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On the latest episode of the Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dig into the MSU football storylines at fall camp, including what they think they know about this team, without having seen them play. Plus, a spin through the football schedule and a look at MSU's men's basketball team coming out of the summer.

Motor City Cannacarts and RIPZ-branded marijuana vape cartridges recalled for MCT oil It's still summer, but fall color isn't far off. When leaves will change in Michigan The Pistons Pulse: Pistons Pulse offseason special: Sankofa and Son…and Bryce Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Demolition of Mammoth building begins on Detroit's west side amid court battles Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates 30 years this weekend: Your guide to parking, events Michigan has more than 4,000 miles of ORV trails. How to ride them for free

Rocket, United Wholesale Mortgage swing back to profitability Like the ship it commemorates, the Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim is imperiled

Connor welcomes in Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press on to remember the 2018 game in Lincoln, the vibe within the program, the identity of the Spartans, the plan for a new QB, and more.

On this episode: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield secured 51% of the vote in the city's August 5th mayoral primary, significantly exceeding pre-election polling that predicted she would finish with around 35-36%. Sheffield will face Reverend Solomon Kinloch, who finished second with 17%, in November's general election. The nine-candidate field included several experienced politicians, but none captured significant voter enthusiasm according to local coverage. Pulitzer Prize-winning Detroit Free Press columnist M.L. Elrick analyzes the results and what they mean for Detroit's continued revitalization efforts, the challenge of spreading downtown development to neighborhoods, and potential implications for Michigan politics including outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan's independent gubernatorial campaign in 2026.Follow along with our coverage of the race:https://ballotpedia.org/City_elections_in_Detroit,_Michigan_(2025) Check out Elrick's reporting: https://www.freep.com/staff/5026771002/ml-elrick/ Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

Hey Jane expands to Michigan, offering telehealth medication abortions, other online care Midtown's Detroit Artists Market reopens after severe flooding forced 6-month closure The Pistons Pulse: Ranking Detroit Pistons in NBA Eastern Conference Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #economy #workingclass #Populism #ClimateChange #EPA #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #Detroit #MikeDuggan #2026Election #Auto #Jobs #Democracy #CanadianWildfires #Democracy #Fascism #Authoritarianism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode #143 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-13:37: Canadian Wildfires/Betsy Coffia ICE Mask Ban Pat Johnston begins the show pointing-out the sheer ignorance and hypocrisy by some Michigan MAGA Republicans who are really upset by these Canadian Wildfires polluting Michigan's summer skies. If only they'd review their own anti-climate change voting records! Pat summarizes the Detroit Mayoral Primary results. And he highlights a bill introduced by Democratic State Rep. Betsy Coffia that would've banned ICE agents from wearing masks. Naturally, the MAGA Michigan House killed the bill. 13:38-34:06: Michigan Advance MichEconomist Rick Haglund Michigan Advance's Rick Haglund joins the episode to give his takes on Trump's firing of the BLS Director, Michigan Republicans hopes to end the state income tax, and how Trump's EPA is gutting climate change rules that's hurting both automakers and the environment. Check-out Rick's story that we highlighted this week. 34:07-48:46: Last Call-Mike Duggan's A Corporate Republican In this week's "Last Call," Pat tackles this opinion column by Andrea Bitely in the Detroit Free Press. Ms. Bitely argues that since MAGA Republicans in the Michigan House are refusing to introduce budget bills, voters will blame "both sides" for the stalemate, and will turn to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to lead the state next year. Pat opines why voter anger within the Democratic Party means they're going to back someone who's receiving large campaign cash from MAGA Republicans! 48:47-50:41: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Duggan's campaign draws big money from Trump supporters and wealthy GOP donors." By Steve Nealing of Detroit Metro Times "Michigan House GOP sidelines bill to ban masked cops, require ID." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Republican Karen Notices Climate Catastrophe. Demands to See Manager." By Peter Sinclair from This Is Not Cool

