Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno, veterans of Michigan politics, discuss timely issues on "The Friday Morning Podcast," sponsored by Deadline Detroit:
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer exchanges snarky criticism with Republican legislative leaders about imminent fiscal year 2020 budget crisis.
- Michigan Civil Rights Commission fires director Augustin Arbulu as a result of his remarks objectifying women.
- A little history of Michigan ballot proposals.
- Interview with Matt Manna, president of the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce.