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Eye On Michigan Politics
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - noon, our panel of experts brings an inside perspective on what's going on in Lansing, with an eye on the national election.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 8 12/16
Congressman Pete Hoekstra joins the program. Hoekstra recently announced he will leave office at the end of his upcoming term.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 7 12/16
In this segment, the panel discusses issues coming up in 2009.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 6 12/16
Eric Schneidewind of Michigan AARP and John Truscott discuss Blue Cross, Blue Shield legislation.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 5 12/16
New York University journalism professor Bll Serrin joins the program to discuss the announced changed to the Detroit News and Free Press.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 3 12/16
Detroit school board member Tyrone Winfrey comments on the firing of Superintendent Connie Calloway.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 2 12/16
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop joins the panel to discuss what's happend in the last two years as well as what's to come.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 1 12/16
How were the Big 3 CEOs treated on Capitol Hill? Congressman Thad McCotter joins the show.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 4 12/16
Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon talks about upcoming legislative action.
Eye on Michigan Politics7 11/11 Open Panel
An open panel discussion on the change in politics in the State of Michigan.
Eye on Michigan Politics6 11/11Jack Hoogendyk
Jack Hoogendk talk about the changes in Lansing and how does that effect the state.
Eye on Michigan Politics5 11/11 Lynn Jondahl
Lynn Jondahl, exuctive director of Michigan Prospect. On future of Michigan changes in Lansing.
Eye on Michigan Politics4 11/11 Sarah Roberts and Peter Lund
Macomb County Representatives-elect Sarah Roberts and Peter Lund. These rookie lawmakers are preparing for their trip to Lansing.
Eye on Michigan Politics3 11/11 Freman Hendrix
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Hendrix is interviewed about his campaign and on the importance of GM to the City.
Eye on Michigan Politics 2 11/11 House Speaker Andy Dillon
The lame duck legislative session begins tomorrow.
Eye on Michgan Politics Part1 11/11 Mark Schauer
Congressman-Elect Schauer joins us live. Should there be a bailout of the Big 3?
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 7 11/05
The panel chats with WWJ's Jeff Gilbert about the Auto Industry and the new President.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 5 11/05
Reverand Oscar King, President of the Detroit Council of Baptist Pastors and Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans and his thoughts on the Detroit Mayoral race.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 6 11/05
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson wins easy re-election. The panel speaks with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 3 11/05
Guests included, Political Pollster Steve Mitchell,Democratic Oakland County Prosecutor-Elect Jessica Cooper, Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick, and Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 2 11/05
The panel talks to CBS Correspondent Peter Maer from Chicago, Oakland County Republican Sheriff Mike Bouchard who won re-election and Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 1 11/05
A recap of election night. Obama and the Democrats win big in Michigan. Thoughts and impressions from the panel.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 7 - 10/28
Political analyst???, rocker Ted Nugent spoke with the panel!
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 6 - 10/28
The panel spoke with their guest Rich Peters about young voters and their possible impact on the election.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 5 - 10/28
The panel discussed the auto industry and the impact of a GM/Chrysler merger with David E. Davis Jr.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 4 - 10/28
The impact of John McCain's announcement earlier about leaving the Michigan race was discussed with State Representative candidate Gail Haines.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 3 - 10/28
Republican Dennis Cowan and Democrat David Woodward spoke with the panel about the Oakland County races.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 2 - 10/28
The panel discusses the Gallup polls that show Barack Obama holding a steady 5 to 10 point lead, depending on how they measure "likely voters".
