---
title: "Off the Record"
year: null
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/off-the-record"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 17693
imdb_id: null
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 261
runtime_minutes: 28
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Off the Record — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/off-the-record

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Off the Record is a television series. Catalogued under News. Produced and broadcast by PBS. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 5 seasons and 261 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Michigan’s political pulse meets seasoned reporter Tim Skubick in a weekly round‑table."

### Why Watch
- In‑depth coverage of Michigan state politics
- Panel discussion brings multiple reporter perspectives
- Roundtable interviews with key policymakers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focuses exclusively on Michigan, limiting broader national relevance
- Format may feel formal for viewers seeking entertainment
- Tone & Suitability: The show’s serious political analysis makes it best suited for viewers comfortable with news‑heavy content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, analytical, conversational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/off-the-record#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tim Skubick
- **Networks / Studios**: PBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tim Skubick** as *Self - Host*
- **Karel Vega** as *Self - Announcer (voice)*
- **Jamie Paisley** as *Self - Announcer (voice)*
- **Zoe Clark** as *Self*
- **Chad Livengood** as *Self*
- **Lauren Gibbons** as *Self*
- **Craig Mauger** as *Self*
- **Chuck Stokes** as *Self*
- **Jordyn Hermani** as *Self*
- **Simon Schuster** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the format of Off the Record?
It opens with a 15‑minute panel of reporters discussing recent news, followed by a roundtable interview with a politician or newsmaker.

### Q: Who hosts Off the Record?
The program is hosted by Tim Skubick, WKAR‑TV’s senior capitol correspondent.

### Q: Where is Off the Record produced and broadcast?
It is produced by WKAR‑TV in East Lansing, Michigan, and airs statewide on PBS member stations.

### Q: What topics does the show cover?
It covers the governor, legislature, political campaigns, and other aspects of Michigan state government.

### Q: How often does new content air?
New episodes are released weekly.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Off the Record — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/17693)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*