The panel discusses equal funding for Michigan students. The guest is Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Chuck Stokes, and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Barb Byrum

The panel discusses the president's trip to Northern Michigan and the latest on gubernatorial challengers. The guest is former MI state senator Tonya Schuitmaker. Panelists Cheyna Roth, Zoe Clark and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Tonya Schuitmaker

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The panel discusses new polling on the Governor's race and others. The guest is Patrick Anderson, CEO, Anderson Economic Group, urging a no vote on proposal one. Panelists Zoe Clark, Dave Boucher and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Patrick Anderson

The panel discusses the first debate between Gov. Whitmer and Tudor Dixon as well as the latest attack ads. Panelists Simon Schuster, Emily Lawler, Jordyn Hermani and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

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The panel discusses the allegations against former Michigan Speaker Lee Chatfield. The guest is House Democratic Leader Rep. Donna Lasinski. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Lauren Gibbons and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Rep. Donna Lasinski

The panel discusses the final debate between Gov. Whitmer and Tudor Dixon as well as the mid-term elections. Panelists Jonathan Oosting, Zoe Clark, Zachary Gorchow and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

The panel discusses the race for governor and the latest polling numbers. The guest is House GOP Campaign Committee Chair Rep. Sarah Lightner. Panelists Dave Boucher, Rachel Loiuse Just and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Race for governor, is it Gov. Whitmer's to lose? Guest: Rep. Sarah Lightner.

The panel discusses the mid-term election results and what's next for democrats and republicans in the state. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Emily Lawler, Lauren Gibbons and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Nov. 11, 2022 - Correspondents Edition

The panel discusses candidates to lead the Michigan republican party. The guest is Governor Gretchen Whitmer discussing the election, her agenda and the rumors of a presidential bid. Panelists Simon Schuster, Jordyn Hermani and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Off the Record is a weekly, political talk program produced by Michigan public television station WKAR-TV in East Lansing, Michigan, and broadcast statewide on PBS member stations throughout Michigan. Off The Record is hosted by Michigan's senior capitol correspondent, Tim Skubick.

The program covers the governor, legislature, political campaigns and state government.

Off the Record has two segments, opening with a panel of reporters discussing recent news for 15 minutes followed by a roundtable interview with a politician or newsmaker.

All Episodes of Off the Record

All Episodes of Off the Record

All Episodes of Off the Record

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