Michigan has ended its multi-billion dollar deal with Chinese-backed Gotion. What went wrong and what’s next for economic development policy in Lansing. Plus, the latest on “The 9 Bills.”

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Michigan has ended its multi-billion dollar deal with Chinese-backed Gotion. What went wrong and what&rsquo;s next for economic development policy in Lansing. Plus, the latest on &ldquo;The 9 Bills.&rdquo;
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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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.

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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Incentives gone wrong

Politics in Michigan just got more interesting as Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist changes statewide races. Plus a conversation with the Michigan Senate Majority Leader on what can actually get done this year in Lansing with divided government. 

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Politics in Michigan just got more interesting as Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist changes statewide races. Plus a conversation with the Michigan Senate Majority Leader on what can actually get done this year in Lansing with divided government.&nbsp;
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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 Inside the senate: Winnie Brinks on a high-stakes year

Big elections. Bigger fights. And maybe a rewritten state constitution? A look ahead to a pivotal year in Michigan politics.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Big elections. Bigger fights. And maybe a rewritten state constitution? A look ahead to a pivotal year in Michigan politics.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Why 2026 will rewrite Michigan politics

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House Matt Hall, and Attorney General Dana Nessel all made news in 2025. A look back at the year in Michigan politics… and what’s in store in the year to come.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House Matt Hall, and Attorney General Dana Nessel all made news in 2025. A look back at the year in Michigan politics&hellip; and what&rsquo;s in store in the year to come.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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