A Republic, If You Can Keep It
Latest Episodes
By the Numbers (Guest: Pollster Bernie Porn)
How does the new John Lewis Voting Rights Act - passed Tuesday by the House of Representatives - offer the potential for breaking the Senate deadlock over the filibuster? Mark Brewer explains changes
Gaslighting Trump’s America (Guest: Amanda Carpenter)
What does the census mean for upcoming Michigan elections? In the opening segment Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer, both veterans of redistricting wars, analyze the changes in Michigan's population. And th
A Bipartisan Victory … and More (Guest: Senator Gary Peters)
President Joe Biden’s decades of experience in the Senate and his personal faith in compromise were rewarded Tuesday, when his $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed the Senate in a rare bipartisan vo
Stand Up for the Republic (Guest: Tara Setmayer)
In the opening segment, Mark Brewer shares his thoughts on his longtime friend and colleague, Sen. Carl Levin. - Then Mark is joined by Jeff Timmer and political commentator Tara Setmayer. A llfelong
Michigan and January 6th (Guest: House Dem Leader Donna Lasinski)
So what's up with James Craig's "almost running" campaign for Governor? Mark and Jeff analyze the shaky rollout for the GOP's chosen one, and also discuss Governor Whitmer's massive campaign fundraisi
How Michigan Fits the Pattern (Guest: Tom Hamburger)
In the opening segment, Jeff Timmer discusses how the departure of Michigan Republican Party executive director Jason Roe hurts the party as the internal RINO cleansing continues, and details his camp
It’s Trump’s Party, Not Mine (Guest: George Conway)
Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer are joined by outspoken attorney George Conway. Conway, a lifelong conservative, was considered by President Donald Trump for the position of Solicitor General of the Unite
The Congressional Maze (Guest: Representative Andy Levin)
Mark and Jeff discuss the repercussions of Republicans paying a $200,000 fine after the former party chair turns in the current party chair for a campaign finance violation, as well as the possible gu
Betsy D for Governor? (Guest: Matthew Dowd)
Highlighting this week's discussion: Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer take note of the Trump Education Secretary's recent high visibility in Michigan GOP events ... and ask longtime political consultant/an
So What Is Ranked Choice Voting (Guest: Hugh McNichol IV)
While state and national Republicans continue their assault on voting rights, a grassroots reform is taking shape in Michigan and across the nation. This week's mayoral election in New York City is the most visible demonstration to date of Ranked Choic...