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State of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__msu-ippsr-state-of-the-st (1)msu-today-with-russ-white__msu-ippsr-state-of-the-st (1) by Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard2025-05-0132 minState of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__state-of-the-state-podcas (4)msu-today-with-russ-white__state-of-the-state-podcas (4) by Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard2025-04-0332 min
State of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__msu-ippsr-state-of-the-stThe latest MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines the political and economic impact of tariffs2025-03-0628 minState of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__state-of-the-state-podcas (3)As President Trump gets ready to implement a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, the State of the State podcast team sat down with Former Michigan Governor and US Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard to discuss the possible ramifications2025-01-3128 min
State of the State PodcastState of the State podcast examines potential impact of Trump agenda on MichiganMAPPR Grant recipient Stephanie Nawyn joins the State of the State team to discuss Christian attitudes toward immigration.2024-12-2034 min
State of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__state-of-the-state-podcas (1)State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from IPPSR are joined by economist Charley Ballard to discuss the latest in politics and the economy.
Gongwer News Service President for Michigan Operations Zach Gorchow joins the group to assess the homestretch of the 2024 general election.2024-10-1835 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteNew Book from MSU scholar examines how political polarization in the U.S. has increased due to diploma divideThe State of the State podcast from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) is a monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan hosted by institute director Matt Grossmann, associate director Arnold Weinfeld, and economist Charles Ballard. This month, the group analyzes the impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Then, Matt moves from the co-host microphone to the guest microphone to tell Arnold and Charley about his new book Polarized By Degrees, How the Diploma Divide and the Culture War Transformed American Politics. 2024-09-2030 minState of the State Podcastmsu-today-with-russ-white__new-book-from-msu-scholarThis month, the group analyzes the impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Then, Matt moves from the co-host microphone to the guest microphone to tell Arnold and Charley about his new book Polarized By Degrees, How the Diploma Divide and the Culture War Transformed American Politics.2024-09-2030 min
State of the State PodcastState of the State podcast looks at the upcoming election and its impact on MichiganKyle Melinn is editor and co-owner of the Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS). He joins Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld on this episode of the State of the State podcast to talk about the coming election, especially the recent primary in Michigan and how the upcoming general election may shake out in terms of control of the Michigan House of Representatives.2024-08-2327 min
State of the State PodcastPolitics, Policy and the Economy subjects in the latest IPPSR State of the State conversationMatt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and Arnold Weinfeld from MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research talk politics and the economy.
Show Notes
On this month’s State of the State Podcast, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Assistant Director Arnold Weinfeld, along with Institute Director, Dr. Matt Grossmann and Economist Dr. Charles Ballard discuss the current state of the economy including the impact of the continued rates hikes by the Federal Reserve on the economy and the upcoming election.
The guest this month is Dr. Debra Horner, with the University of Michigan Ford School's Center for Local, State an...2024-07-2228 minState of the State PodcastMSU scholars analyze the latest in Michigan politics and economics on podcastMSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) Director Matt Grossmann, Professor Emeritus of Economics Charley Ballard, and IPPSR associate director Arnold Weinfeld break down the results and implications of the 2022 midterm election.
Show Notes
The trio talks about how the new maps from the redistricting process “significantly” impacted the results. And they talk about the issues that motivated voters most. They look ahead to 2023 in the Michigan Legislature and to the already-underway 2024 presidential election. The group reflects on whether President Biden will and should run for re-election in 2024.
Ballard looks ahead to the prospects for Michigan’s economy in 202...2024-07-2230 minState of the State PodcastMSU scholars analyze the latest in Michigan politics and economics on podcastMSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) Director Matt Grossmann, Professor Emeritus of Economics Charley Ballard, and IPPSR Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld analyze the latest in Michigan politics and economics.
Show Notes
Topics in this episode of the State of the State podcast include negotiations around raising the debt ceiling and Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address.
