Podcast appearances and mentions of Gretchen Whitmer

A FlyDubai jet full of Israelis was supposed to land in Tel Aviv. The co-pilot stabbed the captain instead. The plane plunged thousands of feet. Passengers had to break into the cockpit to stop it. Wednesday morning, FlyDubai flight FZ1073 left Dubai for Tel Aviv with about 174 people on board, most of them Israelis. At cruise altitude, near 34,000 feet, the co-pilot stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacker apparently tried to crash the plane with the passengers on board. The Boeing 737 dropped thousands of feet — some flight data put the fall around 17,000 to 18,000 feet — sent a 7700 emergency squawk, and turned for Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli fighter jets were scrambled. Airspace was briefly closed. A man trusted with the controls of a commercial flight to Israel allegedly used that access to try to kill the people in the back. Pat also covered: Trump says the last U.S. troops are out of Iraq. The Pentagon calls the Erbil pullout done, and Trump brands the war a “quagmire” and an “excursion into hell.” Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike, the only woman on its death row, after two doses of pentobarbital. Vice President JD Vance says James Talarico wears Christianity as a "skin suit" to get elected. A Rasmussen/Our Republic poll found 19% of likely voters would accept a deal that dismantles Israel if oil and gas prices get cut. Controversy: Sophie Cunningham gets fouled by A'ja Wilson in Game 2, a Fever fan pointed and said, "That's on you," and Wilson marched into the stands and drew a technical. Was this a terror attack, or are you still buying the cockpit-fight story? If you had been on that plane, would you have gone for the cockpit door? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:44 New Season of Pat Gray UNLEASHED! Begins Next Monday 01:11 Flydubai Hijacking 07:59 President Trump Gets the U.S.A. Out of Iraq 09:36 President Trump Praises Hispanics 11:37 Marco Rubio Loves America 13:05 Phone Alerts 15:23 Hillary Clinton Does Not Love America 19:03 Gas / Oil Prices 22:24 Drone Swarms in Ukraine-Russia War 30:37 Fat Five 38:51 JD Vance Praises Brandon Gill 39:45 JD Vance on New Jobs in Texas 42:32 JD Vance on James Talarico 45:46 Josh Howerton on Disagreeing with the Bible 47:11 James Talarico Waves the Trans Flag 48:21 University of Michigan Student Doxxed & Harassed 52:32 The World against Israel 55:12 FLASHBACK: Texas School Classroom in 1960 1:00:05 The Caravan is On Its Way 1:05:09 FLASHBACK: Jen Psaki on Immigration Background Checks 1:07:25 Female Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to Flogging 1:12:24 Another WNBA Controversy 1:24:43 Murderer Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections 1:32:27 John Fetterman is a LIFELONG REPUBLICAN?! 1:33:56 Gretchen Whitmer on Abortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Schmitt mixed up the Hawks and the Hawkeyes, Ken Paxton says Trump's convention dropped his numbers, and the Q3 deadline is here. Vibes are up. It's the last day of Q3 and the final major fundraising deadline of 2026, so Brian Derrick breaks down where your money actually moves the map (state legislatures, not U.S. Senate races) and why late fundraising decides which races get October investment. Then Ken Paxton gets caught on tape telling donors Trump's Dallas midterm convention dropped his numbers, and the Department of Homeland Security commits $20 million in taxpayer money to ads starring Donald Trump, some of them near copies of his 2024 campaign spots. Glennis Meagher digs into The New York Times report on Meta claiming billions in research tax credits by calling its AI data centers "pilot models." John Fetterman calls himself a "lifelong Republican" at the Texas Tribune Festival, and Sen. Eric Schmitt tries to catch Jack Smith in a perjury trap, until Amy Klobuchar points out he mixed up the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes. We roll the tape for you. For Clickbait or Double-Click this week… the hacking group ShinyHunters claims it stole data on FBI employees and applicants, the World Cup couldn't stop overseas tourism to the U.S. from sliding, and a new coalition of AI companies and private equity firms targets seven states for data center expansion: Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and South Carolina. Plus Palantir's Alex Karp gets into it with CNBC. Also: The Oath Candidate of the Week is Jacob Weinberg, an Army veteran running for the Arizona House in LD-13, the seat Oath identifies as the tipping point for flipping the chamber and a Good Vibe Goodbye from Nevada, where Gretchen Whitmer, Andy Beshear, Mark Kelly, and a full Avengers lineup of Democrats are converging to push Aaron Ford past Gov. Joe Lombardo.New episodes of Vibes Only are available for download first thing every Thursday morning - hit FOLLOW and we'll keep you informed for the midterms.EPISODE RESOURCES/LINKSOath Candidate of the Week: Jacob WeinbergClickbait or Double-Click 1: Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its EmployeesClickbait or Double-Click 2: Allies Refuse to Visit U.S. in ‘Mind-Boggling' Collapse Under TrumpClickbait or Double-Click 3: Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fightGood Vibe Goodbye: Dems boost their odds in NevadaSend us a text!Watch us on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok tooFollow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG

