Michigan’s Broken Unemployment System, the Future of High School Sports, and More! | Full Megacast, June 22, 2020

University of Michigan Law School’s Rachael Kohl, John Johnson from the MHSAA and other news-makers discuss the latest COVID-19 information on this full edition of the Oakland County Megacast!

Rachael Kohl, Director of the Workers’ Rights Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, discusses the ongoing unemployment crisis in the State of Michigan, and how the current problems were facilitated by significant issues with the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)’s systems long before potential-fraudulence or an influx of cases became an issue. Additionally, Keego Harbor resident Bill Bertakis tells us the story of his experience attempting to receive unemployment benefits and the struggle that he has had getting in contact with the UIA, and State Representative Jim Ellison from Michigan’s 26th District address how legislators are tackling this issue and what solutions they are working on to alleviate these critical problems.

Additionally, West Bloomfield Fire Chief Greg Flynn talks about continuing the progress that our local area has made in containing the coronavirus, and Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) Director of Broadcast Properties John R. Johnson provides insight on how high school sports may look in the fall and how teams are preparing for their seasons right now while maintaining COVID-19 prevention measures.

Plus, Phantom Fireworks President & CEO Bruce Zoldan tells us why his fireworks are flying off the shelves as the Independence Day holiday approaches!

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