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Off the Record

Off the Record is a weekly, political talk program produced by Michigan public television station WKAR-TV in East Lansing, Michigan, and broadcast statewide on PBS member stations throughout Michigan. Off The Record is hosted by Michigan's senior capitol correspondent, Tim Skubick. The program covers the governor, legislature, political campaigns and state government. Off the Record has two segments, opening with a panel of reporters discussing recent news for 15 minutes followed by a roundtable interview with a politician or newsmaker.

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Seasons & Episode

Seasons 54 : 2024

53 Episode

Episode 1 - Rep. Joe Aragona (R)

July. 05,2024

The panel discusses the Governor Whitmer presidential speculation and more on the presidential debate. The guest is Republican Representative Joe Aragona from Macomb County. Simon Schuster, Jordyn Hermani, and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Episode 2 - Jennifer Granholm

July. 12,2024

The panel discusses the Michigan Democrats on what to do about Joe Biden and Governor Whitmer's new book. The guest is U.S. Secretary of Energy and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Chuck Stokes, Zoe Clark and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 3 - Sen. Jim Runestad (R)

July. 19,2024

The panel discusses the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and its impact on Michigan elections. The guest is Republican Senator Jim Runestad, from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee. Chad Livengood, Lauren Gibbons and Ben Solis join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 4 - Correspondents Edition

July. 26,2024

This week a special correspondent’s edition as the panel breaks down a busy news week including Biden stepping down and what Governor Whitmer says about a possible V.P. pick. Jim Kiertzner, Clara Hendrickson Beth Leblanc and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 5 - Richard Czuba

August. 02,2024

The panel discusses the Michigan "dead heat" in the presidential race. The guest is Pollster Richard Czuba from the Glengariff Group, Inc. Craig Mauger, Zoe Clark, and Joey Cappelletti join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 6 - Episode 6

August. 09,2024

Episode 7 - Episode 7

August. 16,2024

Episode 8 - Episode 8

August. 23,2024

Episode 9 - Episode 9

August. 30,2024

Episode 10 - Episode 10

September. 06,2024

Episode 11 - Episode 11

September. 13,2024

Episode 12 - Episode 12

September. 20,2024

Episode 13 - Episode 13

September. 27,2024

Episode 14 - Episode 14

October. 04,2024

Episode 15 - Episode 15

October. 11,2024

Episode 16 - Episode 16

October. 18,2024

Episode 17 - Rick Snyder & Rep. Tyrone Carter

October. 25,2024

The panel discusses the battle of control of the Michigan house as the state continues to attract many top candidates. The guests are Former Republican Governor Rick Snyder and Representative Tyrone Carter a Democrat from Detroit. Jonathan Oosting, Clara Hendrickson and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 18 - Episode 18

November. 01,2024

Episode 19 - Episode 19

November. 08,2024

Episode 20 - Episode 20

November. 15,2024

Episode 21 - Episode 21

November. 22,2024

Episode 22 - Episode 22

November. 29,2024

Episode 23 - Episode 23

December. 06,2024

Episode 24 - Episode 24

December. 13,2024

Episode 25 - Episode 25

December. 20,2024

Episode 26 - Episode 26

December. 27,2024

Episode 27 - Evening with the Governor 2024

January. 03,2025

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks with Off the Record's Tim Skubick. Topics include challenges for the governor in 2024, her recent book, the 2024 election, including how she plans to work with the Trump administration, and potential candidates for the governor's office in 2026. Joining the program for the final segment are First Gentleman Dr. Marc Mallory and the first dogs as well.

Episode 28 - Episode 28

January. 10,2025

Episode 29 - Episode 29

January. 17,2025

This week a special correspondent’s edition as the panel discusses fixing the roads, new leaders in the house budget committee and the first GOP candidate for Governor enters the race. Chad Livengood, Clara Hendrickson, Lauren Gibbons and Colin Jackson join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Episode 30 - Episode 30

January. 24,2025

Episode 31 - Episode 31

January. 31,2025

Episode 32 - Episode 32

February. 07,2025

Episode 33 - Episode 33

February. 14,2025

Episode 34 - Episode 34

February. 21,2025

Episode 35 - Episode 35

February. 28,2025