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The Michigan Opportunity Podcast Continues Conversations at the Mackinac Policy Conference 2026

We continue broadcasting from Media Row at the legendary Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted at the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The podcast featured an outstanding lineup of guests discussing Michigan’s future across economic development, mobility, manufacturing, leadership, innovation, defense, technology, talent, and global competitiveness.

Part 2 guests include:

• Joe White, High Speed Rodeo Substack
• Matt Elliot, Blue Link Ideas
• Carmen Wells Quigg, Economic Growth Institute
• Kelly Wolgamott, Pure Michigan
• Carolina Pluszczynski, Michigan Central
• Dr. Robert McMahan, Kettering University
• Rachel Kuntzsch, Public Sector Consultants