It's Just Politics
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<p>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.</p>
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August 5, 2026
Where do Dems go from here?
<p>After a contentious battle in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, where does the party go from here? Plus, Tuesday’s election results.</p> <p>by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta</p> <p>Want to get political updates from Zoe and Rick straight to your inbox? Sign up for the <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/GUjYGeB/IJP" data-cms-ai="0">It's Just Politics newsletter!</a></p> <p>Want to support more work like this? <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund" data-cms-ai="0">Donate now</a>!</p><p><a href="http://michiganradio.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
July 29, 2026
Primary Election Preview
Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta preview Michigan's primary election, analyzing the current state of open races for governor and U.S. Senate.
July 23, 2026
U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Host Stephen Henderson interviews U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his campaign and policy positions.
138 total episodes available with 83 transcripts
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- What is It's Just Politics?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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