Jack Lessenberry from Michigan Radio

There has been a lot of fuss about Big Bird in the presidential campaign, but Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry is concerned about other birds — hundreds of dead ones littering the shores of Lake Michigan.

Detroit and the auto industry were a prominent part of last night’s presidential debate. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about what the candidates said.

In three weeks time, five million Michiganders are going to elect members of the governing boards of our three main universities — even though we usually haven’t a clue who they are. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry explains.

Rumors that the United Auto Workers union was going to support a proposal to prevent a new Detroit River bridge turned out not to be true. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks the fact that a deal was even considered is a disgrace.

L. Brooks Patterson has been Oakland County executive for twenty years, and is running for a fifth term. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry says this time he has a serious challenger with some interesting ideas.

Nearly all business and government leaders are opposed to two of the constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot, Proposals 5 and 6. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry is wondering why they aren’t willing to do much about it. 

There are five proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot this year, some of which have gotten more publicity than others. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about an amendment that would set rules for home health care workers.

Thanks to redistricting, Republicans should have a majority of the state’s congressional delegation next year. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks Democrats may be overlooking a chance for an upset.

Last week a federal judge ruled Michigan’s Secretary of State could not require voters to check a box affirming they are a citizen before being allowed to vote. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been questioning her thinking. 

There’s a constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot that could effectively prevent the legislature from ever raising any taxes. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry talked to a leading economist about this idea.

The nation’s attention was turned to the Presidential debate last night. But Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry has been thinking about a race that seems to have disappeared from the radar screen.

The Michigan senate passed a bill last week that would allow multi-state lottery winners to keep their identities secret. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks that would be wrong.

Michigan voters will face five proposed state constitutional amendments when they go to the polls next month. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks we are confused about what a constitution is supposed to be for. 

Michigan is a state full of fascinating characters, some of whom transcend categories. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry visited one successful lawyer and filmmaker better known for his boogie-woogie skills.

A new bill in the state senate would take away the Department of Natural Resources’ ability to set aside land to protect plant and animal species. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry weighs in on the issue.