Conversation Highlights:
(2:17) – “Best case scenario, there is a lot of drama and a lot of headlines and eventually we raise the debt ceiling. Worst case scenario, and we came close to a default in 2011, defaulting on our treasury obligations would...2024-07-2230 min
State of the State PodcastMSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on “historical oddity” of U.S. debt ceilingThis month’s State of the State podcast conversation from Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research focuses on the debt limit. Matt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and Arnold Weinfeld welcome associate professor of economics Antonio Doblas Madrid to the discussion.
Conversation Highlights:
(1:46) – “The Federal Reserve has been trying for more than a year to slow things down. They’ve had some success. Inflation is not where it was several months ago, but it’s still above their target. There are a lot of indications that the economy is growing more slowly than it was a year ago, but it’s s...2024-07-2232 minState of the State Podcast“Remarkable resilient” national economy, new state budgetThis month’s State of the State podcast from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research has Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from the institute and emeritus economics professor Charley Ballard discussing the state of the national and Michigan economies, UAW contract talks with the Big 3 automakers, the impact of unions in today’s America, Michigan’s new state budget, population loss, and the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
Conversation Highlights:
(1:25) – “The economy continues to roll along. Whereas a few months ago I would have said a mild recession is more likely than not. Right now, I...2024-07-2231 min
State of the State PodcastThe UAW strike and its implications for the future of the American labor movementMatt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) discuss the latest in Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the State of the State podcast, a monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan.
Peter Berg joins the conversation to talk about the UAW strike and its implications moving forward. Berg is a professor of employment relations and director of the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at MSU.
Conversation Highlights:
(1:12) – “We don’t have a real working majority in the House of Represen...2024-07-2232 minState of the State PodcastMSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines recently passed financial disclosure legislationMatt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and host Arnold Weinfeld discuss Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the monthly State of the State podcast from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR).
The trio’s guest this month is Nick Pigeon, executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. It’s a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that seeks to shine the brightest light possible on the role of money in Michigan politics.
Conversation Highlights:
(1:07) – Why did the Michigan Legislature break early?
(3:19) – What are the implications if the Legislature extends their break into the spring?
(4:28) – Do you think we’ll see re...2024-07-2230 minState of the State PodcastMSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines Michigan redistricting and remapping processMatt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld discuss Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the monthly State of the State podcast from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). The podcast is a monthly round up of policy and research for Michigan.
Tony Daunt is executive director of FAIR Maps Michigan. He joins the conversation to discuss the redistricting process in Michigan, the current remapping process, and what brought us to this point.
Conversation Highlights:
(0:32) – What’s the latest in national politics and the presidential race?
(5:58) – An assessment of proposals in Governor Whitmer’s State of the State...2024-07-2232 min
State of the State PodcastMSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines evolving Arab and Muslim voter preferencesMatt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and Arnold Weinfeld discuss Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the monthly State of the State podcast from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). The podcast is a monthly round up of policy and research for Michigan.
Nura Sediqe is an assistant professor of American politics and public policy at MSU. The group discusses Sediqe’s work in political behavior, race, and ethnic politics, especially as it pertains to Muslim Americans.
Conversation Highlights:
(0:44) – Charley, how’s the economy doing?
(5:24) – Matt, how do you see the economy playing a role in the cam...2024-07-2232 min
State of the State PodcastState of the State podcast examines unionization momentum in the United StatesMatt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and Arnold Weinfeld from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) discuss the latest in Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the State of the State podcast, a monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan.
Peter Berg joins the conversation to talk about the UAW’s recent victory in unionizing a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee and its implications moving forward. Berg is a professor of employment relations and director of the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at MSU.
Conversation Highlights:
(0:50) – Ballard on the...2024-07-2231 min
State of the State PodcastRisk from bird flu remains low for general public, says MSU expert.State of the State is the monthly roundup of policy and research for the state of Michigan from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Arnold Weinfeld is the associate director for the institute. Charley Ballard is an economist at MSU.
