Off the Record is a weekly, political talk program produced by Michigan public television station WKAR-TV in East Lansing, Michigan, and broadcast statewide on PBS member stations throughout Michigan. Off The Record is hosted by Michigan's senior capitol correspondent, Tim Skubick. The program covers the governor, legislature, political campaigns and state government. Off the Record has two segments, opening with a panel of reporters discussing recent news for 15 minutes followed by a roundtable interview with a politician or newsmaker.
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- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes aired
- 271
- Latest aired
- S56E10
- Total runtime
- 16h 57min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 51 July 2021 – June 2022 52 episodes
- Season 52 July 2022 – June 2023 53 episodes
- Season 53 July 2023 – June 2024 52 episodes
- Season 54 July 2024 – July 2025 53 episodes
- Season 55 July 2025 – June 2026 51 episodes
- Season 56 July 2026 – September 2026 13 episodes
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S52E01 Episode 1
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S52E03 Episode 3
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S52E09 Episode 9
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S52E10 Episode 10
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S52E15 Patrick Anderson
October 7 · 28min find the promo
Show synopsis
The panel discusses new polling on the Governor's race and others. The guest is Patrick Anderson, CEO, Anderson Economic Group, urging a no vote on proposal one. Panelists Zoe Clark, Dave Boucher and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E16 Correspondents Edition
October 14 · 28min find the promo
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The panel discusses the first debate between Gov. Whitmer and Tudor Dixon as well as the latest attack ads. Panelists Simon Schuster, Emily Lawler, Jordyn Hermani and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E17 Rep. Donna Lasinski
October 21 · 28min find the promo
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The panel discusses the allegations against former Michigan Speaker Lee Chatfield. The guest is House Democratic Leader Rep. Donna Lasinski. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Lauren Gibbons and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E18 Correspondents Edition
October 28 · 28min find the promo
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The panel discusses the final debate between Gov. Whitmer and Tudor Dixon as well as the mid-term elections. Panelists Jonathan Oosting, Zoe Clark, Zachary Gorchow and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E19 Race for governor, is it Gov. Whitmer's to lose? Guest: Rep. Sarah Lightner.
November 4 · 28min find the promo
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The panel discusses the race for governor and the latest polling numbers. The guest is House GOP Campaign Committee Chair Rep. Sarah Lightner. Panelists Dave Boucher, Rachel Loiuse Just and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E20 Nov. 11, 2022 - Correspondents Edition
November 11 · 28min find the promo
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The panel discusses the mid-term election results and what's next for democrats and republicans in the state. Panelists Kyle Melinn, Emily Lawler, Lauren Gibbons and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E21 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
November 18 · 28min find the promo
Show synopsis
The panel discusses candidates to lead the Michigan republican party. The guest is Governor Gretchen Whitmer discussing the election, her agenda and the rumors of a presidential bid. Panelists Simon Schuster, Jordyn Hermani and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.
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S52E22 Episode 22
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S52E23 Episode 23
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S52E24 Episode 24
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S52E25 Episode 25
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S52E28 Episode 28
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S52E31 Episode 31
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S52E32 Episode 32
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S52E33 Episode 33
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S52E34 Episode 34
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S52E35 Episode 35
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S52E36 Episode 36
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S52E37 Episode 37
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S52E38 Episode 38
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S52E39 Episode 39
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S52E40 Episode 40
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S52E41 Episode 41
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S52E42 Episode 42
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S52E43 Episode 43
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S52E44 Episode 44
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S52E46 Episode 46
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S52E48 Episode 48
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S52E49 Episode 49
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S52E50 Episode 50
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S52E51 Episode 51
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S52E52 Episode 52
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S52E53 Episode 53
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