Sheetz, other side gigs, pose ethics issues for Oakland County lawmakers A new program will help lower energy bills by repairing homes for free Michigan's oldest resident celebrates birthday with Idaho Big Potato Truck

Mary Sheffield heading to the general election for Detroit mayor. But who's No. 2? Roper Romps in Michigan celebrate 'Three's Company' character: How to create the look Grey Ghost owners announce opening of fast-casual Little Ghost in Ferndale

Detroit clerk expects nearly 18% turnout, 60K absentee ballots for August primary election GM confirms refreshed 2027 Cadillac XT5 to keep production in Spring Hill, Tennessee Officials press for Dorie Miller, a World War II hero, to be awarded the Medal of Honor

Ann Arbor hotel's poorly-maintained pool caused woman's bacterial infection, lawsuit says 'No tax on overtime': When it will work for you and when you'll still pay taxes

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New York, Michigan, Arkansas, and Nebraska.A press release from Arkansas State Police announcing the arrest of Andrew James McGann: https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-arrests-suspect-indevils-den-double-homicide/The Associated Press's article on the arrest of Andrew James McGann in the Devil's Den case: https://apnews.com/article/devils-den-attack-arkansas-couple-killed-590bcf96d4838a4dac544787a11e45c2A press release from Arkansas State Police of a composite sketch of the suspect in the murders of Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink at Devil's Den State Park: https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-releases-composite-sketch-of-person-of-interest-in-devils-den-double-homicide/A press release from Arkansas State Police of a photograph of the suspect in the murders of Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink at Devil's Den State Park: https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/arkansas-state-police-release-new-photo-of-person-of-interest-in-devils-den-double-homicide-public-urged-to-help-identify-man/KATV Channel 7's release of the 911 calls in the murders of Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTwi7LE_flAThe New York Times's coverage of the Midtown Manhattan shooting: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/28/nyregion/nyc-shootingABC 7 New York's coverage of the Midtown Manhattan shooting: https://abc7ny.com/post/shane-tamura-midtown-gunman-claimed-he-suffered-cte-left-note-pocket-references-nfl-sources/17347493/The Detroit Free Press's coverage of the Traverse City mass stabbing incident: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/07/29/traverse-city-walmart-stabbings-chris-obrien-matt-kolakowski/85422763007/ABC 30's coverage of the Traverse City mass stabbing incident: https://abc30.com/post/bradford-james-gille-authorities-were-searching-michigan-walmart-stabbing-suspect-prior-incident-traverse-city/17338033/The Emmet County Sheriff's Office's statement on the Traverse City mass stabbing incident: https://www.facebook.com/EmmetCountySheriffsOfficeMI/photos/subject-court-order-for-bradford-james-gille-emmet-county-sheriffs-office-action/592511033933280/?_rdrThe Associated Press's coverage of Pedro Hernandez's overturned conviction in the murder of Etan Patz: https://apnews.com/article/etan-patz-missing-boy-hernandez-overturned-d8afc696c23d4d0163a22d61a82668eeThe decision overturning Pedro Hernandez's conviction in the murder of Etan Patz: https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/c1cffa77-c8ef-40a5-918d-1ee0859015d7/1/doc/24-1816_opn.pdfWOWT's coverage of the plea deal in the case of Joseph Ambroz, accused of murdering Mary Kay Hesse: https://www.wowt.com/2025/07/28/victims-family-reacts-potential-plea-deal-1969-nebraska-teens-murder-case/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stellantis loses $2.6B in first half, citing tariffs and expensive turnaround plan Driver testing company sues Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, alleging unlawful shutdown

MSP post commander demoted over Flint scandal sues Col. James Grady, alleges racial bias Charming comedy “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” at Purple Rose is a must-see for pet lovers 50 years later, the search for Jimmy Hoffa continues

Ford has spent 18 months trying to fix quality problem that’s costing company billions Sweetgreen location is coming to downtown Detroit Michigan's Adventure says it will cut its season short. When the park will close in 2025

In this bonus episode we interview New York Times best selling author, Steve Hamilton about his connection and contributions to Finding Hoffa. We also interview the award winning investigative reporter for the Detroit Free Press and the New York Times, Jo Thomas, about her involvement with the disappearance of Hoffa on the exact day he went missing.

