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In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon speaks with Samantha, a lifelong experiencer who shares decades of encounters ranging from poltergeist activity and out-of-body experiences to UFO sightings and interdimensional contact.Growing up in a home in Lansing, Michigan, Samantha describes what she calls a “poltergeist house,” where activity was constant—day and night. From heavy footsteps in the attic and disembodied voices to being physically lifted and thrown down a staircase by an unseen force, the experiences she describes go far beyond what most people associate with a typical haunting. One of her earliest memories involves an out-of-body encounter with three golden, telepathic beings who appeared to guide and “initiate” her into a connection with other realms. She explains how this experience seemed to open the door to a lifetime of continued encounters with various entities, both protective and hostile. Throughout the conversation, Samantha shares:Growing up in a home with constant paranormal activityRepeated physical encounters with unseen forcesOut-of-body experiences and telepathic communicationEncounters with different types of non-human entitiesA childhood experience involving a cube-shaped UFOThe idea that many phenomena may originate from the same non-physical realmHow these experiences led her to write her book Born AwakenedThe discussion also explores larger questions about consciousness, interdimensional beings, and whether humanity may be more connected to these phenomena than we currently understand.This episode is not just about isolated encounters—it's about a lifetime of experiences that challenge the boundaries between the physical world and something far beyond it. As always, the views shared are those of the guest, and listeners are encouraged to draw their own conclusions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff?Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?  Mail it to:Tinfoil TalesP.O. Box 302Peru, IN 46970

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 20, 2026. Democratic Party leaders in the U.S. House endorsed cryptocurrency & AIPAC Congressman Shri Thanedar of Detroit over his working class progressive candidate, State Rep. Donovan McKinney. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claims that Rep. Thanedar will fight for the affordability of all Michiganders, and take-on the Trump Regime. Yet, all evidence points to the contrary when it comes to Thanedar's record. Pat Johnston explains why this endorsement shows how Democratic Party leaders still are not getting the working class anger spreading across Michigan, and the country. Click here to help State Rep. Donovan McKinney's campaign!!!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K." By Akela Lacy of The Intercept #podcast #politics #progressive #WorkingClass #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Michigan #ShriThanedar #DonovanMcKinney #Cypytocurrency #Trump #Israel #WarPowers #Detroit #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HakeemJeffries #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing #MondayMusing

On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Hansika Nanayakkara, a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Co-Founder and CEO of Gentek Health. Based in Michigan with a global team, the organization helps medical practices handle billing, insurance claims and financial operations so clinicians can focus on patient care. Naniyakara shares her entrepreneurial journey from Sri Lanka and explains how her firm utilizes AI and automation to improve accuracy and recover lost revenue. "AI, automation isn't just a talking point for us," she says. "It's core to how we stay sustainable long term because it lets us take genuinely messy problems—tangled denials, shifting payer rules, more compliance demands every year—and turn them into something a practice can actually act on. That's the real value we bring. Not more data, but more clarity." The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan's small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We're located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol. Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own.  Our 32,000 members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it! (music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)  

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:15 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with the Kallman Legal Group. In this edition of the Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses the media's role in covering major political stories, including recently declassified documents related to the 2020 election and allegations of voter fraud. He also examines concerns about foreign influence in media ownership and discusses election-related issues emerging in Michigan. 38:31 – John Solomon, founder of Just the News and host of Just the News, No Noise. Solomon discusses his work surrounding the Trump administration's declassification of election-related documents, examining allegations of voter fraud, foreign interference, and the role of major news organizations in covering—or choosing not to cover—these developments. The conversation also addresses concerns about compromised voter records and election security. 57:52 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan's 5th Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg reacts to President Trump's national address, discusses the upcoming midterm elections, and examines concerns surrounding election security, allegations of foreign interference, and the importance of restoring public confidence in the electoral process. 1:17:04 - Monologue 1:26:05 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses President Trump's address, voter fraud allegations, wildfire smoke affecting Michigan, and other major legal and political developments making headlines, providing legal analysis on the day's top stories. 1:36:20 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses Michigan's political landscape heading into the upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races, previews AFP's event featuring Mike Rogers, and discusses a Lansing political rally featuring Abdul El-Sayed alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders while examining what these events may signal for Michigan voters. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 22 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/Dfr8Z_syB-M

America's Work Force Union Podcast brings together two conversations spanning American history, retirement security and a fight over who controls your Medicare coverage. American Legion Media and Communications Director Henry Howard opens with a recap of how the Legion marked America's 250th anniversary, including a reenactment of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Lansing, Michigan on July 8, the date Colonel Nixon first read the document publicly in 1776. Howard also covers the conclusion of the USA 250 Challenge, which engaged more than 3,100 American Legion family members over the past year in fitness, wellness and community service, and a historic flag escort by American Legion riders from Pittsburgh to Arlington on July 4. He then previews the August edition of the American Legion magazine, which highlights ten notable American inventions that shaped the world and honors the late Diane Carlson Evans, the Vietnam combat nurse who led the decades-long fight to establish the Vietnam Women's Memorial on the National Mall. Then, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans State Director Norm Wernet discusses two developments directly affecting retirees and disabled workers. The first is bipartisan momentum to scrap the Social Security earnings cap following a joint op-ed from Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and what that step would do to address the 2032 Social Security funding cliff. The second is the WISeR program, a pilot AI prior authorization program now running in Ohio and six other states that is delaying and denying Medicare Advantage coverage with a financial incentive built into the algorithm to keep saying no. Visit legion.org for American Legion updates and retiredamericans.org for the full congressional voting record on retiree issues.

Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Ben Bosscher from our affiliate 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Throughout the show, Ben was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Ben gave their thoughts on if the Tigers should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, gave their thoughts on if there will be a Baseball season next year, talked about the Pistons in the off-season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Ben gave their thoughts on if the Tigers should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, gave their thoughts on if there will be a Baseball season next year, talked about the Pistons in the off-season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Ben Bosscher from our affiliate 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Throughout the show, Ben was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Ben talked about Training Camp being right around the corner, talked about storylines they'll be paying attention to, gave their thoughts on what players make the biggest jump this year, talked about who they think could make a real impact, and so much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Ben gave their thoughts on if the Tigers should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, gave their thoughts on if there will be a Baseball season next year, talked about the Pistons in the off-season, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by Ku Kahlil from the Locked on Pistons podcast. He and Ben talked about the situation between the Pistons and Jalen Duren, gave their thoughts on what Duren is worth, talked about the possibility of the Pistons not making anymore moves in the off-season, and much more. 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 the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 17, 2026!Michigan is the epicenter of the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, where over a thousand Michiganders are sick after ingesting a small parasite that causes explosive diarrhea. This outbreak has hit over 2,000 people in Michigan and 17 other states. State and federal health officials are investigating the source of this outbreak, but they're investigating with one hand tied behind their backs.That's thanks to The Trump Regime's CDC scaling back efforts to investigate and control foodborne outbreaks, like Cyclosporiasis. Pat Johnston explains how moves like this by The Regime is in line with what this Regime is all about: Protecting the corporate class, otherwise known as The Epstein Class. Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"What experts say you should do during Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak." By Kristen Jordan Shamus of The Detroit Free Press "Trump's CDC Stopped Monitoring Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Before Outbreak." By Marni Rose McFall of Newsweek #podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Cyclosporiasis #Health #Government #GovernmentCorruption #CDC #RKFJr #MAHA #MAGA #Democrats #Trump #Republicans #EpsteinClass #DonorClass #CorporateCorruption #Musk #PFAS #Fascist #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #187 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:18: Abdul & Prop Tax; Michigan AccentLOL's Pat Johnston is befuddled by Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed brought-up the idea of eliminating the property taxes for senior citizens. Pat's also befuddled by the accent of the other Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. But then, people don't think Pat's got a real Michigan accent either, so... 16:19: 43:00: Ben Ambrose InterviewDemocratic candidate for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District, Ben Ambrose, talks with Pat about his campaign to defeat incumbent MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar. They talk about his life story living in Oceana County, enlisting and serving in the Marine Corps, and then how he was personally affected by the Trump Regime's DOGE. They also cover Mr. Ambrose's economic and education ideas, as well as his thoughts on data centers, immigration, John Moolenaar's devotion to the donor class, and how he's running on a "people representing people" campaign. Visit Ben Ambrose's campaign: https://ambrose4congress.com/Donate to Ben Ambrose's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/benjamin-ambrose-243:01-52:32: Last Call-Stevens DisasterIn the "Last Call," Pat covers some baffling attacks by the Haley Stevens campaign against Abdul El-Sayed while AIPAC continues to pour millions into the race on behalf of Stevens. 52:33-54:53: EndingVote on this week's poll if you approve of Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Stevens or El-Sayed? Latest polls show who leads in US Senate primary." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Michigan House passes property tax cut bills, holds off on tax increases to fill budget hole." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants." By Al Jezeerra  "Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask." By Jordyn Harmani & Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan #podcast #progressive #politics #Michigan #Democrats #WorkingClass #EpsteinClass #BenAmbrose #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #JohnMoolenaar #WealthInequality #Israel #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #datacenters #Education #Economy #MidMichigan #ICE #DetentionCamp #GeoGroup #Affordability #Unions #Farmers #Election #MedicareForAll #AIPAC #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #BigTech #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

We start with a very cool story about Jack White, "Seven Nation Army," and how seven little notes turned into one of the biggest chants in global sports. Then we get into something a lot closer to home: A cyclospora outbreak that has Taco Bell locations pulling lettuce and cilantro off the menu, and what that says about cuts to CDC surveillance and how we think about food safety in Michigan. From there, Norris and I dig into Lansing's proposed "quiet cars" bill aimed at loud exhausts up and down Woodward, why noise is part of living near big thoroughfares, and how enforcement can too easily slide into pretextual stops for Black drivers and folks just trying to get to work with a busted muffler. More: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2026/07/13/michigan-bills-law-loud-cars-modified-exhaust-woodward/90472088007/ We close with some good news: Concert of Colors kicks off in Midtown, honoring the late Ishmael Ahmed and bringing multi-generational, global sounds to the DIA and surrounding venues — one of those "if you live here, you really should go at least once" Detroit events. https://www.concertofcolors.com/ I encourage listeners to take the Daily Detroit political topology survey at dailydetroit.com/9 and send your topic ideas to dailydetroit@gmail.com. Full Rundown: 01:33 - Seven Nation Army video and Daily Detroit political topography survey 06:22 - There's a growing Cyclosporiasis outbreak throughout Michigan, including taking lettuce of the menu of a number of restaurants include Taco Bell at some Metro Detroit location 11:43 A bill pushing for quieter cars working it's way through the Michigan legislature 17:10 Concert of Colors is back this week

*In best Robert Stack voice:* This week on Imperfect Men: John Lansing, respected public figure and principled opponent of the Constitution, walks out of his hotel to send a letter and is never seen again. Did he fall in the river and accidentally drown, or was he the victim of a vast conspiracy he was trying to uncover?Sources· Kaminski, John P, ed., et al. The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution. Charlottesville, VA: U. of Virginia Press, 2009.· “John Lansing, Jr.” Historical Society of the New York Courts. . Retrieved 2 Jun 2026.· See General Sources page on the website for additional sourcesCredit: "Theme from Unsolved Mysteries" by Michael Boyd and Gary Malkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss car noise with State Representatives Jason Hoskins and Natalie Price, who hope to increase fines for excessively loud, illegally modified vehicle exhaust systems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we're broadcasting from Arrowhead Golf & Grill in Caro as they're hosting their annual "Money Bash Scramble" tomorrow. We were joined by some of the great folks from Arrowhead to hear about the tournament, to talk about their other courses, and more. We also talked about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Michigan Basketball as Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us. He updated us on Mike Boynton being officially named the new Head Basketball Coach, talked about what it means for the program, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to update us on MSU and their new interim AD Jon Palumbo. We wrapped up the hour talking with Jay Riley, who is the General Manager at Arrowhead. He talked about the "Money Bash Scramble," told us about some of the great food they have to offer there, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Ben Bosscher from 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. He and Huge talked about how well the Tigers have been playing lately, gave their opinions on if the Tigers should trade or keep Skubal, and much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about Jon Palumbo being named the interim AD at MSU, talked about the impact he can make, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Nic Lapienski who is the owner of the Arrowhead, North Kent, and Alpine Golf Courses. He talked about all of the renovations that he's put into all of their courses, to tell us about their social network team, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast. He and Huge talked about how well the Tigers have been playing lately, gave their thoughts on if the Tigers should keep or trade Skubal, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Jim Comparoni in regards to Jon Palumbo being named the interim AD at MSU. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com so we could get his thoughts on Michigan Basketball making Mike Boynton their official Head Coach. 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 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