This month’s guest is Kimberly Dodd, a veterinarian and virologist with extensive expertise in emerging infectious diseases. She is currently the director of the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, or VDL, one of the country's premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
Pending board approval, Dodd has been recommended to serve as the new dean of Michigan State University’s Coll...2024-07-2228 min
MSU Today with Russ WhitePandemic School Performance and Political PredictionsDid pandemic school shutdowns put Michigan's students behind? If so, are our children catching back up? This month, Matt Grossmann, Arnold Weinfeld, and Charles Ballard from MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research try to get to the bottom of those questions with Tara Kilbride, assistant director for research at the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) at MSU. EPIC has just released a new report covering that topic which can be found on their website www.EpicedPolicy.org In the first half of the conversation, our podcasters discuss and make a few predictions about t...2022-10-2729 min
MSU Today with Russ WhitePolitics, Policy and the Economy subjects in the latest IPPSR State of the State conversationOn this month’s State of the State Podcast, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Assistant Director Arnold Weinfeld, along with Institute Director, Dr. Matt Grossmann and Economist Dr. Charles Ballard discuss the current state of the economy including the impact of the continued rates hikes by the Federal Reserve on the economy and the upcoming election. The guest this month is Dr. Debra Horner, with the University of Michigan Ford School's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy where she serves as senior program manager on the Michigan Public Policy Survey program. The program surveys loca...2022-09-2628 minState of the State PodcastS O T S 8 19 22“On this month’s State of the State Podcast, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Assistant Director Arnold Weinfeld, along with MSU Economist Dr. Charles Ballard discuss the current state of the economy including the factors impacting inflation and what does or does not constitute a recession. The guest this month is Dr. Johannes Bauer, Director of the Quello Center at Michigan State University discussing the new “MOON-Light” project.
Spearheaded by MSU and funded by a $10.5 million federal Broadband Infrastructure Program grant through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Michigan Open Optical Network – Leveraging Innovation to Get High-Speed...2022-08-1932 min
State of the State PodcastLimits: Ballot, Economy, Terms in OfficeChallenges are underway on declared candidates for Michigan's gubernatorial race. Michigan's governor and Legislature are debating how to budget $5 billion in revenues and a new ballot proposal makes changes to Michigan's toughest-in-the-nation term limits. This State of the State Podcast features host Arnold Weinfeld, associate director of Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, MSU Economist Charles Ballard and guest Rich Studley. Studley is retired Michigan Chamber of Commerce CEO and now a leader of a bipartisan effort to update term limits and to call for the state's first constitutionally mandated legislative financial disclosure.2022-05-2629 min
State of the State PodcastPolitics. Inflation. Trust?From a policy perspective, who do we trust and why? When we think about COVID, in the U.S. and Great Britain, among those we trust, doctors, scientists and media were at the top of our lists of the most trusted sources of information. But why would we trust those sources the most? Michigan State University assistant professor Dr. Joseph Hamm, of the university's School of Criminal Justice explores key insights from his research rooted in extensive focus group conversations and national surveys in two countries. He shares new transatlantic research results -- published by the British Academy -- with...2022-05-1631 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteRefugees. Economy. Redistricting“It’s rightfully been on everyone’s minds,” said Ben Cabanaw, state refugee coordinator in the state’s Office of Global Michigan, and special guest during the Institute’s monthly broadcast. “There’s a lot of details still not known as this time.”Estimates are that more than 3.6 million people have fled Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s attack on its neighboring country.This month’s podcast features Host Arnold Weinfeld, IPPSR associate director, IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann and MSU economist Charles Ballard. Podcasts predicted the conflict in Ukraine will likely have lingering economic effects and t...2022-03-2531 min
State of the State PodcastRefugees. Economy. Redistricting.Michigan is a welcoming state where the state's refugee resettlement leaders work with local government and nonprofit agencies to integrate newly arriving families and individuals. The March 2022 edition of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast is produced by MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). It welcomes regulars -- Host Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director. IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann and MSU Economist Charles Ballard. The edition's guest is Ben Cabanaw, Michigan state refugee coordinator working in the state's Office of Global Michigan in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). He's helping to coordinate...2022-03-2531 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteWar. Bread. Votes.Uncertainty sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already pushed up the price of gasoline. Russia and Ukraine are major wheat and corn growers, and their conflict will raise prices at the grocery stores, said Charles Ballard, MSU economist and a member of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) podcast team.“There’s already been an effect,” he said during the podcast recording. “I don’t think that will be enormous.” With war-strangled supply disruptions and shortages, along with rising demand powered by economic stimulus checks, extra unemployment benefits, consumers are likely to find...2022-02-2530 min
State of the State PodcastUkraine. Bread. Votes.All eyes will stay on Russia, Ukraine, inflation and November’s mid-term elections, Michigan State University’s IPPSR podcasters are forecasting, with new State of the State results showing that Michigan has soured on the economy and President Joe Biden.
