About this season
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.
Episodes (53)
1. Rep. Joe Aragona (R)
Aired 5 July 2024
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. Jennifer Granholm
Aired 12 July 2024
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. Sen. Jim Runestad (R)
Aired 19 July 2024
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. Correspondents Edition
Aired 26 July 2024
This week a special correspondentâs 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.
5. Richard Czuba
Aired 2 August 2024
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 9 August 2024
7. Episode 7
Aired 16 August 2024
8. Episode 8
Aired 23 August 2024
9. Episode 9
Aired 30 August 2024
10. Episode 10
Aired 6 September 2024
11. Episode 11
Aired 13 September 2024
12. Episode 12
Aired 20 September 2024
13. Episode 13
Aired 27 September 2024
14. Episode 14
Aired 4 October 2024
15. Episode 15
Aired 11 October 2024
16. Episode 16
Aired 18 October 2024
17. Rick Snyder & Rep. Tyrone Carter
Aired 25 October 2024
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.
18. Episode 18
Aired 1 November 2024
19. Episode 19
Aired 8 November 2024
20. Episode 20
Aired 15 November 2024
21. Episode 21
Aired 22 November 2024
22. Episode 22
Aired 29 November 2024
23. Episode 23
Aired 6 December 2024
24. Episode 24
Aired 13 December 2024
25. Episode 25
Aired 20 December 2024
26. Episode 26
Aired 27 December 2024
27. Evening with the Governor 2024
Aired 3 January 2025 âą 28 min
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.
28. Episode 28
Aired 10 January 2025
29. Episode 29
Aired 17 January 2025 âą 28 min
This week a special correspondentâs 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.
30. Episode 30
Aired 24 January 2025
31. Episode 31
Aired 31 January 2025
32. Episode 32
Aired 7 February 2025
33. Episode 33
Aired 14 February 2025
34. Episode 34
Aired 21 February 2025
35. Episode 35
Aired 28 February 2025
36. Episode 36
Aired 7 March 2025
37. Episode 37
Aired 14 March 2025
38. Episode 38
Aired 21 March 2025
39. Episode 39
Aired 28 March 2025
40. Episode 40
Aired 4 April 2025
41. Episode 41
Aired 11 April 2025
42. Episode 42
Aired 18 April 2025
43. Brandt Iden
Aired 25 April 2025
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.
44. Episode 44
Aired 2 May 2025
45. Episode 45
Aired 9 May 2025
46. Episode 46
Aired 16 May 2025
47. Episode 47
Aired 23 May 2025
48. Episode 48
Aired 30 May 2025
49. Episode 49
Aired 6 June 2025
50. Episode 50
Aired 13 June 2025
51. Episode 51
Aired 20 June 2025
52. Episode 52
Aired 27 June 2025
53. Episode 53
Aired 4 July 2025