July 30, 2025 ~ Jamie LaReau, automotive reporter for The Detroit Free Press, joins Kevin to discuss how Ford is leading the automotive industry in recalls and how do they plan to fix the problem.

It's going to get crazy fast. Practice begins on Wednesday and the hype will grow by the day. We will also be waiting for The NCAA infractions committee to render their verdict on sign gate. There is a lot going on and we're glad a new season of Meeechigan Football is just weeks away. Joining us today with the first of our preveiw shows is beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press

Mom holding baby struck, killed in Oakland County parking lot, police say Wife-beating former Wayne County CFO gets 6 months in jail. His victim gets justice. 5 pounds of cherries infested with fly maggots, pupae intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit mayoral candidate, who assaulted his wife in 1993, says he learned from mistake Eastern Market's beloved Rocky Peanut Co. is closing its doors Scammers play into confusion over tariffs, immigration, drug trafficking

Lake Michigan is America's deadliest lake — yet lifeguards are nowhere to be found Cursive comeback? Bill would return cursive instruction to Michigan public schools Sporty 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV promises up to 300 miles range, 0-60 mph under 5 seconds

Former Ford dealer, 102, tours automaker's rare collection in Dearborn 13 Metro Detroit taquerias to take center stage at annual Taco Showdown The Pistons Pulse: Lessons and impressions from Detroit Pistons 2025 NBA Summer League performance Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

July 24, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column "Scammers Play into Confusion Over Tariffs, Immigration, Drug Trafficking."

Detroit Bishop Charles Ellis III admits 'inappropriate relationship,' denies new claims A Michelin-starred restaurateur and a taco aficionado walk into an old Grosse Pointe Boston Market Severe summer heat can kill. Follow these tips to protect your kids, pets from hot cars

Want to buy an electric car or truck? What to know before tax credits expire Sept. 30 Detroit EMTs reunite with twin girls delivered during emergency home birth Newport man's catch of 64-lb. flathead catfish sets Michigan record

July 22, 2025 ~ Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press auto critic and columnist, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to share his experience at Harman's Michigan engineering center where they are integrating various technologies into vehicles to improve safety and the driving experience.

Defense Department acknowledges mistake in identification of World War II soldier Swimmers memorialize the Edmund Fitzgerald by swimming 411 miles Apple Store to close at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township

There’s a secret garden on roof of Detroit City Hall — and it’s off-limits to most EGLE: Oakland County violating environmental laws with sewage overflows Massive financial losses force season opener cancellation at Detroit Opera

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Coordinator, Deputy Matthew Schimmel, joins Community Matters to offer input after multiple drownings and incidents on state waterways.A Detroit Free Press report quoted a Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project tally at 31 great lakes drownings shortly after Independence Day 2025.Deputy Schimmel discusses water safety as it relates to both swimming and boating - and even discusses how a grant allows deputies to distribute free personal flotation devices.Episode ResourcesMichigan DNR Boating SafetyABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Michigan dispute with Trump administration over funding hits sheriff's marine patrols Blues legend Buddy Guy, fresh off his 'Sinners' cameo, to play Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Baby chimpanzee born at Detroit Zoo