Uncertainty sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already pushed up the price of gasoline.
Russia and Ukraine are major wheat and corn growers, and their conflict will raise prices at the grocery stores, projects Charles Ballard, MSU economist and a member of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) podcast team.
He joined IPPSR Director Dr. Matt G...2022-02-2530 min
State of the State PodcastTaxes! Taxes! Fundraising! Spending?Tax cut fever is raging around the country as inflation rises and mid-term election strategies are heating up.
In the first State of the State Podcast of 2022, podcasters from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research talk taxes, the economy, the elections near term, mid-term and long-term.
What to watch for in the near term:
• Surveys showing Michigan citizens and policy insiders believe that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should win re-election. But beware, the out of power party typically emerges as a winner in mid-term elections.
• New General Motors Corp. investments in Michigan, the choice between short-term tax cu...2022-01-2831 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteTaxes! Taxes! Fundraising! Spending?In the first State of the State Podcast of the new year, podcasters from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research talk taxes, the economy, the elections near term, mid-term and long-term.Highlights:· Institute Director Dr. Matt Grossmann: New surveys show Michigan’s public and policy insiders believe Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will win re-election in November 2022’s vote. National trends and election history predict the in-power party – the Democrats – are likely to lose to Republicans in off-presidential year elections. “The mood of the state is relatively sour” in survey results, but Whitmer was upbeat...2022-01-2831 min
State of the State PodcastGuns, Jobs and Self-Driving VehiclesAs 2021 comes to a close, the IPPSR State of the State Podcasters ask whether tragic shootings of schoolchildren will lead to new gun laws and how abortion questions before the U.S. Supreme Court will play out in Michigan and the country. How do these issues mesh with COVID-19 variants, inflation, the job market, labor market and the economy overall? They're joined by MSU Foundation Professor Peter Savrolainen, a sociomobility leader, who describes MSU's campus as an ideal location to test autonomous buses like the one rolled out this past November. It should be on the road in 2022. See: https...2021-12-1030 min
State of the State PodcastInflation Now, Elections Behind, Elections AheadThe economy and elections intertwine in this Institute for Public Policy and Social Research State of the State Podcast from Michigan State University. Our podcasters come from the university's top minds on elections, redistricting and the economy -- Economist Dr. Jon Eguia, IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann, Economist Dr. Charles Ballard with host Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director. What's ahead with the economy, the mid-term elections and Michigan's redistricting?2021-11-1232 min
State of the State PodcastEmpty shelving, inflation rising, racial understanding?The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcasters ask about supply chain, economic, election and racial issues. Will supply chain issues dampen holiday hopes? Is long-term inflation on the horizon? How polarized is our state and country over the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion? New research offers new insights.2021-10-1530 min
State of the State PodcastRedistricting, Re-Inflation, Re-EngineeringRedistricting, the prospects of inflation and the grand opening of a unique building supporting STEM education -- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -- at Michigan State University. Our State of the State Podcast features IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, Economics Professor Emeritus Charles Ballard and guest Sandra Lupien, director of MassTimber at MSU. MassTimber is beautiful, lightweight, sustainable and links our natural environment to the developments of urban and rural communities. Learn more here!2021-09-1733 min
State of the State PodcastCOVID, Economy, TrustHow soon will we see economic effects from COVID's Delta Variant? What effect will a slowing population -- as told in the U.S. Census -- have on Michigan's economy? It's all in the latest State of the State Podcast from the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University. Podcasting: IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, Emeritus State of the State Director Charles Ballard and Dr. Monique Turner, MSU communication professor and department chair.2021-08-2031 min
