Jack Lessenberry from Michigan Radio

The North American International Auto Show is just a few weeks away. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry wonders why we love new cars so much but do so little to celebrate their heritage.

There’s a lot of concern over Detroit’s financial state, but Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks the city may have even a bigger problem: black on black violence.

It’s Christmas Eve, and while everyone’s doing last minute shopping, Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been reflecting on the year.

Yesterday, Governor Rick Snyder signed a new law that will make it harder to recall state lawmakers. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks that law was long overdue.

Governor Snyder came to Detroit to sign a package of bills yesterday. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry says Detroiters have some reason to be hopeful.

Governor Snyder vetoed a bill yesterday that would have allowed concealed weapons in elementary schools.  Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, says there is more here than meets the eye.

The Michigan Electoral College cast their votes for President Barak Obama yesterday. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry found out that there was a mistake on the official certificate that could be considered racist.

Michigan, like everywhere else in the nation, is struggling with the aftermath of the school shooting tragedy. Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry reports that some people think we need more guns in our schools.

When the legislature passed right to work legislation this week, they included appropriations money to prevent their work from being reversed by a vote of the people. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry says this could still be done.

The current lame duck session of the legislature has been one of the busiest anyone can remember — and some of the laws they are passing aren’t so high profile. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains.

Democrats have been galvanized by the passage of right to work legislation, and many think Governor Snyder won’t be reelected. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry isn’t so sure. 

While the right to work battle rages on in Lansing, events are moving fast on another dramatic front: the future of Detroit. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains.  

Last week, Michigan lawmakers stunned nearly everyone by quickly passing right to work legislation. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks this represents not only a crisis for labor, but also opportunity.

Yesterday, both houses of the Michigan legislature passed right to work bills. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry reflects on yesterday’s events in Lansing.

Yesterday, State Treasurer Andy Dillon announced the beginning of a process that could soon lead to an emergency financial manager for Detroit. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry wonders that will mean for the city in the weeks to come.