Last year, northern Michigan Congressman Jack Bergman received one of the largest individual donations given to a Michigan congressional candidate.
The $289,100 donation from a California couple, including Elliott Broidy, highlights the growing influence of megadonors in Michigan politics.
Read the full story from reporter Maxwell Howard, who joins the podcast to walk us through the details.
We also round up some headlines from around the state and remember a Michigan culinary legend.
Additional reporting: Vivian La
Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
