An insight into Michigan's progressive political and pop cultural scene. Pat Johnston highlights how the progressive movement is helping shape Michigan's political landscape with opinion and interviews. It's time to make Michigan's political machine work for the people!
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 20, 2026. Democratic Party leaders in the U.S. House endorsed cryptocurrency & AIPAC Congressman Shri Thanedar of Detroit over his working class progressive candidate, State Rep. Donovan McKinney. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claims that Rep. Thanedar will fight for the affordability of all Michiganders, and take-on the Trump Regime. Yet, all evidence points to the contrary when it comes to Thanedar's record. Pat Johnston explains why this endorsement shows how Democratic Party leaders still are not getting the working class anger spreading across Michigan, and the country. Click here to help State Rep. Donovan McKinney's campaign!!!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K." By Akela Lacy of The Intercept #podcast #politics #progressive #WorkingClass #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Michigan #ShriThanedar #DonovanMcKinney #Cypytocurrency #Trump #Israel #WarPowers #Detroit #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HakeemJeffries #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing #MondayMusing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 17, 2026!Michigan is the epicenter of the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, where over a thousand Michiganders are sick after ingesting a small parasite that causes explosive diarrhea. This outbreak has hit over 2,000 people in Michigan and 17 other states. State and federal health officials are investigating the source of this outbreak, but they're investigating with one hand tied behind their backs.That's thanks to The Trump Regime's CDC scaling back efforts to investigate and control foodborne outbreaks, like Cyclosporiasis. Pat Johnston explains how moves like this by The Regime is in line with what this Regime is all about: Protecting the corporate class, otherwise known as The Epstein Class. Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"What experts say you should do during Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak." By Kristen Jordan Shamus of The Detroit Free Press "Trump's CDC Stopped Monitoring Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Before Outbreak." By Marni Rose McFall of Newsweek #podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Cyclosporiasis #Health #Government #GovernmentCorruption #CDC #RKFJr #MAHA #MAGA #Democrats #Trump #Republicans #EpsteinClass #DonorClass #CorporateCorruption #Musk #PFAS #Fascist #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #187 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:18: Abdul & Prop Tax; Michigan AccentLOL's Pat Johnston is befuddled by Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed brought-up the idea of eliminating the property taxes for senior citizens. Pat's also befuddled by the accent of the other Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. But then, people don't think Pat's got a real Michigan accent either, so... 16:19: 43:00: Ben Ambrose InterviewDemocratic candidate for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District, Ben Ambrose, talks with Pat about his campaign to defeat incumbent MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar. They talk about his life story living in Oceana County, enlisting and serving in the Marine Corps, and then how he was personally affected by the Trump Regime's DOGE. They also cover Mr. Ambrose's economic and education ideas, as well as his thoughts on data centers, immigration, John Moolenaar's devotion to the donor class, and how he's running on a "people representing people" campaign. Visit Ben Ambrose's campaign: https://ambrose4congress.com/Donate to Ben Ambrose's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/benjamin-ambrose-243:01-52:32: Last Call-Stevens DisasterIn the "Last Call," Pat covers some baffling attacks by the Haley Stevens campaign against Abdul El-Sayed while AIPAC continues to pour millions into the race on behalf of Stevens. 52:33-54:53: EndingVote on this week's poll if you approve of Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Stevens or El-Sayed? Latest polls show who leads in US Senate primary." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Michigan House passes property tax cut bills, holds off on tax increases to fill budget hole." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants." By Al Jezeerra "Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask." By Jordyn Harmani & Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan #podcast #progressive #politics #Michigan #Democrats #WorkingClass #EpsteinClass #BenAmbrose #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #JohnMoolenaar #WealthInequality #Israel #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #datacenters #Education #Economy #MidMichigan #ICE #DetentionCamp #GeoGroup #Affordability #Unions #Farmers #Election #MedicareForAll #AIPAC #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #BigTech #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 13, 2026.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills that were passed when Democrats held the government trifecta back in 2024. But Michigan MAGA Republican House Speaker Matt Hall blocked those bills from reaching Whitmer's desk once Republicans took control of the state House.However, Democrats took Republicans to court, and won, and those bills finally reached Whitmer's desk this past Friday... only to have Whitmer veto these working class bills. Pat Johnston explains why Whitmer's veto shows not only how much she's sold-out her "Big Gretch" credentials, but how it shows exactly why Democratic base voters are hungry for new blood in the Democratic Party. Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan Supreme Court sends bills to Whitmer, who stuns with surprise vetoes." By Rick Pluta and Rick Brewer of Michigan Public Radio #podcast #politics #Michigan #progressives #Democrats #Whitmer #MAGA #Republicans #MattHall #Trump #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #BigTech #DataCenters #Corrections #Unions #UAW #Teachers #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 10, 2026.The Trump Regime's ICE Gestapo is hurting Michigan's farming community, which is hurting our state's overall economy. And with another incident of ICE killing another person, this time in Texas, it proves ICE offers nothing of value to our democracy. It serves only to terrorize marginalized communities, and that's why it must be abolished!Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Immigration turmoil sparks workforce worries for many Michigan industries." By John Gallagher of Crains Business Detroit #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Immigration #Farmers #Agriculture #workingclass #ICE #Fascism #Economy #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Democrats #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #186 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:44: Sen.Debate/Platner OutThe Dear Leader Trump Sports Curse continues, this time he helped lead to the demise of the U.S. Men's Soccer team in the World Cup. Pat covers a bit of the debate between Abdul El Sayed and Haley Stevens for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, and how Stevens represents establishment Democrats who count on corporate bribes while refusing to fight for the working class. And, Pat gives his reaction to progressive Graham Platner dropping-out of Maine's Senate race, and how corporate-establishment Democrats are using Platner's demise to sink the entire progressive movement. 19:45-48:40: Diop Harris II InterviewDiop Harris II joins the show to talk about his progressive campaign for Michigan's 4th Congressional District where MAGA Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga is running again. Diop and Pat talk about his campaign, his progressive roots, his work in progressive politics in Michigan & Washington D.C., and why he's better suited to face Huizenga than the other Democrats in the race. They cover ICE and immigration, farmers, data centers, Medicare For All, corporate corruption, and more. Visit: https://www.diop4mi.com/Diop Harris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diop4mi/Diop Harris on Twitter: https://x.com/Diop4MIDiop Harris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diop4miFollow The Money: democracyisourpower.com48:41-52:53: Last CallIn the Last Call, a new AP Poll shows that a significant number of Jewish Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza.50:01-54:31: EndingClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Obamacare premiums likely to surge again next year." By Nada Hassanein of Michigan Advance "Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim." By Kimberlee Kruesi and Meg Kinnard of AP "AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians." By Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders of AP "El-Sayed, Stevens trade pointed barbs in Democratic U.S. Senate debate." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press #podcast #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #MAGA #Republicans #BillHuizenga #Michigan #Fascism #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorrution #CorporatePACS #GovernmentCorrutpion #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #Economy #Obamacare #DataCenters #AIPAC #EpsteinClass #WealthInequality #DiopHarris #Congress #GrahamPlatner #Donors #Israel #Trump #Authoritarianism #AI #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 6, 2026!Democratic State Senator Mallory McMorrow announces she's dropping-out of the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary race.That means it's just a two-person race between the progressive frontrunner, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Congresswoman "Ms. AIPAC" Haley Stevens. Pat Johnston talks about the ramifications of McMorrow's announcement, and how he's not surprised how some Democratic officeholders, like Attorney General Dana Nessel, are suddenly rushing to support "centrist" Stevens.Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"McMorrow suspends U.S. Senate campaign." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Michigan AG drops all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian #podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #DemocraticSocialism #Democrats #MalloryMcMorrow #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #Senate #Election #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #DanaNessel #Israel #AIPAC #Protesters #UofM #Palestinian #DTE #EpsteinClass #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #WorkingClass #WealthInequality #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 3, 2026. Michigan progressive Democratic state Representative Betsy Coffia from the Traverse City region keeps winning elections in a once-safe Republican district because she demonstrates every day how she's backing the working class while fighting back against the rampant corporate and government corruption in Lansing. Progressives, like Betsy Coffia, are winning elections because they stand-up to corruption while sticking-up for strong, progressive working class values. Progressives, like Betsy Coffia, are in the mainstream as they fight to end the revolving door between government and corporate corruption. Those fighting to keep that revolving door spinning are the true extremists. Follow Rep. Coffia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/betsycoffia/Follow Rep. Coffia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetsyCoffiaClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #185 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-17:55: More DSA Victories/MI Senate RaceLOL's Pat Johnston opens the show highlighting how another young Democratic Socialist defeated another Democratic incumbent in Congress, and this time it was in Denver, CO. Pat explains why progressives and Democratic Socialists are winning in Democratic primaries. 