It only took half the year, but a bunch of our guys are finally back! First, the Detroit Free Press reports on the MLB Players Association advising players to carry immigration documentation with them, Bryan Woo and his parents have a very sweet moment celebrating his first All-Star Game selection, and this year's MLB Draft sees not one, not two, but THREE Asian and Native Hawaiian players! In position player news, Masataka Yoshida returns going 3-for-4 in his first game back, Kim Ha Seong is having a bumpy start to his season with minor injuries, and Bo Bichette, Travis d'Arnaud, Kyle Higashioka, and Lee Jung Hoo are all hot at the plate. Pitching finally sees the return of Kodai Senga and the long-awaited season debuts of Sean Manaea and Yu Darvish. Meanwhile, Tomoyuki Sugano and Bryan Woo have strong games with their parents in attendance and Joey Cantillo, Dane Dunning, and Kumar Rocker stay solid. Lastly, Ohtani's proving his comeback to the mound with more scoreless innings and an NL-leading 32 homers.Detroit Free Press article: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/07/13/tigers-arent-worried-about-deportation-but-told-to-carry-documents/84507852007/Bryan Woo calls his parents to share ASG selection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5877AJvtDjk#:~:text=After%20learning%20he'd%20been%20selected%20to%20the,called%20his%20parents%20to%20share%20the%20news

Decades of Michigan lake data, hidden in filing cabinets, digitized with volunteer help Marijuana photos pop up in Taylor Police Department's Google listing in prank

Gail A. Eisnitz, winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare, is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association. Her work has resulted in exposés by ABC's Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, and Dateline NBC, and her interviews have been heard on more than 1,600 radio stations. Her work has been featured in such newspapers as the New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle​, Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, Texas Monthly, Denver Business Journal, Los Angeles Times, and US News & World Report. Gail's first book, Slaughterhouse, The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Industry was published in 1997. More at https://www.gaileisnitz.com/.     Things you can do! Oppose the so-called Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act HR 2156/S 984 Oppose the “Food Security and Farm Protection Act,” S. 1326 The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act – H.R. 1661 and S. 775 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act – H.R. 1684 Soring—intentionally injuring the feet of Tennessee Walking horses to produce an exaggerated gait—has been outlawed since passage of the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Yet some abusive trainers still subject horses to this inhumane practice through the use of blistering agents—mustard oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene—as well as through mechanical means—the use of foreign objects inside shoes, and the use of heavy chains that irritate chemically treated tissue. Soring causes excruciating pain to horses when their feet touch the ground, causing them to lift their feet higher than normal. The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act would strengthen existing law by ending industry self-policing, banning certain devices, and generating stiffer penalties for trainers who sore their horses. Visual Snow  

Feds deporting woman who told a Michigan police department she was the victim of assault Ford's latest sale may be just the start in a summer of car-buying deals, experts say Beloved Velvet Peanut Butter to move production to Detroit with plans to sell nationwide

July 15, 2025 ~ Neal Rubin, Columnist at the Detroit Free Press discusses his column on the 40-40 Windsor campaign.

