Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Evelyn Maidlow, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Tony Evers' new efforts to curb gerrymandering, Betsy Devos' new efforts renewed fight against education, and a magic mini fridge bringing hope in the heart of a tragedy. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

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Episode 23 - Tony Evers Good, Betsy Devos Bad, and a Magic Beer Fridge

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, Campbell Thompson, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Remembering the life and career of Congressman John Dingell, Ohio Republican Jim Jordan being a hypocrite in the Cohen Hearings, Midwesterners running for president, and the Ranch Lady Hero we've all been waiting for. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 22 - Remembering John Dingell, Midwestern Presidential Candidates, and the Ranch Lady

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lavora Barnes elected as chair of Michigan Democratic Party, John Engler gets fired as interim president of MSU, and a fast food sign war. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 21 - Lavora Barnes get elected, John Engler gets canned, and a Fast Feud

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Evelyn Maidlow. Topics include: The Polar Vortex gripping the Midwest, Lee Chatfield being terrible again, and a glorified coffee boy making a terrible run for President. Find out more at https://midwest-nice.pinecast.co

Episode 20 - Polar Vortex, The Elephant in the Room, and a Glorified Coffee Boy

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Session results in Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer's Inauguration and first Executive actions, and a catfishing story with a happy ending. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 19 - Lame Duck Recap, Executive Actions, and a Catfish in Lansing

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Sessions in the Midwest, more strange Midwest foods, and costumes for concrete geese. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 18 - Lame Ducks and Porch Geese

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Campbell Thompson. Topics include: The results of the Midterm election in the Midwest, what that means for the rest of the country, strange Midwest foods, and a generous A&W patron. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 17 - We're Back! Midterm Results and Midwest Foods

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The results of Michigan's primary election, the MDP convention and endorsements, a super PAC with a great name, and an Amish Uber service.

Episode 16 - Primary outcomes, the MDP convention, and Amish Ubers

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The primary election in Michigan, our elephant in the room Rep. Lee Chatfield forgetting about a loaded, unregistered handgun in his carry-on bag, Ann Arbor winning the right to ban firearms in schools, a big win for urban farming in Lansing, and an announcement about our next few podcasts!

Episode 15 - Primary day in Michigan!

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Amanda Stitt, CEO of Change Media Group. Topics include: The changing digital landscape of politics in the Midwest, the future of the Democratic party, the promising future of unions, and a crowded race for cat mayor. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 14 - The Evolution of Politics & Unions in the Midwest w/ Special Guest Amanda Stitt

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Questions discussed today: Do Republican voters even care if their candidate is under investigation by the FBI? Will the State Supreme Court allow a redistricting proposal to make it on the ballot? Will Grand Rapids' new ordinance allowing for medical marijuana dispensaries poise it to be the state marijuana capital if recreational marijuana is legalized in November? Do you have the right to bear snakes? All your questions and more will be answered this week. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 13 - Possible Schuette FBI investigation, Redistricting at the Supreme Court, Medical Marijuana in Grand Rapids, and the Right to Bear Snakes

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, and Amy Libka. Topics include: The upcoming primary elections, the chances Democrats will flip Michigan's state house, more shady Super PAC money from the always terrible DeVos family, and a happy ending to the Pants Baby saga that's taken Lansing by storm. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 12 - Midwest Primaries, Shady DeVos Super PACs, and Pants Baby

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Lauren Coffman, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Sara Cederberg. Topics include: Digital work in politics, Midwest vs. D.C. Political consulting, the Supreme Court decision to uphold Ohio purging their voter rolls, and a squirrel saved by 'The Office'. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 11 - Politics goes Digital, Ohio Voter Purges, and Squirrel CPR w/ special guest Sara Cederberg

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Haley Dalian. Topics include: Winning the battle for the soul of Kalkaska Michigan, Michigan Man vs. Floria Man, A new Medicaid work requirements bill heading to the Governor's desk, and the closest thing Lansing will ever have to our own Ocean's 8. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 10 - No hate in Kalkaska, Michigan Man vs. Florida Man, Medicaid Work Requirements, and Lansing's Ocean's 8

Episode Notes Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Billionaire progressive Tom Steyer helping organize young voters in the midwest, Senate Republicans making a decision on whether or not to pass a bill legalizing marijuana in Michigan themselves before it reaches the ballot, and a yearly rager to protect Sturgeon up north. Find out more on the Midwest Nice website.

Episode 9 - Tom Steyer in Michigan, Breaking Marijuana Legalization News, and Sturgeon Parties

Every election cycle all eyes are on the midwest but few microphones. Listen to a slew of hosts working in politics deep in the heart of the rustbelt talk shop on current events, working in the political machine, and what it means to be midwest nice. Keep your accent strong and the ranch dressing close-by.

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