17:56-41:21: Betsy Coffia InterviewMichigan progressive Democratic state Representative Betsy Coffia joins the show to talk about northwest Michigan politics, affordable housing, Medicare For All, representing the working class over corporations, and the lack of government transparency in Michigan. She also shares her progressive history, why she's never sold-out her working class values. Follow Rep. Coffia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/betsycoffia/Follow Rep. Coffia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetsyCoffia41:22-48:27: Last Call on Progressive Long Game:In this week's "Last Call," as progressives and Democratic Socialists continue notching wins across Michigan and the country, we must remember this working class movement began a decade ago.48:28-51:43: AOC Backs AES/EndingClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:State Rep. Betsy Coffia reelection statement."More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices." By Kevin Hardy of Michigan Advance "How Hasan Piker helped boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and what it tells us about the state of the Democratic Party." By Tom Perkins of Mondoweiss "Coffia, Rheingans Call for Health Care for All." By Michigan House DemocratsBetsy Coffia w/ Bernie Sanders in 2016.#podcast #politics #Progressives #Socialism #DemocraticSocialism #WorkingClass #Michigan #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #GovernmentTransparency #Capitalism #EpsteinClass #DataCenters #Housing #BetsyCoffia #GretchenWhitmer #AbdulElSayed #BernieSanders #DTE #CampaignFinance #Democrats #HaleyStevens #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 26, 2026.After three Democratic Socialists from New York City defeated three Democratic corporate-establishment candidates, the so-called "centrist" Democrats are declaring war on MAGA! Oh, wait. Centrists aren't declaring war on MAGA or the Trump Regime.They're declaring war on the Democratic Socialist movement that's gaining more and more influence and momentum within the Democratic Party. Pat Johnston explains why these "centrists" are fearing a Democratic Socialist takeover of their party.Click here to vote on Weekly Poll on Socialism vs. Capitalism!Also:Visit Kyle Blomquist's Campaign: www.blomquistforcongress.com/Visit Kyle Blomquist Instagram: www.instagram.com/blomquistforcongress/Visit Kyle Blomquist Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlomquistForCongressVisit Kyle Blomquist Twitter: https://x.com/BlomquistForMIPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #Socialism #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Michigan #Election #WorkingClass #Economy #Israel #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentSpending #EpsteinClass #WealthInequality #Centrism #Moderates #Fascism #Authoritarianism #datacenters #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #184 of Michigan's Progressive Podcast!00-00-8:44: Mike Rogers & Big PharmaLOL's Pat Johnston begins the show talking about how Michigan MAGA Republican Senate candidate, "Florida" Mike Rogers, is threatening progressive Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed with a Cease & Desist suit for saying Rogers is a Big Pharma lobbyist. Records show that while in Congress, "Florida Mike was a stooge for Big Pharma as he also played a role in leading to this country's opioid crisis. And, Rogers also worked as a Defense Lobbyist after retiring from Congress!8:45-16:37: DSA Victories in NYC!Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, claimed victory as all three of his endorsements for Congress won this week in NYC. Two incumbent establishment Democrats lost their seats as the Democratic Socialist movement continues to gain steam.16:38-44:05: Kyle Blomquist InterviewKyle Blomquist, Democratic Socialist candidate for Michigan's First Congressional District, talks about his working class campaign and why he's the best choice to face-off against MAGA Republican incumbent Congressman Jack Bergman. Kyle and Pat talk about Democratic Socialism, how centrism has hurt both Democrats AND the working class, Line 5, a data center moratorium, and more. Visit Kyle Blomquist's Campaign: www.blomquistforcongress.com/Visit Kyle Blomquist Instagram: www.instagram.com/blomquistforcongress/Visit Kyle Blomquist Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlomquistForCongressVisit Kyle Blomquist Twitter: https://x.com/BlomquistForMI44:06-49:15: MAGA Voters Dying FasterIn this week's "Last Call," Pat covers a new study showing how MAGA Republicans are dying at a faster rate than those on the left side of the political spectrum. 49:16-52:20: EndingClick here to vote on Weekly Poll on Socialism vs. Capitalism!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #Socialism #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Michigan #Election #AbdulElSayed #MikeRogers #Senate #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Israel #Gaza #AIPAC #BigPharma #OpioidCrisis #Lobbying #EpsteinClass #WorkingClass #Economy #UpperPeninsula #KyleBlomquis #JackBergman #Unions #DataCenters #BigTech #GretchenWhitmer #Health #Mamdani #Congress #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 22, 2026.Michigan Democratic State Senator Erica Geiss of Taylor introduced the "Workplace Employee Boundaries Act," which would block any employer from forcing workers to check work emails, phone calls, or text messages outside of their normal work hours. Pat Johnston explains how this one bill in Michigan could provide an extra step in putting power back into the hands of the working class, and out of the hands of the corporate authoritarian class. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"Lawmakers weigh ban on making workers check Slack, Teams after hours." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News #podcast #progressive #Politics #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #WorkingClass #Jobs #WorkersRights #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #EricaGeiss #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 19, 2026!This week, Michigan Democratic State Senate candidate for most of the Upper Peninsula, Kelli Van Ginhoven, talked with me about her her campaign on Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast.I asked KVG if she thought of herself as a progressive Democrat, and KVG said in today's time, being progressive is "essential."In this week's "Friday Short," I piggyback off of KVG's statement, and explain why progressivism is essential in Michigan and around the country as the working class gets further behind the untouchable Epstein Class. There's a reason why many progressive candidates, and progressive-populist messages, are winning. Because, progressivism is essential to saving the working class. To hear the entire interview with Kell Van Ginhoven, and the entire episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/8918186-kelli-van-ginhoven-s-people-powered-campaign-for-the-upper-peninsulaClick here to vote on this week's Web Poll on "Data" pronunciation.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:Kelli Van Ginhoven State Senate District 38 campaign sitehttps://www.kvgforsenate2026.com/KVG's Facebook Campaign Page: https://www.instagram.com/kellifordistrict38/KVG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellifordistrict38/#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #WorkingClass #Economy #Immigrants #ICE #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DataCenters #EpsteinClass #Affordability #MedicareForAll #HealthCare #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #183 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-1:00: Jessica's Show Open1:01-4:04: New MI Dem Senate Poll4:05-4:50: McMorrow Upset w/Poll4:51-6:05: Polls Show Trends Toward Dr. Abdul6:06-7:20: Stevens Fights For Status Quo7:21-7:45: KVG Interview Preview7:46-9:09: MOU Iran War Deal?9:10-10:25: Trump Has No Choice10:26-11:00: $300Bil For Iran11:01-11:41: No Point To Iran War11:41-13:23: Can't say "war" in MI MAGA House13:25-14:27: MAGA Hates Free Speech14:28-15:00: MI House can't criticize DTE15:01-16:00: DTE No Fed Taxes Again16:01-16:25: Can't Say DTE or WAR16:26-16:56: KVG coming up.16:57-17:41: Jessica & MI Cities Liner17:42-18:12: Contact Pat18:13:-19:05: Kelli Van Ginhoven (a.k.a KVG) Interview Intro.Click here to learn more about KVG's campaign for Michigan's State Senate District 38https://www.kvgforsenate2026.com/19:06-20:00: Enjoying Campaigning20:01-20:24: Daily Campaign Travel In UP20:25-22:45: Balancing Campaign While Still on Delta Co. Board22:46-25:20: KVG's victories over MAGA Delta County Board 25:21-25:40: Decision to for State Senate25:41-26:06: KVG only Dem To Win Board Seat26:07-28:13: KVG on Progressive Label28:14-29:29: KVG Being Working Class Candidate29:30-29:49: Pat on MAGA Being Extreme Party29:50-31:54: Dems Writing-Off U.P.31:55-33:20: KVG on Bridging U.P. & Downstate MI33:21-34:30: U.P. Used To Be BLUE34:31-35:00: KVG on Making U.P. Blue Again35:01-36:17: KVG on Unions36:18-36:49: KVG's On Corrections Contract Victory 36:50-37:05: Union Endorsements37:06-37:33: High % Union Members in U.P. Back Republicans37:34-38:05: KVG Opposes RTW38:06-41:01: KVG On Housing Affordability41:02-44:32: KVG on Data Centers44:33-45:20: Working Class Feel Left Out on Data Centers45:21-46:45: KVG on Ending Status Quo46:46-47:56: Contact KVG47:57-48:38: Jessica Liner to Email Pat48:39-49:32: Thank You KVG!49:33-51:50: How the "UniParty" backs Data Centers51:51-52:18: Data pronunciation web poll52:19-54:42: Last Call-MI is safe for LGBTQ+54:43:-55:08: Jessica Liner on Wanderbeats55:09-56:02: Ending56:03-56:53: Jessica OutroClick here to vote on this week's Web Poll on "Data" pronunciation.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:Kelli Van Ginhoven State Senate District 38 campaign sitehttps://www.kvgforsenate2026.com/KVG's Facebook Campaign Page: https://www.instagram.com/kellifordistrict38/KVG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellifordistrict38/"Matt Hall's House Office Is Now Policing the Word 'War.'" By Distill Social "Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow campaign of killing unfavorable Senate poll." By Adam Wren of Politico "DTE paid no federal income taxes for 12th straight year despite more than $1.5B profit." By Minnah Arshad of Michigan Advance "After House leaders again decline to hear Pride Month resolution; LGBTQ Caucus reads it outside." