Medicaid funding has been in the headlines as the Trump administration said they are willing to cut "waste, fraud and abuse" from the program. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk with Michigan Health and Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters. Peters shares how important Medicaid is for Michigan.
Also, another Democratic candidate has entered Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race. Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has thrown his hat in the ring as a contender for the seat. Roth and Gorchow discuss how Gilchrist fares against his competition.
March 14th, 2025, 11:48 am
MichMash Politics
CEO of Michigan Health and Hospital Association says protecting Medicaid protects Michigan
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Published March 14th, 2025, 11:48 am
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Medicaid funding has been in the headlines as the Trump administration said they are willing to cut "waste, fraud and abuse" from the program. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk with Michigan Health and Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters. Peters shares how important Medicaid is for Michigan.
Also, another Democratic candidate has entered Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race. Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has thrown his hat in the ring as a contender for the seat. Roth and Gorchow discuss how Gilchrist fares against his competition.
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Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.
