The Mackinac On Michigan Show Podcast
1) Kyle Melinn ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Dec. 22, 2025 ~ Kyle Melinn of MIRS News joins the show to discuss the Michigan legislature’s slow year, noting a record low number of bills passed.
2) Kelly House ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Nov. 28, 2025 ~ Bridge Michigan reporter Kelly House talks about Michigan facing a surge of AI data center proposals, driven by recent tax exemptions, creating economic opportunities but also local op...Show More
3) Mick McGart ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Nov. 28, 2025 ~ Mick McGart talks about his “Penny and Paws” book series to introduce children to free market principles through engaging stories.
4) Patrick Wright ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Nov. 28, 2025 ~ Michigan citizens will vote next November on whether to hold a constitutional convention, an event that occurs roughly every 16 years. This vote will determine if the state’s entire co...Show More
5) Mike Reitz ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Nov. 28, 2025 ~ Mike Reitz of the Mackinac Center talks about why he thinks Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not fulfill her pledge to open her office to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
6) James Hohman ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 23, 2025 ~ James Hohman of the Mackinac Center joins the show to discuss a proposed progressive income tax in Michigan that he believes would deter high-income households, primarily business owne...Show More
7) Bob Schneider ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 23, 2025 ~ The recently passed Michigan budget is being publicly presented as flat, but independent analysis reveals a there may be a significant increase in spending. Bob Schneider of the Citiz...Show More
8) Dave Eggert ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 23, 2025 ~ Dave Eggert of Crain's Detroit Business highlights a perceived contradiction: despite previous statements about defunding the MEDC and ongoing investigations into fund misuse, there’s ...Show More
9) Robert Lulgjuraj ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Oct. 23, 2025 ~ Former Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Robert Lulgjuraj joins the show to discuss his campaign to represent Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
10) Mike Wilkinson ~ Mackinac on Michigan
Sept. 25, 2025 ~ Mike Wilkinson, a reporter at Bridge Michigan, joins the show to discuss negotiations over Michigan's education budget and debates over how much should be spent.