Originally uploaded May 28th, reloaded July 13th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back MBN Content Creator Julie Mann, Founder & CEO of Lead With Collective, Lansing, MI. Registered Apprenticeships are often associated with the skilled trades, but the model is expanding into many industries. Why are more employers looking at apprenticeships as a workforce strategy today? The brochure highlights a strong return on investment and high employee retention. Why are those numbers getting the attention of business leaders right now? Many employers struggle to find workers with the “right skills.” How does the apprenticeship model help close that talent gap differently than traditional hiring? Apprenticeships combine classroom instruction with hands-on learning. Why is that “earn while you learn” approach proving effective for both employers and employees? For a business owner hearing about Registered Apprenticeships for the first time, what's the biggest misconception about launching a program? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ ● Tekea Norwood, Chief Operating Officer of CAMW! ● Julie Mann, Founder & CEO of Lead With Collective. ● Jay LaNew, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator and Business Services Officer, CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Apprenticeship Benefits: ● Registered Apprenticeships are federally recognized and standardized programs that support the training, productivity, and retention of skilled workers. ● Apprenticeships are a proven win-win training model with benefits for both employers and our region's workforce. For example: ○ Apprenticeships offer a “learn and earn” model, allowing workers to contribute to the day-to-day operations of a company and earn a paycheck while they learn the necessary skills. ○ Apprenticeships lower turnover rates and reduce hiring expenses by developing talent from within. ○ Over 90% of apprentices are still employed with a company one-year after completing their apprenticeship. ● While many people are familiar with apprenticeships in the construction and manufacturing sectors, almost any occupation is a good fit for apprenticeships, including IT, accounting, childcare, and customer service. About Race to Talent: ● Race to Talent is for employers who want to grow, retain, and develop talent through registered apprenticeship programs. ● It is an outreach effort in partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to increase the number of employers offering registered apprenticeship programs. ● During the event today, employers will hear from regional companies that have built successful apprenticeship programs in healthcare, manufacturing, HR, and more! How CAMW! Supports Employers: ● Capital Area Michigan Works! can help employers create a custom registered apprenticeship program for their company's goals. ● We work directly with employers to ideate training opportunities and walk them through program requirements to build the best apprenticeship program for their team. Get Involved: ● Employers interested in starting an apprenticeship program should contact CAMW!'s apprenticeship team at apprenticeship@camw.net. ###

Ralph speaks to historian Omer Bartov about his new book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” with special guest, international law expert Bruce FeinBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Many of the things that you describe in Israel apply in spades in the United States. We also have an administration that says we're being invaded militarily by Venezuela gangs, so we have to go kidnap their president and annex Venezuela. We've stated that Iran is an existential threat to the United States because at some future time, it's conceivable they may get one nuclear weapon. We have 5,000, Israel probably has 300 or 400. Or make the argument that we are being invaded by defenseless immigrants across the southern border. And it does seem to me that all countries—I don't think it's unique anyway to the United States or Israel, but it's generally true those in power are there to manufacture fear, to inflate fleas into elephants and say “My gosh, tomorrow the sky is falling down. We need to have national emergencies, rule by decree.” Everything is “an imminent danger”, the Communist domino theory. It's a very challenging issue. I say what you've described in Israel is not unique to Israel. We confront it every day right in the United States. And it works.Bruce FeinOmer Bartov is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. A historian, Professor Bartov was born on a kibbutz, grew up in Tel Aviv, and served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War. He went on to become a leading scholar of the German army and the Holocaust, before turning his attention to his native country. His early research concerned the Nazi indoctrination of the Wehrmacht and the crimes it committed in World War II. He then turned to the links between total war and genocide and interethnic relations in the borderlands of Eastern Europe. His current interest is reflected in his recent books, Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and the forthcoming The Broken Promise: A Personal Political History of Israel and Palestine. The whole idea of creating a Jewish state (and it says so in the Proclamation of the State from May 1948) is that it would be a state for Jews—that it would be both Jewish and democratic. And that has proven to be not possible. A Jewish state can be both Jewish and democratic only if the overwhelming majority (if not all) of its citizens are Jews.Omer Bartov[Zionist zealots] believe that history is on their side—so in that sense, they are similar to Communists they're similar to Fascists they're similar to Nazis in that they believe that they can see the way forward, they know the logic of history, and the logic of history as they see it is on their side.Omer BartovIn Israel, since the 1980s (really since after the War of 1973, with the rise of the right wing in Israel in particular) the Holocaust has come to serve a particular purpose. Instead of being commemorated as an event that happened in the past that we should remember and commemorate and research, it's become a kind of image of an imminent danger to Israel. And the farther Israel has moved from the actual event of the Holocaust, and the more the Israeli army has become the military hegemon in its region, the more this alleged threat of an “Auschwitz around the corner” has been used by Israeli governments. Why has it been used? Because Israel actually needs to explain to itself and to its citizens: Why is it bossing it over millions of Palestinians? Half of the population under Israeli control are Palestinians. Two million are citizens, but they don't have equal rights, and the others have no rights at all (they're simply under arbitrary military rule). So how do you explain that? You explain that by telling your population and the rest of the world that those Palestinians—who have no power, who can never pose a threat to you—are an existential threat. And in Israel, that has worked quite well.Omer BartovBecause of the focus on Hebrew—to create Hebrew as a mother tongue for children whose mothers didn't speak Hebrew—because of that, there was a great antagonism towards speaking any other language. And the notion of having bilingual schools (that is, of having schools in Palestine where people would learn both Hebrew and Arabic, the language of the place) is not entertained by the vast majority of educators. Now, if you think about what would have been the result of having bilingual schools already in the 1920s and 30s, that children could speak each other's language and recognize each other's culture—that could have had a huge effect on how Zionism developed and how the state would have developed. But in today's Israel, the only bilingual population are the Palestinians. Palestinian citizens of Israel speak Arabic and Hebrew. Most Israelis don't speak Arabic. And most Israelis who trace themselves (quite large numbers) not to Europe, but to North Africa and the Middle East, where their parents and grandparents spoke Arabic (this was their language) have forgotten that language and were ashamed of their parents speaking it because it associated them with the Arabs. So the loss in this kind of creation of a nation around one language was the ability to imagine yourself as sharing the space with another group.Omer Bartov * Our top story concerns a progressive insurgent running in a must-win Senate race – and not the one you're thinking of. Late last week, Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York Times notes that this is AOC's first Senate endorsement of this cycle, coming just about a month ahead of the August 4th Michigan primary. El-Sayed is quoted saying that he is “honored for what her support says about what this campaign is building and what we're fighting for,” adding that he thinks that “too many establishment Democrats are…afraid that I will win.” He pointedly attacked Senator Chuck Schumer, charging that the Minority Leader “doesn't want to see me on the inside of the U.S. Senate,” because El-Sayed would “call out the kind of politics where we take money from corporations and AIPAC to run milquetoast campaigns and don't say anything about the problems that everyday people are facing.” El-Sayed has announced that he will campaign with AOC and Senator Bernie Sanders in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids on July 18th and 19th, per MLive.* Another earthquake occurred in the Michigan Senate race on July 5th, when State Senator Mallory McMorrow announced that she would be withdrawing from the race – turning what was a competitive three-way race into a head-to-head between El-Sayed and the Democratic establishment pick, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The Detroit Free Press notes that this announcement “comes after absentee ballots have already been mailed out to some voters and too late to remove her name from the primary ballot,” though voters are able to rescind their absentee votes and submit new ones up through Friday, July 24th. In a video statement, McMorrow maintained that “People are crying out for change and we need to listen.” McMorrow once led her opponents in this race but saw her support collapse and was trailing in a distant third place in recent polls. Rumor also had it that outgoing Senator Gary Peters was privately calling for her to exit the race so centrists could consolidate around Stevens. While many of her supporters are expected to go to Stevens, El-Sayed is energetically courting McMorrow's voters as well. The Detroit News reports McMorrow herself has announced that she will remain neutral in the remaining days of the primary, leaving her voters to vote their own consciences.* In more Michigan news, DSA-backed congressional candidate Donavan McKinney is running strong in his primary campaign against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar, whom McKinney has labeled “​​Detroit's own Elon Musk,” according to the New York Post. If McKinney pulls it off, he will join the growing group of DSA members in the House, along with Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and AOC from New York, Chris Rabb and Melat Kiros from Pennsylvania and Colorado respectively, and Rashida Tlaib from Michigan. Another candidate endorsed by his local DSA chapter, Kyle Blomquist, is running for Congress in Michigan but even if he wins his primary he is not expected to flip the deep red 1st congressional district.* In Missouri, Cori Bush has also won the support of DSA for her comeback congressional run against Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the 2024 primary, Andrew Solender reports. Bush had already won the support of her local DSA chapter, along with many other progressive organizations, and has been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman. This week though, she won the support of the national DSA. In a statement, Bush wrote “I am honored to be once again endorsed by the Democratic [Socialists] of America as I campaign to return to Congress and keep building our movement to fight for economic justice, Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and a world where everyday people have a real voice in our workplace's neighborhoods and society.” Bush also praised DSA for its “decades of organizing…[mobilizing] thousands of people across the country to demand an economy that works for all of us…[and] take on war profiteers, the for-profit healthcare industry, and the billionaire funded lobbies that subvert our democracy.” There has been little polling of this race, but what there has been appears to show the race in a statistical dead heat. One sign that Bush is being taken seriously is the new $865,000 ad buy taken out by the United Democracy Project, an AIPAC cutout.* Ironically, it would seem that American Jews have a more favorable view of the progressive left than Israel. According to the Forward, a new AP poll found that “44% of American Jews hold a favorable opinion of Zohran Mamdani, compared with 39% who view him unfavorably.” This is in contrast to the 32% of respondents who said they have a favorable opinion of Netanyahu and 59% who said they have a negative view of the Israeli PM. Perhaps more surprisingly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a “staunch supporter of Israel,” garnered only a 41% favorability rating, though far more respondents said they don't know enough about him to have an opinion than said they have a negative view.* Turning back to the Senate, the other major story this week of course is the fall of Graham Platner. Accusations of sexual assault, detailed in a POLITICO article, resulted in a deluge of opprobrium that cascaded upwards culminating in Platner's earliest and highest profile supporter, Senator Bernie Sanders, calling on him to drop out of the Senate race in Maine. In a video message released Wednesday, Platner stated that he would be suspending his campaign effective immediately, later telling staff that he plans to wait until Monday, the final possible day, to formally withdraw from the race, Axios reports. In the same video, Platner categorically denied the accusations calling them “all false,” and maintaining that the “things that have been claimed did not happen.” He implied that the scandal was orchestrated by “those in power“ who would “rather see Susan Collins win than have me be the next Senator from Maine.”* Platner's impending, late-stage withdrawal from the race has set off a chaotic blitz primary to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Numerous candidates have announced they are running including former Maine Senate president Troy Jackson, former Director of Maine's Center for Disease, Control and Prevention Nirav Shah, co-founder of Maine beer company Dan Kleban, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and state lawmaker Valli Geiger, along with Jordan Wood and Paige Loud, both of whom ran in the Maine second congressional district Democratic primary. The actual process for selecting a nominee has been the subject of debate – with many progressives arguing for caucuses – but POLITICO reports that by July 27th, “600 delegates must be selected,” including 500 from the state's 16 county parties, and these delegates will decide on a candidate to replace Platner via “an unprecedented nominating convention,” wherein all delegates come in unpledged to any candidate setting the stage for “what could be a raucous and unpredictable free-for-all.” It remains to be seen how this will all shake out, but it is notable that almost all of these candidates poll very strongly against Senator Susan Collins, with many polling higher than Platner ever did, while the Democratic Party's handpicked primary candidate, sitting Governor Janet Mills, still polls lower than Platner even since the scandal broke.* For our final Senate story, we turn to the senior Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell. McConnell was recently found unconscious in his Washington, DC home and has been hospitalized since, and while Republican Senators and media figures like Scott Jennings claim to have spoken with him directly, his being sequestered away from the public has fueled rampant speculation about the severity of his condition and why it is being kept so secretive. Forbes reports that some figures on the right, including Steve Bannon, are “suggesting the Republican establishment is shielding the state of McConnell's health from the public to allow him to remain in office long enough to avoid [Kentucky Congressman Thomas] Massie running for his seat.” Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told TMZ, “Thomas Massie would make a great senator.” The Hill reports that Andy Beshear, the Democratic Governor of Kentucky, sent a letter to McConnell's Senate office strongly requesting an update on the Senator's health, noting that “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell,” and that “Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source.”* In more positive news, AP reports former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who helped an immigrant escape ICE by ushering him through her jury room door was spared prison time in her sentencing this week. After the incident in her court room, Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction in what was widely seen as a political trial designed to exact retribution on behalf of the Trump administration. Dugan resigned her circuit judgeship under this assault; in her resignation letter, she warned that this prosecution threatened “the independence of our judiciary.” Dugan was fined $5,000.* Finally, in spiritual news, a story in the National Catholic Reporter recounts how Pope Leo XIV excommunicated thousands of clergy and followers of the far right, schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X. While bishops and priests are judged prima facie schismatic for their consecration in the Society, lay followers of the sect will be judged schismatic if they consciously choose “adherence to the society over obedience to the pope,” and “exclusive participation in Lefebvrian ‘ecclesial' acts, without taking part in the acts of the Catholic Church,” a reference to the group's founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. The proximate cause of this excommunication was the Society creating four new bishops in open defiance of Pope Leo, essentially daring the Church to act. This piece notes that the Society “has long been a thorn in the side of Rome,” and notes that the new papal decree rolls back privileges granted to the sect under Pope Francis, including administering the sacrament of penance and solemnizing marriages.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