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 1 - 10/28
Evan Tracy, President of Campaign Media Analysis Group spoke with the panel about political advertising.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 8 - 10/21
The panel concludes with a discussion of the week ahead as we approach the November 4th vote.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 7 - 10/21
Dianne Byrum speaks with the panel regarding her support for Proposal 1, the medical marijuana ballot proposal.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 6 - 10/21
Bill Schuette was in studio speaking about his opposition to Proposal 1, the medical marijuana ballot proposal.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 4 - 10/21
Phil Power from the Center For Michigan speaks about partisanship in Michigan government and how it inhibits solutions to the state's problems.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 4 - 10/21
Candidate Jack Hoogendyk spoke about the U.S. Senate race.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 3 - 10/21
Republican candidate Scott Jenkins spoke with the panel about the State Board of Education race.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Segment 2- 10/21
The panel discusses Barack Obama's campaign raising 150 Million dollars in September.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Segment 1 - 10/21
The panel speaks with WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy regarding the impact of the GM/Chrysler merger on the state.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 8 10/14
The EOMP panel discusses the week ahead in politics.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 7 10/14
Michigan Chronicle's, Bankole Thompson, discusses the strong list of candidates for Mayor, and if anybody-other than Ken Cockrel-has an advantage
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 6 10/14
The EOMP panel discusses what each candidate has to win or lose wiht the Presidential debate.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 5 10/14
Fritz Wenzel of Zogby International talks about the latest presidential polls given the economy.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 4 10/14
Democratic candidate for Oakland County Prosecutor, Jessica Cooper, talks about seeing this as more of a "non-partisan" office.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 3 10/14
State Representative and Detroit Mayoral candidate, Coleman Young Jr., talks about his run for Mayor.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 2 10/14
The EOMP Panel discusses the last week of the presidential race. Also McCain isn't speaking powerfully enough to the economy, should he fire his campaign staff?
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 1 10/14
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger talks about what he sees in the future for the union and the auto companies, in light of the financial crisis. Also his thoughts on possible mergers.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 8 10/7
The EOMP panel discusses the week ahead, and argue --vociferously -- about John McCain and Barack Obama.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 7 10/7
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzsis acknowledges that the McCain campaign's decision to pull back in Michigan was painful.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 6 10/7
Eye On Michigan Politics chats with Susan Brown, a Republican candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 5 10/7
Chris Thomas, Director of the State's Bureau of Elections, talks about what his office is doing to combat ballot fraud in November's election.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 4 10/7
The Eye On Michigan Politics panel discusses new,technologically-advanced ways of running political campaigns.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 3 10/7
Gary Peters, a Democratic candidate in the 9th congressional District, declines to say if he would have voted "yes" or "no" on the recent $700 billion bailout bill.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 2 10/7
The Reverend Nicholas Hood III discusses his potential candidacy for the upcoming Detroit Mayor's race.
Eye On Michigan Politics-Part 1 1007
CBS Correspondent Peter Maer covers the second presidential debate in Nashville. He says voters are getting weary of each side attacking the other.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part 7 9/30
Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence talks about her race for the Oakland County Executive's seat.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part 6 9/30
Gallup Poll Editor Frank Newport says that despite fluctuations in national polls, the race between Obama and McCain has remained relatively constant.
Eye on Michigan Politics -Part 5 9/30
Sharon McPhail says she will run for the unexpired term of former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick --but not for a full four years in office.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part Four 9/30
Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, a Livonia Republican , voted no on the bailout plan and thinks that U.S. Treasury Sec. Henry Paulson should resign.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part Three 9/30
William Morris of the University of Detroit Dearborn says it's fear, not logic, that is governing recent plunges in the stock market.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part Two 9/30
Denise Ilitch, a candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents, discusses the rising cost of education in the coming years.