State of the State PodcastCounterfeiting, Transitioning, ForecastingThis issue of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast warns consumers about the hazards of global counterfeiting -- especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Michigan's awash in a budget surplus, reopening post-pandemic and finding politics somewhat boring in the new administration of President Joe Biden.2021-06-1833 min
State of the State PodcastMask or No Mask?State of the State Podcasters Dr. Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld take to the air to talk loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, potential return to "normalcy" following the pandemic, COVID recovery and infrastructure investment, and the state's new voting district maps. Their guest is Suann Hammersmith, executive director of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission is charged with drawing new congressional and legislative voting lines on the basis of the latest U.S. Census. The state of the State Podcast is a production of Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at ippsr.msu.edu.2021-05-2029 min
State of the State PodcastFully Vaccinated: Criminal Justice, COVID, Economy, DisinformationIn the age of pandemic, IPPSR's fully vaccinated podcasters discuss vaccines, their effect on the economy and politics and how speedily misinformation and disinformation can be injected into social media. This month's lineup: Host Arnold Weinfeld, associate director of Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research; IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, professor of political science; Charles Ballard, MSU professor of economics, and Dustin Carnahan, assistant professor, MSU Department of Communications.2021-04-2331 min
State of the State PodcastRenewed Economy, Districts, StimulusRedistricting, stimulus checks and an improving economy appear on their way to the state of Michigan and its local governments. Michigan State University's State of the State podcast cues up this month with analysis from IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard and podcast guest Economist Mary Schulz, associate director of the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy in MSU Extension.2021-03-2631 min
State of the State PodcastPandemic Past; Pandemic FutureNearly a year into the pandemic coronavirus of 2020, Michigan State University's State of the State Podcasters tackle insights into the Influenza of 1918 and its parallels to current times. If we fail to learn from of lessons of the past, we are surely bound to see it repeated in our future, the broadcasters caution. Yet, we see citizens lining up for vaccines and a brightening economy ahead. From the university's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, a hub for policy, leadership, research.2021-02-2632 min
State of the State PodcastElection2020This post-election IPPSR Podcast explores Election2020. Did President Donald Trump and President-Elect Joe Biden have coattails? How will the economy fare as the pandemic coronavirus continues to flare? IPPSR Podcast November stars Director Matt Grossmann, State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld.2020-11-2527 min
State of the State PodcastEconomy 2020, Election Madness 2020It's the Election 2020 edition of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast. Listen in to IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann to find out which party appears to be ahead in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 vote. Review the nation and Michigan's economy with State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard. Then learn how to play Election Madness with MSU Political Scientist Eric Juenke.2020-10-2229 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteMichigan May Tilt Democratic in 2020 Election RacesMichigan’s election landscape still looks uneven, Matt Grossmann, director of MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Science, said in the monthly IPPSR broadcast that covered politics, economics and a new election “pick-em” game, Election Madness. On the podcast, MSU Economist Charles Ballard projected a pickup in the economy late in 2021 or even by mid-2022 as job losses have worsened recently and further fiscal stimulus legislation stalls. Political scientist Eric Gonzalez Juenke was the October podcast’s featured guest. With Grossmann’s help, he created the game inviting policy wonks, researchers, faculty and students to...2020-10-2229 min
