Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

---

Policy and civic leaders discuss the importance of bipartisanship, civil discourse, and public trust in an increasingly polarized political environment. Zoe Clark, Michigan Public Radio Political Director and One Detroit contributor, moderates a conversation focused on leadership, public engagement, and the role institutions can play in strengthening civic dialogue.

Featuring:

Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Dean, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Matt Elliott, Founder, Blue Lake Ideas

The discussion explores political polarization, civic leadership, public policy, and strategies for fostering more constructive conversations across political and ideological divides.

Watch more coverage from the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference:
detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/mackinac-policy-conference/2026-mackinac-policy-conference

Mackinac Policy Conference 2026.

Hosted By @DetroitRegionalChamber

Presented by @detroitpbs, @OneDetroit

Watch "One Detroit" Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET on Detroit PBS (Channel 56). Stream "One Detroit" on-demand on the PBS App, YouTube TV, Hulu, and more.

Connect with us online:
Facebook: facebook.com/onedetroit
Instagram: instagram.com/one.detroit
Twitter: x.com/OneDetroit_PBS
Website: onedetroitpbs.org