Eye on Michigan Politics-Part One 9/30
Detroit businessman Dave Bing explains why he might be helpful moving the city forward if he's elected mayor.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 6 9/23
In the segment, the EOMP panel discusses the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, and how it might play out on Main Street.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 5 9/23
Lawyer Geoffrey Figer told the panel he will not be a candidate for mayor in the first round of Detroit elections early next year. However, he held open the possibility of running later.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 4 9/23
The program presents insider's view of political debates: Richard McLellan has negotiated on behalf of GOP Candidate Dick DeVos during the '06 gubernatorial race; Mark Fox negotiated on behalf of Gov. Granholm.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 3 9/23
State Rep. David Law, the GOP Candidate for Oakland Country Prosecutor, told the EOMP panel he's the better choice for the job because he's actually spent time in the office. His opponent spent 3 decades on the bench.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 2 9/23
Ford's Bruce Anderson says a bill before Congress would loan auto companies $25 billion to revamp for the future. What happens to the Big 3 if they don't get the loan? Andrews told our panel there's no Plan B.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 1 9/23
On this week's EOMP program, Wayne County COO Bella Marshall told the panel she won't announce one way or the other if she's running for Mayor of Detroit.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 8 9/16
The panel discusses Tina Fey's portrayal of Sarah Palin on SNL, and looks ahead to what's coming up this week in Michigan politics.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 7 9/16
State Senator Tom George joins the panel, talking about a statewide ballot proposal involving stem cell research --and why he opposes the measure.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 6 9/16
The Eye on Michigan Politics panel looks at the downriver area of metro Detroit -- and why it's an important battleground in this year's presidential election.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 5 9/16
In this segment, Crain's Detroit Business's Mary Kramer talks with the panel about what's being going right in West Michigan, and offers advice to Detroit.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 4 9/16
In this segment, the panel talks with DTE Energy's Fred Shell who says the state needs a package of bills that would help utilities work more efficiently, and attract business to the state.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 3 9/16
State awmakers are busy debating Michigan's energy future this week: The utilities say a package of bills would stabilize electricity costs, and make Michigan more competitive. The panelist talked Terry Harvill of Constellation Energy.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 2 9/16
In the segment, the panel talks more about the upcoming presidential election.
Eye On Michigan Politics - Part 1 9/16
Gallup's national tracking poll has John McCain leading Barack Obama by a small but steady margin. During Eye On Michigan Politics, our panel talked with pollsters Steve Mitchell and Bernie Porn.
Politics Podcasts
Elections, the latest from Lansing, and more.
Republican Response 11/7
Governor Haley Barbour of Missippi delivers the address this week.
President's Address 11/7
President Obama focuses on the tragedy at Fort Hood.
Presidential Address 10/31
President Obama presents a postive picture of an improving economy.
Republican Response 10/31
Representative John Boehner of Ohio delivers this weeks address.
Republican Response-10/24
Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) addresses health care reform, saying it SHOULD decrease expenses for all Americans, but speculates President Obama's plan will have the opposite effect.
Presidential Radio Address 10/24
President Barack Obama delivers his weekly radio address to the nation.
Republican Response 10/17
In this week's Republican Response, Texas Congressman Kevin Brady says that Mr. Obama's health care plan would raise costs without improving treatment.
President's Weekly Address 10/17
In his Weekly Address, President Obama says that the nation is closer to health care reform than ever before, but adds there are still "significant details" that need to be worked out.
Republican Address 10/10
In the weekly Republican address, Florida Senator George LeMieux criticizes the proposed Democratic healthcare plan
President Weekly Address 10/10
In his weekly address, President Obama says that the effort to pass healthcare reform has gained momentum in the past week.
Republican Response 10/03
Michigan Congresswoman Candice Miller calls on Democratic leaders to change the government's approach to health care reform and the stimulus in this week's Republican Response.
President's Weekly Radio Address 10/03
In his Weekly Address, President Obama says that high health insurance costs are one of the biggest problems facing Americans who want to start their own businesses.
State Budget Crisis 9/15
WWJ's Lansing Correspondent Tim Skubik has some inside info on what cuts may be neccessary to forestall a statewide shutdown.
Republican Response 9/12
Senator John Cornyn ot Texas delivers this week's address.
Presidential Address 9/12
President Obama pushes his health care reform plan.
Republican Response 09/05
Congressman John Kline (R-MN) addresses what health care reform spending may mean for Americans' jobs.
Presidential Radio Address 09/05
President Obama delivers his weekly address to the nation this Labor Day weekend.
President Obama/H1N1 Flu 09/01
President Obama spoke on H1N1 flu preparations and the economy in a short briefing at the White House Rose Garden this afternoon.
Republican Address 08/29
In the weekly Republican address, Senator Michael Enzi of Wyoming criticizes Democratic legislative proposals, saying they would add to the national deficit and restrict health care choices for Americans.
President Weekly Address 08/29
In his weekly address, President Obama marks the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, describing current recovery efforts and his administration's plans for handling future natural disasters.
