River Indian Community Jennifer Smith, director of tribal engagement for Enbridge Break 1 Music: Water Is Life (single song) Native Roots, Joy Harjo, Def-I & Innastate (artist) Break 2 Music: Aia lā ‘o Pele [Mele Honoring Pele] (song) ‘Iolani Luahine (artist) Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style: Vol. 1 Hula Kuahu (album)
Tribes that collectively make up the largest water rights holders along the Colorado River say the Trump Administration's newest plan to deal with diminishing water levels is inadequate. Tribal leaders say they were left out of the decision making process and are now in store for serious water use cuts that violate existing water rights agreements as well as the federal government's trust responsibility. We'll hear from some of those tribal leaders. We'll also find out what's next following the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling to deny a permit to the company aiming to construct a new underwater oil pipeline to replace the aging existing structure. GUESTS Bidtah Becker (Diné), chief legal counsel for the Office of the President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation David Gover (Pawnee and Choctaw), managing attorney with the Native American Rights Fund Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Gila River Indian Community Jennifer Smith, director of tribal engagement for Enbridge Break 1 Music: Water Is Life (single song) Native Roots, Joy Harjo, Def-I & Innastate (artist) Break 2 Music: Aia lā ‘o Pele [Mele Honoring Pele] (song) ‘Iolani Luahine (artist) Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style: Vol. 1 Hula Kuahu (album)
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Natural Resources Board to consider 1,252 acre conservation easement in Vilas County, Michigan Supreme Court overturns permit granted for Line-5 tunnel, cost of scams spiking in Wisconsin
MIRS sits down with Livingston County Republican Meghan Reckling, the founder of the Victory Field Operations field operations firm, and Ann Arbor Democrat Robert Joerg. (1:57). Together they explore how seniors will vote in the 2026 elections and what local election phenomena might rock the boat statewide. Also, how much should people be reading into Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald not endorsing Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit for Attorney General on Fox 2? Oakland County Judge Michael Warren Jr. is on to discuss his Michigan Supreme Court candidacy, which has been endorsed by both the Republican and Libertarian Parties. He wants to bring trial court experience back to the bench (35:19).
A new Michigan Supreme Court case says that suspicion of a mere civil infraction does not give the police the right to a warrantless search of the car. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Send us Fan MailThe hosts introduce a weekly cannabis law and policy podcast, promote membership and an emailed news report via QR code, and discuss building AI software to run their dispensary using an MCP server connected to Dutchie's API. The main story is that the DEA's administrative rescheduling hearing has wrapped without an interlocutory appeal, with 50-page post-hearing briefs due August 17; they outline the ALJ recommendation process, potential Schedule III timing, and expected judicial review lawsuits by SAM and drug-testing interests. Other topics include criticism of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act as election-year grandstanding, a TerrAscend dispute where the IRS seeks repayment of an $8.37M 280E-related refund, declining pre-employment marijuana testing, a Michigan Supreme Court ruling limiting probation bans on legal cannabis, California regulators linking local bans to illicit markets, stalled Pennsylvania legalization, a Kenyan court rejecting a Rastafari legalization case, and mention of online clone sales under hemp claims.00:00 Welcome and Subscribe00:19 Dispensary Updates and Weekly Report01:28 AI POS and MCP Explained03:29 DEA Hearing Wraps Up08:34 Schedule III Timeline and Process13:30 Single Convention and Break14:28 COCA Bill Returns17:38 Hemp Backlash and Seed Panic19:38 Military Testing and Legal Use23:37 280E Refund Fight28:52 Advertising Rules and Classes30:16 Rolling Class and Loans30:45 Workplace Testing Debate33:09 Military Drug Test Story35:23 Michigan Probation Win36:47 Why Weed Costs More38:39 Jimothy and Name Game43:07 Local Bans Fuel Illicit48:05 Pennsylvania Politics50:48 Kenya Rastafari Ruling54:16 Clones and Hemp Hustle55:49 Wrap Up and DisclaimerSupport the showGet our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu
Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from a tool that assists human decision-making into technology capable of acting independently. The next frontier, often referred to as agentic AI or agentic commerce, envisions AI agents negotiating contracts, making purchases, authorizing payments, and completing commercial transactions with little or no human intervention. While enormous investments are being made to develop this technology, far less attention has been devoted to an equally important question: What legal infrastructure will govern autonomous commercial transactions? That is the focus of our latest episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast being released today. Our guests are Bridget McCormack, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA) and former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, and David Hoffman, the William A. Schnader Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. They are the authors of the thought-provoking paper, Agentic Commerce Needs Legal Infrastructure—and the Courts Are Coming, which is published here on AAA's website. Key Topics Discussed: What distinguishes "agentic commerce" from today's AI-assisted transactions. Why traditional contract formation concepts, including clickwrap agreements, disclosures, and consent, may become increasingly difficult to apply. How existing agency law principles, including ratification, could bind companies to contracts negotiated by their AI agents. Why autonomous transactions may generate entirely new forms of litigation, including class actions arising from errors replicated across thousands, or even millions, of AI-driven transactions. The challenges of proving what an AI agent actually agreed to and the need for reliable records of contract formation. The growing importance of arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms as commerce increasingly moves to automated and, in some cases, irreversible payment systems such as stablecoins. Practical steps companies should consider now before deploying autonomous commercial agents. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.
