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Spending Money Updated: 2010-02-08 22:36:48 Description: Last night, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rick Snyder spent more than a million dollars to run a commercial during the Super Bowl. Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has always been fascinated by how people spend money....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spending Money Updated: 2010-02-08 22:37:59 Description: Last night, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rick Snyder spent more than a million dollars to run a commercial during the Super Bowl. Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has always been fascinated by how people spend money....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawmakers Lifetime Health Care Benefits Updated: 2010-02-05 20:32:52 Description: The Michigan House voted to end lifetime benefits for legislators this week, but Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry says the reality isn't at all what it seems....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawmakers Lifetime Health Care Benefits Updated: 2010-02-05 20:33:51 Description: The Michigan House voted to end lifetime benefits for legislators this week, but Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry says the reality isn't at all what it seems....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post State of the State Updated: 2010-02-04 18:46:18 Description: Governor Granholm delivered her final State of the State address last night. Her speech focused on education, job-creation and the economy. However, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we should pay attention more to what the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post State of the State Updated: 2010-02-04 18:47:15 Description: Governor Granholm delivered her final State of the State address last night. Her speech focused on education, job-creation and the economy. However, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we should pay attention more to what the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State of the State Updated: 2010-02-03 18:58:02 Description: Governor Granholm delivers her final State of the State address tonight. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry knows what he'd like to hear....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State of the State Updated: 2010-02-03 18:59:06 Description: Governor Granholm delivers her final State of the State address tonight. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry knows what he'd like to hear....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Raiding the Kitty Updated: 2010-02-02 18:55:50 Description: This year, a number of gubernatorial candidates are expected to seek state campaign finance funds for the primary election. But, as Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains, the money might not be there......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Raiding the Kitty Updated: 2010-02-02 18:56:52 Description: This year, a number of gubernatorial candidates are expected to seek state campaign finance funds for the primary election. But, as Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains, the money might not be there......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Praise for the Governor Updated: 2010-02-01 18:09:19 Description: Governor Granholm startled many on Friday when she unveiled a tough government reform plan that calls for considerable sacrifice. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a closer look......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Praise for the Governor Updated: 2010-02-01 18:10:24 Description: Governor Granholm startled many on Friday when she unveiled a tough government reform plan that calls for considerable sacrifice. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a closer look......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fixing What's Broken Updated: 2010-01-29 18:22:47 Description: Governor Jennifer Granholm yesterday supported the idea of a new Constitutional Convention. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains why this may be the time for a so-called "Con-Con."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fixing What's Broken Updated: 2010-01-29 18:23:47 Description: Governor Jennifer Granholm yesterday supported the idea of a new Constitutional Convention. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains why this may be the time for a so-called "Con-Con."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Cheer for Experience Updated: 2010-01-28 09:08:14 Description: Democrats are still scrambling to find candidates in what promises to be the most open race for governor in state history. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering if experience matters......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Cheer for Experience Updated: 2010-01-28 09:09:16 Description: Democrats are still scrambling to find candidates in what promises to be the most open race for governor in state history. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering if experience matters......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Still a Bad Idea Updated: 2010-01-28 20:02:56 Description: Michigan Democrats are talking about "pre-selecting" some of their party's candidates at an endorsement convention this spring. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry thinks that's a bad idea......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Still a Bad Idea Updated: 2010-01-28 20:04:38 Description: Michigan Democrats are talking about "pre-selecting" some of their party's candidates at an endorsement convention this spring. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry thinks that's a bad idea......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Truth in Advertising Updated: 2010-01-26 19:14:12 Description: This is an election year, and we're all bound to be deluged with political advertising. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry has already seen one ad that was downright misleading....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Truth in Advertising Updated: 2010-01-26 19:16:45 Description: This is an election year, and we're all bound to be deluged with political advertising. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry has already seen one ad that was downright misleading....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zero Tolerance Nightmare Updated: 2010-01-26 08:58:21 Description: Zero tolerance and high-stakes testing policies have been the norm in schools for some years now. So, how are they working out? Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at a new report......