The Dutch have decided they want to criminalize the import of goods from Israel. Meanwhile, Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to react to the foiled UK terror attack, to recap China's visit, and much more. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thinks “anyone who thinks abortion isn't an economic issue doesn't have a uterus”.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Laundry Saucehttps://LaundrySauce.com/DanaMake laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order of LaundrySauce with code DANA.PreBornhttps://PreBorn.com/DanaIf you're looking for a way to stand for life and make a real difference, a $28 donation can help provide one life-saving ultrasound. If you're able, $140 can help provide five ultrasounds.Trees.comhttps://Trees.comListeners get an additional 20% off plants at Trees.com with code DANA. Now is the perfect time to plant. Let's grow together. Alliance Defending Freedomhttps://JoinADF.com/DanaIf you believe your freedom is worth defending, now is the time to act.  Donate to Alliance Defending Freedom at the link above and have your gift MATCHED. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.comBe the next person sharing a Relief Factor success story. Get started today with the 3-Week QuickStart for only $17.76 and tell them you heard about them on The Dana Show. Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAMake the switch to Patriot Mobile today. Visit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a FREE month of service.Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaGet the limited edition HumanN Watermelon Flavor and find out how to get a FREE 30-day supply before they sell out.Chapterhttps://Chapter.Org/DanaAsk Chapter today if you could be saving money on your medicare coverage. Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump speaking on AI and America.gov. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaking on the seriousness of abortion. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about Ted Cruz going off on Jack Smith's testimony on the Democrat DOJ having spied on Republicans. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the 5 men that were arrested before engaging a plot to attack RAF Fairford in the U.K. were released on bail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the 5 men that were arrested before engaging a plot to attack RAF Fairford in the U.K. were released on bail. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Dennis Haskins of Saved by the Bell passing away at the age of 75. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Ted Cruz going off on Jack Smith's testimony on the Democrat DOJ having spied on Republicans. Tony also talks about the latest midterm Senate race polls in Michigan. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about how $521B are lost every year to fraud. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about how the evil done by the COVID-19 experts cannot be undone. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about the rumors of Sydney Sweeney converting to Judaism for her fiancé Scooter Braun. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about the reasons why he’s not a liberal. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Adam Brody thinking Hollywood has grown more conservative. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump speaking on AI and America.gov. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaking on the seriousness of abortion. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about Ted Cruz going off on Jack Smith's testimony on the Democrat DOJ having spied on Republicans. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the 5 men that were arrested before engaging a plot to attack RAF Fairford in the U.K. were released on bail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sit down exclusively with Bloomberg’s David Westin in Detroit for the launch of Michigan LIFT, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s manufacturing base and supply chains. Westin speaks with the three leaders about the initiative, investment and the outlook for manufacturing in Michigan. Dimon says JPMorgan may exceed their $1.5T goal for the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | The Stakes Just Got Higher: Power, Prices & the Road to November --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses the legal fight over President Trump's decision to revoke White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Trump had said he would “probably” restore access if the court ruled against him; a federal judge has now temporarily blocked the ban and ordered the outlets' credentials restored while the case proceeds. 28:10 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's No Lazy Money, Hopwood discusses interest rates and inflation before focusing on the financial risks surrounding the critical years immediately before and after retirement. He explains sequence-of-returns risk, determining a realistic retirement spending level, and why tax-efficient withdrawal strategies involving brokerage, IRA, and Roth accounts may need to be customized rather than following the traditional order. Visit PeakWM.com/Gruber for a free Social Security analysis from Nick and his team of CFPs. 38:18 - Monologue 47:12 – Alleigh Marré, Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition. Marré discusses what families need to know about the rapid expansion of AI data centers in communities across America. She examines questions surrounding electricity demand, utility costs, infrastructure, transparency, and how data-center development could affect households and local communities. 57:22 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda joins Steve for a wide-ranging discussion of Greenland, political tensions within the United Kingdom, and movements seeking greater independence from England. She also discusses President Trump's diplomatic engagement with China and Russia, the war involving Russia, and the broader international political landscape. 1:16:17 - Monologue 1:24:56 – Ryan Duffy, member of the Enbridge Communications Team. Duffy provides an update on Line 5 after a third-party strike in Wisconsin forced the pipeline out of service before a temporary bypass allowed operations to resume. He discusses continuing environmental monitoring and remediation, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent comments about the proposed Great Lakes Tunnel, and where the project currently stands in the permitting process. 1:34:40 – Charlie Kolean, President of the Private Property Rights Institute. Kolean discusses a report examining Michigan's mandatory tourism marketing assessments and their impact on smaller hotels and lodging businesses. The institute estimates that small lodging operators contribute roughly $10 million annually while arguing that larger hotel operators receive disproportionate benefits from the system. 1:43:26 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson provides an update on the precious-metals market, discussing developments affecting gold, silver, and collectible coins. He also evaluates listener coin submissions and shares insight into their history, rarity, and potential value. Listeners can submit their own coins to https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin introduces the first installment of Mike Pesca's two-part conversation with investigative reporter Ken Bensinger, co-host of The Michigan Plot. Bensinger breaks down the 2020 investigation into the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, detailing how an amateur militia group collided with an aggressive FBI undercover operation. Drawing on hundreds of hours of secret recordings, Bensinger and Pesca examine the murky boundary between stopping a legitimate domestic terror threat and orchestrating one, the psychological vulnerabilities exploited by federal informants, and how trial evidentiary rules shaped the contrasting narratives inside the courtroomStop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/GIST and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are.Produced by Corey WaraDo you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.comFor full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/X https://x.com/pescamiTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagistTo advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Holman speaks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. In this interview at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses her priorities for the final seven months of her tenure, focusing on passing a timely state budget that addresses affordable housing, education, literacy, and economic development tools. She highlights workforce development achievements during her time as governor, noting Michigan has risen to fourth in the country in that category, with initiatives making community college free and reducing the cost of four-year degrees. Whitmer also touches on mental health investment, including insurance parity and increased school resources, as well as ongoing road infrastructure improvements. She closes by reflecting on her governing philosophy, emphasizing that her oath is to the people of Michigan rather than to any political party, and that doing the right thing matters more than avoiding criticism. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Republican Congressman John James makes his case for being governor of Michigan on the podcast, "Detroit in Black and White."He talks with co-hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel about the economy, his Democratic opponent Jocelyn Benson, Black voters, education, Michigan under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Medicaid, abortion, car insurance in Detroit, tariffs and whether President Trump will campaign for him in Michigan.He also answers questions from viewers.

Michigan’s 2026 elections could reshape who controls two of the most powerful offices in the state. Tudor Dixon sits down with Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd and Secretary of State candidate Anthony Forlini to discuss their campaigns, election integrity, public safety and their argument that government has become increasingly weaponized against the people. Lloyd takes aim at Attorney General Dana Nessel’s record and explains how he says he would refocus the Michigan Attorney General’s office on fighting crime, supporting law enforcement, protecting victims and holding government accountable. Forlini discusses his campaign for Michigan Secretary of State, his experience overseeing elections as Macomb County Clerk and his push for greater election transparency. The conversation also examines the battle over the Citizens Only Voting ballot initiative and the controversy surrounding hundreds of thousands of petition signatures submitted to put the proposal before Michigan voters. Tudor, Lloyd and Forlini also discuss Gretchen Whitmer, Jocelyn Benson, Garland Gilchrist, crime and public safety, government overreach, small businesses, election administration and why the Attorney General and Secretary of State races could have consequences far beyond Michigan. Can Republicans restore what Lloyd and Forlini describe as “law and order” and accountability in state government? Tudor gets their case directly from the candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer weighs in on a long-running fight over the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinac. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #193 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-17:30:LOL's Pat Johnston pays a brief tribute to Dolly Parton. Then, Pat shares thoughts on Dear Leader Trump's insane tariff war with Canada while his other tariffs continue to hurt an already struggling working class. And he wonders when will Michigan MAGA Republican Senate candidate "Florida" Mike Rogers be held to account on whether or not he agrees with these tariffs, not to mention if he still believes in Trump's economy. Pat wraps-up the segment illustrating how MAGA Republicans call EVERY Democrat either a "socialist" or a member of the far Left.  17:31-41:00: DSA member Jessica NewmanPat talks with Jessica Newman, who's a Metro Detroit Democratic Socialist of America member, campaign director, and Secretary of Ferndale Public Schools in Oakland County. Jessica explains why she chose Democratic Socialism, and why DSA candidates are winning across Michigan and the nation at this time. That includes her work on the winning campaign for DSA state House candidate Chris Gilmer-Hill, who defeated a Democratic incumbent in Metro Detroit. Jessica also shares her outrage over pro-Israel & pro-AIPAC Democrats continue attacking progressive candidates, like Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Visit Metro Detroit Democratic Socialist of AmericaVisit Democratic Socialists of America41:50-51:13: Last Call: Dems Still Attacking PikerIn the "Last Call," establishment Democrats continue to join MAGA Republicans in attacking a progressive podast streamer rather than attacking the Trump Regime and MAGA Republicans. 51:14-55:22: Coffia On Line 5/EndingThe episode ends by sharing a clip of working class Michigan Democratic state Rep. Betsy Coffia calling-out Governor Gretchen Whitmer to stand-up for Michigan, and rejoin the fight to shut-down Line 5.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!Click here to vote on this week's LOL Poll who should Democrats condemn: AIPAC or Hasan Piker?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:"Telecom industry gave Mike Rogers nearly $100K while he pushed to deepen government data sharing." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race." By Alex Isenstadt of Axios "Enbridge Line 5 leaks natural gas in Wisconsin." By Isiah Holmes of Michigan Advance "How Trump Is Destroying Detroit." By Robert Kuttener of The American Prospect "Trump's Tariffs Are About to Make Back-To-School Season Painful— Families Could Spend Nearly $4,000 Per Child, Report Finds." By Tonya Rawat of Yahoo Finance "Canada's tariffs target certain U.S. states. See which regions are most vulnerable." By Megan Cerulla & Aimee Picci of CBS News "Hakeem Jeffries Privately Met with Jared Kushner." By Distill Social "Off-The-Record" episode from August 21, 2026 featuring Jim Runestad on WKAR#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary  #WorkingFamiliesParty  #DemocraticSocialism #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #WorkersRights #WilliamLawrence #DonavanMcKinney #MikeRogers #HakeemJeffries #JaredKushner#DataCenters  #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #AIPAC #IranWar #Israel #Line5 #BetsyCoffia #GretchenWhitmer #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Democrats are facing a growing problem: their base is warming to socialism while the broader electorate remains skeptical. Tonight we break down Hakeem Jeffries rejecting the DSA agenda, AOC walking back old woke rhetoric, Mamdani doubling down, Gretchen Whitmer giving Trump credit for delivering for Michigan, and a Seattle recall effort that could test progressive governance. Plus, our back-to-school segment asks a bigger question about parenting, standards, and what kids are learning before they ever enter the classroom.#Democrats #Socialism #Mamdani #AOC #HakeemJeffries #GretchenWhitmer #Trump #DSA #SeattlePolitics #PoliticalNews #ConservativeNews