"Posterity Hangs in the Balance" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22670-govern-america-july-11-2026-posterity-hangs-in-the-balance Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. DISCLOSURE: AI used for top-of-the-hour newscasts and break bumper music.United Nations World Population Day and the UN's covert agenda of death. Communists trash America on its 250th anniversary. Another prosecution falls apart in the case of the alleged kidnapping plot of Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The current state of the Michigan Supreme Court is a perfect illustration of why elections matter. The demonic duo of Multinational Mitch and Chairman Chao. Also, vaccinations, Ozempic behavior modification, prediction that cars will nearly disappear by 2040, Iran, Board of Peace, and more. Plus, we say goodbye to another giant in the Truth movement.
June 23, 2026 ~ Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc explains why the Michigan Supreme Court declined to intervene in a school safety funding dispute involving dozens of districts and state leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 23, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin Dietz covers a wide range of national and Michigan headlines, including a preview of major pending Supreme Court decisions, political developments surrounding key endorsements and races, and escalating international and immigration concerns. The show also dives into Michigan sports news with reaction to changes in the Wolverines basketball program, plus in-depth reporting on state politics and a school safety funding dispute the Michigan Supreme Court declined to take up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lawyers are trained to spot risk. But when it comes to AI, focusing only on risk may cause firms to miss the bigger opportunity. In episode 623 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with Bridget McCormack to talk about AI arbitration, legal innovation, and why the future of legal work may be less about replacement and more about reinvention. Bridget reflects on her time as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, including how the pandemic forced courts to adopt technology faster than anyone expected. She explains why that moment revealed both the limits of traditional legal systems and the potential for more accessible, user-friendly ways to resolve disputes. Now leading the American Arbitration Association, Bridget shares how AAA is using AI to build tools for clause drafting, self-represented parties, resolution simulation, and even documents-only arbitration. The conversation explores what fairness looks like when AI is involved, why human oversight remains essential, and how legal professionals should think about accountability, bias, and trust. If AI changes the routine parts of legal work, lawyers will need to rethink what clients actually need from them. This episode offers a practical and future-focused look at arbitration, legal technology, and the new kinds of judgment lawyers will need to bring to the table. Listen to our previous episodes on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Practice. #612 – AI for Lawyers: What You Need to Know Before Your Clients Do, with Cat Casey Apple | Spotify | LTN #607 – The Future of Law Firm Business Models in the Age of AI, with Jordan Furlong Apple | Spotify | LTN #619– What Claude Means for Law Firms: AI Skills, Connectors, and Workflow Strategy, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN #590 – Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler Apple | Spotify | LTN #587 – Future-Proofing Your Firm in the Age of AI, with Jack Newton Apple | Spotify | LTN #577 – Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN Links from the episode: https://adr.org/ Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:55 – Why Lawyers Should Test Their Own Intake Process03:35 – Meet Bridget McCormack04:25 – Leading Michigan Courts Through COVID05:20 – Why Remote Court Was Already on the Radar06:40 – Moving Trial Courts Online Fast08:45 – Why Legal Systems Are Slow to Change10:33 – From Chief Justice to CEO of AAA13:18 – How Alternative Dispute Resolution Is Evolving14:50 – AI Tools for Arbitration and Self-Represented Parties15:57 – Building AAA's AI Arbitrator17:36 – Resolution Simulation and Faster Settlements19:05 – What Is Left for Lawyers?21:19 – Fairness, Bias, and Human Oversight in AI Arbitration23:45 – Why Legal Disputes Need More Options24:41 – AI Agents and the Future of Legal Infrastructure26:26 – When AI Agents Negotiate Contracts28:30 – Closing Thoughts
