Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno, veterans of Michigan politics, discuss fresh issues on "The Friday Morning Podcast," sponsored by Deadline Detroit:
- Republican U.S. Senate candidates trade charges and complaints in a radio debate and releases.
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar, in a campaign flyer, accuses rival Gretchen Whitmer of being a tool of health insurance executives.
- Fans and foes of the Voters Not Politicians ballot proposal square off in state Supreme Court.
- Libertarian candidates for governor snare first-ever appearances on Michigan's leading TV political talk show.
- Interview with Scott Greenlee, director of a campaign opposing legalization of recreational marijuana on the Nov. 6 statewide ballot proposal.