Zach Gorchow

Stateside: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Guest host Stephen Henderson covers a proposed cell phone ban in Michigan schools, voter turnout in the Detroit mayoral primary, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s future.

I enjoyed talking to @michiganpublic.bsky.social yesterday about the origins of the MEDC. Then-Gov Engler announced its creation in his 1999 State of the State when I was a cub reporter. Democrats denounced it as a slush fund. How the turntables have turned. www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/stat...

MichMash is going on the road! On Monday, June 16, MichMash will record a live episode at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale. There's a cash bar and fun giveaways. To get your tickets, go to our event page. @zachgorchow.bsky.social @wdet.bsky.social

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Monster 19-story edition of @gongwermichigan.bsky.social is posted for subscribers.

Duggan endorsement shakes up governor's race; Sen. Camilleri advocates for K-12 budget - WDET 101.9 FM State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) joined the show to discuss the K-12 budget and what he's willing to negotiate.

This week, @mrccunion.bsky.social — which represents over 14,000 members across the state — endorsed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for governor. In the latest episode of MichMash, we explain why that indicates a major political shift for Michigan’s working class 🎧

It's a Mackinac Policy Conference blitz on MichMash. Alethia Kasben talks to Gongwer's Elena Durnbaugh about the news on the Island, plus bits from an interview with Sen. Brinks, a Speaker Hall presser and an interview @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social did with the governor and more. All podcast platforms!

This week on MichMash, the guest is @ranjeevpuri.bsky.social, discussing his frustrations with the House Republican majority. Listen on all podcast platforms!

You better believe we had a segment on this week’s MichMash podcast on the Trump-Whitmer-Hall Oval Office moment. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/3BQa7l-ZEXU?...

That all but slams the door shut on the Wings’ playoff chances this year.

Franchise record streak of missing the playoffs.

Longest playoff drought by an original 6 team

Passed by two division rivals in OTT/MTL

Calling this offseason monumental for Yzerman is an understatement

MichMash: State Sen. Mallory McMorrow enters Michigan US Senate race - WDET 101.9 FM Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben sit down with Politico's Deputy Editor, Zack Stanton, to discuss McMorrow's chances of winning.

Who is @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social, and why is she running for U.S. Senate? In this week’s episode of MichMash, we take a look at McMorrow’s political career and discuss her chances of winning with Politico Deputy Editor, @zackstanton.bsky.social 🎧

Thrilled to have @zackstanton.bsky.social Stanton from @politico.com on MichMash. Alethia Kasben asks him *the* question many are asking about Governor Whitmer and the 2028 presidential race. All podcast platforms. Or watch at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qpBPbE813Jc?...

For more of this solid gold, watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/weCXDZCgK0Q?.... Or listen on any podcast platform.

No lies were told, right @cheyna-roth.bsky.social? Watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/SOYrJ20TBI8?...

So much health care news right now! A good time to check in with Brian Peters from @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social.

In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I unpack the @garlingilchrist.bsky.social for governor announcement. All podcast platforms!

7 Michigan Republicans push to ban gay marriage. It’s likely going nowhere | Bridge Michigan While a handful of Michigan House Republicans join push to  same-sex marriage, their efforts will likely be fruitless. Here’s why.

An outstanding piece of photography by @jordynhermani.bsky.social this week (www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...) inspired me to come up with a top 15 photos in MI politics. @gongwermichigan.bsky.social subscribers, check your inbox for it in the Weekender. What did I miss? I whiffed on at least two.

MichMash, the podcast partnership between Gongwer News Service and WDET Detroit Public Radio (@wdet.bsky.social), has received recognition from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in its annual Broadcast Excellence Awards.

MichMash's Alethia Kasben and @cheyna-roth.bsky.social review the governor's right turn in her State of the State speech, and then Denise Donohue from the County Road Association of Michigan joins the show to discuss the latest momentum for an infusion of new road funding. On all podcast platforms!

MichMash: Whitmer signs minimum wage bill, House Oversight Committee outlines policy plans - WDET 101.9 FM Michigan House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) joined the show this week to discuss the committee's policy plans.

After some compromise, the Michigan Legislature passed a revised version of the minimum wage/sick leave laws, which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer then signed into law late last week. In the latest episode of MichMash, we discuss reactions from each side of the aisle 🎧

We pushed back recording to Friday to make sure listeners got the most up-to-date analysis from Alethia and @cheyna-roth.bsky.social on what happened with paid sick time and minimum wage. And then Alethia interviews Rep. DeBoyer on his new role as House Oversight chair. All podcast platforms.

Win 354!

Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo has eclipsed Indiana's Bobby Knight's 353 career Big Ten wins to becoming the winningest coach in league history.

Here’s what Attorney General Dana Nessel said when Alethia Kasben asked her on this week’s MichMash about her interest in the open Michigan U.S. Senate seat. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/rurEPQC3ZfI?...

Patti Tremblay got her start as one of the key people on the House clerk staff back when I was a cub reporter and has worked her way up. Soon to don a judge’s robe.

Michigan will, for the first time ever, host open-seat races for both Senate and governor next year, as @zachgorchow.bsky.social recently pointed out. Some states still have never done so, as Eric Ostermeier catalogs below

Gongwer subscribers, my Weekender column is now in your inbox. Looking at the implications of the Peters departure, of course.

Gongwer's @lilyguiney.bsky.social covered the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance meeting today and will have a bunch of interesting coverage tonight.

Also find out how my dog reacted to my reaction to the Gary Peters news!

In all seriousness, this is a strong episode if I do say so myself. All podcast platforms. @cheyna-roth.bsky.social @wdet.bsky.social

Hey @gongwermichigan.bsky.social subscribers, tonight's Michigan Report just landed in your inbox. Monster news day, I'm just glad someone actually did turn off the news firehose by 2 p.m.

My initial research indicates 2026 will be the first time Michigan, since beginning direct U.S. Senate elections in 1916, had open seats for governor and U.S. Senate in the same cycle. Skypoint to the late, great George Weeks and his magnificent "Stewards of the State" book.

If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now.

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Watching the Washington Commanders get disemboweled today after looking like a mashup of the 1988 49ers and 1985 Bears last week against the Lions.

On MichMash this week, one of the hot topics on the paid sick time law taking effect Feb. 21 … when would employees have to provide notice of taking sick time. Rep. Bill Schuette echoes employer concerns. Danielle Atkinson disagrees.

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