Public Policy & Everyday Life: Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center on Government, Budgets, and Big Decisions

Episode Description:

Logan Richetti sits down with Jarrett Skorup, Marketing and Communications Director at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, for an informative and thought-provoking conversation about how public policy shapes our lives in ways we often don’t realize.


Jarrett explains what the Mackinac Center is and how it operates—producing in-depth studies, videos, opinion articles, and reports that provide recommendations to Michigan lawmakers on key issues like the state budget, education, energy, and more.

Logan and Jarrett explore the role of government in everyday areas such as schools, utility costs, and economic growth. Jarrett also breaks down how research from think tanks like the Mackinac Center influences decision-making at the state level, helping to shape policies that affect all Michigan residents.


Whether you're a policy buff or just want to better understand the forces behind local and state decisions, this episode offers an inside look at how public policy gets made—and why it matters.


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