In our final hour, we were joined by Dave Birkett from the Detroit Free Press so he and Huge could talk about the Detroit Lions. They gave their thought's on how the off-season has went for the Lions, talked about what they'll be looking for in Training Camp, gave their expectations for the season, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with John Vander Wal in regards to the Tigers. We were then joined by Greg Heeres, who is another one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about what they like from the Pitching, what needs work, gave their thought's on pieces this team needs, and more. We wrapped up the broadcast talking with Jay Riley, who is the General Manager at Arrowhead. He talked about some of the improvements they've made to the course, talked about the "Money Bash Scramble" and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting from Arrowhead Golf & Grill in Caro as they're hosting their annual "Money Bash Scramble" tomorrow. We were joined by some of the great folks from Arrowhead to hear about the tournament, to talk about their other courses, and more. We also talked about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have been playing lately, talked about the 6 guys going to the All-Star Game, and more. We were then joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast and Sports Illustrated. He and Huge looked ahead to Lions training camp that's only 10 days away, John told us what he'll be keeping an eye on, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Nic Lapienski who is the owner of the Arrowhead, North Kent, and Alpine Golf Courses. He talked about all of the renovations that he's put into all of their courses, talked about the new Par & Plate restaurant at the Alpine Golf Course, and more. We talked about the Detroit Lions in our second hour as Tim Twentyman from DetroitLions.com joined us. He and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, talked about what their expectations are for this team when Training Camp gets here, and more. We were then joined by Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News to continue the conversation. He and Huge talked about guys they think are going to make a big impact this season, talked about their expectations for the team, and more. We were then joined by Chris Castellani from the "Chris & Company Podcast" so he and Huge could talk about the Tigers. They gave their thought's on the six guys going to the All-Star Game, talked about this weekend's series against Seattle, and more. We wrapped up the hour with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Rob Bentley, who is the voice of Bulldog Football. Rob filled us in on when the season opens up for the Ferris Football team, told us about some Coaching changes to the Football team, told us about "Bob Daniels Day" and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Dave Birkett from the Detroit Free Press so he and Huge could talk about the Detroit Lions. They gave their thought's on how the off-season has went for the Lions, talked about what they'll be looking for in Training Camp, gave their expectations for the season, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with John Vander Wal in regards to the Tigers. We were then joined by Greg Heeres, who is another one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about what they like from the Pitching, what needs work, gave their thought's on pieces this team needs, and more. We wrapped up the broadcast talking with Jay Riley, who is the General Manager at Arrowhead. He talked about some of the improvements they've made to the course, talked about the "Money Bash Scramble" and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Dave Birkett from the Detroit Free Press so he and Huge could talk about the Detroit Lions. They gave their thought's on how the off-season has went for the Lions, talked about what they'll be looking for in Training Camp, gave their expectations for the season, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford CEO Jim Farley doubles down on dealerships: 'That's the secret sauce' Why pesticides won't protect Michigan cherries from invasive fly Detroit distillery expands — thanks to paczki, high school pals and a bachelor party

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 10, 2025 is: boffo • BAH-foh • adjective Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. // The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series' enduring popularity. See the entry > Examples: “A strong showing at the Senior Bowl was followed by a boffo performance at the NFL combine, where the 6-foot-4, 214-pound [Isaac] TeSlaa zoomed through the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds …” — Rainer Sabin, The Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2025 Did you know? Boffo made its print debut as a noun referring to something great: a solid joke or a good punch line. It did so right around the same time—the 1930s, at the dawn of Hollywood's golden age—as boff, a noun with an identical meaning thought to perhaps come from “box office.” Within a few years, boffo began to be applied adjectivally to things that, like a good joke, were a big hit: performances, all-star casts, movies. To this day it is used mostly in the context of performing arts, spectator sports, and other entertainments.

Feds: Ugly Christmas Sweater owner paid $1 million to settle COVID-19 fraud case Owner of extravagant Detroit home that went viral accused of setting it on fire Visiting Pictured Rocks? You'll need a pass. Here's how to get one

GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test tech it plans for your car9 Michigan drive-ins are keeping a nostalgic tradition alive: See the locations Days of Roar: Talking Detroit Tigers with Bobby Scales and Scott Bentley, including All-Stars, AL Central, trade targets Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

EGLE finds significant deficiencies, 'immediate health risk' in Wyandotte water system Apparel brand Eastside Golf to open its first U.S. store at Detroit Metro Airport Bar Louie at Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes: What we know

Detroit sues blockchain real estate firm that owns rentals with hundreds of violations These meteor showers, full moon will light up Michigan skies in July. When to look up The Pistons Pulse: What to know about Detroit Pistons recent player acquisitions and cap update with Keith SmithSubscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