State of the State PodcastElection, Economy, LeadershipIf it's September, there are only weeks left until the 2020 Presidential Election. Listen in to MSU Economist Charles Ballard talk about the economy and the election during the pandemic coronavirus. Then Michigan Political Leadership Program Co-Directors Susy Avery and Steve Tobocman talk about how preparation for public service can change your life.2020-09-2633 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteWhitmer gains for COVID handling; Trump little changeAs the world continues to battle the coronavirus, Michigan residents are giving Gov. Gretchen Whitmer high job performance marks while describing their personal finances as more depressed, new results from the State of the State Survey show.President Donald Trump drew lower marks in the results of two sets of cell phone made in February and May 2020. Each survey was answered by 1,000 people, and carried a margin of error of 3.1%.In February, 36.6% of Michigan’s residents gave Whitmer “excellent” or “good.” By May, she won 51.9% favorable ratings, said MSU Economist...2020-08-2129 min
State of the State PodcastEconomic, Racial Wage, Coronavirus GapsWho's winning -- Trump or Biden -- in Michigan? Where's the economy -- in Michigan and the nation -- headed? Will we -- healthcare and patients -- overcome the pandemic coronavirus? Plus a groundbreaking new study that shows a racial wage gap especially in the Great Lakes Region and Michigan. Two Michigan State University economists, a political scientist and a workforce and economic development specialist discuss all in the State of the State Podcast from MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.2020-06-2630 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteRacial Wage Gap larger in Great Lakes Region and largest in MichiganThe relative losses have been larger in the Great Lakes region than in any other region in the U.S., and larger in Michigan than in any other state, economists Charles Ballard and John Goddeeris found.They shared results of their work in the latest State of the State Podcast, hosted by MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research in the College of Social Science. The research began a year ago before the coronavirus pandemic and the death of George Floyd focused heightened public attention on racial disparities in the United Stat...2020-06-2630 min
State of the State PodcastIn the Time of Coronavirus: Distance Learning, Economic DistancingIn this time of uncertainty and coronavirus challenge, high speed internet boosts educational opportunity for K-12 learners. It also poses economic challenges. Researchers from the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and
Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University ponder greater needs as COVID-19 sends teachers and students to distance learning and those who can to work from home.2020-05-2730 min
City Pulse on the Air on Impact 89FMMatt Grossmann, Charles Ballard and Tommy McCordCity Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Science Professor Matt Grossmann about the presidential campaign. He also speaks with MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard.Arts editor Skyler Ashley spoke with Tommy McCord of GTG Records about the Stay At Home concert series. McCord speaks with Ashley about how musicians are staying connected to their audience amid the coronavirus.Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.2020-04-1228 min
State of the State PodcastElections, Recessions and K12 Education in the time of CoronavirusCritical conversations here on COVID-19 and its effect on Michigan and the nation's elections, its candidates, economy and K12 education. From the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research -- focusing on policy education, political leadership and survey research -- in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.2020-04-0732 min
State of the State PodcastCoronavirus: Elections, Politics, EconomyMichigan State University State of the State podcaster hosts talk the state's presidential primary elections, the economy and all in the light of the coronavirus and COVID19. With the economy challenged by pandemic, the nation has entered a recession, says MSU economist Charles Ballard.2020-03-3130 min
State of the State PodcastThe Michigan Economy, the Roads and Improving SchoolsThe Michigan State University State of the State podcasters crisscross the state's issues in this edition, Their travel through the issues leads from the state's upcoming March 10 primary -- and the presidential candidates -- to clean water issues and efforts to repair the state's roads. One forecast: A Goldman Sachs announcement to be on guard for a stock market correction and the coronavirus. Taxes are on the agenda. Finally, the podcast welcomes a report concluding that a new effort to improve the state's lowest-performing schools show modest but positive results and researchers are looking ahead to an 18-month checkup.2020-02-2831 min
State of the State PodcastConsumer Confidence, Trust in Government, President and GovernorAll about consumer confidence, how much we trust government and how we rate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. President Donald Trump are featured in this State of the State Podcast.
