After the episode taping concludes, the guest and panel continue to chat. Watch now at video.wkar.org

Off the Record

Mar. 12, 2021 - Dave Massaron | OTR OVERTIME

The panel discusses one year of COVID in Michigan. The guest is Dave Massaron. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a full year of dealing with COVID in Michigan. The guest is state budget director Dave Massaron. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Stephen Henderson and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Mar. 12, 2021 - Dave Massaron | OFF THE RECORD

Mar. 5, 2021 - Sen. Jim Runestad | OTR OVERTIME

The panel discusses the deal to spend COVID money. The guest is Sen. Jim Runestad. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a deal on spending COVID dollars, but there are strings attached. The guest is Sen. Jim Runestad from Oakland County. Panelists Zoe Clark, Dave Boucher and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Mar. 5, 2021 - Sen. Jim Runestad | OFF THE RECORD

The panel discusses relaxing COVID restrictions on businesses. The guest is Nancy Wang. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the possibility of the governor relaxing COVID restrictions on businesses. The guest is Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, Nancy Wang. Panelists Lauren Gibbons, Rick Albin and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Feb. 26, 2021 - Nancy Wang | OFF THE RECORD

The panel discusses no deal on spending COVID money. The guest is Robert McCann. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses federal COVID money. It's been over three weeks and still no deal on spending $5 billion dollars in federal aid. The guest is Robert McCann from the K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Panelists Emily Lawler, Chad Livengood and Eric Lloyd join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Feb. 19, 2021 - Robert McCann| OFF THE RECORD

The panel discusses COVID dollars, trouble for Shirkey. The guest is Rep. Tyrone Carter. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the impasse on spending federal COVID money and trouble for Sen. Mike Shirkey over recent comments. The guest is a senior democratic member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Tyrone Carter. Panelists Cheyna Roth, Riley Beggin and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Feb. 12, 2021 - Rep. Tyrone Carter | OFF THE RECORD

Feb. 5, 2021 - Peter Ruddell | OTR OVERTIME

The panel discusses the resumption of indoor contact sports in high school. The guest is Peter Ruddell. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the resumption of indoor contact sports in high school. The guest is Let Them Play attorney Peter Ruddell. Panelists Emily Lawler, Abigail Censky and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Feb. 5, 2021 - Peter Ruddell| OFF THE RECORD

The panel discusses State of the State reactions. The guest is Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. Watch now at vide.wkar.org The panel discusses the communication problem between the governor and GOP leaders. The guest is Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Lauren Gibbons and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Jan. 29, 2021 - Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. | OFF THE RECORD

Jan. 22, 2021 - Rep. Graham Filler | OTR OVERTIME

The panel discusses the gov's COVID recovery package. The guest is Rep. Graham Filler. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses if the governor will get GOP support for her COVID recovery package. The guest is Chair of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Graham Filler. Panelists Chuck Stokes, Zoe Clark and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Jan. 22, 2021 - Rep. Graham Filler| OFF THE RECORD

Jan. 15, 2021 - Rep. Thomas Albert | OTR OVERTIME

The panel discusses the ban on open carry at the MI Capitol. The guest is Rep. Thomas Albert. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses a ban on open carry at the Michigan Capitol. The guest is Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rep. Thomas Albert. Panelists Abigail Censky, Rick Albin and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Jan. 15, 2021 - Rep. Thomas Albert | OFF THE RECORD

The panel discusses the Capitol Building violence. The guest is Rep. Donna Lasinski. Watch now at video.wkar.org The panel discusses the Michigan reaction to violence at the nation's capitol. The guest is house democratic leader Rep. Donna Lasinski. Panelists Kathy Gray, Lauren Gibbons and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Jan. 8, 2021 - Rep. Donna Lasinski | OFF THE RECORD

Weekly Michigan Public TV coverage of the governor’s office, the state legislature, the political campaign trail, and state government. With senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick and his capitol press corps colleagues.