We were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about Jon Palumbo being named the interim AD at MSU, talked about the impact he can make, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our second hour, we were joined by Ben Bosscher from 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. He and Huge talked about how well the Tigers have been playing lately, gave their opinions on if the Tigers should trade or keep Skubal, and much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about Jon Palumbo being named the interim AD at MSU, talked about the impact he can make, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Nic Lapienski who is the owner of the Arrowhead, North Kent, and Alpine Golf Courses. He talked about all of the renovations that he's put into all of their courses, to tell us about their social network team, and more. 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 the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 10, 2026.The Trump Regime's ICE Gestapo is hurting Michigan's farming community, which is hurting our state's overall economy. And with another incident of ICE killing another person, this time in Texas, it proves ICE offers nothing of value to our democracy. It serves only to terrorize marginalized communities, and that's why it must be abolished!Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Immigration turmoil sparks workforce worries for many Michigan industries." By John Gallagher of Crains Business Detroit #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Immigration #Farmers #Agriculture #workingclass #ICE #Fascism #Economy #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Democrats #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #186 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:44: Sen.Debate/Platner OutThe Dear Leader Trump Sports Curse continues, this time he helped lead to the demise of the U.S. Men's Soccer team in the World Cup. Pat covers a bit of the debate between Abdul El Sayed and Haley Stevens for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, and how Stevens represents establishment Democrats who count on corporate bribes while refusing to fight for the working class. And, Pat gives his reaction to progressive Graham Platner dropping-out of Maine's Senate race, and how corporate-establishment Democrats are using Platner's demise to sink the entire progressive movement. 19:45-48:40: Diop Harris II InterviewDiop Harris II joins the show to talk about his progressive campaign for Michigan's 4th Congressional District where MAGA Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga is running again. Diop and Pat talk about his campaign, his progressive roots, his work in progressive politics in Michigan & Washington D.C., and why he's better suited to face Huizenga than the other Democrats in the race. They cover ICE and immigration, farmers, data centers, Medicare For All, corporate corruption, and more. Visit: https://www.diop4mi.com/Diop Harris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diop4mi/Diop Harris on Twitter: https://x.com/Diop4MIDiop Harris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diop4miFollow The Money: democracyisourpower.com48:41-52:53: Last CallIn the Last Call, a new AP Poll shows that a significant number of Jewish Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza.50:01-54:31: EndingClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Obamacare premiums likely to surge again next year." By Nada Hassanein of Michigan Advance "Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim." By Kimberlee Kruesi and Meg Kinnard of AP "AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians." By Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders of AP "El-Sayed, Stevens trade pointed barbs in Democratic U.S. Senate debate." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press #podcast #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #MAGA #Republicans #BillHuizenga #Michigan #Fascism #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorrution #CorporatePACS #GovernmentCorrutpion #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #Economy #Obamacare #DataCenters #AIPAC #EpsteinClass #WealthInequality #DiopHarris #Congress #GrahamPlatner #Donors #Israel #Trump #Authoritarianism #AI #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Today on the show, we're talking about the World Cup, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with our Soccer insider John Conlon about the US losing to Belgium last night. He and Huge gave their thoughts on why the US team didn't look comfortable in last night's game, talked about the differences in Soccer culture between the US and the rest of the world, talked about some of the upcoming matches in the World Cup, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Tim McCullough from the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. He joined us to fill us in on all of the great shows and promotions they have to offer. In our second hour Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have played lately, talked about how many games out the Tigers are from a wild card spot, gave their thoughts on what the Tigers should do about Skubal, and much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He updated us on everything he knows about Kevin Guskiewicz deciding to stay on at President at MSU, gave their thoughts on what will happen with the Athletic Director position, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Nate Wangler who is a World Cup Correspondent for Fox 2 Detroit. He gave us his thoughts on the US and their loss last night, talked about what needs improvement before the next World Cup, and more. In our final hour, we played Bill's earlier conversation with John Conlon in regards to the World Cup and the US losing to Belgium last night. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He gave us his thoughts on Kevin Guskiewicz deciding to stay at MSU, talked about what type of person should be the next AD, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Jay Riley from the Arrowhead Golf Club & Grill in Caro, Michigan. He filled us in on their Big Money Bash weekend starting on Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Please join Lansing Bryan and me as we talk about how You Are the Light at the End of the Tunnel. During this interview, you'll discover: - Love heals your body, mind and soul - Lansing's story: - How I was able to overcome secondary cancer - Why I got cancer in the first place - Why it is important to be authentic. - Remember why you chose to be here now - Listen to your body. Invite in your healing guides and your own healing sound. Guided Meditation – You are The Holy Grail - In this guided meditation and activation you will: - Connect with your Holy Grail — the diamond within your heart center - Receive an attunement to your highest soul self - Heart activation from the Divine Mother, Father, Archangels, and the Seraphim - Re-attune your heart so you can hear the guidance from your soul. Lansing will share Angel Card readings live on the show if time permits. Lansing's Special Offers: https://www.awakentohappinessnow.com/s41/lansing/ #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #lansingbryan #light #grail #holygrail