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zero Tolerance Nightmare Updated: 2010-01-26 08:59:20 Description: Zero tolerance and high-stakes testing policies have been the norm in schools for some years now. So, how are they working out? Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at a new report......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Worst of All... Updated: 2010-01-22 18:30:51 Description: It's been a momentous week both politically and judicially. But Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks the most significant news this week may have come from a new study about our nation's children....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Worst of All... Updated: 2010-01-22 18:32:13 Description: It's been a momentous week both politically and judicially. But Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks the most significant news this week may have come from a new study about our nation's children....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Never Can Tell Updated: 2010-01-21 18:20:25 Description: The tremendous upset in the Massachusetts special senate election this week sent shock waves throughout the Democratic Party. But, Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry says all may not be what it seems......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Never Can Tell Updated: 2010-01-21 18:22:01 Description: The tremendous upset in the Massachusetts special senate election this week sent shock waves throughout the Democratic Party. But, Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry says all may not be what it seems......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fighting the Carp Updated: 2010-01-20 23:54:39 Description: Yesterday, the US Supreme Court refused to close a barrier blocking Asian carp from the Great Lakes. The news came as researchers said they found Asian Carp DNA for the first time in Lake Michigan. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lesse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fighting the Carp Updated: 2010-01-20 23:55:43 Description: Yesterday, the US Supreme Court refused to close a barrier blocking Asian carp from the Great Lakes. The news came as researchers said they found Asian Carp DNA for the first time in Lake Michigan. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lesse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Day After MLK Updated: 2010-01-20 01:08:19 Description: Martin Luther King Day was yesterday. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry suggests that today is the day we think about what Martin Luther King Junior's message really was......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Day After MLK Updated: 2010-01-20 01:09:29 Description: Martin Luther King Day was yesterday. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry suggests that today is the day we think about what Martin Luther King Junior's message really was......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bridge Wars Updated: 2010-01-18 23:19:45 Description: Billions of dollars worth of trade travels across the Ambassador Bridge each year... Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at the future of the bridge....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bridge Wars Updated: 2010-01-18 23:20:48 Description: Billions of dollars worth of trade travels across the Ambassador Bridge each year... Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at the future of the bridge....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Carp in the Courtroom Updated: 2010-01-16 01:11:51 Description: The U.S. Supreme Court is meeting today to consider a request to close shipping locks to try and block Asian carp from Lake Michigan. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at why that's so important......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Carp in the Courtroom Updated: 2010-01-16 01:13:58 Description: The U.S. Supreme Court is meeting today to consider a request to close shipping locks to try and block Asian carp from Lake Michigan. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at why that's so important......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Leaders, For Michigan Updated: 2010-01-14 22:43:33 Description: The organization Business Leaders for Michigan has a new plan to solve the state budget crisis. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks it deserves a closer look....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Leaders, For Michigan Updated: 2010-01-14 22:44:44 Description: The organization Business Leaders for Michigan has a new plan to solve the state budget crisis. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks it deserves a closer look....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Worlds Updated: 2010-01-13 19:06:15 Description: Kwame Kilpatrick's court hearing continued yesterday, the same day the annual Kids Count report gave us the latest grim statistics about Michigan and child poverty. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at the contrast between th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Worlds Updated: 2010-01-13 19:37:11 Description: Kwame Kilpatrick's court hearing continued yesterday, the same day the annual Kids Count report gave us the latest grim statistics about Michigan and child poverty. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at the contrast between th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reality Bites Updated: 2010-01-12 19:57:36 Description: Due to high levels of unemployment and a shrinking auto-industry, the state is taking in less money than it used to. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at how this is affecting one small city......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Yama Updated: 2010-01-11 20:11:08 Description: Yamasaki Associates, once Michigan's best-known architectural firm, is closing its world headquarters. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry remembers its famous founder....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Yama Updated: 2010-01-11 20:13:17 Description: Yamasaki Associates, once Michigan's best-known architectural firm, is closing its world headquarters. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry remembers its famous founder....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Pontiac Be Saved? Updated: 2010-01-08 19:37:43 Description: The Emergency Financial Manager of Pontiac has an interesting idea to turn around the city. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Pontiac Be Saved? Updated: 2010-01-08 19:39:46 Description: The Emergency Financial Manager of Pontiac has an interesting idea to turn around the city. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Political Scramble Updated: 2010-01-07 08:58:43 Description: The news that Lieutenant Governor John Cherry will not run for Governor in 2010 surprised many political observers. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering how the decision will affect other candidates in the race......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Political Scramble Updated: 2010-01-07 08:59:37 Description: The news that Lieutenant Governor John Cherry will not run for Governor in 2010 surprised many political observers. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering how the decision will affect other candidates in the race......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Least of These Updated: 2010-01-07 18:29:02 Description: These are hard times for many people in the state... this has got Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinking about what happens to family pets when the economy goes south......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Least of These Updated: 2010-01-07 18:30:18 Description: These are hard times for many people in the state... this has got Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinking about what happens to family pets when the economy goes south......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reforming Education Updated: 2010-01-06 08:52:47 Description: The education reforms that were passed by the state legislature in order to qualify for federal education money have been signed into law. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry isn't so sure that the money, or the success of the r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reforming Education Updated: 2010-01-06 08:53:36 Description: The education reforms that were passed by the state legislature in order to qualify for federal education money have been signed into law. But, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry isn't so sure that the money, or the success of the r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year Updated: 2010-01-04 18:56:25 Description: As the state prepares for another challenging year... Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at what a difference a decade can make......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year Updated: 2010-01-04 18:58:16 Description: As the state prepares for another challenging year... Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at what a difference a decade can make......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Magic Truck Updated: 2009-12-24 19:47:21 Description: Christmas arrives tomorrow after what has been a rough year for the auto companies, especially Chrysler. But senior political analyst Jack Lessenberry once knew a man for whom the words Dodge and Detroit were pure magic....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Magic Truck Updated: 2009-12-24 19:48:10 Description: Christmas arrives tomorrow after what has been a rough year for the auto companies, especially Chrysler. But senior political analyst Jack Lessenberry once knew a man for whom the words Dodge and Detroit were pure magic....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eyes on the Prize Updated: 2009-12-23 19:12:42 Description: As the holidays approach, it's nice to sit back and relax. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry however, has a different idea......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eyes on the Prize Updated: 2009-12-23 19:13:40 Description: As the holidays approach, it's nice to sit back and relax. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry however, has a different idea......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reflections on a Bruising Year Updated: 2009-12-22 22:41:40 Description: It's no secret that this has been a difficult year. But Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio's senior political analyst, thinks we may be better off in some ways than we know....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Upper Peninsula, Under Covers Updated: 2009-12-22 22:42:39 Description: It is present-buying time, and Michigan Radio's senior political analyst thinks he's found the perfect gift for that secret yooper who is nestled in all of our hearts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reflections on a Bruising Year Updated: 2009-12-22 22:42:42 Description: It's no secret that this has been a difficult year. But Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio's senior political analyst, thinks we may be better off in some ways than we know....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Upper Peninsula, Under Covers Updated: 2009-12-22 22:43:09 Description: It is present-buying time, and Michigan Radio's senior political analyst thinks he's found the perfect gift for that secret yooper who is nestled in all of our hearts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Grinch and Lansing Updated: 2009-12-18 18:20:42 Description: As the Michigan Legislature continues to fight over federal education funding, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering why Lansing always seems to be the Grinch......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Grinch and Lansing Updated: 2009-12-18 18:21:49 Description: As the Michigan Legislature continues to fight over federal education funding, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering why Lansing always seems to be the Grinch......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can You Spare A Job? Updated: 2009-12-17 18:13:44 Description: As the state unemployment rate continues to be in the double digits... Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks dealing with job loss may require us to turn to an almost forbidden word......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can You Spare A Job? Updated: 2009-12-17 18:15:07 Description: As the state unemployment rate continues to be in the double digits... Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks dealing with job loss may require us to turn to an almost forbidden word......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Criminal Defense Updated: 2009-12-16 18:02:51 Description: Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox ruled yesterday that it is, sometimes, illegal for politicians to spend campaign finance money to defend themselves against criminal charges. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at what ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Criminal Defense Updated: 2009-12-16 18:04:06 Description: Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox ruled yesterday that it is, sometimes, illegal for politicians to spend campaign finance money to defend themselves against criminal charges. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at what ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cherry Picking Updated: 2009-12-15 18:25:28 Description: Lieutenant Governor John Cherry has a proposal to restore the Michigan Promise Scholarship by taxing water that's bottled in the state. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks this idea is interesting for reasons that have nothing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cherry Picking Updated: 2009-12-15 18:26:45 Description: Lieutenant Governor John Cherry has a proposal to restore the Michigan Promise Scholarship by taxing water that's bottled in the state. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks this idea is interesting for reasons that have nothing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sobering Up Updated: 2009-12-14 19:31:57 Description: It's Monday afternoon, and Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we should all be sobered up. What's more, he thinks our legislature should be, too......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making a Difference Updated: 2009-12-11 20:25:52 Description: The legislature passed a workplace smoking ban yesterday. Governor Granholm is expected to sign it into law. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks what went on behind the scenes in Lansing holds some important lessons......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving a Piece of History Updated: 2009-12-10 19:02:01 Description: The state has published the Michigan Manual every two years since the 1830's. Now, some want to do away with the reference book. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks that's a terrible idea....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving a Piece of History Updated: 2009-12-10 19:47:19 Description: The state has published the Michigan Manual every two years since the 1830's. Now, some want to do away with the reference book. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks that's a terrible idea....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Our Schools, Our Selves Updated: 2009-12-09 19:02:40 Description: Yesterday, we learned that Detroit Public School students had the lowest math scores that have ever been recorded. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we need to reexamine our priorities... fast....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Carping Politics Updated: 2009-12-07 18:00:02 Description: For years, the Great Lakes have been threatened by the approach of Asian carp coming up the Mississippi. Now, at last, politicians seem to be taking notice. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at the politics of carp....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deja vu at GM Updated: 2009-12-03 19:55:11 Description: This week's sudden departure of General Motors' chairman sent shock waves through the auto industry. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry remembers something very similar that happened once before....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dillon's Dilemma Updated: 2009-12-04 19:40:02 Description: The legislature will soon be finished for the year, but when they return in January, they will face another budget deficit. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry spoke with the Michigan Speaker of the House about what lies ahead......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving Education Updated: 2009-12-01 19:22:15 Description: The Michigan Legislature returns today, and turns its attention to a package of education reforms that could mean $400 million dollars in federal funding. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry thinks they need to move fast....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stillborn Newspaper Updated: 2009-11-30 19:50:46 Description: Last week, a new paper called the Detroit Daily Press began publishing. It lasted less than a week. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry looks at the troubled newspaper business today....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holiday Shopping Updated: 2009-11-27 18:29:52 Description: Many people set their alarm clocks for the wee hours of the morning today in order to take advantage of all of those shopping deals. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks he knows why people do it... and it's not necessarily for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giving Thanks Updated: 2009-11-26 18:33:04 Description: On this Thanksgiving Day, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has some things we should be thankful for......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Being Bold Updated: 2009-11-25 18:51:11 Description: Democrat Alma Wheeler Smith is running for governor on an unusual platform. She wants to raise taxes. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry thinks that might not be as politically crazy as it sounds....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Politics As Usual Updated: 2009-11-24 18:24:54 Description: A new poll came out yesterday about what people are looking for in a Governor. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks the poll actually shows us what kind of campaign we should NOT want......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Facing Reality Updated: 2009-11-23 18:18:34 Description: The University of Michigan's annual economic forecast got plenty of attention last week for its job loss predictions. But Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry says the real news from the seminar was largely overlooked......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Getting It Done Updated: 2009-11-20 22:31:12 Description: The legislature is still in session, and U of M's annual economic forecast indicates we've got more hard times ahead. Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has a suggestion as to how we might get beyond this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rearranging the Deck Chairs Updated: 2009-11-19 19:07:54 Description: Governor Granholm is asking students to pressure state lawmakers to restore funding to the Michigan Promise Scholarship. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we need to focus on the long-term problem of school funding......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD China Daze Updated: 2009-11-18 19:31:06 Description: President Obama has just left China... and an increasing number of Michigan leaders have been making trips to that country in an aim to boost trade. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look behind the scenes......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD China Daze Updated: 2009-11-18 20:00:58 Description: President Obama has just left China... and an increasing number of Michigan leaders have been making trips to that country in an aim to boost trade. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look behind the scenes......