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war." By The Associated Press #podcast #politics #progressive #Progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Michigan #UpperPeninsula #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #CorporateAuthoritarianism #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #Israel #Gaza #War #Genocide #MiddleEast #Election #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #MalloryMcMorrow #MichiganSenateRace #Senate #MikeRogers #EpsteinClass #WorkingClass #Unions #LGBTQ #Economy #Inflation #MedicareForAll #Affordability #WhiteChristianNationalism #FreeSpeech #Freedom #KelliVanGinhoven #Housing #DataCenters #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 15, 2026.Over the weekend, many Establishment Democrats criticized Michigan's progressive and working class Senate candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, for suggesting the Trump Regime practices is two-tiered justice system. Dr. Abdul as speaking in response to The Regime's charging of 8 pro-Palestinian protesters on the University of Michigan campus. After denouncing the threatening and vandalism against university officials, businesses, and law enforcement by the protesters, Dr. Abdul mentioned how it's interesting that The Regime goes after one group (that's critical of Israel), yet allowed January 6th insurrectionists to go free. That is a statement of fact. However, and sadly, many establishment Democrats not only cheered on The Trump Regime's corrupt Department of Justice and FBI, but they criticized Dr. Abdul for making a sane and salient point. Which proves yet again how MAGA and Establishment Democrats will join forces to stop progressives, like Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, from winning. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES"Feds wrapped U-M protest case in baseless terrorism rhetoric, attorneys say." By Steve Neavling of The Detroit Metro Times "On UM charges, Abdul El-Sayed says justice isn't applied equally." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News "Judge grants bond for four pro-Palestinian U-M students charged with vandalism, transmitting threats." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance #podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #Michigan #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Protesting #Gaza #UofM #PoliticalViolence #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Israel #workingclass #Law #EpsteinClass #FreeSpeech #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 12, 2026.Michigan continues to be one of the top states for solar installations even as The Trump Regime's been busy gutting solar and wind energy projects.At a time when the country needs as much energy as possible, and for cheaper prices, The Trump Regime is doing everything in its power to keep forcing fossil fuels on the working class. It's just more evidence showing how The Regime works more on behalf of The Epstein Class (which includes oil and gas industries), than it does for working Americans. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Solar energy remains in demand, particularly in Michigan, industry group reports." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump's first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing." By Ella Nilsen of CNN "Michigan House votes to undo Michigan clean energy standards." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio News #podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #CleanEnergy #WindEnergy #Solar #FossilFuels #Trump #Michigan #Republicans #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Oil #IranWar #WorkingClass #Economy #Jobs #Inflation #Prices #Energy #Authoritarianism #Democracy #WorkingClass
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #182 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:10: The Establishment MachineLeft of Lansing's Pat Johnston cites another insightful article by Danielle Moody & Jared Yates Sexton from The DAM Digest (we mistakenly gave credit to Sexton's "Dispatches From A Collapsing State," but please visit there, too!), on how the political establishment wants to keep the working class trapped in a cycle of comfort. While The Epstein Class keeps gaining more power and more wealth as it's never being held accountable for its crime and corruption, political and corporate media elites join forces to blunt a progressive-populist movement. But as we're seeing across the nation, and in Michigan, the working class is beginning to rise-up by backing progressive-populist campaigns. 16:11-32:00: Establishment Machine Part 2Pat continues explaining the ways the elite corporate and political establishment machine keeps enriching their power and wealth while telling the working class there's not much they can do. Whether it's the Trump Regime's & Israel's War on Iran, or high inflation, or government working with data centers, or how Michigan political elites created cushy government pensions while working on decimating working class programs, The Establishment believes the working class will just accept the system as is. And it did for a long time, but not anymore.33:00-42:31: Why Pat Waves Stars & StripesIn the "Last Call," Pat explains why he proudly waves the American Flag, especially while living in these authoritarian times. 42:32-44:26: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"The Comfort of the Cage: Why America Chooses Complicity Over Accountability." By Danielle Moody & Jared Yates Sexton of The DAM Digest"41 former Michigan lawmakers collecting six-figure 'Cadillac' pensions." By Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News "UAW Endorses Secretary Jocelyn Benson and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Races for Governor and U.S. Senate." By The United Auto Workers "Michigan Civil War Gov. Austin Blair is only person honored with statue at Capitol." By Alyssa Burr of MLive.com "Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation.'" By Josh Boak of The AP "House votes down Tlaib measure to withdraw U.S. troops from Lebanon." By Melissa Nann Burke of The Detroit News #podcast #politics #Progressives #Democrats #Michigan #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #workingclass #Establishment #Populism #Economy #Inflation #Jobs #IranWar #Israel #AIPAC #IranWar #Lebanon #War #DefenseSpending #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #DataCenters #BigTech #EpsteinClass #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens Donors #RashidaTlaib #GovernmentCorruption #GrahamPlatner #Election #Authoritarianism #Fascism #WhiteChristianNationalism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 8, 2026.Some establishment Michigan Democratic officials, like former Attorney General nominee Karen McDonald, fail to learn why it is they aren't reaching Democratic Party base votes, as well as independent voters.McDonald suffered are stunning defeat against here progressive opponent, Eli Savit, at the party's nominating convention last month. But instead of realizing her message didn't resonate with Democratic and independent working class Michiganders, McDonald is starting what she calls a "Common Sense Coalition PAC."That's McDonald's way, and many corporate-establishment Democrats' way, of saying they know what's right and that THEY are the ones who should always be in power, even if they're on the opposite and extreme side of the party. So much for "VOTE BLUE NO MATTER WHO," right Karen? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Spurned by Dem convention voters, former AG candidate Karen McDonald launches ‘common sense' PAC." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #181 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-9:57: Mike Rogers' Beta CampaignPat Johnston opens this week's show pointing-out how feeble MAGA Michigan Republican Senate candidate, "Florida" Mike Rogers', really is as his campaign used Artificial Intelligence to give him a muscular body. These MAGA Republicans claim they're "manly men," but they're really just insecure little Beta men. Pat talks about how whenever he shares social media posts about Michigan progressive Democratic Senate candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, he gets bombarded by a rush of racist and Islamophobic comments by MAGA voters. But they're following MAGA Republicans in Congress, who have no issue spewing their hatred and racism against Arab-Americans. And a Michigan Republican voted with Democrats to end the Trump Regime's, and Israel's, War on Iran. 9:58-31:00: Line 5 Jeffrey Insko InterviewDr. Jeffrey Insko of The Current returns to the show as he shares some of the latest news surrounding the fight to close the Line 5 oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. They also discuss how Line 5 has negatively impacted Michigan's environment and public health. And they cover how the Trump Regime is working with the Canadian owner of Line 5 to keep it open for years to come. 31:03-46:01: Whitmer & Data CentersIn this week's "Last Call," Pat gives his take on Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision to heartily embrace hyper-scale data centers in Michigan. Gov. Whitmer declares the huge data center in Saline Twp. will be a long-term victory for Michigan. However, many working class Michiganders, as well as many Lansing Democrats, believe lining-up with the billionaire tech bro authoritarians will hurt Michigan in a number of ways. 46:01-48:24: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Visit Oil & Water Don't Mix"Chemical Valley and the Line 5 Death Toll." By Jeffrey Insko of The Current "Supreme Court rules for Michigan in effort to shut down Line 5 but fight not over." By Associated Press (via Michigan Public Radio)"Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Where's a folder when you need one?" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Gov. Whitmer addresses data centers day after Saline groundbreaking." By Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press "Saline data center brings out bigwigs. Big day for Michigan or big betrayal?" By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan "Democrats Split on Saline Data Center Groundbreaking with OpenAI Founder." By Sam Robinson of Michigan Chronical "Iran vote caps Trump's congressional losing streak." By Connor O'Brien & Leo Shane III of Politico #politics #podcast #progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #Line5 #Environment #Jobs #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #GreatLakes #ClimateChange #IranWar #Trump #Israel #Gaza #MikeRogers #AbdulElSayed #Economy #WilliamLawrence #TomBarrett #GretchenWhitmer #DataCenters #EpsteinClass #CorporateWelfare #TechBros #Authoritarianism #Democracy #Left of Lansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 1, 2026.Pat Johnston explains why Democratic Party insiders are doing their best to block progressive-populists, like Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary frontrunner Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and others across the country, from winning. These corporate-Democratic elites would rather fight to keep their cushy jobs in Washington D.C. and Michigan than really fight to represent the working class. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES: Graham Platner's wife ‘deeply hurt' after extramarital sexting goes public--CNN Inside Politics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-cmlCwlXtU
