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#podcast #politics #religion #Michigan #GrandRapids #MichiganPolitics #Diversity #Hate #Race #MAGA #ElonMusk #Trump #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for January 31, 2025. A Grand Rapids priest was removed from his position with the Anglican Catholic Church for appearing to mimic Elon Musk's recent "salute," which appeared to many critics to look similar to a Nazi salute. Calvin Robinson lost his position, but still defended his "salute" which he says was in response to "hysterical liberals" who took Musk's salute out of context. Robinson is no stranger to right-wing politics, which is why he proudly aligns himself with Musk, Trump, and the MAGA Cult. Robinson is a perfect illustration of what MAGA Republicanism is all about, but is that what Christianity is all about? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES:
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#podcast #politics #religion #Michigan #GrandRapids #MichiganPolitics #Diversity #Hate #Race #MAGA #ElonMusk #Trump #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for January 31, 2025. A Grand Rapids priest was removed from his position with the Anglican Catholic Church for appearing to mimic Elon Musk's recent "salute," which appeared to many critics to look similar to a Nazi salute. Calvin Robinson lost his position, but still defended his "salute" which he says was in response to "hysterical liberals" who took Musk's salute out of context. Robinson is no stranger to right-wing politics, which is why he proudly aligns himself with Musk, Trump, and the MAGA Cult. Robinson is a perfect illustration of what MAGA Republicanism is all about, but is that what Christianity is all about? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES:
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #WhiteChristianNationalism #WhiteNationalism #Immigration #Racism #Authoritarianism #Masculinity #Education #PublicSchools #MattHall Here's Episode 137 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-24:44: Trump Authoritarianism On Steroids/Centrism's Failures Pat Johnston talks about how the Trump Regime's White Nationalism is on overdrive as it sends ICE to terrorize and rip-apart families of undocumented citizens. While this is the kind of authoritarianism most Americans are rejecting, it's also harming our nation's economy. Pat also explains how so-called "centrist" Democrats not only helped give us Donald Trump (twice!), but how they have no new ideas on capturing the working class vote. And Pat concludes by talking about masculinity, and how to win back some of the male vote. 24:45-34:16: No Kings Rallies on 6/14/25 There are hundreds of "No Kings" rallies taking place this Saturday, June 14, 2025, and over 70 such rallies are happening across Michigan. These rallies will be a repudiation of the Trump Regime's authoritarianism, and also of his wasteful and North Korean-style military parade in Washington, D.C. Click here for a map of all of the scheduled rallies , and find out where there's one happening close to you! 34:17-38:40: MI Repubs Unveil Public School Cuts The "Last Call" focuses on the MAGA Michigan House Republican plan to gut public school funding, and funneling that money to private institutions. 38:01-40:21: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: Click Here For a Map of "No Kings" Rallies happening on June 14, 2025! " What Is Centrism ?" By Hamilton Nolan of How Things Work " Trump wants a concentration camp nation ." By LOL GOP in The Farce " House GOP K-12 budget targets DEI, wraps school meals, other programs into per-pupil funding ." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance " Michigan lawmakers decry federal deployments in California, urge non-violent ‘No Kings’ protest. " By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance " Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, studies find. " By Jasmine Garsd of NPR " There Are No 'Distractions' In A War, Only Fronts ." By Oliver Willis in Oliver Willis Explains Michigan State Senator Roger Hauck's tweet on upcoming "No Kings" rallies…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #Tariffs #Lobbying #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 9, 2025. A recent Lake Effect Poll by our friends from Progress Michigan reveals something we've already known: Many working class Michiganders don't get all that excited about the Mackinac Policy Conference. It's a corporate-backed conference featuring lobbyists and lawmakers, who get to spend three fun-filled days on Mackinac Island's luxurious Grand Hotel. And it shouldn't be breaking news to these elitists since the revolving door between lawmaker and lobbyist in Lansing isn't just out in the open, it's celebrated by many Lansing insiders. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Michiganders Not Keen on Mackinac Policy Conference ." By Progress Michigan "'No One Will Know': Records Reveal Secret Money Flowing Through Lansing." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Women #Birth #Economy #Family #WorkingClass #ChildTaxCredit #PaidSickLeave #MAGA #MAGAMurderBudget #ChildCare #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 6, 2025. Bridge Michigan's Astrid Cole wrote an expose on the number of Michigan adults who are choosing to not have kids. These Michigan adults are trending with other adults across the nation who are choosing NOT to start a family. But the reasons shouldn't be that surprising since MAGA Republicans care more about investing in Elon Musk and Betsy Devos rather than the nation's children! Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Michigan wants to grow its population, but more adults say no thanks to kids ." By Astrid Cole of Bridge Michigan " Millions of U.S. kids could lose the Child Tax Credit under GOP budget bill, experts say. " By Aimee Picchi of CBS News…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #WorkingClass #ClassPolitics #Democrats #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #RuralAmericans #Farmers #Masculinity #Race #Economy #Republicans #MAGAMurderBudget #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 136 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-06:32: MAGA Working Class Frauds Pat opens the this week's show explaining how MAGA Republicans, especially MAGA Michigan Republicans, are working class frauds. Whether it's the MAGA Murder Budget that rips away Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and food assistance spending for cutting Elon Musk's taxes, or if it's ripping away a farmer's property rights to save their land, MAGA Republicans work only for their corporate masters. 06:33-33:00: Joan C. Williams "Outclassed" Interview Author Joan C. Williams joins the show to talk about her new book, " Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back ." Professor Williams gives examples of how progressives and Democrats lost touch with working class voters, and explains how MAGA Republicans utilize class warfare to win elections. Her book is a guide on how progressives can build a multi-racial and class-conscious movement to achieve progressive goals. And she doesn't sugarcoat how Democrats' embrace of failed neoliberal policies lost working class voters in Michigan and the country. Also, visit The New Class Bubble Quiz that Professor Williams created to gauge where you class bubble you fit into. Reveal: Pat is 50% working class culture and 50% culturally elite. 33:01-49:10: Last Call: Pat's Interview Takeaway In the "Last Call," Pat provides some takeaways from his discussion with Professor Joan C. Williams on where he agreed and somewhat disagreed with her ideas. Overall, Williams is spot-on because Democrats keep losing the working class, and a shift is much-needed. 49:11-51:21: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back " By Joan C. Williams " More than 3 million people would lose SNAP benefits under GOP bill, nonpartisan report says ." By Jacob Fischler of Michigan Advance " Trump-Musk Civil War Gets $2.4 Trillion of Fuel on the Fire. " By Sarah Ewall Wice of Daily Beast " Republicans offer proposal to block locals from banning natural gas ." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance…
#podcast #Michigan #Pennsylvania #WesternPA #Coal #Energy #CleanEnergy #WorkingClass #Unions #CorporateGreed #Medicaid #MAGAMurderBill #MAGA #Trump #Democrats #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 2, 2025. During my travels through Western Pennsylvania this weekend, I observed many Trump signs, flags, and banners. I wondered why there so much love for Trump in a country that's continued to suffer from his first term, and during his second term. I try to offer answers, but maybe some of you can provide answers. Leave them on You Tube, or email me. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #WorkingClass #Economy #Environment #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Musk #MAGAMurderBill #Medicaid #FossilFuels #CleanEnergy #SarahLeach #OttawaCounty #Libraries #Democracy #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 135 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-16:00: Musk Gone/MI Dem Sen Polls Pat talks about Elon Musk may be leaving, but he's left pain in his wake for millions of Americans. He also brings up new polls showing how Michiganders have a souring mood about the economy, and who's currently winning the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race. 16:01-34:27: Trump Blocks Coal Plant Closure w/ Sarah Leach Sarah Leach is the Executive Editor of the Ottawa News Network , and she joins the show to discuss her coverage of the Trump Administration's energy emergency order to delay a closure of the Campbell coal plant in Port Shelton Twp., MI. It's an attempt to keep coal-fired power plants opened even though the companies running them are trying to transition to a cleaner energy future. Sarah also has a podcast called, " The Two J's Podcas t," which provides a behind-the-scenes at what's happening in Ottawa County. 34:28-40:40: Last Call--MAGA Hates Libraries & Democracy Michigan MAGA Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock wonders if we need public libraries. 40:41-42:36: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com…
#podcast #politics #ElissaSlotkin #Michigan #WorkingClass #FossilFuels #Environment #Economy #California #Emissions #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 23, 2025. It's another edition of, "Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin Goes Full MAGA!" This week, Slotkin was the ONLY Democrat in the U.S. Senate to vote in favor of ripping-away California's tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks--a standard that 17 other states adopted. Slotkin claims to be protecting the interests of Michigan since we're the auto capital of the world. Yet, with climate change hurting her state in a number of ways, wouldn't moving away from the fossil fuels of the 20th Century ensure our economic & environmental survival in the 21st Century? Yet, Slotkin joined MAGA Republicans in gutting this EPA waiver to California that was issued during the Biden Administration. Who's side is Slotkin on? It's not working class Michiganders. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states. " By Jacob Fischler of Michigan Advance…
