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Garlin Gilchrist II
Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno, veterans of Michigan politics, discuss timely issues on "The Friday Morning Podcast," posted in partnership with Deadline Detroit:
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gretchen Whitmer picks youthful tech guru Garlin Gilchrist II to be her running mate for Michigan lieutenant governor.
Each side prepares for this weekend's major party state nominating conventions.
A Genesee County district judge orders Nick Lyon, director of the state Department of Health and Human Services, will stand trial for manslaughter related to the deaths of two elderly men from Legionnaires disease, possibly connected to contaminated Flint River water.
Dave Woodward, a Democrat serving as Oakland drain commissioner, talks about ballot races and his involvement with the MI Time to Care ballot campaign.