Justin welcomes back Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest and John Sellek of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs who jointly share their inside the Lansing beltway expertise under the moniker “Baldly Bipartisan”. The trio discuss the status of the 2026 governor’s race in Michigan, with a real focus on the impact that independent candidate Mike Duggan has had on the dynamics before previewing the open US Senate seat and potential constitutional convention. They wrap the interview by predicting outcomes of the hotly partisan standoff on the state budget, which could result in a government shutdown if Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks cannot resolve differences by October 1. Justin also brings back This Week in Michigan History, a real keeper of a segment (in Justin’s mind) and a few industry plaudits before transitioning to the interview. Enjoy!