#podcast #politics #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA Trump #ElonMusk #Medicaid #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #WealthInequality #WorkingClass #Unions #TaxCuts #RashidaTlaib #Weather #ClimateChange #Michigan #SNAP #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 134 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-11:47: Why? Pat Johnston uses the opening segment examining the massive cuts The Trump Regime's Elon Musk is leveling on the National Weather Service. It's happening as Michigan's already experienced 25 tornadoes this year, and when tornadoes are increasing across the country thanks to climate change. Why is Elon gutting an essential service that helps warn people of incoming threatening storms, and when climate change is hitting every part of the country? Why? 11:48-38:32: MAGA Murder Budget Republicans passed the MAGA Murder Budget, which guts programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP while providing lavished tax breaks for Elon Musk, Betsy Devos, and the entire untouchable elite donor class. Pat explains why he backs calling it the MAGA Murder Budget, and asks where has safe moderation gotten Democrats in the last 50 years as MAGA Republicans embrace fascism by the day. And how does granting more tax breaks for rich people, and for corporations, amount to Republicans being the populist party? 38:33-42:40: Last Call on Dying Democrats In the "Last Call," Pat covers the most recent death of a Democratic congressman, and how the three deaths of Democrats in Congress helped Republicans pass their MAGA Murder Budget. Maybe DNC Vice Chair is correct in advocating for some new blood in the Democratic caucus. 43:01-44:42: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Whitmer requests federal disaster aid for northern Michigan ice storm damage ." By Michael Kransz of MLive.com " U.S. House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid. " By Jennifer Shutt and Ashley Murray of Michigan Advance " These 16 Democratic Senators Deserve a Primary ." By Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect " Medicaid work requirements could mean 200K Michiganders lose coverage ." By Kate Wells of Michigan Public Radio Messaging Guru Anat Shenker-Osorio on "MAGA Murder Budget " framing. Full video of Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib speech on how the MAGA Murder Budget's affects on her district. " More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that’s worrying US officials. " By Seth Borenstein in The AP…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Medicaid #WorkingClass #Farmers #Education #Tariffs #MAGA #Democrats #Republicans #Budget #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 19, 2025. Tariffs could lead to 13,000 less jobs in Michigan. Some 750,000 Michiganders could lose their Medicaid under a rushed-through MAGA Republican budget bill. State universities are getting grant funding slashed, leading to further job loss and uncertainty and pain for farmers. And the state's unemployment rate keeps rising. Is this what winning feels like in Michigan under the Trump Regime? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Battle over Medicaid boils over in DC; what it means for Michigan ." By Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan " Uncertainty marks Michigan’s future as economists estimate tariffs could cost the state 13,000 jobs ." By Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "‘ Gutted.’ Michigan losing $200M in fed research funding, with more in limbo ." By Rob French and Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan…
#podcast #politics #JoeBiden #Progressives #Democrats #Election2024 #Trump #leftoflansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 16, 2025. Pat Johnston offers-up a Mea culpa on not being honest with you, but worse with himself, on President Joe Biden's ability to run for reelection last year. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com Here's Pat Johnston's "Friday Short" on " Why I'm Voting For Biden ," from May 3, 2025.…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Farming #Rural #Medicaid #Environment #Economy #RenewableEnergy #WorkingClass #Tariffs #WorkFromHome #Oligarchy #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Musk #Trump #MAGA #LeftOfLansing 00:00-21:28: MAGA Attacks on Rural Michigan/Dems Attack David Hogg Pat Johnston talks about how MAGA Michigan Republicans are passing bills hurting farmers, while also passing bills that have zero benefits to working class. The same goes for the MAGA Republicans in Congress, who are trying to pass $880 billion in Medicaid funding--funding that'll be devasting to rural Michigan residents with hospital closures. And why are Republicans gutting health care for the working class? So, they can pass trillions of $$$ in tax cuts for the elite donor base, like Elon Musk and Betsy DeVos. And Pat's incensed over the DNC's moves to oust party vice-chair David Hogg. 22:29-38:37: Michigan Farmers Union's Bob Thompson Michigan Farmers Union President Bob Thompson joins the show to talk about how Trump & Elon's cuts are adding pain to Michigan farmers, and rural Michigan. Thompson shares his views on topics such as: tariffs, cuts to USAID and USDA, cuts to NOAA and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, and cuts to universities that perform studies designed to help farmers. To learn more, visit the Michigan Farmers Union . 38:38-44:57: Last Call on At-Home Work The "Last Call" is on the MAGA Michigan Republican House majority's demands that state employees come back to Lansing for a five-day work-week. Pat explains why this is beyond idiotic. 44:58-46:40: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "5 Calls" Site where you can call your Congressional Representative and tell them NO to the MAGA Republican Budget. " MDHHS Report: 750K Michiganders on Medicaid stand to lose coverage if federal cuts are finalized. " By Steven Bohner of ABC 13 News in Grand Rapids "U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending ." By Jennifer Shutt of Michigan Advance " Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds. " By Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders of The AP " Anti-PFAS coalition decries Trump Administration’s rollback of drinking water regulations ." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance " Children’s health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts ." By Shalina Chatlani of Stateline " MSU researchers, administrators cope with estimated $82 million lost in funding cuts ." By Hannah Locke of State News " 5 Key Facts About Medicaid Work Requirements ." By Elizabeth Hinton & Robin Rudowicz of KFF " Trump Is (One) Logical Endpoint of the GOP. " By Noah Bertlaski of Everything Is Horrible " DNC panel opens the door to removing David Hogg from his national post ." By Andrew Howard of Politico " People who work from home all the time ‘cut emissions by 54%’ against those in office. " By Patrick Barkham of The Guardian "Off The Record with Tim Skubick--Season 54, Ep: 44 " by WKAR…