Ed Bonderenka and Attorney David Kallman talk with Judge Michael Warren who is running for Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan Supreme Court restricts ICE civil arrests at courthouses University of Michigan to buy most of Concordia's Ann Arbor campus
© Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com On our political radar this week… The $200-million, privately funded Trump desecration of the White House has morphed into a $1-billion project … with taxpayers picking up the tab. While the White House focused on the ballroom, taking over DC Golf Courses, repainting the reflecting pool, details of the White House UFC fight on July 4, and signage at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Michigan Democrats maintained their slim majority in the state Senate with a landslide special election victory in the Saginaw Valley. Chedrick Greene did what Democrats have been doing for a year: outperformed 2024's numbers by a stunning 20-point margin. In Indiana, Trump's vengeance … amplified by around $14-million … has purged 5 Republicans from that state's Senate as penance for daring to defy Trump's imperial decree: a reminder that Trump's Republican Party is a cult of servility – or else. The Trump bank account continues to grow, with nepo-grifters Don Jr. and Eric landing a multi-million-dollar contract from Daddy's Department of Defense. They've very quickly become successful entrepreneurs in the military drone business as a supplement to their hawking of worthless meme coins and cashing in on Daddy’s power/name/greed. The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the battle over Michigan MAGA House Speaker Matt Hall's refusal to follow the state constitution when it comes to sending bills passed by the Legislature to the Governor to enact into law has a Supreme Court hearing. The state Senate is the plaintiff and their lead attorney: the honorable Mr. Mark Brewer Esquire. In the race for the Democrats' U.S. Senate nomination, Haley Stevens picked up two significant endorsements: retired 4-term U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, and the wife of the man she wants to succeed, Senator Gary Peters (who has said he will not endorse in the primary). All three Democratic Senate candidates are set to participate in a forum on the Pod Save America podcast, scheduled to air May 24. The podcast reaches around 1.5 million listeners … slightly more than this podcast! Republicans are claiming that Jocelyn Benson can't be trusted to run the November election because her name is on the ballot. One problem with their rhetoric: the elections are run by local clerks and the Board of State Canvassers, not the Secretary of State. Benson doesn't participate in validating signatures on nominating petitions or certifying the results and has taken the additional step of formally establishing a firewall between her and administration of the election. Not to be outdone in the “ignorance on display sweepstakes”, Trump has called for the impeachment and/or indictment of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Impeaching House members isn't a thing. It's one more word salad from the mouth of someone a majority of Americans think is lacking the mental sharpness to do the job. Trump held his first post-Correspondants' Dinner campaign-style rally … at the friendly turf of The Villages retirement community in central Florida. Speaking to a crowd of supportive retirees, he and his fellow TV celebrity Dr. Phil repeated one of his many lies regarding the horrendous Big Ugly Budget Bill, claiming he had ended taxes on Social Security while standing in front of a backdrop making the same bogus claim. Spoiler alert: it's not true. What passed was a three-year, $ 6,000 tax deduction for seniors. It expires at the end of Trump's term!
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May 1, 2026 ~ ML Elrick, investigative reporter for The Detroit Free Press, talks about how the Michigan Supreme Court doesn't want Kahlilia Davis serving as a judge again, and discusses how she's running for a seat on Detroit's 36th District Court bench anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Justice Richard Bernstein was born blind, but that didn't stop him from becoming a marathon runner, disability rights advocate, and Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. In this week's video, Ralph shares stories from a local event where Bernstein spoke about perseverance, suffering, and faith—raising the big question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Ralph reflects on Bernstein's life, his campaign slogan “Life is unfair, but judges shouldn't be,” and the perfectly just Judge we have in Jesus.
Recording at LegalWeek in New York, Zach sits down with Shlomo Klapper (founder of Learned Hand) and Bridget McCormack, former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and now CEO of the American Arbitration Association, to challenge one of the biggest double standards in legal AI: “AI for me, but not for thee.” Lawyers are now widely using AI, but the moment it touches judges or arbitrators, support drops off. That hesitation comes as courts are under real strain, with judges handling thousands of cases a year and only minutes to decide each one, and no realistic way to keep up. Shlomo describes Learned Hand's “AI law clerk,” built to support judicial research, analysis, and drafting, while Bridget brings the perspective of someone who has both made decisions on the bench and now leads a major dispute resolution institution. The conversation moves beyond AI as an assistant and into a harder shift: AI as part of decision-making itself, and whether the system can continue to function without it. Learn More: Bridget - http://www.aaaicdrfoundation.org/director/bridget-m-mccormack Shlomo - https://www.learned-hand.ai/ Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/ Follow Along: Bridget - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-mary-mccormack-26700b30 Shlomo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sklapper Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
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Are courts the next frontier for legal AI? Shlomo Klapper, founder and CEO of the AI-driven judicial case-preparation platofrm Learned Hand, believes they are. A former litigator at Quinn Emanuel and law clerk for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Klapper is building what he calls a "reasoning engine" for judges — AI tools designed to help them manage crushing caseloads by organizing case materials, flagging when lawyers bend the truth, and drafting bench memos and orders. LawNext host Bob Ambrogi interviews Klapper on the heels of significant news: Learned Hand just announced a partnership with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the nation, to explore how AI can support judicial officers across the full arc of a case — from filing through drafting. The company's technology — the only AI built exclusively for the judiciary — is also used by the Michigan Supreme Court and trial courts in 10 states. In today's conversation, Klapper discusses why courts are the next frontier for legal AI, what it takes to earn the trust of judges, and how Jevons Paradox — the idea that as legal services get cheaper, demand will explode — is reshaping the justice system. They also dig into the difficult questions around how Learned Hand addresses concerns about bias and hallucinations, and how it can overcome judges' skepticism about AI and achieve broad judicial adoption. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Michigan Supreme Court weighs Line 5 tunnel dispute, Oregon increases lodging tax to fund wildlife conservation programs and Kentucky residents urge lawmakers to boost crypto scam protections.
North Country Trail feels some impacts from DOGE cuts made one year ago, northern Wisconsin recovering from blizzard impacts, fight over the Line 5 pipeline goes before the Michigan Supreme Court
Attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has police scrambling for answers MDOC sending violent inmates to low-security housing, officers say Michigan Supreme Court asked to rule on marijuana use and probation
In the news today: Michigan Supreme Court clears the way for trial in hazing death case; MSU's Fears named to first-team All-Big Ten; Kohler named honorable mention; and Student intends to sue university after golf cart accident.