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Mayor and the Attorney General Updated: 2009-11-17 19:36:23 Description: Some Democrats think former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's legal problems may hurt Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pay Back Updated: 2009-11-16 20:19:11 Description: General Motors announced this morning that it intends to start paying its taxpayer loans back early. But Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks there's more to this deal than there seems......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Now For the Hard Part Updated: 2009-11-03 09:04:38 Description: Governor Granholm and the state Legislature finally agreed on a budget last week... but it's a document that no one seems happy with. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at what it really means......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ford and the Future Updated: 2009-11-03 23:29:14 Description: Rank-and-file union members at Ford overwhelmingly turned down a new round of contract concessions yesterday. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry says we shouldn't be all that surprised by the news......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Voting For Taxes Updated: 2009-11-04 20:08:23 Description: A funny thing happened in yesterday's elections. Voters in Detroit and elsewhere actually voted for higher taxes. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks he knows why......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Political Courage Updated: 2009-11-06 00:01:52 Description: Detroit Mayor Dave Bing romped to an easy re-election victory this week. But Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry note that he did so even after taking some highly unpopular stands....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Cheer for the Governor Updated: 2009-11-07 08:36:55 Description: The state house of representatives passed a bill yesterday that would use the remaining federal stimulus money to restore some of the cuts to public schools... However, it may not pass the senate. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lest We Forget Updated: 2009-11-09 19:13:09 Description: Veterans Day is Wednesday. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry suggests we think a little more about what the day really means....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Roads in Ruin Updated: 2009-11-11 01:32:17 Description: A major new study shows that the state's roads are rapidly falling apart. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at what's going on......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Psychoceramics Updated: 2009-11-11 18:03:16 Description: This year's budget was finally passed... but the governor has been urging a last-minute revenue increase to replace cuts to the public schools. Republicans, however, are refusing to consider it. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry loo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Time for An Independent Governor? Updated: 2009-11-12 18:04:18 Description: In recent years, Maine and Minnesota have elected independent governors. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry wonders if it could happen here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Past Forgetting Updated: 2009-11-13 18:35:45 Description: They say that those who don't know the past are doomed to repeat it. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry worries that today's students know far less than they should....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Educating Michigan Updated: 2009-09-08 19:53:01 Description: A number of Michigan school districts planned not to let their students watch the president's speech to school kids today. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio's senior political analyst, wonders about this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving the Lakes Updated: 2009-09-10 07:23:18 Description: The nation's focus may be on health care, but behind the scenes, the Obama Administration is close to winning passage of a massive bill to clean up the Great Lakes. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at why the bill is s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Things Fall Apart Updated: 2009-09-10 18:14:11 Description: With the clock ticking towards a possible government shutdown, the state's two major Democratic leaders started fighting with each other. Michigan Radio Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry looks at what's happening here....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Past Forgetting Updated: 2009-09-11 19:13:06 Description: Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry reflects on the 8th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Balancing the Books Updated: 2009-09-14 18:12:01 Description: We tend to label politicians as either "liberals" or "conservatives." But Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry has been wondering if these labels are really accurate......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Where's the Leadership? Updated: 2009-09-16 07:21:41 Description: There are more Democrats than Republicans in the state legislature and, yet, Republicans seem to be driving this year's budget process. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks he knows why....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Farewell to a Hero Updated: 2009-09-16 18:08:17 Description: Famed broadcaster Ernie Harwell will be at Comerica Park tonight for a farewell. Political analyst Jack Lessenberry has some thoughts on what Harwell has meant to the state....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Mushroom Budget Updated: 2009-09-17 18:34:09 Description: The leaders of Michigan's legislature said last night they had a tentative agreement on a plan that would balance the state budget. Michigan Radio's Political Jack Lessenberry wonders, however, whether the agreement will stand......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy New Year Updated: 2009-09-18 19:05:08 Description: Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah which is the New Year in the Jewish calendar. This has Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry thinking about a man and an institution that have truly unique stories....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Turning to the East Updated: 2009-09-21 21:44:09 Description: Even elementary school children these days know that China is the world's newest economic superpower. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry asks why Michigan has been so slow to build economic ties with this fast-rising region....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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