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It's Just Politics

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    Charges in grant scandal

    05/13/2026 | 17 mins.
    Criminal charges tied to a controversial $20 million state grant and renewed battles over petition signatures in Michigan’s governor’s race.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Dems keep majority

    05/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    In Michigan’s much-watched open 35th Senate district special election, Democrat Chedrick Greene wins the Mid-Michigan race as Dems hold onto their Senate majority.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    A campaign roundup

    04/15/2026 | 18 mins.
    Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin makes headlines with a visit to Iowa, big campaign funds boost Mike Rogers, and what’s up with John James gubernatorial campaign.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Is Lansing functional?

    04/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Calling the state capitol “one of the most dysfunctional places” in America, Democratic State Rep. Alabas Farhat joins the pod for a candid conversation about the challenges facing Lansing
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    35th Senate District race

    04/01/2026 | 9 mins.
    We are two months away from the special election that will determine the functional make-up of the state Senate. The 35th Senate district election is an important race that has folks in Lansing wondering what comes next.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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About It's Just Politics
Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
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