March 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson discuss Line 5. Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc explains the Michigan Supreme Court arguments on environmental impact. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My guest today is Bridget McCormack, former chief justice for the Michigan Supreme Court and now president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association. For the past several years, Bridget and her team have been developing an AI-assisted arbitration platform called the AI Arbitrator. So I sat down with her to talk about how the tool works, the pros and cons of automating parts of the arbitration process, and the bigger picture questions around institutional trust, justice, and the future of law. Links: All rise for JudgeGPT | The Verge Why do lawyers keep using ChatGPT? | The Verge Judge berates AI entrepreneur for using a generated ‘lawyer' | The Verge Judge slams lawyers for ‘bogus AI-generated research' | The Verge LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here | Decoder ChatGPT can be a disaster for lawyers — Robin AI wants to fix that | Decoder Considerations In building guardrails for AI use In arbitration | Law360 The AI Arbitrator: What it is, what it isn't, and where it's going | Law360 Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt. This episode was edited by Chris Jereza and Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Steve Gruber Show | More Taxes, Higher Energy Bills, and Zero Shame—Welcome to Democrat Rule --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 27:48 – Mary Holland, President and General Counsel of Children's Health Defense. A former law professor and human rights advocate, Holland discusses a lawsuit filed by RFK Jr.'s former organization against the American Academy of Pediatrics. She explains the legal and medical freedom implications for parents and children. 38:03 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:48 – Kristina Rasmussen, Executive Director of Do No Harm. Rasmussen argues that President Trump should do more than just cut federal funding. She explains how redirecting federal dollars could be a powerful tool to push back against harmful policies in healthcare and education. 56:52 – Peter Schweizer, investigative journalist, author, and host of The Drill Down podcast. Schweizer discusses his new book, The Invisible Coup. He breaks down how entrenched power networks operate behind the scenes and what they mean for America's political future. 1:15:30 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:24:21 – Mark Fisk, co-founder and partner of Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications. Fisk explains how highlights from the Detroit Auto Show underscore the need for stable and fair trade policy in Michigan. He discusses why long-term certainty is critical for the auto industry and manufacturing jobs. 1:34:33 – Rep. Bradley Slagh, Chair of the Michigan House Corrections and Judiciary Budget Subcommittee. Rep. Slagh discusses why House Republicans are urging the Michigan Supreme Court to reconsider a proposed ICE ban. He explains the legal, public safety, and enforcement concerns surrounding the issue. 1:43:20 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber reflects on Groundhog Day before shifting to concerns about reports of candies testing positive for arsenic. The discussion also covers the war on sugar, knowing where your food comes from, and speculation about President Trump potentially brokering a deal with Cuba. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Justice Elizabeth Clement, President of the National Center for State Courts, examines judicial independence and the future of state courts. Drawing on her experience as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, she discusses court leadership, public trust, and preparing courts for emerging challenges.
Host Nancy Derringer talks with public relations specialist and former Detroit reporter Darci McConnell, attorney Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: More Epstein files; Wall Street Journal reports Mar-a-lago staff sent on "house calls" that often ended in propositions; Marjorie Taylor Greene's change of heart and Lauren Boberts complaints about Trump veto; Artists rebel against renaming of the Kennedy Center; Michigan raises the fuel tax; emergency appeal filed at Michigan Supreme Court for for Hamtramck mayoral election recount; Does the last game of the season for the Detroit Lions matter? Detroit News announces new Sunday print edition for first time in 36 Years; Schmuck of the Week.
In 1952, a saloon killing in a small Upper Peninsula town became one of the most important—and controversial—criminal trials in Michigan history.The lawyer who defended the accused was John D. Voelker: former county prosecutor, defense attorney, future Michigan Supreme Court justice, and a gifted writer who would later publish the landmark legal novel Anatomy of a Murder under the pen name Robert Traver.In this episode of Flint Justice, Arthur Busch examines:the real Big Bay homicide that inspired the book,how Voelker transformed a trial transcript into one of the most realistic courtroom novels ever written, andwhat Anatomy of a Murder still teaches us about prosecutors, defense lawyers, juries, and reasonable doubt.This is not a story about tidy verdicts or cinematic courtroom speeches. It's about ambiguity, discretion, community judgment, and the uncomfortable truth that justice is often shaped by what can be proven—not what actually happened.For lawyers, judges, and communities like Flint and Genesee County, Anatomy of a Murder remains a mirror held up to the justice system itself.Photography by Jim Hansen, LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection, Library of CongressWe would like to hear from you! Send us a Text.