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics to talk about Angie Nixon's shock victory in the Democratic primary for senate in Florida, her socialist background and point of view, her "fighter" vibe, why radical Angie Nixon wasn't necessarily a great candidate but her opponent Alex Vindman was so terrible, the truth about the DSA in America, Hakeem Jeffries struggling to explain what's happening to his own party, why Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer are old news in the new Democratic party, Darline Graham's awful answer on foreign policy in the South Carolina runoff debate, whether she just lost the election even with Trump's strong endorsement, The Guardian blaming right-wing media for the Jason Arday debacle, why journalists are not to blame for Arday's tragic demise, and more.   More from Bevan, Cannon, Walworth- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/   Ethos: Protect your family's future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get a free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/MK ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hasan Piker (hasanabi) is threatening legal action against anyone sharing his clips. The man who said America deserved 9/11, called for capitalists to drown in blood, and screamed at a South Vietnamese refugee on stream is now playing the victim. We play the full context and let you decide. Abdul El-Sayed is tied to all of it, and Michigan Senate primary voters need to hear this before November.Also today: Gretchen Whitmer quietly admitted Trump delivered for her state where Biden couldn't. Gavin Newsom is still Gavin Newsom. Joe Rogan went off on the WNBA and the transgender sports debate, and Congress still hasn't codified a single Title IX protection for biological women. Van Jones is shifting again. And thousands more migrants stormed Spain's border this weekend while women there say they can't leave their homes.Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins Lisa Boothe to discuss the battle for the 2026 midterm elections, the affordability crisis facing American families, school choice, parents' rights and what he sees as the growing influence of socialism inside the Democratic Party. Youngkin, who won one of the country's most closely watched battleground races in Virginia in 2021, explains what Republicans need to do to win over voters in a difficult midterm environment. He argues that the GOP must acknowledge the pain Americans are feeling from inflation and higher gas prices while making a stronger case for its economic agenda. Youngkin also discusses his push to expand educational freedom and school choice through a federal tax credit that can help families pay for private school tuition, tutoring, transportation and additional educational services. He explains why he's pressuring Democratic governors to opt into the program and why he believes teachers unions remain one of the biggest obstacles to expanding parental choice. Lisa and Youngkin revisit the famous moment from the 2021 Virginia governor's race when Terry McAuliffe said he didn't believe parents should be telling schools what to teach. Youngkin explains why that moment crystallized a fundamental political divide over who should make decisions for America's children. Finally, Youngkin sounds the alarm over the ideological direction of the Democratic Party, arguing that socialists are winning its internal battle and that Republicans have an opportunity to contrast their agenda with the progressive left heading into November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Being Honest when it Comes to the USS Abraham Lincoln? The WNBA Can't Get Out of the Way of Controversy, Gov. Whitmer admits Trump did Help Her Bring jobs to Michigan, What does AOC stand for? Sen Mark Kelly has ZERO Support on his Run for Presidency.

Police make an arrest in weekend mass shooting in Lexington, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Governor Andy Beshear and other Kentucky Democrats at the party's Forward Together Dinner, a Covington man is sentenced to federal prison for threatening Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, and a new center focused on career pathways opens its doors to more than 1,000 Warren County students.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Democratic National Committee's weekend meeting in Austin, TX and the internal struggle between traditional Democrats and the party's emerging socialist wing. Also, they talk about the Democratic Socialists of America celebrating the 100th birthday of Fidel Castro just in time for tomorrow's Florida Democratic primary. Then, they discuss the online fight between billionaire Mark Cuban and California Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) over the state's proposed billionaire wealth tax. And, they chat about Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer agreeing that “no one” wants to talk about Covid. Next, they discuss the apparent suicide of Jason Arday at age 41, who was the youngest ever Black professor at the University of Cambridge and was accused of plagiarism and lying about his background. And finally, they talk about a mother and daughter at Sunday's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream who were instructed by security to cover up the XX-XY t-shirts they were wearing in support of player Sophie Cunningham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gavin Newsom brought Gretchen Whitmer onto his podcast to relitigate Covid — and she bragged about slipping Donald Trump her phone number and landing Michigan a fighter mission. Plus Nancy Pelosi praised Newsom to a room full of Democrats and got zero applause. For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnorBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dig into reports of a Chinese national with alleged CCP ties purchasing a building overlooking the White House, the potential shakeup surrounding Karoline Leavitt and the press secretary shortlist, and the latest developments involving Luigi Mangione and the Tate brothers' extradition fight.Plus, we break down Abdul El-Sayed's response to questions about Iran, controversial posts attributed to his half-sister, an O'Keefe undercover video focused on Minnesota's voter-vouching system, and viral clips featuring Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer.Later, we get into Tucker Carlson's comments on Islamic jihad, Nick Shirley's investigation into alleged adult-daycare fraud in New York City, and DOJ referrals involving JD Vance, RFK Jr., and gender-transition care billing.Then it's all about 2028: Stephen A. Smith weighs in on Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis, Ben Shapiro explains his "prisoner's dilemma" theory involving Rubio and JD Vance, and the panel looks ahead to the growing Candace Owens/PBD debate.And because things can't stay serious forever: Pop-Tarts toasted or cold? Raw hot dogs? WNBA controversy, Royce White trolling, "transracial" satire, TikToks, and plenty more.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Give $26 today to the Human Coalition. Be her lifeline. Create a life saving moment. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/ChicksGive your eyes the care they actually deserve https://VanMan.shop/Chicks26 use code CHICKS26 for 15% off your first order.If you've been thinking about getting a frozen drink machine, you'll be impressed with the Chefman Slush-Ease MAX. Save 25% with code CHICKS. Visit https://CHEFMAN.comClean water is not a luxury.  Find the system that is right for you from SentryH2O.  Visit https://SentryH2O.com/CHICKS and save 10% with code CHICKS. Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

On July 27, with little fanfare, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) opened, creating a vital commercial link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two people who played important roles in the earliest days of conceiving and planning what became the GHIB.First, Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) from 2006 to 2018, talks about the early planning and discussions about a location, environmental clearance and why it took so long as the name changed from the Detroit International Trade Crossing (DRIC) to the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) to finally becoming the GHIB.Steudle recalls the support and advocacy from previous Michigan governors, Jennifer Granholm and Rick Snyder, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's work to get the project over the finish line.The discussion includes some observations from a Detroit News story outlining the timeline and battles.Later, Mohammed Alghurabi, a senior project manager at MDOT who led community outreach efforts and built vital relationships in the southwest Detroit neighborhood where the bridge is anchored on the U.S. side, recalls the trials and tribulations and his thrill at seeing the bridge open to traffic.

