Michigan Reimagined

About Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined tells the stories of people and organizations who are driving Michigan’s economic sustainability. Chris believes that Michigan residents often lead with an apology for the shortcomings of this fabulous state, and he thinks that is unnecessary. Every city has its perks and problems. Instead of complaining about what we don’t have, healthier behavior is finding those doing great work and giving them a platform to share their results. Whether it’s new restaurants, housing stock, talent retention, transportation innovation, tourism, development incentives, placemaking or arts – this state is full of passionate people in action. Hear their stories in 15 minute, deep-dive interviews on Michigan Reimagined.

Publisher

Chris Buck

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2018

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

436 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Capital Area Manufacturing Council Hosts AI in Manufacturing Summit

   Michigan is a state that “makes stuff” - and we’re hell bent to keep it that way. We have massive manufacturers, and we have many thriving small manufacturers as well. One resource available to them is through the Capital Area Manufacturing Council. Joining Chris to discuss their work, and an upcoming event is Executive Director of CAMC, Cindy Kangas!

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Michigan-Based Non-Partisan & Non-Profit Org Educates Public On Ranked Choice Voting

   If you feel frustrated by politics, you’re not alone. It feels like our political system is dominated by special interests & SuperPACs. There is a Michigan-based volunteer-run, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the Michigan public about Ranked Choice Voting - or RCV. Joining Chris to share more about their mission is the Executive Director for the Rank MI Vote Ballot Question Committee, Pat Zabawa!

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Rathbun Insurance Achieves a Recovery Friendly Workplace Accreditation via MI Public Health Institute

   Life can be hard, and work can be hard. When the pressure gets too high, sometimes people lean on destructive habits to get through the days. Those who fight their way out of those habits can use all the help they can get. Joining Chris to tell a pretty remarkable story of an employer earning a “Recovery Friendly Workplace” status is Partner & President of Rathbun Insurance of Lansing, Laura Stoken, and Program Manager of Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative from the MI Public Health Institute, Nicki Gabel!

Who has been a guest on Michigan Reimagined

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kirk Byrens
• Amy Hovey
• Pat Gillespie
• Sean Mann
• Eric Waggoner

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,914

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

68

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