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 29, 2026.The Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference is over, and this year proved to be another example of why this corporate-friendly event is useless to working class Michiganders.Pat Johnston explains how it's main goal is to ensure enough MAGA Republicans and Democrats work in "bipartisan" fashion to ensure corporate interests are highlighted.That's otherwise known as business as usual in Lansing. It's time to end this conference on Mackinac Island, and the Mop-Up Michigan campaign to block utilities from donating to politicians might be a major first step in making such an event useless.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNotes: "U.S. Senate debate at Mackinac Policy Conference exposes deeper debate over who gets heard." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Rogers defends Trump policies while pitching affordability fixes at Mackinac Policy Conference." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #180 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-14:47: AIPAC & Haley StevensPat Johnston shares even more stories revealing how AIPAC is using loopholes to funnel campaign bribes, or "donations," towards the corporate-establishment Democratic Party's pick for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat: Haley Stevens. Pat also talks about how, when the working class is suffering in The Trump Economy and when this nation's national debt keeps rising, the United States keeps shoveling more money and arms to Israel's right-wing government. That might be a good question for Haley Stevens to answer.14:48-26:27: Mackinac Conference Sham; Mop-Up MIWhile corporations wine and dine Michigan's elite political class, working class Michiganders turned-in over 500k signatures to put the "Mop-Up Michigan" ballot initiative on the ballot. Mop-Up Michigan would end utilities, like DTE and Consumers Energy, from making campaign donations. Unlike the useless corporate Mackinac Policy Conference, working class Michiganders are taking power in their own hands by hoping to finally end DTE's and other corporations receiving preferential attention in Lansing. 26:28-34:38: Trump Hurts MI TourismIn the "Last Call, " Pat covers how the Trump Regime is hurting international tourism in the U.S., and especially for Michigan, which shares a border with Canada.34:39-36:47: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNotes: "AIPAC has become a dirty word in Michigan's U.S. Senate race." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Over 562K signatures filed for proposal to ban campaign spending by utilities, state contractors." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Opinion | Time to ban utilities' political spending, lower costs for Michiganders." By Democratic State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky and Christy McGillivray of Voters Not Politicians in Bridge Michigan "Nessel, Michigan Dems push Whitmer to confront Lansing's ‘quid pro quo' political culture." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Ohio data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025." By Jake Zuckerman of Signal Ohio "Black Michiganders need answers in Michigan U.S. Senate primary | Opinion." By Michael Griffie in The Detroit Free Press "Pro-Israel PAC uses 'loophole' to quietly fund Stevens in Dem primary." By Grant Schwab & Melissa Nann-Burke of The Detroit News Photo of Grand Hotel courtesy: "Grand Hotel 2008" by Drdpw is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #MAGA #Republicans #HaleyStevens #AbdulElSayed #MackinacPolicy Conference #MopUpMichigan #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #MichiganSenateRace #Israel #AIPAC #War #IranWar #marginalizedAmericans #WorkingClass #CorporateDonations #DataCenters #tourism #Election2026 #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 25, 2026.Some longtime Michigan Democratic Party insiders are suddenly calling for an end to party nominating conventions. They'd rather see all statewide office races be primary elections rather than being nominated at these conventions.It's interesting how many establishment and corporate forces inside the Michigan Democratic Party are calling for this switch in the nominating process after the shallacking their candidates received at last month's convention.Pat Johnston explains how it's always about gaming the system for the establishment-corporate types inside The Party. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES: "Ex-Michigan party leaders: Time to ditch nominating conventions." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan #podcast #Politics #Michigan #Progressive #WorkingClass #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovenrmentCorruption #Unions #Detroit #Lansing #DTE #CorporateDonors #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Election2026 #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 22, 2026.Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his "independent" run to become Michigan's next Governor this week. Duggan cited poor polling numbers, the struggle to raise money against the Democratic and MAGA Republican Parties, and strong momentum for the Democrats this year as to why his campaign couldn't catch fire. But Pat Johnston explains the real reason Mike Duggan's campaign fell flat.It might've had something to do with how he refused to show how he'd stick-up for working class Michiganders while ensuring business as usual in Lansing's toxic corporate culture. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on this week's "LOL Web Poll!"Notes:"Duggan drops independent bid for governor, remapping 2026 Michigan gubernatorial landscape." By Ben Solis and Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "How Mike Duggan's independent campaign for governor fell apart." By Steve Neavling of The Detroit Metro Times #podcast #Politics #Michigan #Progressive #WorkingClass #DemocraticSocialism #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovenrmentCorruption #Unions #Detroit #Lansing #DTE #DataCenters #TechBro #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Election2026 #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #179 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:51: Campbell Plant/AIPAC & Haley StevensPat Johnston immediately wonders how MAGA Michigan Republicans believe they will win in the midterms as working class Michiganders are heavily disapproving of Dear Leader Trump and the Trump Regime. And, Pat talks about how Democratic Party establishment types keep backing Congresswoman Haley Stevens despite her hearty embrace of corporate donations and AIPAC donations. 16:52-47:40: Joe Spaulding InterviewOttawa County progressive activist Joe Spaulding returns to the show. They talk about how Michigan isn't part of this gerrymandering battle thanks to the anti-gerrymandering ballot proposal that passed in 2018. Pat and Joe also share their disagreements and concerns regarding the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Race. Pat's already announced his support for progressive-populist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, but Joe shares his worries and reservations if El-Sayed wins the primary. 47:41-55:30: Last Call-Spaulding Interview ReaxIn the "Last Call," Pat shares his reaction to his interview with Joe Spaulding.55:31-57:53: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on this week's "LOL Web Poll!"Notes:"Appeals court weighs legality of orders extending Michigan coal plant life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Feds renew order to keep J.H. Campbell coal plant open." By Dustin Dweyer of Michigan Public Radio"AIPAC has become a dirty word in Michigan's U.S. Senate race." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Jennifer Granholm backs Haley Stevens in Michigan US Senate battle." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Opinion | Keeping coal plant online isn't just costly, it risks Michiganders' health." By Teresa Hamsi & Alexander Rabin from Bridge Michigan "What EPA's PFAS rollback means for contaminated Michigan drinking water." By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak of Planet Detroit "Hormuz traffic doubles; Israel lobby takes down Thomas Massie; Nigerian military claims joint U.S. strikes killed 175." By Drop Site News "Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund.'" By Jan Wolfe of Bridge Michigan #podcast #politics #Election #Election2026 #Michigan #Progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Economy #WorkingClass #FossilFuels #Coal #Energy #Affordability #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy #GasPrices #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #MalloryMcMorrow #MikeRogers #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #SCOTUS #ExpandThe Court #AIPAC #Gaza #Palestinians #Israel #IranWar #CorporateDonors #Populism #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 18, 2026.The "electability" word is being used during the heated Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary race. It's a word being used by corporate-establishment Democratic Party officials, who also happen to support AIPAC's choice, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Establishment types are freaking-out that progressive-populist candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is leading in the polls over Stevens and state Senator Mallory McMorrow. Those backing Stevens say she can win in Michigan, and she's the only one who can defeat the presumptive MAGA Republican nominee, "Florida" Mike Rogers, who lost against Elissa Slotkin in their 2024 Senate showdown. Pat Johnston explains why he doesn't fear "Florida" Mike, and neither should you this coming November... as long as Democrats pick the right person.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Poll: Trump's Michigan approval plunges, undermining GOP hopes for key Senate Seat." BY Brad LaPlant of WLNS in Lansing "Clinton takes lead over Obama in national poll." By NBC News