Ralph welcomes Robert Reich (professor of Public Policy and former Secretary of Labor) to discuss his "Pledge to Make America Affordable Again." Then, Ralph speaks to Derek Shearer (former economic policy adviser and US Ambassador to Finland) about his recent work, "A Bold Economic Program for America."Robert Reich is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, including as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. Mr Reich has written eighteen books, including The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It, The Common Good, Supercapitalism, and Coming up Short: A Memoir of My America. He is co-founder of Inequality Media, co-founder of the Economic Policy Institute, and co-founding editor of The American Prospect.Democrats have an opportunity now to talk to the working class about—and not just the working class, the middle class too—about prices, about affordability in ways that are terribly important and meaningful and that really could get prices down or at least stop the onslaught of inflation. And also that are very, very consistent with what we believe as Democrats, as progressives, as people who want to see the nation move back toward its pursuit of social justice.Robert ReichYou can bet that the right, the apologists for wealth in this country are going to say, “Oh, no, no, no, don't do that because wealthy people will leave the country!” I mean, what they always do reflexively is say, “If you do that, we'll leave.” And I say in California the same thing I would say about a national wealth tax—if they want to leave, let them leave. But they're not going to leave because there are so many advantages to staying in California in terms of: this is where a lot of the high tech talent actually is. This is where the infrastructure for high tech is already. The climate, as I talk to you, I'm looking at a beautiful day out here. You know, who wants to leave California? And if you are a billionaire, and you are just so intent on leaving California because of this one very, very minor tax, then frankly, goodbye.Robert ReichI am a believer, though, in the common sense of the American people. Now, if that makes me naive, if that makes me gullible, so be it. But I think at the end of the line, the bottom line here is that the American people will make a decision starting with the midterm elections coming up in just 96 days (something like that). And those elections are going to be critical in terms of trying to constrain Trump and the people, the sycophants and lapdogs behind him and Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and all these people who are ripping the social contract to shreds. And I think that the one way that (this brings us back to my pledge, my affordability pledge for Democrats), I think one way the Democrats can be sure to get the House back and maybe even possibly the Senate in 96, 97 days, is to pledge to make America affordable again. And using these 10 particular steps that are widely, widely supported.Robert ReichDerek Shearer served as the US Ambassador to Finland from 1994 to 1997. Previously, he worked in government at the national, state, and local levels, including the founding board of directors of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank in 1978 and Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in 1993. He is emeritus Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College and Diplomat in Residence at Occidental for 2025-26. During the 1992 presidential campaign, Ambassador Shearer was a senior policy adviser to Bill Clinton and helped to write the campaign's economic program, Putting People First. He has continued this policy work by co-authoring the comprehensive proposal A Bold Economic Program for America and exploring its political path forward in his recent article, Planning for the Day After Trump.The point of our program is not that it should be endorsed in its entirety. It's almost meant to be a discussion document to show what is possible—that this can be done. It doesn't require some dramatic change in the way the government operates. It just demands a change in priorities and some new lawsDerek ShearerYou can't get to those issues until you are actually in the government. And if we don't win back the House and at least have a shot at winning back the Senate, talking about these issues while Trump and the MAGA Republican Party controls the government (and might continue to control it), makes us feel good, but it doesn't change anything. What I've learned about the so-called leaders of the party is you don't really expect them to lead. They will follow when they see where the voters are going. And they'll also follow when they see if there is a Presidential candidate who takes off on these kinds of issues…I don't expect the leadership to lead on these issues. So I don't rail against them. Because what I'm doing (and I'm doing it with a lot of different people out there, including a lot of young people) is trying to find good candidates, provide them with economic ideas to run on, and then hope that we win back the House and that these kinds of then-elected officials who share our viewpoint become the Democratic Party. I mean, that's how you do these things. If we don't win these elections, then we're just kind of crying in the wilderness.Derek ShearerLet's Start the RevolutionTools for Displacing the Corporate State and Building a Country that Works for the PeopleIn his latest eye-opening exploration, political maverick Ralph Nader dissects the astonishing twists and turns of the 2020 presidential election, a race that left the nation on the edge of its seat. Although Joe Biden clinched victory with a substantial popular vote lead, Nader unveils the precarious nature of the outcome, where a mere 100,000 votes in key swing states could have catapulted Donald Trump back to the presidency. Get your copy here.News 8/7/26* This week, a new wave of Democratic primaries were held, most notably in the state of Michigan. In the closely watched Senate primary, which came down to a two-way race, Bernie Sanders-backed progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed emerged triumphant. Some have played up the fact that his opponent, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, overperformed relative to her polling in an attempt to downplay the significance of El-Sayed's victory. Yet, this narrative ignores the fact that Stevens enjoyed the backing of the Democratic Establishment and AIPAC, which gave her an 12-to-1 spending advantage according to Axios, and that she ran misleading ads that made it seem as though former President Barack Obama had endorsed her campaign. Viewed in this light, it is clear just how impressive El-Sayed's victory – statewide, in a must-win swing state for Democrats – is. El-Sayed will now face off against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the general election.* In Detroit, the left scored another major win with the victory of Donavan McKinney. McKinney, a DSA member and Michigan state representative, won his primary race against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th congressional district, the Detroit Free Press reports. Thanedar, a millionaire businessman, was a DSA member but left over disagreements over Israel. Thanedar fought hard to keep this seat, which he won in 2022, and was supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries despite many members of the Congressional Black Caucus supporting McKinney. Given that this is a heavily Democratic district, McKinney is essentially guaranteed a seat in the next Congress, bringing the number of DSA-backed House Members to an unprecedented high of seven. Moreover, between McKinney and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the city of Detroit will now enjoy all DSA representation in Congress.* In Michigan's seventh congressional district, progressive climate activist and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement William Lawrence pulled out a win in his primary as well. NBC notes that Lawrence defeated his two more moderate opponents, retired Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam and former Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink, in part by aggressively criticizing the construction of new AI data centers. Some have alleged that Lawrence received support from Republicans using dark money to boost his campaign because they believe him to be an easier candidate to defeat in the general election. However, the Hillary Clinton campaign's “pied piper” strategy to boost Donald Trump in 2016 proves that this is ever a risky strategy. Michigan's seventh district is seen as a critical battleground seat. Donald Trump won the district by just one single percentage point in 2024.* In more data center news from the Midwest, Hell Gate reports former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in “Wisconsin Rapids—population 18,654—trying to convince residents that they should allow a real estate developer to build a data center in the heart of their town.” In a video of his pitch, the townspeople can be seen heckling, booing and shouting down the former Mayor, with attendees saying “You belong in prison!” and “You're here to steal our water!” Community activist Kaitlyn Federwitz is quoted in this piece saying “Our whole town does not want him here at all,” adding “We want our resources to be properly safeguarded, our farmers to be protected, our waterways protected.” The Wisconsin Rapids economy had been largely dependent on a local mill, which closed its doors in 2020; Federwitz spoke to this, arguing that “When the mill closed, we lost 900 jobs. We're aware we need jobs and industry in our city.” However, she added that the people of Wisconsin Rapids are “not willing to accept that a data center is the answer to that problem.”* In more news from the midwest, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has published a new op-ed in Newsweek contending that “Democrats Must Pick a Side: Billionaires or Working-Class.” Fain cited numerous examples of Democrats in powers betraying their working class supporters, from NAFTA to modern governors like Abigail Spanberger of Virginia vetoing collective bargaining rights for public-sector workers. He criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in particular for vetoing “nine bills restoring pensions, lowering health care costs, and restoring bargaining rights for public-sector workers,” after “Michigan Democrats fought an 18-month legal battle to force the bills to the governor's desk.” He claims that “When the courts finally ordered [the bills] delivered, Whitmer vetoed all nine the same day—without so much as a phone call to legislative leaders or the unions that helped elect her.” He ends this piece with a call for “every elected official and candidate to…[reject] corporate PAC money,” and “adopt a platform that addresses the needs of working-class people.” This clear-eyed, laser focus on the working class is what has put Fain into conversation for a 2028 presidential run by some on the populist left, particularly if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ultimately declines to run. A recent article in POLITICO quotes Bhaskar Sunkara, the 2020 Sanders surrogate and former vice chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, saying “If he's willing to run, [Fain] might be the best candidate for the left…Since he's progressive but very much says his egalitarian value system comes from his Christianity, [he] can speak in a moral language that can reach more independents than other candidates, and I think it would set a good precedent for labor.”* For the DSA left, all eyes now turn to Wisconsin, where Francesca Hong's campaign for the gubernatorial nomination continues to pick up steam. Just this week, per Wis Politics, Hong picked up the endorsement of the SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers. In their endorsement statement, SEIU Wisconsin called Hong “a longtime advocate and fighter for the working class,” who is “committed to building back strong labor protections by overturning Act 10 and so-called ‘Right-to-Work' laws, expanding Badgercare, and abolishing poverty wages in Wisconsin.” The union added that Hong's “support for a $20 minimum wage, adopting family-centered policies such as paid family leave and affordable child care, and enacting much-needed regulations on corporate monopolies make her the clear choice for all Wisconsinites, not just the wealthy.” Hong currently leads in the polls, despite the sitting Democratic Governor's attempts to boost her primary rival, David Crowley. Both Hong and Crowley have racked up labor support, though Crowley decidedly leads among the building trades and firefighter unions.* In St. Louis, the left experienced its biggest setback this cycle, with former Congresswoman Cori Bush losing her comeback bid against Congressman Wesley Bell by a large margin. Bush was ousted in 2024 as part of “a broader strategy by AIPAC to unseat Israel's sharpest critics in Congress, including the ‘Squad,' which Bush was a part of,” per the Missouri Independent. This piece notes that AIPAC spent over $8 million to oust Bush in that cycle and outside groups spent $7.2 million on Bell's behalf this year. Bell's official campaign outspent Bush's by a margin well over 10 to 1. Bush is the first candidate backed by National DSA to lose their race in 2026, which, while disappointing in this case, is a stunning testament to the track record of the group.* In a totally different part of the country, this week Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee for Senate in South Dakota, dropped out of the race. Beaudion cited personal hardships for himself and his family in his statement of withdrawal citing a recent house fire. However, many see this as an acknowledgement that the independent candidate in this race, veteran and former park ranger Brian Bengs, has a better chance of defeating incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds in a head-to-head matchup. This dynamic has been playing out in other states; Democratic Senate candidates have dropped out to clear the way for independents in Nebraska and Idaho already and there is immense pressure on the Democratic nominee in Montana to do the same. For his part, Beaudion will not endorse either candidate in South Dakota, according to KELOLAND News, but South Dakota Searchlight reports the South Dakota Democratic Party will not replace Beaudion on the ballot, giving the greenlight for Democrats to coalesce around Bengs in the general election.