As we inch closer to the midterms, we turn our focus to key Congressional races happening in Michigan. On today's pod, we talk to with state Sen. Tom Barrett. Then guest host Colin Jackson helms the show to talk about the competitive down-ballot races. GUESTS: Samuel J. Robinson, Detroit local reporter for Axios Alyssa McMurty, reporter at Gongwer News Service Alyssa Burr, political reporter for MLive ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. Support the show: http://michiganradio.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.