Beyond the Ballot - Ep 59
Aug 18, 202616mEp. 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.
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Hosted by WLUC TV6 · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 57 episodes
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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 <button class="-TR-628" tabindex="-1" role="button" aria-label="6. Question title Release Style Single choice Required to answer" aria-expanded="false"
WLUC TV6 hosts Beyond the Ballot, a news show with 57 episodes published.
Brady is joined by Marquette County Clerk Linda Talsma to discuss the 2026 midterm primary election, and what it means looking ahead to November.
Brady continues his coverage of the Gwinn Area Community Schools’ bond proposal. Following a conversation with Superintendent Sara Croney, Brady is joined by the district’s Operations Director David Bor
Gwinn Area Community Schools Superintendent Sara Croney joins Brady to discuss the district's upcoming bond proposal appearing on ballots this November.
Gwinn Area Community Schools Superintendent Sara Croney joins Brady to discuss the district's upcoming bond proposal appearing on ballots this November.
Brady is joined by TV6 Wisconsin State Capital Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen to talk about the state’s upcoming primary election.
Brady is joined by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren. He discusses his campaign for Michigan Supreme Court.
Brady recaps the results of the August 4 primary election, from statewide results down to individual community ballot proposals.
Brady introduces you to John James and Perry Johnson, the Republican candidates for Governor, ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election.
Brady brings you a double feature so you can hear from both Democratic candidates for Governor ahead of the primary election.
Brady wraps up his coverage of the primary race for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District with a conversation with Democratic Candidate Wayne Stiles.
Director of the Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs Diana Dost discusses an upcoming millage on the August 4 ballot.
Ahead of the August Primary, Delta Area Transit Authority Executive Director John Stapleton joins Brady to discuss the upcoming millage affecting the organization.
Brady recaps his conversations with Cody Mayer and Karl Numinen, the candidates for Marquette County Commission District 1.
Brady is joined by Karl Numinen, who discusses his bid to remain on the Marquette County Commission.
Marquette City Commissioner Cody Mayer joins Brady to discuss his run for the County Commission.
Brady Meyer recaps his conversations with the three candidates running for the district 3 seat on the Marquette County Commission.
Brady is joined by Fred Benzie, Marquette County’s District 3 Commissioner. He discusses his campaign to continue serving in that role.
Brady is joined by Jenna Smith, who details her campaign for a seat on the Marquette County Commission ahead of the August primary election.
Brady is joined by Randy Ritari to discuss his campaign for a seat on the Marquette County Commission.
Brady is joined by TV6's Julia Seitz to discuss a proposal from the US Postal Service that would have implications for absentee voters.
Sara Croney
Gwinn Area Community Schools
1 appearance on this show
Vanessa Kjeldsen
TV6 Wisconsin State Capital Bureau
1 appearance on this show
Diana Dost
Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs
1 appearance on this show
Julia Seitz
TV6
1 appearance on this show
Anthony Forlini
Michigan Republican Party
1 appearance on this show
Derek Swajanen
Marquette County
1 appearance on this show
Nate Heffron
Negaunee
1 appearance on this show
Zack Sedgwick
Marquette Area Public Schools
2 appearances on this show
Rick Rhoades
TV6 and FOX UP
1 appearance on this show
Riley Connell
WILX
1 appearance on this show
Bob Kulisheck
retired political science
1 appearance on this show
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