The core constituency of the Democratic Party is arguably African Americans - a voting bloc that consistently votes in eye-popping percentages in favor of Democrats. But this time around Donald Trump was able to win over just enough Black voters to make a difference, and Kamala Harris - the first Black woman at the top of a major party ticket - lost. What, if anything, should be learned by the Democratic Party about these two things?

GUEST:
Stephen Henderson, host, Created Equal on WDET

The core constituency of the Democratic Party is arguably African Americans - a voting bloc that consistently votes in eye-popping percentages in favor of Democrats. But this time around Donald Trump was able to win over just enough Black voters to make a difference, and Kamala Harris - the first Black woman at the top of a major party ticket - lost. What, if anything, should be learned by the Democratic Party about these two things?
GUEST:
<ul>
<li>Stephen Henderson, host, Created Equal on WDET</li>
</ul>

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

Stateside

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

Black voters, Democrats, and Trump

Michigan’s House of Representatives has flipped from Democratic to Republican control. The state Senate, which was not up for reelection, still has a Democrat majority. And Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is still governor. All this means we’re heading into an interesting era of divided government. We talked to State Rep. Bill G. Schuette, a young state House representative from Midland, about his party's wins and their priorities for Lansing. 

GUEST: 

Bill G. Schuette, state House representative for Michigan's 95th House District,

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If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

Michigan’s House of Representatives has flipped from Democratic to Republican control. The state Senate, which was not up for reelection, still has a Democrat majority. And Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is still governor. All this means we’re heading into an interesting era of divided government. We talked to State Rep. Bill G. Schuette, a young state House representative from Midland, about his party's wins and their priorities for Lansing. 
GUEST: 
Bill G. Schuette, state House representative for Michigan's 95th House District,
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work.</a>
Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Bill G. Schuette on Republican's House victory

Nearly all of the votes have been counted here in Michigan. And we’re beginning to see a picture painted of how votes shifted and changed from 2020 and 2016. Today we look at the data.

GUEST:

Adam Rayes, data journalist, Michigan Public

Nearly all of the votes have been counted here in Michigan. And we’re beginning to see a picture painted of how votes shifted and changed from 2020 and 2016. Today we look at the data.
GUEST:
Adam Rayes, data journalist, Michigan Public

What we can learn from Michigan election data

The team with It's Just Politics - Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta - join April Baer to talk about election results for Michigan's Congressional, Legislative, and Supreme Court positions. 

GUEST:
Zoe Clark, host, It's Just Politics
Rick Pluta, host, It's Just Politics

The team with It's Just Politics - Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta - join April Baer to talk about election results for Michigan's Congressional, Legislative, and Supreme Court positions. 
GUEST:
<ul>
<li>Zoe Clark, host, It's Just Politics</li>
<li>Rick Pluta, host, It's Just Politics</li>
</ul>

Black voters, Democrats, and Trump

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