# Midwest Local Politics: Grounded Dialogue

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Podcast: [The Middle Ground Mic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-middle-ground-mic-7275421)
Published: 2026-05-18T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm/most-people-don-know-who-call-and-that-problem
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Send us Fan Mail It started with a simple question from a voter that proves our government is broken: "What is a senator?" In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Marcie Grzywacz, an ICU nurse, mother, and candidate for Michigan State Senate (District 4). We discuss her fight for transparency on her local city council, the frustrating "blurred lines" that disconnect voters from their government, and the kitchen table issues—from outrageous DTE bills to crumbling roads—that Lansing need...

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