* In another primary election story, Lehigh Valley Public Media is out with a story on the strange dynamic emerging in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district. According to this story, this race – between incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie and his Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, who seems to have done the impossible by getting Bernie Sanders and Josh Shapiro on the same side in a primary – has been upended by the entry of one Andrew Tupone. Mr. Tupone, a former Republican candidate, is running on the Green Party ballot line and claims to have “joined the Green Party this spring, drawn by its environmental policies on water conservancy and opposition to data centers, after growing disillusioned with both major parties.” Yet, apparently, “Green Party leaders warned in a statement this month that a wave of candidates may be posing as party members across the state.” Chris Robinson, a Green party spokesman, claims that “The party hasn't endorsed any congressional candidates in Pennsylvania and has never heard from Tupone.” Robinson adds that he “looked at [Tupone's] Facebook page, and he seems like he's a nice Republican.” According to LVPM, “a third-party candidate wouldn't need to move the needle much,” to influence the outcome of the election, noting that the current Congressman defeated the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Susan Wild by just 1 percentage point, in 2024, while “Tim Silfies, the last third-party congressional candidate to appear on a Lehigh Valley ballot, earned 8,011 votes, or 3 percent of the vote, in 2018.”* Finally, in more third party news, POLITICO reports several leading figures on the anti-MAGA right – including Congressman Thomas Massie, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and commentator Tucker Carlson – convened last weekend to “[sow] the seeds for a future third-party political organization…aimed at undercutting the Republican establishment.” This gang of three, joined by former Trump national security official Joe Kent, are particularly incensed by the president's intervention in Iran, with Greene writing “We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise. But he's betrayed us all.” This group is reportedly mulling a right-wing, third-party presidential campaign in 2028. While Carlson has declined to launch a presidential bid in the past, despite urging from within his circle, a sprawling new “10-point vision for America” he debuted during a recent stream implies that he is increasingly interested in articulating an alternative vision of right-wing politics from those espoused by Trump. This manifesto, as reported by Axios, includes everything from declassifying records on the JFK assasination and 9/11 to enforcing universal sobriety to “halting immigration until the effects of AI become clearer.” We will be watching closely to see if this effort moves forward or peters out as has been the pattern with other recent third party attempts.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination after narrowly defeating four-term Rep. Haley Stevens. His victory came despite tens of millions of dollars in outside spending supporting Stevens and is being viewed as a sign of growing progressive energy within the Democratic Party. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flanagan called AIPAC Craig's biggest career funder and pledged to refuse its money, saying the group labeled her a threat after she backed Bernie Sanders' resolution to block offensive arms sales to Israel. She noted meeting with AIPAC, J Street, and being endorsed by Bend the Arc. Craig countered that Flanagan was being disingenuous, citing Star Tribune reporting that Flanagan had met with AIPAC and submitted a position paper, and argued for a two-state solution while calling for a dramatic rebuild of Gaza with a rethink of US policy toward Netanyahu's government. Hawk sets this against the polling: roughly 60 percent of Democrats now view the Israeli government unfavorably, and about 74 percent oppose further military aid, per AP-NORC, Pew, and NBC surveys. He notes endorsements cutting the other way, including Gretchen Whitmer for Stevens, and makes clear his criticism is of the current government, not Judaism or Jewish people. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #189 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:05: AIPAC, DTE, & Data CentersPat Johnston discusses why working class Michiganders have turned more populist, and why accepting AIPAC, or DTE, or other corporate PAC money is hurting several candidates in different races. Also, working class Michiganders are irate over the rush to build hyper-scale A.I. data centers, and specific Democrats are being rewarded for opposing the Big Tech Bros' data centers. 19:05-31:40: Working Class-America First PopulismProgressive candidates, like Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Aisha Farooqi, Kyle Blomquist, Diop Harris II, Donovan McKinney, Ivan Diaz, or Kelli Van Ginhoven, are resonating with voters in different areas across Michigan because they present a strong, working class and America First agenda. It's an agenda that pushes to revitalize a forgotten working class by focusing on a people-centered over a profit-centered campaign. It's an agenda that aims to strengthen unions, expand opportunities, make housing affordable, advocating for our farmers, Abolishing ICE, taxing the rich, ending costly wars, making the Epstein Class face more accountability, and fighting back against The Trump Regime. 31:41-39:10: ElectabilityIf Abdul El-Sayed, and other Michigan progressive candidates, win the primary, and then goes on to win the general election, doesn't that end the corporate-establishment Democratic Party argument that progressives can only win in blue cities?39:11-43:43: Quicksand 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!Vote on this week's LOL Poll!!!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:"Three licks and a question: Who is Gretchen Whitmer governing for?" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Quicksand: How Gen X Was Right All Along." By Sarah Kendzior in Sarah Kendzior's Newsletter "Fact check: Ads take El-Sayed out of context to claim he ‘disrespects women.'" By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "State canvassers finds Michigan's ‘Money out of Politics' effort has sufficient valid signatures." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "New report slams Michigan for slowest power restoration nationwide." By WDIV-Channel 4 News in Detroit #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary #DemocraticSocialism #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #HaleyStevens #AishaFarooqi #KelliVanGinhoven #KyleBlomquist #DataCenters #TomBarrett #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #AIPAC #IranWar #Israel #CitizensUnited #Line5 #FossilFuels #GretchenWhitmer #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-28-26.1900 IDAHOLiz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticutand Lancaster County. Peek highlights rising small business and consumer confidence despite increasing gasoline prices. Attention shifts to new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who may end "dot plot" forecasting. Warsh aims to be more "taciturn," forcing markets to rely on incoming data rather than Fed projections. (1)Liz Peek examines the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a national test for the party's ideological direction. Moderate Haley Stevens faces Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate favored by the Democratic Socialists of America. Peek notes the "shocker" UAW endorsement of El-Sayed, highlighting a shift toward "woke" politics among union members in higher education. This race evaluates if a far-left candidate can win a statewide swing-state contest. (2)Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey discuss Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which complicates global energy security for Europe. This inland sea is a vital source of non-Russian energy. Dempsey reports that Germany is carefully observing the implications of this new front. The strike underscores the deep military connection between Russia and Iran regarding equipment exchanges. Meanwhile, recent polls show seven out of ten Americans oppose the Iran war. (3)Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey turn to a deadly ramming attack at a Berlin parade that has put Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the defensive regarding his security credentials. The populist AfD party is exploiting the tragedy to criticize "uncontrolled immigration" ahead of crucial state elections. While Merz responded with calls for law and order, the incident underscores the difficulty police face in monitoring numerous terrorist suspects. The AfD utilizes these crises to offer simple solutions. (4)Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administration's lack of a cohesive strategy has led to declining public support for military action. Meanwhile, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea remains a dangerous Iranian-backed tool for disrupting international shipping. (5)Mary Kissel observes President Zelenskyy is receiving a warmer reception in Washington due to Ukraine's increasing military leverage. Innovative long-range drone strikes on Russian energy nodes have demonstrated Ukraine's utility to USstrategic interests. Unlike the situation with Iran, the US maintains active diplomatic channels in Moscow to discuss potential conflict resolutions. Kissel notes that influential voices on the right are beginning to shift their views on Ukraine. (6)Jonathan Schanzer reports the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are merging as Russia, Iran, and Chinacoordinate their efforts. Schanzer notes that Ukraine's Caspian Sea strike has clarified this global partnership. The US is currently attempting to "keep a lid" on Israel to prevent a regional escalation. However, the US military faces a depletion of missile interceptors, making it difficult to sustain a long, high-intensity conflict. (7)Jonathan Schanzer discusses new UK–US talks focused on a maritime coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has an opportunity to reset the relationship with Donald Trump. The Iranian-backed Houthi threat remains a top concern for global oil analysts and regional powers like Egypt. Meanwhile, the US is signaling that Lebanon is "too big to fail" to counter Hezbollah's regional influence. (8)Gregory Copley reports the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Australia, alleging "forced labor" practices—a claim Copley describes as spurious. This move antagonizes a loyal ally that has fought alongside the US for over a century. Consequently, Australia and Canada are beginning to lessen their strategic dependence on the US. Copley warns that such unilateral protectionism could weaken the long-term structure of the Western alliance. (9)Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a strategic failure in the Caribbean, where China has built significant influence over the last 20 years. The USmust decide whether to facilitate a rapid collapse or a managed transition of the regime. While the Cuban people suffer, the wealthy expatriate community remains ready to fund reconstruction. (10)Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)Gregory Copley turns to the UK, where following the rise of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the country faces political uncertainty as Labour struggles with a lack of growth. Copley highlights King Charles III's vital role as a unifying force, focusing on British national identity and values. While the Burnham government is viewed as sclerotic and ideological, the King remains an egalitarian figure. His efforts to preserve heritage, like Dumfries House, bolster his standing. (12)Joseph Sternberg criticizes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic policy as ineffective against the cost-of-living crisis. Sternberg argues that the UK is trapped by net-zero regulations that prevent the use of vast North Sea oil and gas reserves. Burnham finds it politically difficult to cut taxes or reverse climate policies despite potential economic benefits. This paralysis makes his government a target for future replacement. (13)Joseph Sternberg notes Chairman Kevin Warsh is moving the Federal Reserve toward a "taciturn" style, ending the practice of "forward guidance." This reform aims to prevent the Fed from becoming locked into policies that may become inappropriate as data shifts. Sternberg suggests that saying less may protect the Fed from political conflict with the White House over tariffs. Markets must now interpret raw data rather than Fed signals. (14)Thaddeus McCotter describes the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a "civil war" between establishment candidate Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates are sharply divided over AIPAC funding and support for Israel. Stevens is endorsed by high-profile figures like Gretchen Whitmer and Barack Obama. The result will indicate if the Democratic Socialists of America can succeed in a statewide race in a swing state. (15)Thaddeus McCotter notes Dr. Abdul El-Sayed denies being a socialist, claiming he merely wants to regulate "capitalism run amok." However, his platform includes radical proposals such as abolishing ICE. Haley Stevens frames him as a "celebrity candidate" and questions his appeal to women voters. McCotter notes that while the DSA lacks a ground model, identity politics may drive a high turnout among Michigan's large Muslim population. (16)Corrections applied throughout as directed: Thaddeus McCotter and Liz Peek.