The monthly Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcast tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination. IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, MSU Economist Charles Ballard, director of IPPSR's State of...2020-02-0428 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteMichigan’s Upbeat on Economy; Less Positive on President TrumpOpinions from the latest State of the State Survey Michigan consumers are more positive about their personal finances than they’ve been in nearly two decades, and by some measures, the most upbeat of the century, the latest State of the State Survey finds. Those interviewed between June 13 and Nov. 3 said they consider themselves better off financially than a year ago, comfortable with their current household finances and confident they’ll be better off next year as well. Michigan adults also cooled slightly toward President Donald Trump as the year ended, and gave Gov...2020-02-0328 min
State of the State PodcastCrystal Ball 2020: Roads, the Economy, Communities and Prescription DrugsIn this, the last State of the State Podcast of 2019, podcasters talk about legislative initiatives before and after 2020, the flat-but-hopeful economy and the effects of nonprofit philanthropy on governing financially strapped communities.
The monthly Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcast tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination. Our hosts: IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, State of the State Survey Director Charles...2019-12-1730 min
State of the State PodcastFlat Midwest Economy and the Red State BluesEvery month, the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements to illuminate in this recorded podcast. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination. Our hosts: IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard with regular appearances by IPPSR Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld.2019-11-2124 min
State of the State PodcastClassroom Absence: Need for Substitute TeachersWhere are the substitute teachers in Michigan? Do new laws prevent retirees from returning to the classrooms to fill temporary vacancies? Or is it a lack of supply in response to demand? New Michigan State University research from Nathan Burroughs, Ph.D., senior research associate in the College of Education, outlines the need. He's joined by podcast regulars Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director, and Charles Ballard, director of IPPSR's State of the State Survey. And with them is IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann returning from sabbatical.2019-10-2832 min
State of the State PodcastSupporting Pre-K Teachers. Predicting Recession Ahead?It's the back-to-school issue! Bethany Wilinski, MSU assistant professor of teacher education, joins State of the State Podcast hosts Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director, and economist Charles Ballard, State of the State Survey Director. She shares joint research into pre-K teaching and what teachers of our youngest learners need for on-the-job satisfaction. Weinfeld and Ballard review the economy. Recession signs ahead?2019-08-2135 min
State of the State PodcastPolitics, Tariffs and the Popular VoteIt's all about politics, tariffs and the popular vote -- read that as redistricting -- in this edition of the State of the State Podcast distributed by Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. IPPSR's three podcasters this month are Interim Director Arnold Weinfeld, economist Charles Ballard and political scientist Corwin Smidt.2019-06-1432 min
State of the State PodcastBattling the Opioid EpidemicBattling the Opioid Epidemic by Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard2019-05-1730 min
State of the State PodcastPaving the Way -- AVs and RoadwaysMaking the move to AVs -- autonomous vehicles -- will have its challenges, but promises expanded mobility and new opportunities. Michigan State University is mastering mobility on campus and beyond as new research explores what technology-driven vehicles can do for older adults and moving goods and services. On the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research broadcast: mobility researcher Shelia Cotten, MSU foundation professor in the Department of Media and Information, economist Charles Ballard and interim IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld.2019-03-2932 min
State of the State PodcastOil Spill Worries; Checkbook RealityA new public opinion survey finds that Michigan residents are familiar with the Line 5 oil pipeline, they're worried about a spill into the Straits of Mackinac and they're even more worried about a spill into icy waters. This is another episode of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast. This episode features a geographer, an economist and two social scientists reviewing public opinion on an environmental question and the future of the state's economy.2019-02-2230 min
State of the State PodcastSolar is the power. How bright the economy?It's post-election 2019 and new survey research details what the state thinks about energy sources, especially as some sources, notably that generated by the state's nuclear stations, are aging and may need to be replaced. Arnold Weinfeld, interim director of Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, goes over the data with State of the State Director Charles Ballard and this month's guest, Sharlissa Moore, a faculty member with positions in the university's College of Engineering and James Madison College.2019-02-0837 minState of the State PodcastThe President. The Governor. The Economy 2018.Every month or so, the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements to illuminate in this recorded podcast. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination.2018-12-1429 min
