State Capitol (deposit photo)

State Capitol (DepositPhotos)
Bill Ballenger and Dennis Denno, veterans of Michigan politics, discuss timely issues on "The Friday Morning Podcast," sponsored by Deadline Detroit:
- The Michigan House is on the way to passing huge package of bills to expand gambling.
- Bills to "let the sunshine in" on state government also clear the House. But will they die again in the Senate?
- Would Republican John James have a better chance against U.S. Sen. Gary Peters next year than he did against Debbie Stabenow last year?
- Interview with state Rep. Tyrone Carter, D-Detroit.