This summer, the Scripps Howard Fund gave Detroit Free Press reporter M.L. Elrick an award for his column “On Guard”, in which he publishes all manner of exposes, in the muckraking tradition. Back in 2009, Elrick and his colleague Jim Schaefer shared a Pulitzer prize for covering corruption in the administration of then-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Elrick is also the creator of a student journalism project called Eye on Michigan at MSU. GUEST: M.L. Elrick, journalist, Detroit Free PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, June 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Court acquits Christian man of blasphemy against Islam On June 25th, the Pakistani Supreme Court ordered the acquittal of an elderly Christian man on death row for 23 years on a blasphemy against Islam conviction, reports Morning Star News. A three-judge bench acquitted Anwar Kenneth, age 72, of the blasphemy allegations. His attorney, Rana Hameed, himself a Muslim, explained that a person of unsound mind could not be held liable for such a crime. He added that this case highlights the plight of dozens of other blasphemy prisoners who are also suffering from mental health challenges, yet their cases have been pending for years. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends success of bombing Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's characterization that the Iranian nuclear sites were obliterated. HEGSETH: “President Trump directed the most complex and secretive military operation in history. And it was a resounding success, resulting in a cease fire agreement and the end of the 12 Day War. “There's been a lot of discussion about what happened and what didn't happen. Step back for a second. Because of decisive military action, President Trump created the conditions to end the war, decimating, choose your word, obliterating, destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities.” At a press conference at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25th, Secretary Hegseth added this. HEGSETH: “There's a reason the President calls out fake news for what it is. These pilots, these refuelers, these fighters, these air defenders -- the skill and the courage it took to go into enemy territory, flying 36 hours, on behalf of the American people and the world to take out a nuclear program is beyond what anyone in this audience can fathom. “And then, the instinct of CNN, the instinct of The New York Times is to try to find a way to spin it for their own political reasons, to try to hurt President Trump or our country. They don't care what the troops think. They don't care what the world thinks. They want to spin it to try to make him look bad based on a leak. “What do leakers do? They have agendas. And what do they do? Do they share the whole information, or just the part that they want to introduce? And when they introduce that preliminary report, that's deemed to be a low assessment, you know, a low assessment means low confidence in the data in that report. “And why is there low confidence? Because all of the evidence of what was just bombed by twelve 30,000-pound bombs is buried under a mountain, devastated and obliterated. So, if you want to make an assessment of what happened at Fordow, you better get a big shovel and go really deep, because Iran's nuclear program is obliterated. “Somebody, somewhere is trying to leak something to say, ‘Oh, with low confidence, we think maybe it's moderate.'  Those that dropped the bombs precisely in the right place know exactly what happened when that exploded. And you know who else knows?  Iran! “That's why they came to the table right away because their nuclear capabilities have been set back beyond what they thought were possible because of the courage of a Commander-in-Chief who led our troops, despite what the fake news wants to say.” Supreme Court rules South Carolina can defund Planned Parenthood In a 6-3 decision yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina has the right to defund the Planned Parenthood abortion business, reports LifeNews. The pro-life state wants to be able to block taxpayer funding for the abortion business under Medicaid, but the abortion company sued to block that action. The Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina has the power to block funding. In the decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court said Medicaid laws do not give individuals the right to bring federal lawsuits against states. The high court's ruling means that the state can direct Medicaid funding—funds intended to help low-income individuals obtain necessary medical assistance—to comprehensive health care rather than entities that exist primarily to perform abortions. South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster issued executive orders barring the pro-abortion organization from receiving reimbursements for non-abortion services like cancer screenings, STD testing, and contraception -- arguing that the funding just frees the abortion business to spend funds killing babies. Governor McMaster is living up to the command of Proverbs 31:8 which says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt weighed in. LEAVITT: “As for the Supreme Court ruling, the President has always maintained that Americans should not be forced to violate their conscience and their religious liberty by having their tax dollars fund abortions, and we're glad the Supreme Court ruled on that side.” Two who stopped gunman at Michigan church hailed as heroes Two members of CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan are being hailed as heroes for helping to stop a gunman who attempted