#podcast #politics #Democrats #Michigan #Slotkin #Progressives #CorporateCorruption #Cryptocurrency #BigTech #Trump #Republicans #Economy #WorkingClass #GovernmentCorruption #BillMaher #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 12, 2025. Last week, Bill Maher lauded Michigan Democratic U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on his HBO show because of her criticism of how her party appears "weak and woke" by the electorate. But other than the fact that Slotkin swears and cusses at times, what exactly is she pushing on a policy front that helps working class Michiganders and Americans? How will her "moderation" help bring people towards Democrats when she's currently supporting a cryptocurrency bill that Republicans, including President Trump, are pushing to please the Big Tech donor base? How does joining with Trump help fix that "weak" image Slotkin is crying about? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Slotkin co-sponsors bill targeting Trump’s crypto coin, cites risks of foreign influence ." By Jon King of Michigan Advance " Democrats Cave, Prepare to Rubber-Stamp Trump Crypto Corruption ." By David Dayen of The American Prospect…
#podcast #politics #economy #Progressives #FlatTax #CorporateGreed #Michigan #Minnesota #ProgressiveTax #PaidSickLeave #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 9, 2025. Michigan ranks 39th in per capita income, proving that a billion dollars in corporate subsidies, and the state's regressive flat tax, aren't working to help the working class. Pat Johnston explains why Michigan should be more like Minnesota, and reinvest in the people. But that'll mean repealing the flat tax, and replacing it with a progressive tax to make the system more fair for the working class. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Michigan in 39th, Minnesota is 12th ." By Lou Glazer of Michigan Future, Inc.…
#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Environment #ClimateChange #GreatLakes #Michigan #Jobs #WorkingClass #DOGE #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #MAGA #Republicans #AnnaClark #ProPublica #Budget #CorporateGreed #FreeSpeech #Gaza #Farmers Economics #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 132 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:01: UofM Ono Out/Nessel Mistake/Trump Tariffs The opening segment concentrates on University of Michigan President Santa Ono's sudden exit, and why that's a good decision. Ono acted weak in the face of the Trump Regime's threats while also going after Pro-Palestinian student protesters. And sadly, Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel went along with it by charging seven of those students. Although, she dropped all charges this week. Pat also covers how MAGA is echoing Dear Leader's "sacrifice" mantra even though that message was never pushed during the election. 20:02-38:06: ProPublica's Anna Clark Interview Anna Clark from ProPublica talks about her article on how Trump & Musk have been busy gutting the funding for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Michigan . The Lab provides research and solutions for dangerous algae bloom in the lakes, invasive species entering the lakes, and continued clean drinking water. The Lab's work helps all of the coastal towns that reside, and rely on, the Great Lakes! This is part of the Trump Regime's anti-science movement that was all spelled-out in The Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025." 38:07-42:43: Last Call-Republicans Attack Farmers Pat's "Last Call" covers how the extreme MAGA Michigan Republican House majority passed a bill last week that would repeal a farmer's right to use their land for large wind and solar farms. What happened to the days of Republicans fighting for property rights? And why are they fighting to block farmers from making money while helping the state's move towards becoming carbon-neutral? Guess. 42:44-45:49: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Millions of People Depend on the Great Lakes’ Water Supply. Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting It. " By Anna Clark of ProPublica " The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy ." By Anna Clark " Trump Administration’s planned budget cuts threaten key Lake Michigan data network. " By Heather VanDyke of Michigan Advance " Nessel’s office drops charges against University of Michigan Diag protestors ." By Jon King of Michigan Advance " U.S. Electricity From Fossils Fuels Dips Below 50% for the First Time Ever ." By Robert Rapier of Oil Prices.com " Matt Hall says he’s playing long game in passing solar siting repeal Senate won’t take up. " By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan " Michigan AG drops all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters ." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian " Collections on millions of student loans risk slowing the economy, experts say ." By Max Zahn of ABC News…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Budget #Education #TaxCuts #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #WorkingClass #Economy #Environment #jobs #leftoflansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 5, 2025! The Trump Regime's proposed budget is setting-up to serve working class Michiganders with a lot of pain. Whether it's cuts to education, health care, Medicaid, clean water, or keeping homes cool and warm, The Regime is ready to perform one of the greatest disinvestments in Michigan's, and America's, working class. Why? To provide the elites and the corporate class with lavished tax cuts with very little oversight. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Trump's budget hits Michigan with education, housing, community development cuts. " By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press " New DTE Energy rate hike proposal would seek $574 million from customers ." By Ingrid Kelley and David Komer of Fox2 in Detroit " Trump Administration’s planned budget cuts threaten key Lake Michigan data network ." By Heather VanDyke of Michigan Advance…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #RightWing #MattHall #MaiXiong #Democrats #Progressives #Trump #MAGA #ElonMusk #Whitmer #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 2, 2025! MAGA Michigan Republican House Speaker Matt Hall threw a temper-tantrum this week after Democratic State Rep. Mai Xiong criticized Hall for closing down the House so he could slobber and stargaze at his Dear Leader Trump in Michigan. Hall called Xiong "low IQ," since she had the temerity to call-out how he and his MAGA Republican collogues continue to ignore the working class in the state. When MAGA policies predictably fail, hurling middle school insults, like Dear Leader Trump does, is all MAGA Republican authoritarians have left. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Rep. Xiong responds to ‘disrespectful’ remarks from Michigan House Speaker. " By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Democrats #progressives #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateWelfare #WorkingClass #Lobbying #DonorBase #CorporateAuthoritarianism #Trump #ElonMusk #Whitmer #MattHall #Republicans #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 131 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-21:41: Trump's Low #'s/Slotkin & Oligarchy The first segment features Pat Johnston detailing how Michiganders, and America, are giving Trump a failing grade after his first 100 days in office. Trump's tariffs are hurting the working class, but he and his regime are doubling-down. Then, Pat breaks-down Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's new "war plans" for Democrats, and where she says Democrats should stop saying "oligarchy" when attacking Trump. Pat gives examples where he thinks Slotkin's right, and where she's wrong. 22:01-39:00: Interview w/ Paula Gardner Paula Gardner, Business Editor at Bridge Michigan, is our guest this week. Ms. Gardner unveiled a handful of articles detailing how this state's reliance on taxpayer-funded corporate subsidies aren't bringing the jobs and economic growth many promised. Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has championed these subsidies during her tenure. But because the near $1Billion in spending hasn't resulted in the jobs supporters said would happen, there seems to be bipartisan agreement that we need new solutions. Check-out Ms. Gardner's article, " WHITMER SUBSIDY RECORD: COMPANIES GET 1-BILLION DOLLARS; JOBS FALL SHORT OF PROMISES .” 39:01-46:00: Last Call-Whitmer & Trump Pat's "Last Call" is on Whitmer joining Trump during his Michigan trip this week, and where she went right and wrong on that visit. 46:01-49:16: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promises ." By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan " After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentives ." By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan " Bernie Sanders pushes back against Elissa Slotkin’s criticism of using the term ‘oligarchy. ’" By Jon King of Michigan Advance " U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses ." By Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber of Associated Press " UP protesters gather in Marquette before Rep. Jack Bergman speaks at fundraiser ." By TV6 WLUC in Marquette " Trump, joined by Whitmer, announces new jets for Selfridge ." By Rob French of Bridge Michigan " More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds ." By Domenico Montanaro of NPR…
#podcast #health #Michigan #Vaccines #Politics #Democrats #MAGA #Extemism #PublicHealth #HealthCare #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 28, 2025! Michigan has nine measles cases so far in 2025. It's not too hard to figure-out why: major drops in childhood vaccination rates in the state combined with misinformation and mixed messages from the Trump Regime, and specifically from its Health & Human Services Director Robert Kennedy Jr. Pat Johnston explains why he's not so sure making measles great again in the country is a winning strategy for the people. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Michigan headed toward worst year for measles in decades, chief medical exec says ." Hannay Mackay of The Detroit News " RFK Jr. says he wants to curb measles. His former nonprofit keeps undermining his message ." By Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th News…
#podcast #Politics #GulfOfMexico #Michigan #MattMaddock #MAGA #Republicans #Weird #Trump #Progressives #Democrats #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 25, 2025. The weird Michigan MAGA Republican state House Rep. Matt Maddock of the 51st House District is making news again in his own warped and cruel way. Maddock announced this week that he wants to abolish the Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency, which coincides with Dear Leader Trump and Elon Musk cutting the U.S. Veterans' Affairs office. Maddock also introduced a bill forcing Michigan's government to call The Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," which is how MAGA Republicans believe will help the working class? Pat Johnston shares his thoughts on why Maddock is the perfect embodiment of today's clownish, weird, but horrifically cruel MAGA Republican Party. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Child marriage is now banned in Michigan ." Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance " GOP Rep. Maddock on tape: ‘We’re going to have a civil war or some sort of revolution.’ " By Jon King of Michigan Advance…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressives #Democrats #Line5 #Trump #MAGA #Economy #CorporateGreed #Oligarchy #WorkingClass #Environment #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 130 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:03: MAGA MI Cowards/Stevens Runs For U.S. Senate LOL's Pat Johnston describes how the "empty chair" town halls for MAGA Michigan Republican Congressmen John James and Tom Barrett shows the cowardice of these so-called tough MAGA men. How can John James run for governor if he's too afraid to face his own constituents who are angry with how Dear Leader Trump & Republicans are gutting Social Security and Medicaid while passing massive tax breaks for the corporate donor base. And Pat isn't real enthused by Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens's U.S. Senate run, and he explains why. 20:04-44:56: Dr. Jeffrey Insko Line 5 Interview Dr. Jeffrey Insko of The Current joins Pat to discuss the Trump Regime's fast-tracking of a tunnel project designed to keep the Line 5 pipeline operational for Canadian energy company Enbridge. The 72-year old pipeline is in poor shape, and a major leak or spill could spell doom for the health of the Great Lakes and Michigan's economy. Dr. Insko explains the decades of corporate and government corruption keeping Line 5 operating, and putting Michiganders at risk. 44:57-50:13: Last Call-MAGA Wants Tax On Rich? In the "Last Call," Pat explains why some MAGA Republicans, like former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, are pushing Republicans to pass a tax on millionaires and billionaires. It's obvious that AOC * Bernie Sanders' "anti-oligarchy" tour is resonating with millions across the country. 50:14-52:13: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Trump administration to fast-track Line 5 tunnel, calling project 'emergency .'" By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan " Absent Tom Barrett, 7th District town hall meeting lets constituents express concerns, frustrations ." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance " Michigan Republicans praise Trump, Army Corps for fast-tracking Line 5 tunnel. " By SooLeader Staff at SooLeader.com " Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution ." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian-Detroit " In default on your student loans? Trump’s team says they will garnish wages, take your tax refunds ." By Matt Durr of MLive.com " Steve Bannon (Yes, Really!) Just Had a Good Idea for Trump ." By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling of The New Republic…
#podcast #politics #immigration #Michigan #Education #InternationalStudents #Deportation #GovernmentCorruption #MAGA #Republicans #CorporateAuthoritariansm #Authoritarianism #LatinoVoters #Trump #Economy #Democrats #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 21, 2025. A new Gallop poll shows Americans are beginning to reject Dear Leader Trump on a host of issues, including his top issue of Immigration. Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect gives reasonings as to why Americans are no longer supporting his anti-Constitutional immigration disappearance program, but also why Latino-American voters are rejecting him even though many voted for him just five months ago. And this is why Democrats should've never ceded ground on immigration rather than choosing Trump-Lite on the issue. It didn't solve the issue, nor did it give them extra votes. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Trump scores better marks with the public on immigration than the economy ." By AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #DEI #MinorityRights #Immigration #HigherEducation #GovernmentCorruption #WhiteChristianNationalism #WhiteChristianNationalist #Law #MAGA #Oligarchy #Propaganda #Authoritarianism #Republicans #MichiganState Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 18 2025. Michigan State University's faculty passed a resolution calling for MSU to join a new "mutual defense compact" with other Big Ten schools to help fight back against the Trump Regime's constant attacks on higher education in Michigan, and the country. The Trump Regime is working to defund colleges and universities so it can force these higher education institutions to instill their warped and weird White Christian Nationalist propaganda. It was all right there for us to read in Project 2025. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " MSU faculty join call for Big Ten 'mutual defense compact' against Trump administration ." By Owen McCarthy in State News…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressives #Democrats #GretchenWhitmer #DavidHogg #Trump #ElonMusk #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Corruption #Immigration #First Amendment #Education #Republicans #Economy #Authoritarianism #WhiteChristianNationalism #RightWing #Democracy #WorkingClass Here's Episode 129 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-21:46: What Happens When We Give-Up To MAGA Pat Johnston opens the show talking about the Republicans running to become Michigan's next governor. It'll be funny, but cringeworthy, to watch Congressman John James and former state Attorney General Mike Cox try to "out-Trump" each other. Pat then explains how years of Democrats giving-up against MAGA Republicans is a major reason why we're facing the totalitarian takeover of the country by Trump & MAGA. The Trump Regime is now targeting international students at several universities and colleges in an effort to harm undocumented students, and higher education. Democrats give an inch, and Trump & MAGA will take 10 miles! 21:47-32:48: Julie Powers-Immigration Law & Justice MI Executive Director Julie Powers from Immigration Law & Justice Michigan joins the show to share her insights over the Trump Regime's attacks on international students on Michigan colleges and universities. Ms. Powers explains why Trump and his White Christian Nationalist supporters are targeting these students, and how it won't just hurt the students and higher education, but also the towns where these institutions reside. 