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Beyond the Ballot
Beyond the Ballot brings Upper Michigan voters a full overview of what's developing in the political world— from D.C. to the U.P. TV6’s Brady Meyer covers each day’s political headlines, breaks down how decisions at the local, state, or national level could impact you at home, and takes you inside unedited conversations with state and community leaders and candidates.
To submit questions or submit show suggestions, you can email Brady at bmeyer@wluctv6.com
Episodes
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 89
Brady brings you TV6’s exclusive interview with U.S. Senate Nominee Mike Rogers after his campaign stop last week in Marquette, a week after his opponent…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 88
Brady gives you an uninterrupted look at his one-on-one interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed, captured during his visit to the U.P. earlier this…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 87
Brady is joined by a Lower Michigan clerk who shares the many challenges facing clerks during election season, as well as the processes at work to keep…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 86
Marquette City Clerk Kyle Whitney joins Brady to detail the role of a local clerk in elections, as well as the processes leading up to an election day and the…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 85
Brady is joined by representatives from the civic education, non-partisan, nonprofit organization Keep Our Republic. They share the work being done to ensure…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 84
Brady reviews his conversations with Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Jocelyn Benson (D) and John James (R) so you can compare their platforms ahead of the…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 83
Brady is joined by Michigan College Democrats Communications Director Reese Johnson. She shares the organization’s plans ahead of election day and their…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 82
Republican Strategist Greg Manz joins Brady to provide his analysis on the upcoming Michigan’s Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate elections.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 81
Brady recaps the candidates hoping to become Ishpeming’s next mayor, so you can get to know each of them and their priorities for the city side-by-side.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 80
Ishpeming Mayoral Candidate Brett Argall joins Brady to discuss his campaign just weeks ahead of the November election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 79
Ishpeming Mayor Candidate Jason Chapman joins Brady to discuss why he thinks he’s the right person for the job.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 78
On this episode of Beyond the Ballot, Brady recaps the candidates vying for the Michigan Supreme Court. He compares each candidate’s professional…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 77
Oscoda County Judge Casandra Morse-Bills joins Brady to discuss her campaign for Michigan Supreme Court.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 76
President and CEO of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan Eric Lupher joins Brady. He explains a statewide ballot proposal concerning a constitutional…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 75
On the 75th episode of Beyond the Ballot, Brady Meyer recaps campaign conversations with 109th State House District nominees Karl Bohnak and Anna Aho Rink. Get…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 74
109th State House Representative Karl Bohnak to discuss his campaign priorities as he seeks reelection this November.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 73
In this episode of Beyond the Ballot, Anna Aho Rink joins TV6’s Brady Meyer to talk about her campaign for the 109th State House District. Get in touch…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 72
In this episode of Beyond the Ballot, Brady Meyer interviews TV6’s Ethan Desjardine and Joe Smith, who discuss their coverage of the U.P. visits of…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 71
108th State House District Nominee Rachel Keys joins Brady Meyer to talk about her campaign. Get in touch with Brady at BMeyer@wluctv6.com.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 70
Michigan’s 1st Congressional District GOP Chair Daire Rendon joins Brady to discuss the slate of Republican nominees and what she thinks is at stake for…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 69
Brady recaps his interviews with the candidates for Michigan’s 110th State House District.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 68
110th State House Rep. Greg Markkanen discusses his bid for another term and his priorities if reelected.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 67
Michigan's Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joins Brady to discuss the party's slate of nominees and the issues he believes will drive voters to the polls…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 66
Brady is joined by Republican Nominee for Michigan Secretary of State Anthony Forlini. He discusses the road ahead to November's General Election and what's on…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 65
Democratic State House District Nominee Brian Irizarry joins Brady to talk about his campaign for the District 110th seat.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 64
Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Jocelyn Benson joins Brady to discuss her campaign, her goals for Michigan, her Lt. Gov. pick and more.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 63
Brady brings you the second half of his conversation with retired Political Science Professor Bob Kulisheck. They discuss the top issues central to elections…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 62
