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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Jul 7, 2023 · 28m
The panel discusses the fallout from the budget deal. The guest is veteran GOP member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Phil Green to discuss where your tax dollars went. Panelists Craig Mauger, Clara Hendrickson, and Lauren Gibbons join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
Jul 14, 2023 · 28m
The panel discusses the latest candidate to emerge in the race to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow. The guest is the president of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies with his take on how the state budget affects charter schools. Panelists Chuck Stokes, Stella Yu, and Alyssa Burr join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
Jul 21, 2023 · 28m
The panel discusses a recall effort aimed at six house members and election fraud charges against state Republicans. The guest is state budget director Chris Harkins. Panelists Chad Livengood, Jordyn Hermani, and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
Jul 28, 2023 · 28m
The panel discusses a continuing recall effort aimed at Democratic house members and the governor gets a Barbie. The guest is Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Emily Lawler, and Simon Schuster join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
Aug 4, 2023 · 28m
The panel discusses a gun ban at the state capitol and the latest Republican running for U.S. Senate. Panelists Jonathan Oosting, Samantha Shriber, Jordyn Hermani, and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Off the Record Season 53 premiered on July 7, 2023.
Off the Record Season 53 has 52 episodes.
The season opens with Season 53 Episode 1, "Rep. Phil Green". It aired on July 7, 2023.
Go to Season 53 Episode 1