Republican Response 08/22
In the weekly Republican response, Georgia Congressman Tom Price, a former doctor, says his party is willing to work with President Obama and Democrats on health care reform, but says the government shouldn't be in the business of telling doctors how totr
President Weekly Address 08/22
President Obama challenges what he describes as misconceptions about health care reform legislation moving through Congress.
Republican Response 08/15
Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) challenges President Obama's health care reform plan.
Presidential Radio Address 08/15
President Obama delivers his weekly radio address to the nation.
Republican Weekly Address 08/08
Bob McDonnell, the GOP candidate running for governor in Virginia, delivers the weekly Republican address discussing unemployment in America and his opposition to government spending.
President's Weekly Address 08/08
In his weekly address, President Obama calls health care reform a key component to improving America's economy.
Republican Response 08/01
South Dakota Senator John Thune gives his thoughts on health care reform.
Presidential Radio Address 08/01
President Obama updates the progress of our struggling economy.
Hilanius H. Phillips - City Council Candidates 7/30
Hilanius H. Phillips talks about why he's running for Detroit City Council.
Republican Response 07/25
Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivers the weekly Republican address, criticizing President Obama's health care reform plan.
Presidents Weekly Address 07/25
In his weekly address, President Obama defends his health care reform proposal against critics who say the plan will weaken small businesses in America.
Mohamed Okdie-Detroit City Council Candidate 7/24
Council Candidate Mohamed Okdie presents his qualifications.
Michele Robinson-City Council Candidate 07/24
Detroit City Council candidate Michele Robinson.
Jonas Hill-City Council Candidate 07/22
Detroit City Council candidate Jonas Hill.
Ronald Womble-City Council Candidate 07/22
Detroit City Council candidate Ronald Womble.
Ken Donaldson-City Council Candidate 07/22
Detroit City Council candidate Ken Donaldson.
Gwen Gonzalez - Council Candidate 7/21
Gwen Gonzalez explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Renette Jackson - Council Candidate 7/21
Renette Jackson talks about why she believe she is running for Detroit City Council.
Deann Mullins-City Council Candidate 07/21
Detroit City Council candidate Deann Mullins.
Sharon Bell - Council Candidate 07/20
Detroit City Council candidate Sharon Bell.
Karinda Washington-Council Candidate 7/20
Detroit City Council candidate Karinda Washington.
Sherry Wheeler-City Council Candidate 7/15
Detroit City Council Candidate Sherry Wheeler.
Renita Edmonds - Detroit City Council Candidate
Renita Edmonds gives her bio and qualifications for the City Council.
Matthew Naimi-Council Candidate 07/14
Detroit City Council candidate Matthew Naimi
Garry Burnett-Council Candidate 07/14
Detroit City Council candidate Garry Burnett
John Harris-Council Candidate 07/14
Detroit City Council candidate John Harris.
Tamika Gaines-Council Candidate 7/13
Detroit City Council candidate Tamika Gaines.
Roy McAlister Jr.-Council Candidate 7/13
Detroit City Council Candidate Roy McAlister Jr.
Tonya Wells-Council Candidate 7/13
Detroit City Council candidate Tonya Wells
Angela Brown Wilson 07/10
Detroit City Council candidate Angela Brown Wilson.
Pam Hyde-Shelton 07/10
Detroit City Council candidate Pam Hyde-Shelton.
Darlita Jones 07/10
Detroit City Council candidate Darlita Jones.
Wanda Jordan-Tremble - Council Candidate
Wanda Jordan-Tremble talks about why she believes she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Annivory Calvert - Council Candidate
Annivory Calvert talks about why she is running for Detroit City Council.
Johnathan Edward Barlow - Council Candidate
Johnathan Barlow talks about why he believes he is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Delana Gentry - Council Candidate
Delana Gentry talks about why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Marsha Thomas - Council Candidate
Marsha Thomas explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Lisa Howze - Council Council
Lisa L. Howze explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council.
Ideatrice Warren - Council Candidate
Ideatrice Warren explains why she believes she is the best candidate fot Detroit City Council.
Crystal N. Mitchell - Council Candidate
Crystal N. Mitchell talks about why she is running for Detroit City Council.