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    Party Chairs in chairs

    16/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    With absentee ballots set to go out next week, the chairs of the Michigan Democratic and Republican Parties join It’s Just Politics to discuss the midterm election, and what’s worrying them the most.
    By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Con-Con

    09/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    There is a huge decision facing Michigan voters in an already huge 2026 election: whether to vote to convene a constitutional convention to rewrite the state’s entire constitution. What to know about the Con-Con.
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    Lt. Gov. ambitions

    02/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    It’s official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat's choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Brinks joins the show. Plus, a debrief on the Democrat’s weekend Nominating Convention.
    By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    A capital career

    19/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    n a special It’s Just Politics, a conversation with a long-time Lansing reporter on what you should really know about the state capital.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Primary turnout

    12/08/2026 | 12 mins.
    More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week’s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election?
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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About It's Just 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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