Matt Grossmann ( / mattgrossmann ), Charley Ballard, and Arnold Weinfeld from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR ( ippsr.msu.edu/ )) discuss the latest in Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the State of the State podcast, a monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan. Peter Berg joins the conversation to talk about the UAW’s recent victory in unionizing a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee and its implications moving forward. Berg is a professor of employment relations and director of the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations ( hrlr.msu.edu/index.html ) at MSU. Conversation Highlights: (0:50) - Ballard on the state of the national economy. (4:29) - Ballard on the state of the Michigan economy. (6:31) - Michigan is 39th in per capita personal income in the United States. (9:41) - Grossmann on the latest in politics and how the perception of the health of the economy doesn’t match the perception for many. (12:55) - What impact will the campus protests have on the election? (15:16) - How will Gaza impact younger voters? (17:11) - What factor will the UAW play in domestic politics and this election? (19:09) - What is the diploma divide? (21:20) - What is the impact of the UAW’s recent win at Volkswagen? (23:25) - Will Shawn Fain and the UAW be a political force for President Biden in the election? (25:24) - What are the UAW’s next targets? (27:22) - Do you see the UAW win leading to more unionization in other industries? (29:20) - Is the National Labor Relations Board’s legitimacy being questioned? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio ( go.msu.edu/listen ) and through Spotify ( go.msu.edu/Spotify ), Apple Podcasts ( go.msu.edu/ApplePodcasts ), and wherever ( go.msu.edu/podcasts ) you get your shows.
MSU Today with Russ White
Episode 169, Season 3
May 10, 2024
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