32:49-41:00: Last Call-David Hogg Is Right In this week's "Last Call," Pat applauds Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg's announcement that he'll use his PAC to help find candidates to primary certain Democratic Party officeholders in safe-Blue seats, who've fallen asleep at the wheel. This is what we call... Democracy! 41:00-43:00: Ending Photo of Trump in White House: " Photo of the Day: January 4, 2018 " by The White House is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Democratic Party Logo: " Democratic Donkey - Icon " by DonkeyHotey is licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: " Gretchen Whitmer Taiwan 20240304 " by 總統府 (Office of the President) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 . NOTES: " Some CMU student visas and records revoked, impact unclear ." By Courtney Boyd & Lauren Rice Of WCMU " More foreign students in Michigan targeted for deportation, including 22 at U-M ." By John Wisely of The Detroit Free Press " Donald Trump's administration is canceling student visas. What are visas? What do they do? " By Jalen Williams of The Detroit Free Press " USDA cuts hit small farms as Trump showers billions on big farms ." By Kevin Hardy of Stateline (via Michigan Advance ) " Trump administration to fast-track Line 5 tunnel, calling project 'emergency .'" By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #education #News #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #WhiteChristianNationalism #Immigration #HigherEducation #FirstAmendmentRights #Trump #CentralMichiganUniversity #UniversityOfMichigan #Authoritariansim #Progressives #Fascism Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 14, 2025. The Trump Regime has started to new line of attack against Michigan universities and colleges: By forcing foreign students to leave via threats of deportation. The Regime is also issuing similar threats to foreign students across the country in an effort, they say, to remove those who are a risk to America. But what this is really about is pleasing the anti-immigrant and anti-science MAGA Republican base, draining universities of much-needed federal funding, and removing the free speech rights of noncitizens. And after they are successful at stamping-out free speech rights for noncitizens, they'll go after American citizens for criticism them. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " More foreign students in Michigan targeted for deportation, including 22 at U-M ." By John Wisely of The Detroit Free Press " For-profit immigration detention expands as Trump accelerates his deportation plans. " By Amanda Hernandez of States Newsroom (via Michigan Advance )…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #Economy #Tariffs #CorporateCorruption #Corruption #Government #GovernmentCorruption #GenX #Progressives #MinimumWage #Democrats #unions #WorkingClass #HamiltonNolan #LaborRights #Trump #ElonMusk #Republicans #Democrats #MAGA #LeftOfLansing 00:00-17:45: Protests/Tariff Con/Whitmer WH Visit Pat opens the show discussing Trump's Tariff Con, and how it's costing the working class. And while Democratic Party leaders still appear unable to fight back against MAGA Republicanism's embrace of corporate authoritarianism, Indivisible groups are leading the way with "Hands-Off" protests across Michigan and the country last weekend. Pat also has words for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's disastrous White House visit. 17:46-40:01: Hamilton Nolan Interview Labor Writer Hamilton Nolan joins Pat to talk more about why Trump's Tariff Con isn't about helping the working class. Hamilton describes the reasons why multinational corporations moved jobs overseas: to break unions. Hamilton also shares thoughts on how it's up to us to stop Republicans from redistributing wealth and power from the working class to the corporate class. Please visit Hamilton Nolan's site called, " How Things Work ," to read all of his writings, and pick-up a copy of his book, " The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and The Struggle For The Soul Of Labor ." 40:02-45:39: Last Call-What Happened To Gen X? Pat wonders what happened to Generation X as it continues to trend more right-wing while other generations are not. 45:40-47:45--Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " They Are Going to Take Everything If We Don't Stop Them ." By Hamilton Nolan in How Things Work " An International Minimum Wage ." By Hamilton Nolan in How Things Work " Trump surprise led to cringeworthy moment for Whitmer, Michigan in Oval Office | Opinion ." By Nancy Kaffer of The Detroit Free Press " Gretchen Whitmer goes to Washington with a call for bipartisanship to grow the economy. " By Alexandra Marquez of CNBC " Hands-Off" Rally Video in Lansing, MI . Courtesy Julia Pulver…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Line5 #Oil #Energy #FossilFuel #Lobbying #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Progressives #Economy #Government #Corruption #Loybbying #Trump #Tariffs #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 7, 2025. In this week's "Monday Musing," Pat explores what this Dear Leader Trump tariff scheme is ultimately about: enriching himself and those willing to buy him off. This tariff scheme is another in a lifelong scheme of cons by Donald Trump. When will MAGA Republicans stop his corruption? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " Trump Tariff Scheme A Great Opportunity For Even More Presidential Corruption ." By S.V. Date of The Huffington Post "Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution. " By Tom Perkins of The Guardian…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #news #Democrats #progressives #union #labor #workingclass #socialsecurity #Veterans #Medicaid #Rural #Education #PublicEducation #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #Tariffs #ElonMusk #TechBros #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Oligarchy #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 127 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-23:52: Trump Low Econ Polling; Musk Attacks Soc.Sec & V.A.; Dems Must Counter Pat shares the latest AP Poll showing poor numbers for Trump re: handling of economy, Social Security, and the federal government. Elon continues gutting Social Security, Medicaid, and the V.A., and the detriment to millions of Michiganders! And Pat highlights a national "Hands-Off" rally with many events happening all across Michigan on April 5th, from 1-3pm . Visit https://handsoff2025.com/ to find-out where you can attend a local rally, and how to sign-up. 23:53-32:27: Last Call--Trump Cuts School Spending in MI In this week's "Last Call," we concentrate on how the Trump-Musk regime is pulling back on $42 million on pre-approved projects for public schools across Michigan . It's all part of an overall effort to dry-up public education funding, forcing kids to go to for-profit charter schools. It's been part of the overall right-wing playbook for years, and now it might be coming to fruition. 32:28-34:36: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: Point of Disorder Podcast Hands-Off! Rally on April 5, 2025 ! " Trump administration pulls $42M from Michigan schools for pre-approved projects, state says. " By Jack Nissen of Fox 2 Detroit " Michigan school buildings will need $23 billion in repairs and upgrades ." By Lori Higgins of Chalkbeat Detroit (via Bridge Michigan ) " Veterans Affairs Secretary defends plans for downsizing during visit to Howell ." By Kyle Davidson on Michigan Advance…
#podcast #politcs #news #progressives #workingclass #unions #medicare #medicaid #corporategreed #corporatecorruption #Democrats #michigan #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #ElonMusk #leftoflansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 31, 2025. As the economy falters and worsens during the Trump Regime, Elon & Trump's policies further abandon the working class in Michigan, and across the country. And MAGA Republicans in Congress are going along with it to please their elite corporate tax donor base. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com…
#podcast #politics #race #minorities #Education #Authoritarians #MAGA #Trump #ElonMusk #HigherEducation #DEI #CorporateCorruption #Michigan #UniversityOfMichigan #WorkingClass Here's this week's Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 28, 2025. The University of Michigan cowered to Dear Leader Trump Regime's demands to eliminate its DEI programs, or else it would lose millions in federal research grants, and more. Rather than universities sticking together and refusing to give-in to these White Christian Nationalist authoritarians, universities are doing what they're told. It might be the first domino to drop in the MAGA Republican aim to control public education. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com " A scholarship program helped boost diversity at U of M. Trump’s DEI crackdown just killed it. " By Phil Lewis in What I'm Reading…
#podcast #politics #Michigan #VotingRights #Progressives #democracy #Democrats Here's Episode 126 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast 00:00-22:56: Elon & Trump's War On Working Class Michiganders Pat breaks-down the Signal-gate story, and why perhaps hiring unqualified Fox News weekend cohosts wasn't the greatest idea). He then discusses how Elon & Trump continue to attack the working class while empowering their own corporate donor class. But while MAGA Michigan Republicans in Congress continue to ignore their constituents due to Musk & Trump's unpopularity, Michiganders across the state are hosting their own "empty chair" town halls thanks to Indivisible groups. Pat provided some audio so you can hear how there's a true working class grassroots movement that's building to fight against authoritarianism. 22:57-46:07: VoteBeat Michigan's Hayley Harden VoteBeat Michigan Reporter Hayley Harden joins the show to discuss the Michigan House Republican effort to require proof of citizenship in order to vote in future elections. Republicans claim this would add "integrity" to our election process while Democrats counter how this is another effort to set-up roadblocks and barriers to voting for thousands. It's part of a major effort from Republicans on the state and federal level to rollback some of the expanded voting rights Michiganders approved in 2018 & 2022. Ms. Harden also talks about why there are fewer people running for city clerk positions. Please visit VoteBeat Michigan as it's a fantastic voting news and information site! 46:01-51:00: Last Call--MAGA Making Voting Harder 53:16-56:06: Ending/Tigs Prediction Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well ! leftoflansing.com NOTES: " March 20, 2025 Empty Chair Town Hall - John Moolenaar Video " By Indivisible Central Michigan " Empty Chair Town Hall For Michigan Republican Congressman Jack Bergman--March 22, 2025. " By Traverse Indivisible " Trump orders an overhaul of how elections are run, inviting a likely legal challenge. " By VoteBeat.org " Fight begins in Michigan House over whether to require voters to prove their citizenship ." By Hayley Harding of VoteBeat Michigan " Michigan is short of clerks to oversee elections, but harassment and workload turn people away ." By Hayley Harding of VoteBeat Michigan " Michigan secretary of state aims to fix loophole that allowed noncitizen to vote in 2024 ." By Hayley Harding of VoteBeat Michigan Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum on Trump's "Proof of Citizenship" EO. " Musk contributes $2M to state GOP ." By Battleground Wisconsin " Democrats condemn proof of citizenship voting resolution advancing in Michigan House as ‘poll tax. ’" By Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance " Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal ." By Jeffrey Goldberg & Shane Harris of The Atlantic " America’s billionaire class is funding anti-democratic forces ." By Robert Reich of The Guardian…
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