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The episode features an interview with Doug Lloyd discussing his campaign for Michigan Attorney General and a roundtable on key political issues in Michigan.

MIRS sits down with Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, who's running to become Republicans' pick for Michigan Attorney General. He discusses the recent car ramming attack on Oakland County's Temple Israel, the growing relationship between crime and technology, and what Republican delegates are most eager to talk about this year (1:05). Also, MIRS hosts a Democratic/Republican roundtable with Katie Jesaitis, a public affairs professional who worked previously for U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) – and Michelle Smith, a Sterling Heights-based Republican. Together, they talk about "Invest in MI Kids" suspending its campaign for a ballot proposal to use a 5 percent surcharge on wealthy incomes for education funding, as well as whether Michigan should move its primary elections up from from August to May (24:15).

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