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.
Seasons & Episode
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.
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.
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.
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.