Thaddeus McCotter describes the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a "civil war" between establishment candidate Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates are sharply divided over AIPAC funding and support for Israel. Stevens is endorsed by high-profile figures like Gretchen Whitmer and Barack Obama. The result will indicate if the Democratic Socialists of America can succeed in a statewide race in a swing state. (15)1690

No BS Newshour Episode #428Your Gov't Hates You(3:13) Detroit City Hall poisons a woman, floods her home, and then leaves for summer vacation.(14:07) Dr. Anthony Fauci takes the 5th 70+ times, (26:05) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer takes to the road, and thousands of nursing home elderly are still dead.(33:41) Dr. Phoney El-Baloney. Where did Abdul get his money?A closer look at the finances of the Democratic Social Media-ist. (31:26) Haley Stevens says she's the voice of Michigan.  But which voice is she using now?⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff 

Lindsey Graham's funeral, AIPAC Uglifies Michigan, Oil Companies' Record Profits In this episode: • Gretchen Whitmer takes Blue Cross cash — and buries Medicare for All • One GOP senator holds Todd Blanche's AG confirmation hostage • Netanyahu talked Trump into an Iran bombing that's already collapsing • The Strait of Hormuz, OPEC, and why "drill baby drill" never meant cheap gas for YOU • Big Oil's best quarter in years — paid for with YOUR money and someone else's blood • Operation Southern Spear: more cocaine flowing in, executions without trial • Halliburton, Carlisle Group, West Exec — the men who profit every time America goes to war • "No money, no war" — Congress has the power. It refuses to use it. Key figures covered: Gretchen Whitmer, Todd Blanche, John Cornyn, Benjamin Netanyahu, Dick Cheney, David Rubenstein, Anthony Blinken, Haley Stevens, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi

July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson break down the latest Michigan news on this busy Monday. They cover the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the upcoming Donald Trump visit, and Gretchen Whitmer's political endorsement. Plus, they talk health updates, sports, and unique tech in classrooms. Join the conversation today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On our political radar this week… Canadian officials cut the ribbon today to herald Monday's scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford spoke directly of the latest Trump assault on America's number one trading partner, saying “ Ontario will be ready to respond in any new American tariffs, will not back down, and will negotiate from a position of strength as a top trading partner, more than half of the United States.” Because of Trump's latest tariff tantrum no Americans were invited to the event. At recording time the Bridge is set to open for vehicular traffic on Monday. Instead of presiding at a joint ribbon cutting which had been planned for next Monday midway between Detroit and Windsor, Trump will be a few miles north for a campaign rally. His campaign visit: an admission that Michigan Democrats could flip 3 Republican-held seats in Congress. For Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, it could be a political nightmare. He'll have no choice but to join hands with a President whose approval rating is a pathetic 33 percent…and falling. On the Democratic side of the Senate race, Governor Whitmer has endorsed Haley Stevens. Polls show Stevens with a slight lead over Abdul El-Sayed … and El-Sayed drawing large crowds this last week at rallies featuring Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But the endorsement comes with nearly 700-thousand absentee ballots already been received by local clerks, and another 1.2-million absentee ballots have been issued but not yet returned. Early in-person voting begins on tomorrow. Defense Secretary (and former Fox & Friends B-Team talker) Pete Hegseth took a trip to Capitol Hill. The hostile reception he got from the Senate Appropriations Committee was enough to drive a man to drink. Hegseth wants another $90-billion to continue Trump's War of Choice in Iran … and Senators made it clear they weren't buying what he was selling. The normally soft-spoken Senator Gary Peters pulled no punches in lambasting the former Fox News weekend couch talker. Hegseth claims the Iran War has cost around $37-billion so far. Of course, with Trump's massive budget deficit estimated at 2-trillion dollars, the entire cost of the war goes on the federal credit card to be paid by future generations. And Senator Elissa Slotkin says the real cost is more … 200-billion dollars or more.  The State Board of Canvassers voted to put the Money out of Politics proposal on the November ballot. If approved by voters and if it gets past a court challenge, the proposal would ban political spending by regulated utilities and companies with state contracts. Organizers got some major messaging help in the latest campaign finance reports which showed that CMS Energy has spent more than a quarter-million-dollars in a Republican primary targeting the chair of a House subcommittee who opposes construction of new data centers in Michigan. The number is huge. In 2024, there were a total of 13,491 votes cast in the district’s Republican primary (it's a very red district so the primary is the real election). With a similar turnout this year, the spending equals $20 per vote. VIDEO: Confessions of the Dear Leader – The Lincoln Project ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is supported by

