Every election cycle all eyes are on the midwest but few microphones. Listen to a slew of hosts working in politics deep in the heart of the rustbelt talk shop on current events, working in the political machine, and what it means to be midwest nice. Keep your accent strong and the ranch dressing close-by.
Latest episodes
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54 min
Episode 23 - Tony Evers Good, Betsy Devos Bad, and a Magic Beer Fridge
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Evelyn Maidlow, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Tony Evers' new efforts to curb gerrymandering, Betsy Devos'…
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1 h 02
Episode 22 - Remembering John Dingell, Midwestern Presidential Candidates, and the Ranch Lady
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, Campbell Thompson, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Remembering the life and career of Congre…
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34 min
Episode 21 - Lavora Barnes get elected, John Engler gets canned, and a Fast Feud
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lavora Barnes elected as chair of Michigan Democratic Party, John Engler gets fir…
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45 min
Episode 20 - Polar Vortex, The Elephant in the Room, and a Glorified Coffee Boy
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Evelyn Maidlow. Topics include: The Polar Vortex gripping the Midwest, Lee Chatfield being t…
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50 min
Episode 19 - Lame Duck Recap, Executive Actions, and a Catfish in Lansing
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Session results in Michigan, Gretchen…
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58 min
Episode 18 - Lame Ducks and Porch Geese
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Sessions in the Midwest, more strange…
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58 min
Episode 17 - We're Back! Midterm Results and Midwest Foods
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Campbell Thompson. Topics include: The results of the Midterm election in the Midwest, what…
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48 min
Episode 16 - Primary outcomes, the MDP convention, and Amish Ubers
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The results of Michigan's primary election, the MDP conventi…
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38 min
Episode 15 - Primary day in Michigan!
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The primary election in Michigan, our elephant in the room R…
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52 min
Episode 14 - The Evolution of Politics & Unions in the Midwest w/ Special Guest Amanda Stitt
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Amanda Stitt, CEO of Change Media Group. Topics include: The changing digital…
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43 min
Episode 13 - Possible Schuette FBI investigation, Redistricting at the Supreme Court, Medical Marijuana in Gra…
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Questions discussed today: Do Republican voters even care if their candidate is under invest…
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40 min
Episode 12 - Midwest Primaries, Shady DeVos Super PACs, and Pants Baby
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, and Amy Libka. Topics include: The upcoming primary elections, the chances Democrats will flip Michigan's state…
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54 min
Episode 11 - Politics goes Digital, Ohio Voter Purges, and Squirrel CPR w/ special guest Sara Cederberg
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Sara Cederberg. Topics include: Digital work in politics, Midwest vs. D.C…
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50 min
Episode 10 - No hate in Kalkaska, Michigan Man vs. Florida Man, Medicaid Work Requirements, and Lansing's Ocea…
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Haley Dalian. Topics include: Winning the battle for the soul of Kalkaska Mich…
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41 min
Episode 9 - Tom Steyer in Michigan, Breaking Marijuana Legalization News, and Sturgeon Parties
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Billionaire progressive Tom Steyer helping organize young vo…
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45 min
Episode 8 - Midwest flooding, Foxes in the Hen House, and Hoarding Squirrels
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: How climate change is affecting infrastructure in the midwest, A new package…
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51 min
Episode 7 - Midwest Comeback Cities, Republican Dumpster Fires, and Police Cats
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: The growth in population and opportunity in up-and-coming Mi…
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46 min
Episode 6 - Midwest Accents, Trump in Michigan, and Goat Yoga
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: City accents fading in rustbelt cities, Trump's Midwest supporters and lates…
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20 min
Episode 5 - The MDP Convention, Paul Ryan Retires, and Catastrophic Technical Diffulties
Episode Notes Today's mini episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: The Michigan Democratic Party's state convention and en…
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1 h 12
Episode 4 - Midwest Cities, Data Breaches, Charter Schools, and Cookie Dough
Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Disparities between city and rural areas of the Midwest, the…