Criminal Procedure: Can someone knowingly and intelligently waive their Miranda rights while high on LSD? And is Miranda right to begin with? What about Samantha? Or Charlotte? - Argued: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:50:32 EDT
Clay Jones/claytoonz.com On our radar this week... Tomorrow ... You're only a day away! President Donald Trump took his show back on the road this week in a desperate attempt to rekindle his “rally magic” and tell voters not to believe their eyes, ears, brains, wallets, or increasingly harder to fill refrigerators. Starting in Pennsylvania, he vows to campaign early and often across the country in competitive seats for the U.S. House and Senate. Democrats should offer to pay for the rallies. As our (least) Favorite President emerges from his Mar-A-Lago cocoon to deny economic reality, with his economic team claiming everything gets better … eventually: Prices will come down, he'll have a healthcare plan you'll love, urban crime will end, the Kennedy Center will have a rebirth as the Trump Center for the Arts and medical science will come up with a cure for cankles. Trump and his economic team sound like “Annie”! Also this week... Democrats have scored two more major election wins, most significantly electing the first Democratic Mayor of Miami in 20 years … and it was a landslide. And the Dems flipped a Trump +12 legislative seat in Georgia. In Lansing, it's been a year since the Legislature passed 9 laws that are still unconstitutionally sitting in the House of Representatives and signed into effect by Governor Whitmer. I've been the lawyer leading the so-far successful lawsuit to free the hostages as Speaker Matt Hall is and the GOP now look to the Michigan Supreme Court as they continue to ignore the constitution and keep stalling. There's a new name in the Democratic party campaign for Secretary of State, with Lottery Director and former congressional candidate Suzanna Shkreli joining the field which already includes Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, former Senator Adam Hollier, and Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie. ACA premium tax credits are officially dead. Premiums will skyrocket for millions at the same time as major retailers raise prices to cover the costs of Trump's tariffs … while the President is proposing $12-billion in tariff subsidies for farmers. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by Jeff Margulies/Washington Post
December 10, 2025 ~ Michigan Speaker Matt Hall discusses his call for price controls on hospitals and asking the Michigan Supreme Court to hear stalled bills appeal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steve Gruber is joined by Ryan Duffy from the Enbridge Communications Team to break down the latest developments surrounding the Line 5 tunnel project. They discuss the new filings that have surfaced with the Michigan Supreme Court and how those legal moves connect directly to the ongoing effort to construct the Great Lakes Tunnel. Ryan also gives an update on the timeline with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and what to expect next in the approval process. With Thanksgiving week here, Ryan highlights Enbridge's efforts to help provide meals for families in need across Michigan. And as colder weather arrives, they address the renewed debate over the critical role propane plays for households, especially in rural and northern communities, despite opponents' attempts to downplay that need.
Nearly two years ago on this podcast, we discussed the American Arbitration Association's innovation initiatives – and specifically its embrace of generative AI – with Bridget Mary McCormack, who became its president and CEO in 2023 after having been chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, and Diana Didia, its chief information and innovation officer. On today's episode, McCormack and Didia – now executive vice president and chief technology and innovation officer – return for an update on innovation at the AAA. In that prior podcast, McCormack and Didia spoke extensively about the AAA's innovation culture and their early experiments with gen AI. At the time, McCormack said that anyone who thinks they know where gen AI is going, even next week, is fooling themselves. While that may still be true, the AAA has certainly made some bold moves in that direction. Most notably, just a few days before we recorded this episode, the AAA announced something unprecedented in the dispute resolution world – an AI-powered arbitrator that it is launching in November. This is not just another AI tool to assist lawyers or arbitrators. This is an AI system that will evaluate case merits, generate recommendations, and prepare draft awards — with human arbitrators validating and signing off on final decisions before they are issued. In today's conversation with host Bob Ambrogi, McCormack and Didia dive deep into how this AI arbitrator works, what it means for the future of dispute resolution, and how it fits into the AAA's broader innovation strategy as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary next year. They also explore the cultural transformation within the AAA that has enabled these technological advances and what is coming next in their AI-native vision for dispute resolution. Related episodes: On the latest LawNext: Sociologist Rebecca Sandefur on Enhancing Access to Justice. On LawNext: How A New Kind of Justice Worker Could Narrow the Justice Gap, with Nikole Nelson, CEO of Frontline Justice. On LawNext: CEO Nikole Nelson Returns with An Update on Frontline Justice's Mission to Empower Justice Workers and Bridge the Justice Gap. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). Paxton, Rapidly conduct research, accelerate drafting, and analyze documents with Paxton. What do you need to get done today? If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Ryan Duffy, a member of the Enbridge Communication Team, joins the show to discuss the latest developments with the Great Lakes Tunnel Project. With the Michigan Supreme Court announcing it will hear a case on the project's permits, what does this mean for the timeline? We also look at the status of the other permits under review now that public comment has wrapped up. Ryan explains what comes next, how soon Enbridge could realistically break ground, and how this tunnel compares to other projects happening around the country. It's a deep dive into one of the most important infrastructure projects in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
The ongoing legal saga surrounding the zoning of the site where Ford's Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall seemed quiet for some time. The Michigan Supreme Court was asked to hear the case in September, 2024.Since then, it has been a long year of waiting for both sides. Until September, 2025, that is, when the high court issued an opinion telling a lower court to reissue its prior decision. Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite attorney Robert Dube returns to Community Matters to provide a view on the developments - one, he says, amounts to a win for their case.Episode ResourcesBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township, Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park MichiganChoose Marshall-MAEDA websiteCATL websitePA 425 Conditional Land Use Transfer ExplainedCommittee for Marshall – Not the Megasite websiteCommittee for Marshall – Not the Megasite Facebook pageOther battery plant and Community Matters episodesABOUT 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.