to carry out a mass shooting during the church's worship service this past Sunday, reports the Christian Post. The men, Deacon Richard Pryor and Ron Amann, a member of the church's security team, are being celebrated for their efforts in stopping 31-year-old Brian Browning. According to the police report cited by the Detroit Free Press, Browning, the gunman, was dressed in camouflage clothing and a tactical vest as he approached the church entrance armed with an AR-15-style rifle and 500 rounds of ammunition. He opened fire at the church shortly after 11:00am. Steven Lewellyn, a fellow church member, wrote, "Richard was in the parking lot and saw the shooter walking towards the door. In a moment of quick thinking and incredible bravery, Richard sped towards the man, hitting him with his truck and giving armed security crucial extra seconds to get to the scene and prevent further harm." The gunman shot multiple rounds into the truck, but thankfully did not hurt Richard Pryor, who was running late for church that morning. Providentially, just three days before the shooting, Ron Amann told WXYZ that he was one of three members of the church's safety team who attended training at Peacemakers Shooting Range. AMANN: “When we formed this team, I just knew it was my calling to protect my family and my church family.” Amann described what he heard last Sunday. AMANN: "Popping, a pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop noise that I couldn't quite identify. It stopped. I heard it again, and probably within a few seconds after that, someone came running in the back of the sanctuary and said, there's a shooter out there.” After he sent his family to safety, he ran toward the shooting. AMANN: "He [shooter] was sitting on the ground with a rifle, and he was sitting away from me, so he turned to make a sweep of the glass with his gun and just held the trigger and shot through. "He just started spraying bullets into the lobby, went through the glass, shattered it, and then, that's when it caught my leg and spun me around.” Another member of the church's safety team, Jay Trombley, fatally shot Browning. Amann is convinced that God prepared them for that moment. AMANN: “Being a person of faith and having a relationship with God, I believe He orchestrated all of the preparations and prepared us exactly for what we encountered.” Kate Dunphy, the organizer of the GoFundMe campaign for the church security volunteer who was shot in the leg, wrote, "Ron's tibia was shattered and required extensive surgery to place a rod at the leg injury. This injury will have approximately 3-5 months of physical recovery and rehabilitation. God spared Ron's life and was mighty in His protection over the security team and congregation.” She cited Psalm 37:23-24 which says, “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when He delights in His way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand.” I want to hear from children under the age of 18 I would love to share 3 emails on Monday, June 30th from kids between the ages of 5 and 17 who listen to The Worldview.  What do you like about this Christian newscast? And why would you urge listeners who have not yet given, to make a donation to help pay for our team to put it all together? Parents, for the younger ones, please include their full name, city and state. Just ask them those two questions and type up their answers. Better yet, if you record a short 15 to 30-second video on your phone, you can email that to me, and I'll grab the audio from it. Send the email to Adam@TheWorldview.com One last thing. Don't forget to include their age. 6 Worldview listeners gave $1,393 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview's annual budget for our 6-member team, 6 listeners stepped up to the plate yesterday. We're grateful to God for Pat in Park Ridge, Illinois who gave $25, Joshua in Goddard, Kansas who gave $50, and Jody in Westerlo, New York who gave $100. And we were touched by the generosity of Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $118, Ann in Albuquerque, New Mexico who gave $500, and David in Crestview, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 6 Worldview listeners gave $1,393. Plus, we've tallied up the one-time donations to The Worldview between January 1, 2025 and May 31, 2025 and they total $8,625. In addition, we totaled the existing monthly pledges to The Worldview which preceded June 1st, and they total $23,160. Between the 6 new donations which came in yesterday and the donations which preceded the beginning of this month-long fundraiser, listeners have given a total of $33,178. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $104,086.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise $19,413.45 in just 4 days.  That's $4,853 per day! We are getting so close! We just need to find the final 8 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200.  And another 16 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Is the Lord tugging on your heart right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.  If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab. Help fund this Christian newscast for another year with accurate news, relevant Bible verses, compelling soundbites, uplifting stories, and practical action steps. How awesome would it be if you helped give or pledge that money by 12 midnight central tonight, June 27th? If you've been waiting until the last minute to get us across the finish line, this is your time to shine.  We can do this people! Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give right now while you're thinking about it. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.