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 15, 2026.Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer to use her executive powers by directing much-needed $5 million to fill a funding gap caused by the Trump Regime.But rather than "fight like Hell," and push-back against the White Christian MAGA Nationalist extremists, Whitmer told Planned Parenthood of Michigan that she can't do anything. So much for "That Woman From Michigan."Pat Johnston examines Whitmer's transformation from a Trump Regime Resister to someone who seems interested in not being governor anymore. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on the LOL Weekly Web Poll!NOTES:"Planned Parenthood once had a fighter in Gov. Whitmer. This time she folded." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Planned Parenthood of MI asks Whitmer for $5M to prevent clinic closures, she defers to Legislature." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #178 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-14:59: Iran War, Ballrooms, and Gas PricesPat Johnston opens this week's show highlighting how Dear Leader Trump's price tag for his precious White House ballroom has doubled, and taxpayers will fund it! Meanwhile, thanks to The Trump Regime's and Israel's illegal Iran War, gas prices keep hovering around $5, and fertilizer costs are decimating Michigan farmers. Working class Michiganders continue to suffer thanks to a this war as inflation is outdoing any wage gains, but Dear Leader Trump says he doesn't really think about the financial situations of the working class. 15:00-37:25: MI Senate Race Polls/AIPAC & StevensNew polling shows progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed leading by NINE-POINTS over Democratic establishment choice (and Ms. AIPAC) Congresswoman Haley Stevens, and a 10-Point lead over State Senator Mallory McMorrow in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. And with poll numbers showing progressive William Lawrence going toe-to-toe with Democratic establishment candidates in the state's 7th Congressional District, it's leading some observers to conclude the electoral energy right now is with Michigan progressives. 37:26-45:00: Last Call...Data Center RejectionA new Gallup Poll reveals 7 of 10 Americans are against Artificial Intelligence Data Centers, and Pat explains why this is the case. 44:01-48:42: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick Here to Vote on the Weekly "LOL" Poll on The Supreme CourtNotes: "Polling shows it. Progressive energy is real." By Kyle Melinn of The City Pulse "New poll shows surging El-Sayed leading Senate nomination race." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Lawrence gets thumbs up from Tlaib in race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Democratic U.S. Senate candidates escalate attacks as Michigan primary intensifies." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance (via Michigan Public Radio)"Mysterious pro-Israel-linked group spends $5.3M to boost Haley Stevens." By Steve Neavling of Detroit Metro Times "Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre' as war spikes costs." By Rob French of Bridge Michigan "AIPAC-backed Stevens ousts Levin in race seen as bellwether on US-Israel politics." By Andrew Lapin of Times of Israel "Not in my backyard: Most Americans oppose AI data centers, Gallup finds." By Chris Williams of FOX 2 TV in Detroit "Trump calls MS NOW reporter ‘dumb' for pointing out ballooning ballroom cost." By Julianne McShane of MS Now #podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Senate #Michigan #Election2026 #Election #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DataCenters #BigTech #Greed #DemocraticSocialism #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #MalloryMcMorrow #LisaMcClain #IranWar #Israel #AIPAC #Ballrooms #Inflation #WorkingClass #Unions #Farmers #WilliamLawrence #Congress #MikeJohnson #CorporateWelfare #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #Leftof Lansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 11, 2026.According to Michigan Advance, Michigan MAGA Republican State Rep. Angela Rigas of Kent County complained on Facebook as to how Marine veteran and retired Saginaw Fire Chief, Chedrick Greene, could serve this country while also being a Democrat.Greene trounced his MAGA Republican opponent in that special election for the state Senate race in the 35th District, which comprises of Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties. Even more, Rep. Rigas liked a response to her comment which read, "“Or claim to be Christian and be demoncrat.”These comments reveal a true intellectual void within the MAGA movement and ideology, which really doesn't hold any true ideology except to show loyalty to Dear Leader Trump, and inflicting harm on marginalized Americans. But as Pat explains, the evidence is clear as day as to why Chedrick Greene's politics and commitment to community are more in-line with Christianity than the extreme White Christian Nationalist cult that makes up MAGA Republicanism. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 8, 2026.The recent Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, and the subsequent moves in southern states, like Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas, proves how dismantling any efforts at racial equality in this country has been the main motivating factor of MAGA Republicanism, and especially for the billionaire oligarchy class, or better known now as The Epstein Class. Pat Johnston gives his two cents. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #177 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-21:52: Trump Ballroom/AIPAC Backs Haley StevensPat Johnston's sinus infection may have knocked him down, but he's not out this week! It turns out the working class will indeed pay for The Trump Regime's $1billion ballroom at the White House. Surprised? Also this week, AIPAC announced it's doubling-down on Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic Primary Race for the state's open Senate seat. AIPAC is holding a fundraiser for Stevens because it views progressive-populist candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, to be a threat to the U.S.-Israel "relationship." 22:53-31:24: State Senate ReaxMichigan Democrats earned a blowout victory in a crucial race for an open state Senate seat this week. Saginaw firefighter Chedrick Greene earned 60% of the vote over the MAGA Republican candidate for the 35th state senate district, which includes Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties. It was another race where Democrats outperformed their 2024 numbers, and Pat explains what that could mean for the primary and general election races later this year. 31:25-39:00: Last Call--We're In a Populist MoodIn this week's "Last Call," Pat comments on some statements and conclusions made by pollster Richard Czuba during a recent edition of "Off The Record with Tim Skubick" on WKAR in Lansing. 39:01-41:56: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on the LOL Weekly Web Poll!NOTES:Mop Up Michigan Ballot Initiative: https://mopupmichigan.org/"Bernie Sanders stumps for El-Sayed, McKinney while continuing push against oligarchy." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan gas this week: Prices climb as ‘highly fluid' outlook remains." By Justin P. Hicks of MLive.com "Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre' as war spikes costs." By Rob French of Bridge Michigan "AIPAC-backed Stevens ousts Levin in race seen as bellwether on US-Israel politics." By Andrew Lapin of Times of Israel "Debbie Stabenow Backs Stevens Over Progressive Democrats in Michigan Senate Race." By Sam Robinson of Michigan Chronicle "Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance Richard Czuba from the May 1, 2026 edition of Off The Record with Tim Skubick on WKAR#podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Election #Election2026 #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #AIPAC #Senate #ChedrickGreene #StateSenate #Israel #AIPAC #IranWar #GasPrices #Trump #Ballroom #WorkingClass #Affordablity #Economy #Democracy #Fascism #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #EpsteinClass #Farmers #Costs #Inflation #Authoritarianism #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 1, 2026!Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet from the 8th District in Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Genesee Counties won her election despite Trump winning her district in 2024.But despite Trump's falling poll numbers, and a majority of working class Democratic base voters begging congressional Democrats to grow a spine and oppose the Trump Regime's constant corruption, McDonald-Rivet keeps making some puzzling votes in her first term in office. She's voted in favor of giving the regime broad surveillance powers, of passing a pro-corporate farm bill, and for MAGA anti-immigration and pro-ICE bills. And McDonald-Rivet released a statement critical of how delegates acted and voted at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention, in which her sister lost party's attorney general nominating race. Pat Johnston talks about McDonald-Rivet's record, and why it's a stark example of what working class voters don't want from their representatives in this day of The Trump Regime. In this week's "Last Call," Pat shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's MAGA majority's decision to essentially eradicate the Voting Rights Act. 48:38-50:46: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on the LOL Weekly Web Poll!NOTES:"‘Dangerous and Shameful': 42 House Democrats Help GOP Send Trump Spying Bill to Senate." By Jessica Corbett of Common Dreams "McDonald Rivet defends vote for Laken Riley Act during swearing-in ceremony in Flint." By Andrew Roth of Michigan Advance Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet statement on the Michigan Democratic Party Convention
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #176 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast00:00-17:05: MI Senate Race/Gas Prices & BallroomsPat Johnston opens the show talking about The Trump Regime's push to make taxpayers fund Dear Leader's precious little ballroom. The economy is cratering for the working class, gas prices are nearing record highs, we've spent around $50 Billion so far for Trump's & Israel's unconstitutional War on Iran, inflation is getting worse, and we can't afford health insurance, but we have to pay for a $400 million ballroom to wine & dine The Epstein Class? Then, Pat gives some of the latest news surrounding the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race, and it appears progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the new leader.17:06-40:05: Ivan Diaz For MI State Senate 29 InterviewProgressive Ivan Diaz, Democratic candidate for Michigan's State Senate 29 District, talks about his campaign and the working class vision he wants to bring the state Senate. Mr. Diaz is a former Kent County Commissioner, and has been involved in his community for his adult life. He's a believer in a decent minimum wage, in a single payer system in Michigan, and in bringing a passionate voice for the working class in his district and throughout the state. Visit Ivan Diaz's campaign: https://voteivandiaz.com/Visit Ivan Diaz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078727971393Visit Ivan Diaz on Instagram40:06--48:37: Last Call-SCOTUS Kills VRAIn this week's "Last Call," Pat shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's MAGA majority's decision to essentially eradicate the Voting Rights Act. 48:38-50:46: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on the LOL Weekly Web Poll!NOTES:"As McMorrow X posts resurface with complaints about Michigan, California love — opponents pounce." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "The New Democratic Machine — And The Billionaires Behind It." By Luke Goldstein & Katya Schwenk of The Lever "Turnaround: New poll shows Haley Stevens with slim U.S. Senate lead." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Leaked records show Democrats lined up behind UM board challenger." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News (via AOL News)"As Michigan preps for new Medicaid requirements, leaders and advocates push for dedicated funding." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds." By Aimee Picci of CBS News "Congressional Republicans are split on using taxpayer funds to build Trump's ballroom." By Sahil Kapur, Scott Wong, and Frank Thorp V of NBC News "Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act, greenlights GOP gerrymanders." By Jim Saska of Democracy Docket #podcast #politics #progressives #DemocraticSocialist #DemocraticSocialism #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #MalloryMcMorrow #HaleyStevens #War #IranWar #Israel #GasPrices #Affordability #Economy #WorkingClass #EpsteinClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovenrmentCorruption #TrumpCorruption #Ballroom #SCOTUS #VotingRights #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 27, 2026.LOL's Pat Johnston shares why he, and so many millions of Americans, couldn't react normally to the alleged assassination attempt on Dear Leader Trump during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C.The Regime makes it impossible for Americans to take anything at face value. And thanks to how The Regime used the incident to push for its billionaire Epstein Class-backed White House ballroom, as well as a way to silence dissent, the working class is responding with one giant shoulder shrug. Perhaps it's the constant corruption, and corporate corruption coveted by The Regime, as well as the constant gaslighting, that Americans aren't as moved as they used to be whenever any previous attempts against an American president's life were made.And maybe it's also how Dear Leader Trump reacted when opponents of his passed away.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #175 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-18:03: MSU & RxKids/Tone Deaf DemsPat Johnston covers how MAGA Michigan Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, along with MAGA House Republicans, are proposing a 62% cut to MSU & UofM in their 2027 budget. One reason Hall is attacking MSU is because the university is a sponsor to the popular Rx Kids program, which is a direct cash for parents program throughou the state. Then, establishment Michigan Democrats brought New Jersey Senator Cory Booker to speak just before the the party's endorsement convention last weekend. It's strange to have Senator Booker chide those who couldn't vote for Kamala Harris while he couldn't support fellow Democrat and NYC Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. 18:04-35:14: Aisha Farooqi For Congress InterviewProgressive Democratic Congressional candidate for Michigan's 11th District, Aisha Farooqi, talks with Pat about her campaign to represent and amplify Michigan's working class voice in Congress. Ms. Farooqi shares her story, including how she's the daughter of immigrants, how she used her law degree to fight for the underdog, and why we need more of a Democratic spine to push-back against the Trump Regime in Congress. More than that, she wants to push for policies to benefit the working class, including Medicare For All. Visit Aisha Farooqi's Campaign: https://aishaforcongress.com/Visit Aisha Farooqi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aisha_for_congress/Visit Aisha Farooqi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aishaforcongress35:15-49:52: Last Call on MDP Convention FalloutIn this week's "Last Call," Pat covers how establishment-corporate Michigan Democrats handled their losses at the Michigan Democratic Party's Endorsement Convention. Cries of "antisemitism" are being thrown-out there by the establishment even though the delegates nominated a Jewish candidate for Attorney General!49:53-52:56: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Aisha Farooqi For Congress: https://aishaforcongress.com/"Opinion: Michigan deserves Medicare for All." By Aisha Farooqi in Detroit Metro Times "Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M's Jordan Acker." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan "Michigan Democrats endorse Gilchrist for secretary of state, Savit for attorney general." By Andrew Roth of Michigan Advance "UPDATE: Whitmer signs bipartisan deal on tipped wage and sick time hours." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Cory Booker Faces Backlash After Voting for Jared Kushner's Father." By Newsweek "‘A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for ‘Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump." By Jennifer Bowers Bahney of Mediate (via Yahoo News)"Amir Makled defeats regent Jordan Acker at Democratic convention, to run alongside incumbent Paul Brown." By Glenn Hedin, Alexa Cheaney, and Brady Middlebrooke of Michigan Daily "Higher ed appropriations bill cutting over half of funding to MSU, U-M passes House subcommittee." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "The media blackout of Jared Kushner's historic, ongoing corruption scandal." By Judd Legum of Popular Information #podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Michigan #EliSavit #JordanAcker #Election #Election2026 #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #MattHall #RxKids #WorkingClass #FreeSpeech #Israel #Gaza #IranWar #MedicareForAll #AishaFarooqi #Immigration #ICE #Parents #HealthCare #Economy #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #PartyPolitics #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #Congress #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 20, 2026.Progressives scored some major victories at the Michigan Democratic Party's nominating convention over the weekend, including the upset of the weekend where progressive Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit defeated the establishment's choice of Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to be the party's Attorney General nominee. Progressives also ousted a sitting member on the University of Michigan's Board of Regents, who attacked pro-Palestinian protesters on UofM's campus, and who also allegedly made sexually explicit texts regarding a Democratic Party official, and a UofM student. Some pro-Israel types are proclaiming the convention's results show how there's no room for Jewish Democrats, anymore. Yet, Eli Savit, who Democratic Party delegates selected to be the party's nominee for AG, is Jewish. Pat Johnston explains what's really irking some establishment party leaders after these progressive victories. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Progressives flex muscles at Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention." By Collin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio via WKAR "Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M's Jordan Acker." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan "Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian "Utility lawyers' donations to Michigan AG candidate raise conflict-of-interest concerns." By Tom Perkins of Michigan Advance
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 17, 2026.We've got some big Democratic Party Primary races coming up in August that'll give America a good idea of where Michigan wants to go. We've got the crucial Democratic U.S. Senate primary where the progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is leading the two other establishment candidates. And we've got progressive working class activist, community-fighter, and pro-democracy congressional candidate William Lawrence, who's running against an establishment party candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, currently being held by the weak MAGA Republican Tom Barrett.Pat Johnston explains how that race, and others like it, can help point the Democratic Party towards a real Democratic social and economic change for the working class. That's why the primaries are just as important as the general election this year. To hear the complete interview with William Lawrence, visit:https://audioboom.com/posts/8890669-mi-progressive-william-lawrence-for-congress-trump-s-failing-economy-new-mi-senate-pollOr: https://youtu.be/Ltp-amaaHa4?si=8bXB785Bf3RafFvhVisit William Lawrence's CampaignVisit William Lawrence on InstagramVisit William Lawrence on FacebookPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #174 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:17: Joke John James/Trump Tax Cuts/Bridget BrinkMAGA Republican Michigan Congressman John James not only refuses to campaign in his run for Governor, or show-up to do his job in Congress, but he couldn't even be bothered to co-sponsor a resolution celebrating UofM's basketball team's national championship? We're in the Trump Regime's second year, and the economy is cratering for working class Americans. And, Pat highlights how the Democratic Party establishment is putting its might behind another supposed "moderate" over a progressive, working class candidate in the primary race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.19:18-46:59: William Lawrence InterviewPat Johnston talks with William Lawrence, progressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th congressional district. The district is currently held by MAGA Republican Tom Barrett, who continues to support The Trump Regime's anti-America First agenda in what is viewed as a toss-up district. Mr. Lawrence talks about his support for popular progressive policies, such as Medicare For All, opposing billionaire tech bro data centers, taxing the Epstein Class while ending Trump's War On Iran, and refusing to spend millions on Israel over the working class in America. Visit William Lawrence's CampaignVisit William Lawrence on InstagramVisit William Lawrence on Facebook47:00-54:17: Last Call MI Dem Senate RaceIn the "Last Call," Pat shares a new poll showing a three-way statistical tie in the Democratic Senate Primary race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, State Senator Mallory McMorrow, and "Ms. AIPAC" Haley Stevens.54:18-56:24: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Working Families Party bets on organizing to reshape Michigan politics." By Tom Perkins in Michigan Advance "In Barrett's backyard, Democratic candidates make their case to be his next challenger." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Demystifying Deep Green's proposed data center near downtown Lansing." By Kyle Davidson and Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Barrett Campaign FOIAs High School Teacher's Email Over ICE Protest." By MIRS News "Michigan lawmakers strike deal on wages and tips — but not sick leave, yet." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan (story on how Democratic State Senator Sam Singh spearheaded role to cut wage raises) "Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Brink: The fight for quality, affordable health care is personal." By Bridget Brink in The Lansing State Journal "EXCLUSIVE POLL: Michigan's Dem Senate Race Is Wide Open, AIPAC Is Toxic, Hasan Piker Is Not." By Andrew Perez of Zeteo "The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why." By Chris Williams of Fox LIVE Now "Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March." By Christopher Rugaber of The AP "New from ITEP: Trump Tax Policies Raise Costs for Most Americans While Delivering Trillion-Dollar Benefits to the Wealthy." By The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy Photo of William Lawrence speaking at Michigan Capitol courtesy William Lawrence For Congress#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Election2026 #WilliamLawrence #Michigan #TomBarrett #BridgetBrink #WorkingClass #Republicans #MAGA #EpsteinClass #JohnJames #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DonorClass #Oligarchy #BigTech #DataCenters #Economy #BigBeautifulBill #MAGAMurderBudget #MedicareForAll #Israel #AIPAC #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #Congress #SenateRace #AbdulElSayed #MalloryMcMorrow #HaleyStevens #AmericaFirst #Authoritarianism #Fascism #AbolishICE #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 13, 2026.The Centers For Disease Control reports that birth rates in the United States continued to drop for another year. There's a few reasons why this is the case, including women wanting to focus on careers and have kids later on, and that less teenagers are getting pregnant (thankfully!). But one MAIN reason why adults are choosing to have fewer kids, or no kids at all, is because we live in a country that's rigged the game for the billionaire Epstein Class against the working class. LOL's Pat Johnston explains.