Brady welcomes back retired Political Science Professor Bob Kulisheck onto the show to discuss the results of the primary election and what it all means as we…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 61
Brady is joined by Michigan’s Republican Gubernatorial Nominee John James. They discuss his primary win, his Lt. Gov. pick and why he feels he’s…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 60
Brady is joined by Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Anthony Hudson to discuss his campaign ahead of the November election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 59
Brady is joined by Marquette County Clerk Linda Talsma to discuss the 2026 midterm primary election, and what it means looking ahead to November.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 58
Brady continues his coverage of the Gwinn Area Community Schools’ bond proposal. Following a conversation with Superintendent Sara Croney, Brady is…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 57
Gwinn Area Community Schools Superintendent Sara Croney joins Brady to discuss the district's upcoming bond proposal appearing on ballots this November.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 56
Brady is joined by TV6 Wisconsin State Capital Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen to talk about the state’s upcoming primary election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 55
Brady is joined by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren. He discusses his campaign for Michigan Supreme Court.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 54
Brady recaps the results of the August 4 primary election, from statewide results down to individual community ballot proposals.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 53
Brady introduces you to John James and Perry Johnson, the Republican candidates for Governor, ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 52
Brady brings you a double feature so you can hear from both Democratic candidates for Governor ahead of the primary election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 51
Brady wraps up his coverage of the primary race for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District with a conversation with Democratic Candidate Wayne Stiles.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 50
Director of the Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs Diana Dost discusses an upcoming millage on the August 4 ballot.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 49
Ahead of the August Primary, Delta Area Transit Authority Executive Director John Stapleton joins Brady to discuss the upcoming millage affecting the…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 48
Brady recaps his conversations with Cody Mayer and Karl Numinen, the candidates for Marquette County Commission District 1.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 47
Brady is joined by Karl Numinen, who discusses his bid to remain on the Marquette County Commission.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 46
Marquette City Commissioner Cody Mayer joins Brady to discuss his run for the County Commission.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 45
Brady Meyer recaps his conversations with the three candidates running for the district 3 seat on the Marquette County Commission.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 44
Brady is joined by Fred Benzie, Marquette County’s District 3 Commissioner. He discusses his campaign to continue serving in that role.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 43
Brady is joined by Jenna Smith, who details her campaign for a seat on the Marquette County Commission ahead of the August primary election.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 42
Brady is joined by Randy Ritari to discuss his campaign for a seat on the Marquette County Commission.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 41
Brady is joined by TV6's Julia Seitz to discuss a proposal from the US Postal Service that would have implications for absentee voters.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 40
Brady is joined by Michigan Supreme Court Justice and 2026 candidate Noah Hood. He discusses his campaign for election to the same seat he currently holds…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 39
Brady sits down with Democratic candidate Callie Barr to discuss her campaign for Michigan's First Congressional District, including what she believes has…
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 38
Brady is joined by Independent Candidate Zebulon Featherly to discuss his campaign for Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 37
Brady is joined by U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman, who details his re-election bid as he seeks a sixth term.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 36
TV6 Brady Meyer sits down with Matthew DenOtter to talk about his campaign for Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 35
Brady introduces you to one of Michigan's Supreme Court Justice candidates running for re-election this year.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 34
Brady sits down with Kyle Blomquist, Democratic Candidate for Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 33
Brady kicks off his series of conversations with those in the race for Michigan's 1st Congressional District by hearing from Republican Candidate Justin Michal.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 32
Brady recaps his conversations with Doug Lloyd and Eli Savit, the candidates for Michigan Attorney General.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 31
Brady Meyer is joined by Doug Lloyd, the Republican candidate for Michigan Attorney General.
Beyond the BallotBeyond the Ballot - Ep 30
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall joins Brady to discuss pieces of legislation moving through Lansing that will impact (or are already impacting) the U.P.