This week, Ben speaks with John Anthony Smith, Founder and CSO at Fenix24, about why law firms are falling behind on recovery readiness as human-operated attacks continue to rise. Ben also shares insights on a hack impacting the federal court system, while Dave takes a look at a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on digital device fishing. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Links to today's stories: 50% of Law Firms are Inadequately Prepared for a Ransomware Incident. Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity” Fourth Amendment Victory: Michigan Supreme Court Reins in Digital Device Fishing Expeditions Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's Caveat Briefing covers how a whistleblower report is alleging DOGE copied millions of social security numbers to an unprotected cloud server. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Gruber is joined by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to break down key issues in Lansing, from criminal justice reform to school policy and political accountability. They discuss the radical left Michigan Supreme Court raising the age of juveniles to 20 years of age. Hall also addresses the defeated cellphone ban in schools and his frustration over Gov. Whitmer's refusal to call a special election for the vacant 35th Senate District, leaving 270K residents without representation.
Case Law Update • John Davis, as Next Friend of FD, HD, and ID, minors v Auto Club Insurance Association and Citizens Insurance Company of the Midwest, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued June 23, 2025 (Docket No. 370748) • C-Spine Orthopedics PLLC v Progressive Michigan Insurance Company (Docket No. 165537-8); Parie Wallace and Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland and One Step Rehab LLC v Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation and Janet Szczotka (Docket No. 165964), decided July 3, 2025, by the Michigan Supreme Court Trending Topics in PIP Litigation • Fraud and the Filing of Candor Motions • Ronald Whigham and Citizens Pharmacy, ZMC Pharmacy LLC, and Pioneer Lab Houston, LP v Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan and James Williams, Jr., unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued June 23, 2025 (Docket No. 367404)
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Recently, I caught up with Temujin Kensu, a man who has been incarcerated since 1986 for a crime he couldn't possibly have committed. Temujin has endured a great deal over his nearly 40 years behind bars, and as he gets older, his health issues have become a daily struggle. This struggle has recently been made even harder by the MDOC confiscating items he relies on to manage his medical needs.In this conversation, Temujin talks us through why he believes this has happened, and the serious ramifications—including the possibility that he may be moved to a maximum-security prison.But it's not all bad news. Recently, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without parole sentences for individuals aged between 19 and 20 are unconstitutional. This landmark decision could open a path toward Temujin's eventual release.Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here.Tix to True Cime? the LIVE show with me and Comedy's Ed Kavalee here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on May 9, 2025. The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Portugal, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, and Washington.The New York Post's coverage of the latest developments in the Madeleine McCann disappearance: https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/world-news/sick-hard-drive-evidence-from-lair-of-madeleine-mccann-suspect-christian-brueckner-seen-in-new-documentary/Colorado Community Media on the murder of Matthew Hire: https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/08/donald-harris-rv-murder-trial-jury-deliberations-begin/Kokomo Tribune on Flint Farmer's acquittal in the murder of Karena McClerkin: https://www.kokomotribune.com/news/police_and_fire/flint-farmer-found-not-guilty-in-death-of-karena-mcclerkin/article_45d66877-a17a-46ef-904e-726ea0e5b9fa.htmlKOMO News's report on Patrick Cress: https://komonews.com/news/local/patrick-cress-safeway-detectives-searching-tips-40-year-old-cold-case-13-year-old-boy-crime-stoppers-puget-sound-washington-crime-kirkland-head-injury-king-county-sheriffs-officeIf you have information about Patrick Cress's unsolved murder, call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). To cover Patrick Cress's case, we also relied on reporting from the Daily Herald of Everett, Washington, accessed via Newspapers.com. WCPO on the homicide of retired Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson by Rodney Hinton Jr. and the police