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James Blanchard, former Michigan governor (1983–1990), speaks during the first Presidential Speaker Series at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing, Mich., on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
James Blanchard, former Michigan governor (1983–1990), speaks during the first Presidential Speaker Series at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing, Mich., on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.