Sunday, April 27, 2008

Public Radio Political Analyst Coming to Howell

Jack Lessenberry, the well-known senior political analyst for Michigan Public Radio, will speak in Howell next month about the fall election.

Lessenberry will discuss, "Michigan and the Election: Are Any Surprises in Store?" during his appearance Thursday, May 8, at the Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River. The 7 p.m. event will include a chance to ask questions of Lessenberry.

The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by Voter's Voice, a nonpartisan organization that sponsors forums to educate Livingston County residents, and
Community Unitarians Universalists of Brighton.

Admission is free, but donations to cover the cost will be gladly accepted.

Lessenberry is well-known for his interviews of Michigan leaders on politics, business, education, and other topics. He is a contributing editor and columnist for the Metro Times, The Traverse City Record Eagle, The Toledo Blade, and has been a consultant for many other newspapers. He has also provided political analysis for local television and radio stations and is a professor of journalism at Wayne State University.

Previously, he worked as a foreign correspondent and executive national editor of the Detroit News. His writing has appeared in such national publications as Vanity Fair, Esquire, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe.

For more information, contact Jim Swonk at swonk@sbcglobal.net or Marilyn Hysen at thysen@provide.net.

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