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"CDC's 2025 data shows birth rates continuing to slide." By Kelsie Moseley-Morris of Michigan Advance "Urgent care clinics move to fill abortion care gaps in rural areas." By Kathy Wells of KFF News (Via Michigan Advance)"Conservatives want to increase birth rates. These moms are terrified to have more kids." By Kelsie Moseley-Morris of Idaho Capital News #podcast #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #childcare #WealthInequality #Medicare #HealthCare #Children #Medicaid #MedicareForAll #WorkingClass #Populism #RiggedCapitalism #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AbortionCare #GenZ #Economy #Fasicsm #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 10, 2026.The Consumer Price Index rose by almost a full percentage point, making the annual inflation rise to 3.3%, the largest in a few years. Most of it is due to surging gas prices, thanks to The Trump Regime's and the Israeli right wing government's illegal war on Iran. Combine this with the harm and damage The Regime, and its MAGA Republican Congress, have perpetrated on the working class with the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," and Trump's insane tariffs, it's no wonder working class voters are irate and demanding drastic changes to shift the scale away from The Epstein Class, and back towards the working class. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflicthttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/cpi-inflation-report-march-2026.html." By Jeff Cox of CNBC "Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March." By Christopher Rugaber of The AP "New from ITEP: Trump Tax Policies Raise Costs for Most Americans While Delivering Trillion-Dollar Benefits to the Wealthy." By The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy "Whitmer orders study of tariff effects on Michigan's economy." By Ryan Jeltema of WJRT, ABC 12 News in Flint, MI "2.5 million Americans lost food aid in months after passage of GOP megabill, study finds." By Jacob Fischler of Michigan Advance #podcast #politics #Michigan #progressive #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #WorkingClass #Economy #Inflation #Jobs #CleanEnergy #GasPrices #FossilFuels #BigOil #IranWar #EpsteinClass #ChildCare #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Trump #BigBeautifulBill #taxes #WealthInequality #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #173 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast. 00:00-16:45: Trump-Israel Iran War Disaster/Where's John James?LOL's Pat Johnston shares his theory as to why The Trump Regime created its dangerous Iran War "deadline" on Tuesday night instead of Monday Night. Pat shares how Israel's right-wing government has quite the influence inside The Trump Regime. He wonders where is MAGA Michigan Congressman John James, who's also running for Michigan's open Governor's seat? Seems like most MAGA Michigan Republicans, John James is avoiding the voters.16:46-38:50: Kasey Helton on Dr. Abdul & Hasan Piker RallyLivingston County progressive fighter, and union fighter, Kasey Helton shares her viewpoints of Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rally with progressive podcaster Hasan Piker at the University of Michigan this week. Kasey describes the excitement at the rally, and why corporate-establishment Democrats, like Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, are sounding more like MAGA Republicans in their attacks against Dr. Abdul and Hasan Piker. Visit Kasey on XVisit Kasey on Instagram38:51-44:40: Last Call On Dr. Abdul-McMorrow Primary FightIn this week's "Last Call," Pat says the harsh civil war between the Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow campaigns and supporters was always inevitable. But, it's good to have this fight, and everyone should embrace it for various reasons. 44:41-47:52: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Vote on this week's "LOL Weekly Poll." Would you ever support a Democratic candidate if they accept AIPAC donations?"Critics condemn, students show up for Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven't learned from 2024.'" By Tom Perkins of The Guardian "Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Finley: Does John James really want to be governor?" By Nolan Finley of The Detroit News "Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement." By Ken Sweet & Christopher Keller of The AP Photo of Kasey Helton with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed courtesy Kasey HeltonPhoto of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaign sign courtesy Kasey Helton#podcast #progressives #politics #Michigan #HasanPiker #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #MalloryMcMorrow #HaleyStevens #Democrats #Primary #Republicans #MAGA #JohnJames #MikeDuggan #IranWar #Israel #Gaza #AIPAC #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #workingclass #EpsteinClass #PACMoney #MedicareForAll #Unions #GenZ #economy #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 6, 2026.Dear Leader Trump's heartwarming "Easter Message," in which he promised bloodshed if Iran didn't open the "F-n Strait," reveals MAGA's true values, and how that family values B.S. was always just for show. But what are those true MAGA values?Pat Johnston explains.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #Progressives #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Easter #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #EpsteinClass #WorkingClass #WealthInequality #ChristianNationalism #Authoritarianism #FamilyValues #AmericaFirst #Fascism #Israel #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 3, 2026!While establishment-corporate Democrats capitulated to MAGA Republicans in election-after-election, they can't be surprised why the nation kept creeping further and further to the right.By refusing to take bold stances for the working class, and for marginalized citizens, Democrats ceded ground and allowed Republicans to control The Overton Window.And rather than argue to working class voters what they stood for, establishment Democrats only argued why Trump and MAGA Republicans sucked. How'd that strategy work-out for everyone?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #172 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:15: John James, Elissa Slotkin, & No Kings RecapPat Johnston opens this week talking about Trump's and the right-wing Israeli government's War on Iran, and how it's costing working class Americans while thousands of Michiganders are losing their health care and paying higher gas and energy prices. He covers how MAGA Michigan Republican Congressman John James, who's running for governor, has missed many votes while in Congress. He briefly covers why Progressive Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is brilliantly bringing progressive Hasan Piker aboard for a college campaign tour. And Pat recaps a couple of mid-Michigan "No Kings" protests.19:15-49:00: Kyle Blomquist For Congress InterviewProgressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 1st Congressional District Kyle Blomquist talks with Pat about his campaign for the northern Michigan seat held by MAGA Republican "Louisiana" Jack Bergman. Mr. Blomquist is running on a Medicare For All, affordable housing, abolishing ICE, and ending aid to Israel agenda. He explains how his progressive "America First" and working class agenda will help Democrats not only win in northern Michigan, but in other red areas in the state and country. Visit Kyle's campaign on InstagramVisit Kyle's campaign on FacebookVisit Kyle's campaign on X49:12-55:38: Last Call-MAGA Attacks Rx KidsIn the "Last Call," another MAGA Michigan state legislator makes-up stories about the successful Rx Kids program.55:39-57:55: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Kyle Blomquist For Congress"Kyle Blomquist on Running in Northern Michigan." From For Sake of the Argument with Lori Goldman "IM council member running for Congress." By Betsy Bloom of The Iron Mountain Daily News "‘Abolish ICE' vs. 'Deport illegals': UP candidates offer starkly different visions on immigration." By WJMN & WBUP in Marquette, MI "Fewer Americans calling themselves Republicans or Republican-leaning independents since 2015: Gallup data." By Emily Guskin & Elizabeth Schreier of ABC News "Michigan's El-Sayed unfazed by backlash against upcoming campaign event with Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "John James Has Missed More Roll Call Votes Than Any Other Michigan Congress Member." By Deadline Detroit "Michigan GOP lawmaker's baseless Rx Kids abortion claim disputed by data, called ‘despicable.'" By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #MAGA #Republicans #WorkingClass #Economy #WealthInequality #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Trump #IranWar #Israel #HealthCare #MedicareForAll #Housing #KyleBlomquist #UpperPeninsula #JackBergman #AbolishICE #RxKids #ChildCare #AmericaFirst #FamilyValues #Fascism #Authoritarianism #JohnJames #ElissaSlotkin #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #VotingRights #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 30, 2026.LOL's Pat Johnston reviews his stops at a couple of mid-Michigan "No Kings" rallies on March 28, 2026. Not only was attendance impressive, not to mention the numerous car-honking from supporters who drove-by the protests, but Pat noticed how protesters voiced their specific demands for change. Those demands ranged from abolishing ICE and investigating The Epstein Class, to ending Trump's and the right-wing Israeli government's War on Iran while fighting against the Trump Regime's corruption. Protesters argued for a new direction where the working class is finally represented and seen. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 27, 2026.It appears MAGA Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett is using the MAGA Grifting Game to help make both he and his wife some extra cash. Politico and Michigan Advance report how Barrett's campaign arm paid for services to a local law firm, and an international political software company in 2023-2024, just AFTER his wife started working at both places! I'm sure that was just by sheer coinicidence and dumb luck, right?Tom Barrett's scheme is part of the overall Michigan MAGA Grifting Game playbook that Pat describes in the "Friday Short."And please, donate and help progressive Democrat William Lawrence's campaign to unseat Tom Barrett this fall!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Murphy on ‘$1.5 BILLION' stock trade before Trump Iran announcement: ‘Mind blowing corruption.'" By Ashleigh Fields of The Hill "GOP Rep. Barrett scrutinized over payments to firms employing spouse." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Politico story on Tom Barrett's payments to firms where spouse works.