State Senator and former Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson joins Kevin to discuss the Justice Department's plans to send federal election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing ahead of Michigan's August primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if chronic pain isn't caused by aging—but by tissues that never fully healed? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. David Nebbeling to explore how osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), prolotherapy, neurotherapy, and regenerative medicine help the body repair itself instead of simply masking symptoms. They discuss why structure and function are inseparable, how scars and the nervous system can become hidden pain generators, and why many patients continue to hurt even after surgery or injections. From ligament healing to platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and the philosophy behind osteopathic medicine, this conversation highlights a truly root-cause approach to pain and recovery. Dr. David Nebbeling, DO, is a pioneering osteopathic physician and the founder of Advanced Osteopathic Health in Lansing, Michigan. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, he has dedicated his career to helping patients move beyond symptom management by addressing the root causes of chronic pain. Combining osteopathic manipulative medicine, prolotherapy, neurotherapy, ozone therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and regenerative medicine, Dr. Nebbeling specializes in restoring structural integrity and supporting the body's innate healing capacity. He is also an educator, speaker, and longtime mentor in regenerative medicine and osteopathic principles.Website: https://www.michiganregenhealth.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nebbelingosteopathichealth882 This Podcast is Produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-servicePODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavoritesFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmomFTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored.DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

