General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against the Detroit Three. Ford got a tentative deal last week. Stellantis reached a settlement on Saturday.

GUEST:

Jordyn Grzelewski, autos & business reporter for the Detroit News

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General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against the Detroit Three. Ford got a tentative deal last week. Stellantis reached a settlement on Saturday.
GUEST:
Jordyn Grzelewski, autos &amp; business reporter for the Detroit News
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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.

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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

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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

UAW Reached Tentative Agreements with Detroit Three

Andrea Bitely previously served as the spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. She joined Stateside to discuss a the past and the future of the GOP, the benefits of a divided government, and the challenges of being a moderate or independent voter.

GUEST:

Andrea Bitely, founder of Bitely Communications, former spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette

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Andrea Bitely previously served as the spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. She joined Stateside to discuss a the past and the future of the GOP, the benefits of a divided government, and the challenges of being a moderate or independent voter.
GUEST:
Andrea Bitely, founder of Bitely Communications, former spokesperson for former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette
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A tale of ticket splitters

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:
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<li>Stephen Henderson, host, Created Equal on WDET</li>
</ul>

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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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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