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #171 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:52The current state of the Democratic Primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat will show the country where Democratic voters want to go in 2026. Pat Johnston talks about how progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed not only refused to accept corporate PAC money, but they also never took money from ICE contractors. The same can't be said for Ms. AIPAC, a.k.a. Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Also, the Trump Regime sends ICE into the nation's airports to perpetuate more chaos and fear on the working class. And working class Americans remain opposed to Trump's & Israel's War on Iran. 19:53-41:00: Leif Colt of Traverse IndivisibleInterview with Leif Colt, Communications Leader for Traverse Indivisible. Leif shares information about the "No Kings 3" march taking place in Traverse City at 1pm on March 28th. Leif explains what to expect at the march, and why it's important to show up either at the Traverse City march, but also to show-up at a "No Kings" rally or march near you. He also explains what Traverse Indivisible is about, and how it's part of the Indivisible movement's overall goal to give a voice for the working class in Michigan and the nation. Click here for info on a "No Kings 3" rally in your area in Michigan.Click here for Indivisible chapters in Michigan.Visit Traverse Indivisible on Facebook41:01-48:28: Last Call: Hall & Joe Tate Lansing CorruptionIn the "Last Call," current MAGA Michigan Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall said some kind words for outgoing former House Speaker, Democrat Joe Tate. Pat explains why that makes sense since both worked to perpetuate constant corporate and government corruption in Lansing. 48:29: 51:20: Tigers/EndingPat gives his win total prediction for the 2026 Detroit Tigers!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Joe Tate's tenure in focus as the Detroit representative makes moves to leave public life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Two Michigan Senate hopefuls have shunned corporate PAC money. One is raking it in." By Melissa Nann-Burkey of The Detroit News "Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "'An Insult to Us': TSA Agents Slam ICE Arrival at U.S. Airports." By Philip Wang of Time Michigan MAGA Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall statement on Democratic State Rep. Joe Tate's retirement"Exclusive: Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds." By Jason Lange & Bo Erickson of Reuters "Tate backs Haley Stevens in Michigan U.S. Senate race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Detroit #podcast #politics #Progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #workingclass #SenateRace #AbdulElSayed #MattHall #EpstenFiles #EpsteinClass #NoKings #ProtestMovements #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing for March 23, 2026.Last week, we talked about how the Trump Regime's anti-clean energy agenda will lead to more deadly storms that Michigan's experienced in recent history.This week, Pat Johnston explains how that anti-clean energy agenda is hurting working class Michiganders' economically. By gutting clean energy jobs and initiatives, the Trump Regime is gutting Michigan's economic security and future. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump's first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Michigan gas prices surge 33 cents to highest point since 2023, AAA says." By Myesha Johnson of The Detroit News "Chang, clean energy advocates warn Detroit missed jobs, health gains after Fortescue exit." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "EPA pulls plug on ‘Solar for All,' $156 million in Michigan projects cut" By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak of Planet Detroit #podcast #politics #michigan #Progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #ClimateChage #CleanEnergy #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #WorkingClass #Jobs #Solar #Wind #RenewableEnergy #EVCars #DataCenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HealthCare #Environment #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 20, 2026.Thanks to excellent reporting by The Detroit News' Beth LeBlanc & Craig Mauger, MAGA Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall received a government transparency award from a group... that doesn't exist!!!It's part of an effort of Matt Hall's to block much-needed Freedom of Information Act Reform bills in Michigan, which would end FOIA request exemptions for the state's executive and legislative branches. But protecting The Epstein Class Swamp is, like Dear Leader Trump, Matt Hall's main priority in Michigan. He'll even emulate Trump by giving himself made-up participation awards to celebrate something he didn't do. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan House speaker claims he won transparency award. It might be fake." By Craig Mauger & Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News (via The Lawton Constitution "Hall's HEAT prevents FOIA reform in Michigan." By Madeline Burke of The Michigan Daily "It's Time for Michigan to Finally Finish FOIA." By The Michigan Campaign Finance Network
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #170of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-20:54: Pat Ran Into Who? Noah Arbit Attacks Dr. AbdulPat Johnston shared a plane ride back to Detroit with whom? The Iran War is already hurting the working class while making The Epstein Class very pleased. Democrats must stand against this war. And it's time to criticize those Democratic pro-right-wing Israeli government defenders who spend their time calling progressive Democrats "antisemites," like Michigan Democratic state House Rep. Noah Arbit did to progressive U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed last week.20:55-50:09: Kasey Helton InterviewWe needed to hear from our good friend, and progressive and union voice in Livingston County, Kasey Helton this week. Kasey and Pat talk about how MAGA is rallying around The Trump Regime's War on Iran, the need to take-on AIPAC within the Democratic Party in Michigan, the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic Primary race, and pressuring charter flight companies involved in the Trump Regime's fascist deportation program. Click here to learn more about "De-ICE These Flights."Visit Kasey on XVisit Kasey on Instagram50:10-54:27: Last Call-Mike Rogers' Banker BudsIn this week's "Last Call" covers this informative and telling story by Michigan Advance's Ben Solis on how MAGA Republican Florida Mike Rogers receives loads of cash from the banking and finance industry to fund his U.S. Senate race. 54:28-56:38: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Big investors, banking industry figures gave millions to Mike Rogers over decades in politics." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance"‘Something is broken': Michigan lawmakers call for action on antisemitism after Temple Israel attack." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Poll: Nearly four in 10 US Jews say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza." By Times of Israel "‘We're in it': Democrats won't rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war." By Katherine Tully-McManus, Joe Gould and Jennifer Scholtes Michigan Democratic State Rep. Noah Arbit tweet attacking Dr. Abdul El-SayedMichigan Democratic State Rep. Noah Arbit tweet criticizing ADL#politics #podcast #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #IranWar #WorkingClass #GasPrices #Economy #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Israel #antiwar #AIPAC #Election2026 #HaleyStevens #NoahArbit #AbdulElSayed #MalloryMcMorrow #MikeRogers #ICE #Epstein #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 16, 2026.Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is demanding an investigation into whether or not the Trump Regime's budget cuts to the National Weather Service played a role in the lack of warning from the recent tornadoes which killed four people in West Michigan over a week ago. We do know the Trump Regime's cuts to the NWS, and other divestments in clean energy projects, will lead to further deadly and severe storms in the future.Not to mention, these cuts hurt Michigan's economic futures as well.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump's first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "‘Zero to 60′ in seconds: Why there was no tornado watch before deadly Michigan twisters." By Aya Miller of MLive.com "Michigan officials have questions on NWS tornado warning system." By Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #ClimateChange #Economy #Michigan #Tornado #SevereWeather #ElonMusk #GretchenWhitmer #WorkingClass #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentGreed #FossilFuel #Pollution #HealthCare #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
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