shooting of Ryan Hinton: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/were-gut-punched-hamilton-county-sheriffs-deputy-remembered-as-astute-officer-even-better-humanFox19 homicide of retired Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson by Rodney Hinton Jr. and the police shooting of Ryan Hinton: https://www.fox19.com/2025/05/07/court-testimony-reveals-new-details-deputys-slaying/Fox19 homicide of retired Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson by Rodney Hinton Jr. and the police shooting of Ryan Hinton: https://www.fox19.com/2025/05/06/chaos-inside-courthouse-disrupts-hearing-deputys-accused-killer/Local 12 homicide of retired Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson by Rodney Hinton Jr. and the police shooting of Ryan Hinton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cxKnsBQk4UThe Advocate on the death of Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill, the case against David Cauthron and the chase with Tyquel Zanders: https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/caroline-gills-parents-filed-a-federal-lawsuit-against-brpd/article_feeeee86-889c-11ee-b3a6-b3666402d5c7.htmlWBRZ on the death of Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill, the case against David Cauthron and the chase with Tyquel Zanders: https://www.wbrz.com/news/my-heart-just-melted-mother-of-teen-killed-in-brusly-crash-reacts-to-american-idol-tribute-175317/The Guardian on the death of Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill, the case against David Cauthron and the chase with Tyquel Zanders: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/08/officer-arrested-police-chase-car-crash-kills-two-teensPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on April 25, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from California, Michigan, and Indiana, including one in Delphi!The Los Angeles on the murder of Laura Sardinha by Craig J. Charron: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-29/orange-county-man-guilty-in-murder-of-ex-girlfriend-captured-on-best-friends-voicemailThe blog post from LarryinFishers on the resolution in the murder case against Joshua Farmer for killing Kaylah Farmer: https://www.larryinfishers.com/2025/05/01/man-sentenced-in-fishers-shooting-death/The Detroit News on the ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court on the resentencing of individual who were 19 or 20 when they committed murder: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/10/michigan-supreme-court-mandatory-life-sentence-19-20-year-olds-unconstitutionally-cruel-punishment/83028141007/The statement from Indiana State Police on the work done by Master Trooper Brian Harshman: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BL4Tqze9a/The statement from Indiana State Police on the work done by Lieutenant Jerry Holeman: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AkdeEJWVT/The statement from Indiana State Police on the work done by First Sergeant Christopher Cecil: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EoFwyRegB/The statement from Indiana State Police on the work done by Detective David Vido: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/199QqUtf2W/The statement from Indiana State Police on the work done by Detective Jay Harper: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KorbuGVCC/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week's show is sponsored by: EPIC-MRA Public Opinion Research MIRS News Fulton Fish Market Mike Lukovich-Atlanta Journal Constitution The “Underwater” episode of A Republic, If You Can Keep It isn't a tribute to Jacques Cousteau, Lloyd Bridges or the Navy's submariners … but the reality facing Donald Trump as he approaches the 100 day mark. At this point in his administration he's the most unpopular President this century. The only other president whose job approval has been this low after 100 days – Donald Trump in his first term. His 44% net approval is 10-to-20 points below the favorability ratings of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama … and Joe Biden. There's a lot more in the politi-sphere this week: Another major candidate has joined Michigan Democrats' contest for U.S. Senate; There's a new justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, giving Democrats a 6-1 majority on the officially non-partisan bench; State Republicans have been forced into an awkward 180-degree shift on a controversial proposal for Chinese-owned industrial development in west Michigan; And southeast Michigan braces for an upcoming visit from America's best known convicted criminal – Donald Trump choosing Macomb County to take a bow for what he sees as a hugely successful first 100 days. 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 =========================== ===========================