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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. 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. Antionette D. Griffith - Council Candidate Antionette Griffith explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Rodney Eddie - Council Candidate With 15 years as an entrepreneur, agent with Allstate Insurance and other experience he believes it is time to get a group of people on council that will work to move the city forward. Lorena Whitfield - Council Candidate Lorena Whitfield explains why she believes she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Barbara Jean Johnson - Council Candidate Barbara Jean Johnson explains why she believes she is the best candidate for Deroit City Council. Paul Nettles - Council Candidate Paul Nettles talks about why he believes he is the best candidate for Detroit city council. Raymond Murphy - Council Candidate Raymond Murphy talks about why he believe he is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Derrick Hale - Council Candidate A former State Representative, Hale is now running for Detoit City Council. Ken Cockrel Jr. - City Council President Current President of Detroit City Council abd served as Mayor on an interim basis, Ken Cockrel Jr. is running for re-election to his council seat. DeRone Buffington - Council Candidate DeRone Buffington talks about why he believe he is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Dalton Roberson - Council Candidate Dalton Roberson explains why he believe he is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Shelley I. Foy - Council Candidate Shelley I. Foy talks about why she thinks she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Derrick Coates - Council Candidate Derrick Coates talks about why he believes he is the best canddiate for Detroit City Council. Lerrlyn Nelson - Council Candidate Lerrlyn Nelson explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Saunteel Jenkins - Council Candidate Saunteel Jenkins explains why she believe she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. James Tate - Council Candidate Former Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department, James Tate resigned to run for City Council after being the spokesman for the past 5 years. Lillian Debra Thompson - Council Candidate Lillian Debra Thompson talks about why she believes she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Corletta Vaughn - Council Candidate Corletta Vaughn explains why she believes she is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Reggie Fluker - Council Candidate Reggie Fluker explains why he believes he is the best candidate for Detroit City Council. Angela Brown Wilson - Council Candidate Angela Brown Wilson explains why she believes she is the right candidate for Detroit City Council. Barbra Smith-Traore - Council Candidate Barbara Smith-Taore explains why she believes she is the right candidate for Detroit City Council. Republican Response - Speaker John Boehner 06/27 House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner delivers the weekly Republican Response, discussing the economy President Barack Obama Weekly Address 06/27 In his weekly address, President Obama praises the House of Representatives' passage of the energy bill. Terri Lynn Land -6/25 Michigan's Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today that she will NOT be running for governor. WWJ's Jane Bower talked to Terri Lynn on why is not running. President Barack Obama 06/23 President Barack Obama will held his first Rose Garden news conference. Mr. Obama talked about health care reform, energy legislation and Iran's disputed elections. Republican Response 6/20 Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks about Health Care Reform. Presidential Address 6/20 President Obama focuses on financial reform.. Republican Weekly Address 06/13 Congressman Mike Pence weighs in on the administration's energy plan. President's Weekly Address 06/13 In his weekly address, President Obama discusses health care reform, specifically Medicare and Medicaid savings proposals. Republican Weekly Address 06/06 Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) delivers the weekly Republican response, discussing the D-Day anniversary and Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. President Weekly Address 06/06 In his weekly address, President Obama calls for health care reform. Edward R. Murrow - Buchenwald Camp 06/05 President Obama visits the site of the infamous Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp Friday. U.S. troops liberated the camp in April of 1945, an event witnessed by Correspondent Edward R. Murrow in one of the most famous broadcasts in the history of CBS Rad Obama Address 06/04 President Barack Obama makes a much-anticipated speech to the Muslim world from Cairo University. Here is the audio in its entirety. Presidential Address 5/30 President Obama higlights the qualifications of his Supreme Court nominee. Republican Response 5/30 Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana delivers this week's address. Supreme Court - Larry Dubin 05/26 WWJ's Greg Bowman talked with University of Detroit law professor Larry Dubin about President Obama's choice for the the Supreme Court Seat. Judge Sonia Sotomayor - Supreme Court 05/26 President Barack Obama tapped federal appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. Listen to the announcement that was made by the President by clicking right here Supreme Court - Harold Spaeth 05/26 Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm was among those named as candidates for the Supreme Court. WWJ's Joe Donovan and Roberta Jasina talked to Michigan State University professor and Supreme Court expert Harold Spaeth. Republican Response 05/23 Wyoming Senator John Barrasso outlines a plan to better use our American energy resources. President's Weekly Address 05/23 During this Memorial Day weekend, President Obama is asking all Americans to join him in paying tribute to veterans and those who serve the nation now in its military forces. Gary Brown - 5/22 Detroit City Council candidate interview with WWJ's Vickie Thomas. President Barack Obama - Guantanamo SEG 2 05/21 President Barack Obama is staunchly defending his decision to close the Guantanamo prison facility, calling it "a mess," and saying he won't do anything to endanger the American people. President Barack Obama - Guantanamo SEG 1 05/21 President Barack Obama is staunchly defending his decision to close the Guantanamo prison facility, calling it "a mess," and saying he won't do anything to endanger the American people. Pancakes and Politics - SEG 2 05/21 WWJ is serving up Pancakes and Politics this morning at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Detroit mayor Dave Bing, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and Chairman of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Paul Gieleghem all took part. Pancakes and Politics - SEG 1 05/21 WWJ is serving up Pancakes and Politics this morning at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Detroit mayor Dave Bing, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and Chairman of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Paul Gieleghem all took part. President Obama - new fuel standards 05/19 President Obama made a statement on new fuel standards for automobiles on the White House lawn. Michigan State Police Troopers - Chris Luty 05/18 Troopers could be laid off July first, if the state doesn't come up with new money. WWJ's Jane Bower talked with Michigan State Police Troopers Association Vice President Chris Luty. America Teach-In - Virg Bernero 05/18 Lansing's outspoken mayor and auto industry advocate is in Washington today...where he'll appear as a guest speaker at the Keep It Made In America Teach-In on Capitol Hill. WWJ's talked with Virg Bernero. Republican Response 05/16 Congressman Charles Boustany delivers the weekly Republican address, discussing the Republican's plan to make healthcare more affordable. President's Weekly Address 05/16 President Barack Obama explains his plan to develop clean energy and reform healthcare in hopes to lay a new foundation for the ailing economy. Timothy Pharoah Muhamman 5/11 Detroit City Council candidate interview with WWJ's Vickie Thomas. Republican Response 05/09 Missouri Senator Kit Bond discusses Guantanamo Bay in the weekly Republican response. President Barack Obama Weekly Address 05/09 In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discusses the country's economic progress and calls for a credit card reform bill.

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