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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Calling the state capitol &ldquo;one of the most dysfunctional places&rdquo; 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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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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Is Lansing functional?

 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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&nbsp;Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin makes headlines with a visit to Iowa, big campaign funds boost Mike Rogers, and what&rsquo;s up with John James gubernatorial campaign.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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A campaign roundup

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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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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35th Senate District race

Can former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan win Michigan’s governor race as an independent? We break down his rise, Michigan’s swing voters, and the possible shake-up of two-party politics.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Can former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan win Michigan&rsquo;s governor race as an independent? We break down his rise, Michigan&rsquo;s swing voters, and the possible shake-up of two-party politics.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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