State of the State PodcastBack to Blue; What's Ahead for the Future?It's all about Election 2018 in this edition of the State of the State Podcast. There's comments and analysis from IPPSR's Interim Director Arnold Weinfeld and from MSU Economist Charles Ballard, director of IPPSR's State of the State Survey (SOSS). Plus, hear the latest updates from early SOSS results, yielding Michigan's attitudes and opinions on their 2018 votes, how an endorsement of President Donald Trump affects their vote and whether they believe a wall should be built between the U.S. and Mexico.2018-11-1829 min
State of the State PodcastElections 2018: Candidates, Proposals, PolarizationWith the 2018 mid-term elections just days away, IPPSR Podcasters tackle projections from the State of State Survey. This month's online broadcasters are IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, economist State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and guest Zachary Neal, MSU associate professor of psychology and global urban studies. His work focuses on the depth and bredth of political polarization.2018-10-2631 min
State of the State PodcastThe Primary, Pink Wave and ProsperityMichigan's primary election is in the books, and now let the analyzing begin. Next up: party conventions, tough campaigns and November's general election. From the governor's race to the grassroots economy, IPPSR experts give their take on Michigan news and events. This edition features Interim IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and IPPSR Affiliate Eric Scorsone, founding director of MSU Extension's Center for Local Government, Finance and Policy.2018-08-2431 min
State of the State PodcastEconomy, Elections, Public OptimismMichigan's primary elections are coming up in August. The General Election is in September. IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld and State of the State Director Charles Ballard preview the coming elections, talk about the economy and its effect on the elections, turnout and what's ahead for the party in power.2018-06-1329 min
State of the State PodcastTaxes Too High? Political Parties Divided?With a forward look to Elections 2018, hosts IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Director Charles Ballard tackle tough issues along with Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld: Why do we think our taxes are too high? Do we fear political and social change too much? Are there profound splits in the Democratic and Republican Parties? What will voters find the most important issues as we approach November's elections?2018-05-0329 min
State of the State PodcastWho's winning? Gubernatorial and ballot issue races2018 elections are right around the corner and hosts IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard join IPPSR Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld in unveiling new SOSS results. On the broadcast: gubernatorial races and ballot issues including part-time legislature, gerrymandering, marijuana use.2018-03-2323 min
State of the State PodcastThe President, The Governor. The Economy.Hosts IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard add IPPSR's Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld to the broadcast. Their focus in this edition is IPPSR's State of the State Survey and its latest results: levels of consumer confidence in Michigan and state residents' attitudes on President Donald Trump and Gov. Rick Snyder's job performance.2018-02-2323 min
State of the State PodcastEpisode 3: Education Spending and Minority RightsThis is the first of 2018's State of the State Podcasts and the third lively discussion on topics that are often at the forefront of Michigan's legislative, advocacy and citizen debate. This month, hosts Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard team with Kristi Bowman, who serves as Michigan State University's Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law. She is an education law scholar whose work has examined schools in fiscal crisis, students' free speech rights and racial/ethnic equality in education. This discussion centers on school funding, minority rights and the long Michigan history of equalizing funding across school...2018-01-1223 min
State of the State PodcastEpisode 2: Preemption laws and legacy costsIn this second State of the State Podcast, guest political scientist Josh Sapotichne, director of Michigan State University's Public Policy Program, joins Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard. Dr. Grossmann is a political scientist who directs MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Dr. Ballard is an economics professor who directs IPPSR's State of the State Survey.2017-12-0129 min
State of the State PodcastEpisode 1: Tax Cuts, Detroit's Bid for Amazon and a Part-time LegislatureIPPSR's first State of the State Podcast featuring IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and Charles Ballard, MSU professor of economics and director of IPPSR's State of the State Survey. A research-based perspective on Michigan's hottest political topics. Their first discussion spotlights proposed Michigan income tax cuts, the potential for a part-time Michigan Legislature and the state's bid for a new headquarters for the online powerhouse Amazon.2017-10-2922 min