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Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno, veterans of Michigan politics, discuss timely issues on "The Friday Morning Podcast," sponsored by Deadline Detroit:
- A new poll says Michigan voters think the state and nation are on wrong track.
- Gov. Rick Snyder's personal approval and job ratings are down from last year.
- Attorney General Bill Schuette maintains his lead for the Republican nomination for governor, but Shri Thanedar edges Gretchen Whitmer for the Democratic nod.
- For first time in more than a decade, the economy is not the No. 1 issue. Hear what is?
- President Trump appoints a fourth ambassador from Michigan.
- Democrats move closer to endorsing two nominees for Supreme Court.
- And an interview with Rep. James Lower, R-Cedar Lake, on appointing university boards and providing restitution and reform for victims of Larry Nassar. He also talks drones, cranes, and septic tanks.