In our second hour Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have played lately, talked about how many games out the Tigers are from a wild card spot, gave their thoughts on what the Tigers should do about Skubal, and much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He updated us on everything he knows about Kevin Guskiewicz deciding to stay on at President at MSU, gave their thoughts on what will happen with the Athletic Director position, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Nate Wangler who is a World Cup Correspondent for Fox 2 Detroit. He gave us his thoughts on the US and their loss last night, talked about what needs improvement before the next World Cup, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He updated us on everything he knows about Kevin Guskiewicz deciding to stay on at President at MSU, gave their thoughts on what will happen with the Athletic Director position, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Norton joins Brian Nichols to reveal why Trump won Michigan by a BIGGER margin in 2024 than 2016 - and how Republicans are quietly converting blue dog Democrats to turn a supposed blue state red. This is an Afghan War veteran and Michigan State Senate candidate breaking down the demographic shift nobody in the national media wants to admit: gun-owning, pro-union Democrats who are done with the far-left agenda and flipping right. According to Tom, Michigan isn't drifting blue... it's trending red, and it's becoming more conservative than it's been in decades. We expose the reality behind the "Michigan is a blue state" narrative... and the ground game that's actually moving the needle. Tom knocked roughly 8,000 doors in a single week - and he's selling voters on a platform that should make every bureaucrat in Lansing sweat. Gutting CPS. A Michigan version of DOGE. Full school choice. This is the playbook that's converting Democrats one door at a time. But here's the question that should keep both parties up at night... if a former blue wall state is flipping red, what does that do to the map in 2028? Get this shift wrong and you misread the entire country.Inside, you'll hear Tom explain why Michigan Democrats are "blue dog" Democrats who like their guns (17:19)... how the Michigan GOP went from Romney-Rockefeller liberal to genuinely conservative (17:19)... plus the CPS due-process nightmare costing veterans their kids (6:16) and the lottery-style audit he wants running the entire state budget, Ron Paul "audit the Fed" style (7:53). If you got value from this one, smash subscribe and hit the notification bell - new episodes drop every Thursday at 9PM Eastern. Follow Brian across X, Facebook, and Instagram @BNicholsLiberty. Today's show is powered by Cardio Miracle - head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS  for 15% off. Support Tom's campaign at ThomasJNorton.com. Educated. Enlightened. Informed.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro 2:54 - He Scared The Feds... Now He's Coming For CPS 6:16 - Why 62% Of CPS Kids Turn Violent 7:53 - Michigan's Version Of DOGE 10:32 - Where Your School Taxes Really Go 17:19 - Did Trump Turn Michigan Red? 21:40 - Where To Cast Your VoteLinks:Tom Norton for State Senate (campaign + donate) - ⁠https://www.thomasjnorton.com/⁠Donate direct - ⁠https://secure.anedot.com/friends-of-thomas-norton/donate⁠Tom Norton on X - ⁠https://x.com/ForNorton⁠Sponsor:Cardio Miracle - ⁠https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS⁠ (15% off) The Brian Nichols Show:Follow Brian @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and InstagramWatch on YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook - Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube MusicNew episodes Thursdays, 9PM EST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're joined by Mike Mahaffey! Mike is a second-degree black belt under Chris Haueter, best known for his Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu style: a conservative approach built for older and less athletic grapplers. In this episode, Mike explains how to sweep from the bottom by disrupting your opponent's base instead of relying on speed or strength. Topics include: maintaining your base from the bottom, making them carry your weight, fulcrum sweeps, and the scissor and tripod sweeps.Follow Mike Mahaffey:https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjjhttps://threads.com/@oldbastardbjjTrain with Mike Mahaffey at Magic BJJ in Lansing, MI:https://magicbjj.comGet Mike's instructionals on Patreon:https://patreon.com/oldbastardbjjMental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignmentDirect vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-controlCenter of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravityKuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushiCore Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanicsKinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 6, 2026!Democratic State Senator Mallory McMorrow announces she's dropping-out of the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary race.That means it's just a two-person race between the progressive frontrunner, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Congresswoman "Ms. AIPAC" Haley Stevens. Pat Johnston talks about the ramifications of McMorrow's announcement, and how he's not surprised how some Democratic officeholders, like Attorney General Dana Nessel, are suddenly rushing to support "centrist" Stevens.Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"McMorrow suspends U.S. Senate campaign." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Michigan AG drops all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian #podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #DemocraticSocialism #Democrats #MalloryMcMorrow #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #Senate #Election #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #DanaNessel #Israel #AIPAC #Protesters #UofM #Palestinian #DTE #EpsteinClass #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #WorkingClass #WealthInequality #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

June 6, 2026 ~ Mike Lee of Crain's Detroit joins Chris Renwick to discuss recent budget bills out of Lansing, the Novi Convention Center, and Michigan State University rethinking its business of college sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Norton joins Brian Nichols to reveal why Trump won Michigan by a BIGGER margin in 2024 than 2016 - and how Republicans are quietly converting blue dog Democrats to turn a supposed blue state red. This is an Afghan War veteran and Michigan State Senate candidate breaking down the demographic shift nobody in the national media wants to admit: gun-owning, pro-union Democrats who are done with the far-left agenda and flipping right. According to Tom, Michigan isn't drifting blue... it's trending red, and it's becoming more conservative than it's been in decades. We expose the reality behind the "Michigan is a blue state" narrative... and the ground game that's actually moving the needle. Tom knocked roughly 8,000 doors in a single week - and he's selling voters on a platform that should make every bureaucrat in Lansing sweat. Gutting CPS. A Michigan version of DOGE. Full school choice. This is the playbook that's converting Democrats one door at a time. But here's the question that should keep both parties up at night... if a former blue wall state is flipping red, what does that do to the map in 2028? Get this shift wrong and you misread the entire country.Inside, you'll hear Tom explain why Michigan Democrats are "blue dog" Democrats who like their guns (17:19)... how the Michigan GOP went from Romney-Rockefeller liberal to genuinely conservative (17:19)... plus the CPS due-process nightmare costing veterans their kids (6:16) and the lottery-style audit he wants running the entire state budget, Ron Paul "audit the Fed" style (7:53). If you got value from this one, smash subscribe and hit the notification bell - new episodes drop every Thursday at 9PM Eastern. Follow Brian across X, Facebook, and Instagram @BNicholsLiberty. Today's show is powered by Cardio Miracle - head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS  for 15% off. Support Tom's campaign at ThomasJNorton.com. Educated. Enlightened. Informed.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro 2:54 - He Scared The Feds... Now He's Coming For CPS 6:16 - Why 62% Of CPS Kids Turn Violent 7:53 - Michigan's Version Of DOGE 10:32 - Where Your School Taxes Really Go 17:19 - Did Trump Turn Michigan Red? 21:40 - Where To Cast Your VoteLinks:Tom Norton for State Senate (campaign + donate) - ⁠https://www.thomasjnorton.com/⁠Donate direct - ⁠https://secure.anedot.com/friends-of-thomas-norton/donate⁠Tom Norton on X - ⁠https://x.com/ForNorton⁠Sponsor:Cardio Miracle - ⁠https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS⁠ (15% off) The Brian Nichols Show:Follow Brian @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and InstagramWatch on YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook - Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube MusicNew episodes Thursdays, 9PM EST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“My biggest goal is that the industry wins, thrives, and survives. You don't do that alone. That's a whole movement.” – April ClobesWelcome to episode 237 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your hosts, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com, and Jilly Nowacki, co-founder, president and CEO of Zealyst.This episode is sponsored by Trellance. Trellance is a leading technology partner for credit unions, delivering innovative technology solutions to help credit unions achieve more. With a comprehensive suite of analytics, cloud and talent solutions, the Trellance team ensures credit unions increase efficiency, manage risk, and improve member experience. Learn more at Trellance.com!In this new 2026 season, Jilly and I will have conversations centered around leadership, credit unions, and living our best lives. We will have some of the most respected leaders from around credit unions who we are grateful to call friends join us in the discussion from time to time too.For this episode, we welcome back April Clobes who was a previous guest in episode #73. April is the President and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, and she joins us today to talk about the importance of collaboration in the credit union space. Listen in as we discuss how she has grown the credit union from 100 to over 1,200 employees while keeping a strong focus on inclusion, shared ownership, and creating space for every team member to contribute. April shares how curiosity and “what if” thinking have affected everything from new member experiences to experimental concepts such as her organization's kid-focused Money Lab.We also explore what it takes to build trust across a fast-moving organization (and across an entire industry). April explains why showing up consistently, listening intently, and co-creating solutions can help speed up innovation far beyond what any single organization can achieve alone.April also opens up about the reality of leadership being imperfect—including missed blind spots, the importance of feedback, and learning to slow down and bring others in earlier. We discuss shifting workplace expectations, where employees are increasingly comfortable asking “why” and challenging decisions and how that shift is reshaping leadership styles.Finally, we talk about a more personal side of leadership and how networks of peers, mentors, and board relationships help counteract the loneliness that can sometimes come with executive roles. April leaves us with a clear invitation: collaboration isn't just a strategy for growth, it's a commitment to showing up for each other so the whole industry can do better together. We hope that you enjoy this insightful conversation with April Clobes!Connect with April:April Clobes, President and CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Unionmsufcu.org April: LinkedIn | april.clobes@msufcu.orgMSU Federal Credit Union: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe on: Apple Podcasts and SpotifyBooks mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book ListShow notes from this episode:Sponsor: TrellanceShout-out: CUES Directors ConferenceShout-out: Jack HenryShout-out: ScimitarShout-out: the lab at MSUFCUPlace mentioned: Lansing, MichiganShout-out: CUDXShout-out: ChaseShout-out: Scott SimpsonShout-out: Bank of AmericaShout-out: Jilly's friend BrentBook mentioned: Theory U: Leading from the Future as It Emerges by Otto ScharmerShout-out: Jilly's son CrosbyPrevious guests mentioned in this episode: April Clobes (#73); Mark Zook (#230); Patty Corkery (#112 & #213);  Tracie Kenyon (#12, CUInsight Network episode #64, & #209); Steph Sherrodd (#46); Linda Armyn (#178)In This Episode:[2:24] - April argues that collaboration strengthens outcomes by combining different perspectives and skills.[3:32] - Hear how, as April's organization grew, intentional communication kept employees engaged and up to date.[6:03] - A culture focused on mission helps inspire employees to improve members' lives while supporting one another's success.[8:54] - Great leaders embrace feedback, admit imperfections, and continually course-correct alongside their teams.[10:43] - Jilly asserts that employee resistance often reveals overlooked opportunities that strengthen ideas via collaboration.[12:08] - Resetting with fresh perspectives can help uncover blind spots and turn setbacks into good outcomes.[14:25] - Hear how industry trust grew via consistent contributions and a strong commitment to collective success.[17:31] - April explains how strong vendor partnerships can lead to faster innovation as well as better collaboration and outcomes for members.[20:20] - Curiosity sparks ideas, but collaborative teams then transform them into impactful innovations.[21:48] - April asserts that greater industry collaboration and shared data could strengthen AI and better serve members collectively.[24:49] - April believes that anonymous data sharing could strengthen industry success.[27:31] - Hear how meaningful relationships and peer networks make collaboration, learning, and leadership more effective.[30:17] - April believes that it's important for today's leaders to embrace inclusion, transparency, and employees who confidently ask "why."[33:56] - Hear how AI reduces routine work, freeing employees to focus on higher-value thinking and innovation.[36:06] - In closing, April adds that collaboration thrives when leaders openly share knowledge, resources, and support across the industry!Send us Fan Mail

