The new Congress is being sworn-in today in Washington D.C. That means there are some current members set to retire, including Michigan’s long-time Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee. He’s been serving as a U.S. Representative for over a decade, and representing Michigan’s 8th district since 2003. His successor, Kristen McDonald Rivet, will take office with the 119th Congress on Jan. 3rd.

Michigan Public’s Zoe Clark spoke with the outgoing Representative from Flint about his dozen years in office.

The new Congress is being sworn-in today in Washington D.C. That means there are some current members set to retire, including Michigan&rsquo;s long-time Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee. He&rsquo;s been serving as a U.S. Representative for over a decade, and representing Michigan&rsquo;s 8th district since 2003. His successor, Kristen McDonald Rivet, will take office with the 119th Congress on Jan. 3rd.
Michigan Public&rsquo;s Zoe Clark spoke with the outgoing Representative from Flint about his dozen years in office.

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund