Episodes

  • Naomi Lopez ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Naomi Lopez ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Apr 22 2026
    April 22, 2026 ~ Naomi Lopez of the Mackinac Center discussed the high cost of medication and healthcare in America, focusing on drug pricing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins
  • Paula Gardner ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Paula Gardner ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Apr 22 2026
    April 22, 2026 ~ Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan explains how the state spent money to create a “mega-site” for a factory that was never built, but the project involved years of secrecy, land acquisition, and demolition of a neighborhood, school, and church. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    9 mins
  • Molly Macek ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Molly Macek ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Apr 22 2026
    April 22, 2026 ~ Molly Macek of the Mackinac Center discusses Michigan’s education system, pointing out its low ranking in reading proficiency among states. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins
  • Rod Lockwood ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Rod Lockwood ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Apr 22 2026
    April 22, 2026 ~ Michigan developer Rod Lockwood about his idea for a special economic zone on part of Belle Isle. While he believes the area would attract global investment, the project has garnered pushback from those in the Detroit community concerned about losing public space on the island. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    9 mins
  • Carol Beth Litkouhi ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Carol Beth Litkouhi ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Mar 25 2026
    March 25, 2026 ~ Rochester Hills Schools board member Carol Beth Litkouhi joins the show to discuss her facing a lawsuit after the board censored her for speaking out against a county-wide tax millage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    9 mins
  • Vince Frillici ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Vince Frillici ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Mar 25 2026
    March 25, 2026 ~ Vince Frillici of Airbnb joins the show to discuss the regulation and taxation of short-term rentals, like those on Airbnb, in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins
  • Evan Swarztrauber ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Evan Swarztrauber ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Mar 25 2026
    March 27, 2026 ~ Evan Swarztrauber of the Digital Progress Institute joined the show to discuss the rollout of $45 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion, which was authorized five years ago, with $1.5 billion allocated to Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    8 mins
  • Will Rinehart ~ Mackinac on Michigan

    Will Rinehart ~ Mackinac on Michigan
    Mar 25 2026
    March 25, 2026 ~ Will Rinehart, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss the growth of data centers, especially hyperscalers, their effects on Michigan, and concerns from local residents on power and water use. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins