# thiel (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover thiel. Page: Feed: --- ## [K–12 school enrollment has dropped nearly 25% since 2003. How MI is handling the financial fallout?](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/k-12-school-enrollment-has) _2026-08-19 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ Michigan’s new school budget quietly introduced one of the most consequential changes in years: a built-in mechanism to soften the financial blow to schools from a 25% decline in K–12 enrollment since 2003, with an additional 8% decline projected over the next five years. In this #FactsMatter episode, Guy Gordon and senior Research Director Craig Thiel unpack the drivers of Michigan’s 25%… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384189790-user-925625348-k-12-school-enrollment-has.mp3) ## [Michigan’s economic warning lights are flashing](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/using-localized-data-driven) _2026-08-11 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ Michigan is stuck in the bottom tier for income, job growth, and population — but researcher Madhu Anderson says the turnaround won’t come from another statewide task force. It’ll come from the ground up. In this episode of #FactsMatter, Guy Gordon and Anderson dig into why and what might finally move the needle. It’s a hopeful, data-driven conversation about how local strategies, strong social… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377581317-user-925625348-using-localized-data-driven.mp3) ## [How Michigan’s Education System Could Change if a Con-Con is Approved in November](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/how-michigans-education-system) _2026-08-05 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ In this 10th episode of the #FactsMatter Podcast series exploring the issues Michiganders could face if a constitutional convention is approved on November’s ballot, host Guy Gordon and Research Council president Eric Lupher take listeners deep into Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution — the section devoted entirely to education. If voters approve a constitutional convention, Article VIII… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2375670086-user-925625348-how-michigans-education-system.mp3) ## [Unpacking Michigan’s Budget: Transparency, Shortfalls, and FY2028 Risks](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/unpacking-michigans-budget) _2026-07-29 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ The FY2027 budget dropped. The Research Council dug in. And suddenly a massive gap appeared — one that no official document explained. Citizens Research Council’s Bob Schneider joins Guy Gordon on the #FactsMatter pod this week to unpack Michigan’s FY 2027 budget and how Schneider’s analysis revealed a $600–$900 million gap that wasn’t visible in any public document. Within hours of his analysis… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369842739-user-925625348-unpacking-michigans-budget.mp3) ## [Conversations on the Porch with Michiganders: Lauren Gibbons, reporter, Bridge Michigan](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/conversations-on-the-porch-1) _2026-07-02 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ In the final episode of the series #FactsMatter: Facts from the Front Porch, Guy Gordon and Eric Lupher sat down with Bridge Michigan reporter Lauren Gibbons for a candid look at Michigan’s political moment. Gibbons talks about fact‑checking candidates, navigating election‑year friction, and the challenge of covering policy in a state where partisan tension often overshadows problem‑solving. The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351476097-user-925625348-conversations-on-the-porch-1.mp3) ## [Conversations on the Porch with Michiganders: Monica Woodson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Southeastern MI](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/conversations-on-the-porch) _2026-07-01 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ In a rapidly changing economy, preparing girls for the future isn’t just important — it’s urgent. On this episode of the #FactsMatter Podcast – Facts from the Front Porch, Eric Lupher and Guy Gordon sit down with Monica Woodson, President of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, for a thoughtful conversation about how one of the nation’s most iconic youth organizations is reimagining its… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351475596-user-925625348-conversations-on-the-porch.mp3) ## [Conversations with Michiganders on the Front Porch: Monique Field-Foster](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/conversations-with) _2026-07-01 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ In this #FactsMatter: Front Porch Edition conversation, Monique Field-Foster, executive partner at Warner Norcross + Judd, joins host Guy Gordon and Research President Eric Lupher to explore one of the central themes of conversation in Michigan policy circles: Michigan’s struggle with population growth, income growth, and political whiplash. Field-Foster reflects on her decades in government… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351475137-user-925625348-conversations-with.mp3) ## [A Michigan Constitutional Convention Could Reshape Local Government Under Article VII](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/a-michigan-constitutional) _2026-06-30 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ In this episode of #FactsMatter, Guy Gordon and Research Council President Eric Lupher continue their deep dive into the question Michigan voters will face in November 2026: Should the state convene a constitutional convention? They break down Article VII-Local Government and discuss how Michigan’s local government system has evolved from the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 to today’s sprawling… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350835834-user-925625348-a-michigan-constitutional.mp3) ## [Medicaid Work Requirements Coming; Ripple Effects Likely to Reach Far Beyond Enrollees](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/medicaid-work-requirements) _2026-06-30 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ This week on the #FactsMatter podcast: Host Guy Gordon speaks with Karley Abramson, Associate Researcher for Healthcare Policy at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, about the impending rollout of Medicaid work requirements—changes that will affect roughly one in four Michigan residents. Abramson outlines the dual challenge ahead: 1. Eligibility changes that require enrollees to document 80… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350566683-user-925625348-medicaid-work-requirements.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uZExGTpijAJV) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Facts over Fear: What Michigan Needs to Know About Hyperscale Data Centers](https://soundcloud.com/user-925625348/facts-over-fear-what-michigan) _2026-06-25 · #FactsMatter, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan podcast_ As Michigan communities debate whether to welcome hyperscale data centers, the Research Council’s #FactsMatter podcast sat down with Research Associate Eric Paul Dennis to unpack the facts behind the controversy. The discussion focused on Eric’s recent paper, Data Centers in Michigan: Evaluation of Policy Controversies Regarding Hyperscale Data Center Development, which separates emotion from… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2346922271-user-925625348-facts-over-fear-what-michigan.mp3)