July 24, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner. Tonight is rescheduled White House correspondents dinner. His column calling for Governor Whitmer to make endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #188 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-9:48: Low "T" MAGA/MI Dem Won't Back NomineeLeft of Lansing's Pat Johnston opens the show with Secretary of Defense...er... sorry... Secretary of WAR, Pete Hegseth, wants more testosterone in the military. But Pat thought we were against gender-affirming care? Also, Pat laments how a member of the Michigan Democratic Party Establishment refuses to endorse a Democrat! Karen McDonald lost against the more progressive Eli Savit in the Michigan Democratic Party's Attorney General nominee. But McDonald refuses to support Savit's campaign. What happened to Vote Blue No Matter Who?9:49-47:00: Show Voice Jessica ShepherdLeft of Lansing's "Show Voice," Jessica Shepherd, is in Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast's luxurious studio in Pat's mid-Michigan attic! Jessica and Pat talk about her decision to volunteer for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan's Democratic Primary race. They talk about what led to her decision to lend her hand in the campaign, why she believes Dr. Abdul could truly represent the working class in the Senate, and why he is the more electable choice to take on MAGA Republican "Florida" Mike Rogers in the general election. https://abdulforsenate.com/48:30-53:35: Last Call--Whitmer's Line 5 BetrayalPat goes-off on Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's latest betrayal, which is allowing a tunnel to be constructed around the Line 5 oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. 53:36-55:54: 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:"Three licks and a question: Who is Gretchen Whitmer governing for?" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan's approval of Line 5 permits." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs." By Ashley Murray of Michigan Advance "Hegseth directs troops over 30 to have testosterone checked." By Steven Beynon & Sony Salzman of ABC News "Karen McDonald sounds off state Democratic Party, needs clearer understanding of where party is heading." By Charlie Langton & Jack Nisson of Fox 2 Detroit News #podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #PeteHegseth #Election #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #JessicaShepherd #HaleyStevens #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AIPAC #IranWar #Israel #EliSavit#CitizensUnited #Line5 #FossilFuels #GretchenWhitmer #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

July 22, 2026 ~ Jim Runestad, State Senator R- White Lake and chairman of the Michigan Republican Party discusses the newly signed budget and a ballot proposal that would prohibit political contributions from utilities and government contractors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 22, 2026 ~ Hegseth testifies about war funding. Trump threatens to bomb Pickaxe Mountain. Lisa McClain asking Canada to do more about wildfire smoke. RFK Jr says Cyclosporiasis outbreak under control. Canada cancels ribbon cutting ceremony for Gordie Howe Bridge. Governor Whitmer signs new budget and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor is joined by Kyle Olson to break down the fallout surrounding Graham Platner’s Senate campaign, the growing divide inside the Democratic Party, and what it could mean for the future of American politics. Tudor and Kyle discuss the battle between the Democratic establishment and the rising socialist wing of the party, including the influence of groups backing progressive candidates across the country. They examine key Senate races, the fight for control of Congress, and how candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, Dan Osborn, and others could shape the direction of the party heading into 2028. Plus, they react to reports about ICE arrests of illegal immigrant gang members, debate immigration policy, and discuss Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s controversial pardon decision involving an immigrant previously convicted of murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich talks about the Fiscal Year 2027 budget agreement reached last week between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders.The budget negotiations also produced an agreement to advance Senate Bill 71 to the governor's desk.  The bill ensures that unauthorized individuals who illegally climb or breach restricted portions of the Mackinac Bridge will face enhanced penalties.Wieferich also offers an update on the Rebuilding Michigan program with many projects completed but some major work ongoing across the state, including I-94 west of Detroit, another segment of I-475 in Genesee County, an extension of the US-23 Flex Route in Livingston County, I-96 in Ionia County and I-94 in Berrien County.

The American Radicals Podcast covers the Trump administration's failure to carry out mass deportations and an update to the Gretchen Whitmer fed-napping case. Check us out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/09AZ2WuYnWbZ2941wsb6jW?si=76c005605dc64dc1 https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/donald-trump-undocumented-immigrants-have-go-n410501   https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/06/mullins-mark-on-dhs-ending-the-drama-noem-unleashed-00985012  https://x.com/breannamorello/status/2074608039865307513  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/politics/ice-warehouses-immigration.html  https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/07/07/ice-officer-fatally-shoots-man-houston-during-attempted-immigration-arrest/  https://www.foxnews.com/politics/child-chinese-illegal-immigrants-charged-planting-explosive-us-military-base  https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/04/03/dhs-reveals-suspects-connected-explosive-device-macdill-air-force-base-are-children https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/07/06/he-wrote-scathing-message-ice-federal-agents-showed-up-his-door/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/07/07/gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-plot-pete-musico-paul-bellar-joseph-morrison/90832231007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116658p118050l003050c118050e1118xxv116658d--56--b--56--&gca-ft=151&gca-ds=sophi 

As America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Margaret Hoover speaks to a Supreme Court justice, a swing state governor, and a retired four-star general about the state of American democracy and the nation's progress toward fulfilling its founding ideals.Justice Neil Gorsuch, co-author of the new children's book “Heroes of 1776,” reflects on America's founders and the lesser-known figures who helped shape the Revolution. He comments on the role of the Supreme Court in sustaining democracy, his view of America as a creedal nation, and the need for better civics education.Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan assesses the impact of deepening political polarization and a troubling rise in support for political violence. She speaks about obstacles to the American dream, the ongoing pursuit of greater equality, and her hopes for the next generation of Americans.Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal discusses the role of the military in preserving democracy and the sacrifices America's troops have borne since the nation's founding. He underscores the importance of character in leaders and presidents, and he explains why he is both proud to be an American and leery of unquestioning patriotism.America at 250: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover was made possible by contributions to your PBS Stations from viewers like you. Thank you.