Tom Norton joins Brian Nichols to reveal why Trump won Michigan by a BIGGER margin in 2024 than 2016 - and how Republicans are quietly converting blue dog Democrats to turn a supposed blue state red. This is an Afghan War veteran and Michigan State Senate candidate breaking down the demographic shift nobody in the national media wants to admit: gun-owning, pro-union Democrats who are done with the far-left agenda and flipping right. According to Tom, Michigan isn't drifting blue... it's trending red, and it's becoming more conservative than it's been in decades. We expose the reality behind the "Michigan is a blue state" narrative... and the ground game that's actually moving the needle. Tom knocked roughly 8,000 doors in a single week - and he's selling voters on a platform that should make every bureaucrat in Lansing sweat. Gutting CPS. A Michigan version of DOGE. Full school choice. This is the playbook that's converting Democrats one door at a time. But here's the question that should keep both parties up at night... if a former blue wall state is flipping red, what does that do to the map in 2028? Get this shift wrong and you misread the entire country. Inside, you'll hear Tom explain why Michigan Democrats are "blue dog" Democrats who like their guns (17:19)... how the Michigan GOP went from Romney-Rockefeller liberal to genuinely conservative (17:19)... plus the CPS due-process nightmare costing veterans their kids (6:16) and the lottery-style audit he wants running the entire state budget, Ron Paul "audit the Fed" style (7:53). If you got value from this one, smash subscribe and hit the notification bell - new episodes drop every Thursday at 9PM Eastern. Follow Brian across X, Facebook, and Instagram @BNicholsLiberty. Today's show is powered by Cardio Miracle - head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS for 15% off. Support Tom's campaign at ThomasJNorton.com. Educated. Enlightened. Informed. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:54 - He Scared The Feds... Now He's Coming For CPS 6:16 - Why 62% Of CPS Kids Turn Violent 7:53 - Michigan's Version Of DOGE 10:32 - Where Your School Taxes Really Go 17:19 - Did Trump Turn Michigan Red? 21:40 - Where To Cast Your Vote Links: Tom Norton for State Senate (campaign + donate) - https://www.thomasjnorton.com/ Donate direct - https://secure.anedot.com/friends-of-thomas-norton/donate Tom Norton on X - https://x.com/ForNorton Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS (15% off) The Brian Nichols Show: Follow Brian @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram Watch on YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook - Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music New episodes Thursdays, 9PM EST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 3, 2026. Michigan progressive Democratic state Representative Betsy Coffia from the Traverse City region keeps winning elections in a once-safe Republican district because she demonstrates every day how she's backing the working class while fighting back against the rampant corporate and government corruption in Lansing. Progressives, like Betsy Coffia, are winning elections because they stand-up to corruption while sticking-up for strong, progressive working class values. Progressives, like Betsy Coffia, are in the mainstream as they fight to end the revolving door between government and corporate corruption. Those fighting to keep that revolving door spinning are the true extremists. Follow Rep. Coffia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/betsycoffia/Follow Rep. Coffia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetsyCoffiaClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #185 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-17:55: More DSA Victories/MI Senate RaceLOL's Pat Johnston opens the show highlighting how another young Democratic Socialist defeated another Democratic incumbent in Congress, and this time it was in Denver, CO. Pat explains why progressives and Democratic Socialists are winning in Democratic primaries. 17:56-41:21: Betsy Coffia InterviewMichigan progressive Democratic state Representative Betsy Coffia joins the show to talk about northwest Michigan politics, affordable housing, Medicare For All, representing the working class over corporations, and the lack of government transparency in Michigan. She also shares her progressive history, why she's never sold-out her working class values. Follow Rep. Coffia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/betsycoffia/Follow Rep. Coffia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetsyCoffia41:22-48:27: Last Call on Progressive Long Game:In this week's "Last Call," as progressives and Democratic Socialists continue notching wins across Michigan and the country, we must remember this working class movement began a decade ago.48:28-51:43: AOC Backs AES/EndingClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Is Democratic Socialism On the Rise?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:State Rep. Betsy Coffia reelection statement."More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices." By Kevin Hardy of Michigan Advance "How Hasan Piker helped boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and what it tells us about the state of the Democratic Party." By Tom Perkins of Mondoweiss "Coffia, Rheingans Call for Health Care for All." By Michigan House DemocratsBetsy Coffia w/ Bernie Sanders in 2016.#podcast #politics #Progressives #Socialism #DemocraticSocialism #WorkingClass #Michigan #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #GovernmentTransparency #Capitalism #EpsteinClass #DataCenters #Housing #BetsyCoffia #GretchenWhitmer #AbdulElSayed #BernieSanders #DTE #CampaignFinance #Democrats #HaleyStevens #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the death of 22-year-old Brandon Michener turns a night out in downtown Lansing into a case filled with unanswered questions. What starts with a party bus, open bar tabs, a walk away from Suits Tavern, and a friend claiming he followed to keep Brandon safe quickly becomes changing stories, surveillance footage, a hat and shoe near the riverbank, delayed calls for help, business tension, a missing fence, and a mother pushing for answers and a duty-to-act law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're broadcasting from the beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville Michigan as they prepare for the Michigan Women's Open coming next week. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks from Crystal Mountain so they could fill un in on all of the fun and exciting things they have to offer you. We were also joined by some of our great insiders to talk about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the World Cup, Detroit Pistons, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by John Conlon who is one of our Soccer Insiders. He and Huge talked about the USA losing last night's match to Turkey, gave their thoughts on how the knock-out round will go, and more. We were then joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. We got his thoughts on what's going on with Terrion Arnold, talked about what that means for the Lions and their Cornerback situation, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Daniel Heiss who is the Course Superintendent at Crystal Mountain, as well as Mark Fenech who is the Director of Golf. They talked about the Michigan Women's Open next week, told us what goes into getting the Course ready for a Tournament, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have been playing, talked about what they think will happen at the trade deadline, gave their thoughts on if we'll experience another rebuild, and much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He updated us on what's going on at MSU in regards to a new President and AD, gave their thoughts on the future of Izzo, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Dave Murray, who is the VP of Communications at Ferris State. He updated us Ferris State's new Indoor Activity Complex, talked about them reaching their fundraising goal, told us about the phases of the Complex, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Kevin Helm, who is the Executive Director of the Michigan PGA. He joined us to tell us about the History of the Michigan Women's Open as well as their connection to the PGA, talked about this being the first year with the Annika Tour, told us about some of their great sponsors, and talked about why Crystal Mountain is the perfect place to host the Tournament. In our final hour, we were joined by Eric Vincent from Clutch Points and Top Title Detroit on Youtube. He and Huge talked about the news that came out earlier regarding Jalen Duren apparently not liking the offer from the Detroit Pistons, talked about what else this team still needs to become Championship caliber, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Jeremy Reisman about the Terrion Arnold story. We wrapped up the show talking with Gary Deserrano who is the Annika Women's All Pro Tour. He joined us to tell us how the Annika Tour started, how it's going, told us about their partnership with the Michigan Women's Open, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailDJ Dangler has spent the last 20 years working his way from New York City to Los Angeles, telling jokes wherever he can. He graduated from Purdue and wrote his first jokes while working at an accountant's office. He found a place on stage. He's back in Indianapolis and is a writer on the Bob and Tom Show, where his jokes are heard by millions of people every day. He also announces for Capital Pro Wrestling in Lansing, Mich. He's got big plans for his Working Class Rumble, which is a wrestling-themed comedy show he's hoping to bring all over the Midwest in January.Follow DJ Dangler: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djdanglerishandsome/Website: https://www.djdanglercomedy.com/Twitter: https://x.com/DJDanglerSupport the show

Episode 532 / KoakKoak is an artist born in  Lansing, MI who earned her BFA and MFA from California College of the Arts. In 2025, Koak was the subject of a solo exhibition at Charleston, Lewes, UK. She has participated in many institutional group shows, including at the Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO; de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA; Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, CA; Musées d'Angers, France; Xiao Museum of Contemporary Art, Rizhao; and Rudolph Tegners Museum and Statue Park, Dronningmølle, Denmark, among others. In 2020, Koak received a Eureka Fellowship from the Fleishhacker Foundation and completed residencies at the Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco, through the Liquitex Residency program. Koak's work is part of the permanent collections of the de Young Museum, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Musées d'Angers. She lives and works in San Francisco and is represented by Perrotin, Union Pacific, and Jessica Silverman. 

Pastor Marvin Williams is the lead pastor of Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to receiving the call to serve at Trinity Church, Pastor Marvin served in several pastoral capacities in the Grand Rapids area. He has written devotionals for Our Daily Bread Ministries, contributed to Scott Williams' book Church Diversity, and spoken at numerous retreats and conferences. Pastor Marvin Williams blogs at marvinlwilliams.com and lives in Haslett, Michigan, with his wife, Tonia. They have four children, one grandchild, and enjoy time with their growing family in Lansing and Detroit.

Pastor Marvin Williams is the lead pastor of Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to receiving the call to serve at Trinity Church, Pastor Marvin served in several pastoral capacities in the Grand Rapids area. He has written devotionals for Our Daily Bread Ministries, contributed to Scott Williams' book Church Diversity, and spoken at numerous retreats and conferences. Pastor Marvin Williams blogs at marvinlwilliams.com and lives in Haslett, Michigan, with his wife, Tonia. They have four children, one grandchild, and enjoy time with their growing family in Lansing and Detroit.

The boys are BACK and holding nothing back on Episode 304! Slow Sipper and Cedric "Swerve" Irvin kick things off celebrating Father's Day before diving straight into the chaos surrounding Michigan State. Slow's prediction finally came true — Dusty May is OUT at Michigan, and we told y'all so! We break down what it means for the Wolverines and why MSU fans should actually be unbothered.Then we go live on NBA Draft night — reacting in real time to AJ Diabate going #1, Cam Boozer landing in Memphis, and debating whether any Spartans sneak into the second round. We also break down the new NCAA D1 Age-Based Eligibility Model and what it means for the future of college sports rosters.Swerve drops a PASSIONATE public service announcement about who Michigan State needs as their next Athletic Director — and why Tom Dieters has to be in that conversation NOW. Plus, we talk about the doxxing of MSU board members and why real fans need to do better.And to top it off — we're planning a LIVE in-person meetup at the Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge in Lansing for Moneyball Pro-Am! Cigars, cocktails, and Spartan talk in person. You don't want to miss it.Go Green. Go White. This is Sparta.

In this message, Pastor Hezekiah explores James 2:14-26 and the relationship between faith and works, addressing a passage that is often misunderstood. He explains that James is not teaching that people earn salvation through good works, but that genuine faith naturally produces a transformed life. Using the examples of Abraham and Rahab, Hezekiah shows how faith is revealed through action and obedience. He challenges listeners to stop striving to prove themselves and instead remain rooted in Jesus, the source of both faith and lasting change.Subscribe to AfterWords on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

On June 23, 2001, Bernita White was killed by a single shot from a high-powered sniper rifle while at the zoo with her 5-year-old daughter. What at first seemed like an open-shut case subsequently became Lansing's most notorious unsolved crime. As the 25th anniversary approaches, we revisit Bernita's story while her family continues to fight for justice.Case: Bernita WhiteAudio production by Bill Bee.