Off the Record

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.

Seasons

6

Episodes aired

272

Latest aired

S56E10

Total runtime

16h 57min

Timeline when each season aired

1. Season 51 July 2021 – June 2022 52 episodes
2. Season 52 July 2022 – June 2023 53 episodes
3. Season 53 July 2023 – June 2024 52 episodes
4. Season 54 July 2024 – July 2025 53 episodes
5. Season 55 July 2025 – June 2026 51 episodes
6. Season 56 July 2026 – September 2026 13 episodes

• 1

  S54E01 Rep. Joe Aragona (R)

  July 5 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the Governor Whitmer presidential speculation and more on the presidential debate. The guest is Republican Representative Joe Aragona from Macomb County. Simon Schuster, Jordyn Hermani, and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

• 2

  S54E02 Jennifer Granholm

  July 12 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the Michigan Democrats on what to do about Joe Biden and Governor Whitmer's new book. The guest is U.S. Secretary of Energy and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Chuck Stokes, Zoe Clark and Craig Mauger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

• 3

  S54E03 Sen. Jim Runestad (R)

  July 19 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and its impact on Michigan elections. The guest is Republican Senator Jim Runestad, from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee. Chad Livengood, Lauren Gibbons and Ben Solis join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

• 4

  S54E04 Correspondents Edition

  July 26 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  This week a special correspondent’s edition as the panel breaks down a busy news week including Biden stepping down and what Governor Whitmer says about a possible V.P. pick. Jim Kiertzner, Clara Hendrickson Beth Leblanc and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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  S54E05 Richard Czuba

  August 2 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the Michigan "dead heat" in the presidential race. The guest is Pollster Richard Czuba from the Glengariff Group, Inc. Craig Mauger, Zoe Clark, and Joey Cappelletti join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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  S54E06 Episode 6

  August 9 find the promo

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  S54E07 Episode 7

  August 16 find the promo

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  S54E08 Episode 8

  August 23 find the promo

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  S54E09 Episode 9

  August 30 find the promo

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  S54E10 Episode 10

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  S54E11 Episode 11

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  S54E12 Episode 12

  September 20 find the promo

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  S54E13 Episode 13

  September 27 find the promo

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  S54E14 Episode 14

  October 4 find the promo

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  S54E15 Episode 15

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  S54E16 Episode 16

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  S54E17 Rick Snyder & Rep. Tyrone Carter

  October 25 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the battle of control of the Michigan house as the state continues to attract many top candidates. The guests are Former Republican Governor Rick Snyder and Representative Tyrone Carter a Democrat from Detroit. Jonathan Oosting, Clara Hendrickson and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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  S54E18 Episode 18

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  S54E19 Episode 19

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  S54E20 Episode 20

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  S54E21 Episode 21

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  S54E22 Episode 22

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  S54E23 Episode 23

  December 6 find the promo

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  S54E24 Episode 24

  December 13 find the promo

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  S54E25 Episode 25

  December 20 find the promo

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  S54E26 Episode 26

  December 27 find the promo

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  S54E27 Evening with the Governor 2024

  January 3 · 28min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks with Off the Record's Tim Skubick. Topics include challenges for the governor in 2024, her recent book, the 2024 election, including how she plans to work with the Trump administration, and potential candidates for the governor's office in 2026. Joining the program for the final segment are First Gentleman Dr. Marc Mallory and the first dogs as well.

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  S54E28 Episode 28

  January 10 find the promo

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  S54E29 Episode 29

  January 17 · 28min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  This week a special correspondent’s edition as the panel discusses fixing the roads, new leaders in the house budget committee and the first GOP candidate for Governor enters the race. Chad Livengood, Clara Hendrickson, Lauren Gibbons and Colin Jackson join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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  S54E30 Episode 30

  January 24 find the promo

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  S54E31 Episode 31

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  S54E32 Episode 32

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  S54E33 Episode 33

  February 14 find the promo

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  S54E34 Episode 34

  February 21 find the promo

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  S54E35 Episode 35

  February 28 find the promo

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  S54E36 Episode 36

  March 7 find the promo

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  S54E37 Episode 37

  March 14 find the promo

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  S54E38 Episode 38

  March 21 find the promo

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  S54E39 Episode 39

  March 28 find the promo

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  S54E40 Episode 40

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  S54E41 Episode 41

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  S54E42 Episode 42

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  S54E43 Brandt Iden

  April 25 find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The panel discusses the latest Democrat to enter the U.S. Senate Race, Representative Haley Stevens from Oakland County. The guest is former Michigan State Representative Brandt Iden, who is currently in charge of Governmental Affairs for Fanatics Sportsbook. Simon Schuster, Cheyna Roth and Colin Jackson join Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick.

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  S54E44 Episode 44

  May 2 find the promo

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  S54E45 Episode 45

  May 9 find the promo

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  S54E46 Episode 46

  May 16 find the promo

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  S54E47 Episode 47

  May 23 find the promo

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  S54E48 Episode 48

  May 30 find the promo

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  S54E49 Episode 49

  June 6 find the promo

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  S54E50 Episode 50

  June 13 find the promo

• 51

  S54E51 Episode 51

  June 20 find the promo

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  S54E52 Episode 52

  June 27 find the promo

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  S54E53 Episode 53

  July 4 find the promo