As tech companies race to build hyperscale data centers, communities are coming together to push back. Saul Levin joins Paris Marx to discuss how rising opposition to data center construction is uniting people across party lines and prompting broader conversations around what infrastructure people want instead. Saul Levin is community organizer and host of The Hum.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson.Also mentioned in this episode:You can now pre-order Paris's new book, Hyperscale: The Ambition and Excess of Big Tech's Data Empires.Saul wrote a piece with Astra Taylor about the bigger picture of data center organizing.The Seminole Nation in Oklahoma passed a ban on AI data centers on their lands.Sam Altman and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posing together at the site of a new data center drew wide criticism.Support the show

In the waning months before the 2020 presidential election, the Biden-Harris regime and its cheerleaders in the media breathlessly hyped a sensational “domestic terrorism” plot: a ragtag group of disgruntled Michigan militia types allegedly scheming to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home, blow up a bridge, and spark chaos. The FBI swooped in with fanfare on October 8, 2020, arresting 13 men and touting it as a major victory against right-wing extremism. Bill and Mike Null, and Eric Molitor were all found “Not Guilty” of material support to terrorism in Michigan state court. Now they tell their story.SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org

Does anyone know what is in this deal?! Sunday evening, the US and Iran signed (?) an agreement that would supposedly open the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade. The deal supposedly ends hostilities and opens parties up to negotiate on Iran's nuclear future over the 60-day period. What else is in the deal? No one knows! Will the deal hold up? Probably not! All parties involved in the negotiations said ending the war in Lebanon was part of the deal, yet Israel is still committed to their invasion. Stay tuned for the end, where the HITO men talk about the proliferation of data centers across the country, and what Democrats like Gretchen Whitmer aren't doing to stop them. Trevor Project Fundraiser!: https://headintheoffice.com/ Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodSubstack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQSubscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheofficeDiscord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com(0:00) bruh(2:00) Intro(4:40) U.S.-Iran Peace Deal (??)(39:20) The Politics of AI: Data Centers, Public Opinion, and Democrats(1:05:15) Reviews/endingSeen on this episode:Iran war - https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-ceasefire-deal-e0a9e4e1152ea8da10ea066ad174a23ahttps://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5858099/us-iran-trump-deal-end-war-hormuzhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/14/world/iran-war-trump-ushttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deal-reached-united-states-iran-war-rcna350039https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/middleeast/israel-us-iran-deal.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/15/world/iran-war-trump-us-dealhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/vance-iran-deal-negotiations-nuclear.htmlData centers & AI - https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/13/republicans-ai-josh-hawley-tech-republicans-artificial-intelligence-00961315 https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/where-republicans-and-democrats-stand-ai-data-centers https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/data-center-bills-stalled-colorado-legislature/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/climate/data-center-bans.html?eafs_enabled=false https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report 

Greg Kelly Reports | June 11, 2026 - The episode opens with a sharp update on the Iran conflict, framing new U.S. strikes, a sustained naval blockade, and Trump's pause order as signs that Tehran is being forced toward a final agreement that blocks any future nuclear weapons program. - The Knicks' dramatic comeback over San Antonio becomes a broader commentary on urban disorder, with the show highlighting postgame rioting, vandalism, fan violence, and the way sports celebrations in New York now spill into open street chaos. - Maryland Governor Wes Moore is accused of inflating and misrepresenting his military record, with the episode using new reporting and public contradictions to argue that his biography has been padded for political gain. - The show contrasts Greg Cunningham's Republican primary win in New Mexico with what it sees as a Democratic decline, presenting Cunningham as a law-and-order, pro-Trump candidate running directly against anti-police and anti-energy politics. - The episode closes by hammering the Karmelo Anthony case, Gretchen Whitmer's latest viral controversy, and Graham Platner's Maine campaign, tying them together as examples of a political culture that excuses extremism, rewards spectacle, and keeps lowering the bar for public leadership. 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STREAMING THE MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 6-9-2026.1901 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICThaddeus McCotter, a former member of Congress from Michigan, serves as a colleague and co-host for the program. Drawing on his experience as a veteran of multiple midterm election cycles, he provides analysis on the current political landscape, focusing on the intersection of the economy, foreign policy, and the rise of populism.On the midterm environment, McCotter asserts that the economy is the number one issue for voters and will define the midterm, noting that when there are problems with "war and peace" and the economy simultaneously, it creates a "terrible midterm" for the party in power. He argues that the Republican party is struggling because its "failure to get out of the way and let its policies succeed" has allowed socialist ideologies to gain traction, and notes a "civil war" within the GOPbetween the MAGA movement and the established party infrastructure. He suggests that the Republican party must find a way to energize its base, as Democrats are highly energized not only by a personal dislike of Trump but by the negative impact of current policies.McCotter is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), describing it as a "strictly far-left entity" currently in a "civil war" with the Democratic establishment. He characterizes the DSA as offering "free stuff" to attract voters and believes they attempt to change reality by changing language, such as using terms like "unhoused" or "the homeless experience." He specifically criticizes the DSA-aligned response to homelessness in Seattle, where "dog-sized" sheds were built for the "unhoused" during the World Cup, describing this as shunting "badly damaged" people aside rather than addressing the underlying issues of mental illness and chemical dependency. He observes that the DSA has significant "youthful energy" because young people feel the American dream is beyond their reach due to current economic regulations and the high cost of living.On Donald Trump, McCotter offers a nuanced view: he interprets Trump's statement about not wanting to be "Jimmy Carter" as a sign that he does not want his presidency or maneuvering ability to be held "hostage" to Iran policy. He expresses skepticism regarding Trump's decision to attend a Knicks game during a period of economic concern, arguing that such actions can lead voters to feel the president is not focused on the issues they care about, specifically the cost of living. He views Trump as a "magnifier" of existing political disorder rather than the sole cause, noting that Trump has successfully taken advantage of this disorder through his rhetoric.McCotter notes that Michigan experienced significant population loss following COVID-19, attributing this partly to "draconian" lockdowns under Governor Whitmer and a business environment that struggles to attract new industry. He highlights a broader trend of "the well-to-do" leaving high-tax states like New York, California, and Michigan for states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee.McCotter concludes that the current political "consternation" is a result of both parties engaging in internal battles, suggesting that eventually the country will look for "calm, seasoned leadership" once these "civil wars" are settled.

The Trump administration is backing away from a planned $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after a revolt from Republicans on Capitol Hill. The fund, tied to a settlement and intended to be administered by the Justice Department, had drawn criticism as a potential slush fund that could benefit Trump allies prosecuted under the Biden administration. White House officials told GOP leaders they were retreating from the proposal, at least for now.What stands out to me is that this was never something Trump could simply do by executive order. It would have had to move through Congress, and right now he is running short on political leverage. Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell have already shown they're willing to break with the administration. Add in senators like Tom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Bill Cassidy, who have their own political considerations, and suddenly there are a lot of Republican votes that need convincing. If every other priority is tied to this fund, it becomes a problem. The White House has signaled retreat…. for now.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Meanwhile, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT is an unsafe product, particularly for children, and that the company misled the public about its risks. The lawsuit argues that AI contributes to harms including addiction, suicide, and even mass shootings. What makes this interesting is that there are no clean ideological fault lines on AI. In Florida, AI is increasingly being treated as just another version of Big Tech, grouped together with the companies conservatives believe have censored or de-platformed them. Simultaneously, politicians in states like Michigan are celebrating AI investments, data centers, and the jobs that come with them, even as it might leave Gretchen Whitmer on the outside looking in for 2028. As AI becomes a larger part of the economy, states are going to play a much bigger role in determining how it develops.But our biggest story remains Iran. Over the last few days, a targeted IRGC commander killing, an attack on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait, and reports that Iran is ending ceasefire talks have all pushed events away from diplomacy and toward escalation. Iran is threatening to fully shut down the Strait of Hormuz and other export routes. The president of Iran has reportedly tendered his resignation, while the IRGC appears to be tightening its grip on power. At the same time, Hezbollah has reportedly signaled a willingness to accept a ceasefire with Israel, though neither American nor Israeli officials seem convinced it would hold.Everything now revolves around leverage. The Strait of Hormuz is Iran's last major bargaining chip. If it reopens without major concessions, Tehran loses a significant source of pressure. If Iran gives up its nuclear ambitions or loses the ability to project power through regional proxies, the regime risks undermining the very justification it has used for decades. Meanwhile, global oil markets are hanging on every development. Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough have helped keep prices contained, but each new escalation raises the possibility that the conflict widens and energy markets absorb the shock.One small but important development is that internet access appears to be returning inside Iran after months of restrictions. That means more information is beginning to flow out of the country at a moment when the political situation appears increasingly unstable. Whether this ends in negotiations, further military action, or a deeper internal power struggle unfortunately remains wrapped in the fog of war.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:07 - Interview with Evan Scrimshaw00:39:19 - Trump Slush Fund00:42:13 - AI Lawsuit00:46:34 - Iran00:50:10 - Interview with Charlie Feldman01:30:42 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe