Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is underway, and MichMash is talking to all of the major candidates. In this week's episode, WDET host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with former house speaker Tom Leonard to learn why he's running and what sets him apart from other candidates.

 

Plus, Cheyna and Alethia explain the current status of Michigan's 2026 fiscal budget.