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#podcast #politics #Michigan #WorkingClass #Education #Oligarchy #WealthInequality #Corruption #Taxes #FlatTax #Billionaires #Election2026 #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 27, 2025. A progressive coalition known as Invest In MI Kids is pushing a proposal to appear on the 2026 Michigan ballot that would end the Michigan's regressive flat tax, and replace it with a 5% surcharge on couples earning $1 million.  The money would be used to help replenish the state's dwindling education funding, which has been hurt significantly thanks to tax cuts for the rich and elite in the state.  And at a time when the working class is suffocating while the oligarchy gains more wealth and power, this kind of a progressive proposal is what the working class needs now more than ever.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Group launches ballot initiative to fund public schools by taxing wealthy Michiganders." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan proposal to tax the rich, fund schools raises questions with business groups." By Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "MSU study: Michigan public schools face nation's sharpest decline in state funding." By Virginia Gordon of Michigan Public Radio

Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 2. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, Lorri headed to Mackinaw City and then over to the island for the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. Lorri was able to interview State Representative Angela Witwer and Government Affairs Lead Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union Becky O'Connell. Co-host Becky Burtka was unable to attend the conference so in the beginning, Becky and Lorri sit down to discuss what Lorri hoped to achieve at the conference. Segments 2-5 are the pair of interviews from up on the island. Then to close the episode they meet up once again post conference to discuss Lorri's conversations with the guests. The main topic of this episode is the journey these women have been on in not only their career but their personal lives as well. Becky O'Connell was the first guest. She has two decades of public policy experience. She is a strategic and effective leader in government affairs and advocacy. As the Government Affairs Lead Manager at a credit union that is also a community development financial institution (CDFI), she develops and implements public policy strategies that support the financial well-being of members and communities across local, state, and federal levels Becky is also the past chair of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Health and Human Resources Policy Committee, where she shapes the chamber's policy agenda and influences the legislative process. She has a proven track record of achieving policy outcomes that benefit both the business and public sectors, such as securing a $10 million state appropriation for affordable housing, establishing a state fund for CDFIs, and creating a cottage kitchen law that removed barriers for food entrepreneurs. ● Where did your professional journey begin? ● How has your career path changed along the way? ● What personal changes did you go through over the years when it comes to your professional life? ● What plans do you have for the future? ● Who was your biggest inspiration when you first started your career? Who is it now? ● What is the best piece of advice you've received? ● What advice would you give your younger self? ● What project are you most proud of? ● Biggest factors that have led to success in your career path? ● What is the most important idea to share as a mentor? ● How do you participate in work-life balance? ● As a woman leader in a traditionally male-dominated space, what challenges have you faced — and how have you overcome them? ● Is there a specific word that resonates with you when it comes to your leadership style? The conversation with St. Representative Angela Witwer included these questions: ● Where did your professional journey begin? ● How has your career path changed along the way? ● What personal changes did you go through over the years when it comes to your professional life? ● What plans do you have for the future? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? ● Biggest factors that have led to success in your career path? ● How do you participate in work-life balance? ● As a woman leader in a traditionally male-dominated space, what challenges have you faced — and how have you overcome them? ● Is there a specific word that resonates with you when it comes to your leadership style?

Faces of Manufacturing is a newer show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing. Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several team members of Granger Waste Services. Segment 2 – Company Overview Guest: Paul Anderson, Chief Operating Officer Granger's History and Mission · Can you start by giving us a brief overview of Granger's history - how did the company get its start? · What makes Granger's story unique in the waste services industry? · Granger is a family business at its core. How has that shaped the way the company operates and serves the community? What are Granger's core values? Core Values: Safety First · Let's talk about Granger's core values; why is safety listed first? · Can you give an example of how Granger has prioritized safety in recent operations or projects? · What's the biggest misconception people have about safety in the waste industry, and how does Granger approach that differently? · How do you keep safety top of mind every day, from leadership down to the front lines? Segment 3 – Safety and Training Guest: Josh Kindy, Safety and Training Manager Safety and Training · Tell us about your role · What are some of the tools or technologies Granger uses to support safety training today? · How do you measure success when it comes to safety training—what are the key indicators you track? · Safety is often associated with drivers and operations teams. How do you ensure safety is embedded across all departments—from HR to accounting to customer · How do you keep safety messaging fresh and relevant for all employees, not just those out in the field? · What advice would you give to other organizations trying to move from “safety as a rule” to “safety as a mindset”? Segment 4 – Frontline Safety in Operations Guest: Brian Looney, Operations Manager – Lansing Safety Training and Protocols for Professional Drivers · Tell us about your role · How do you keep safety front and center for drivers who have been on the job for years? · What are some of the most common risks drivers face, and how does Granger help them manage those risks? · How do you reinforce accountability and safe behavior out on the road—especially when no one is watching? · How do supervisors or lead drivers play a role in reinforcing safety protocols day-to-day? · Let's talk about the equipment- how does Granger ensure its vehicles are safe and well-maintained? · What types of safety technology are installed in the trucks, and how do they help reduce incidents or near misses? · How does routing software or onboard cameras contribute to both safety and efficiency? · How do you balance using tech as a tool for safety versus it feeling like surveillance or micromanagement? Segment 5 – Waste Acceptance & Hidden Hazards Guest: Serenity Skillman, Construction Manager Risks of Dangerous Items in Trash · Can you start by explaining what “waste acceptance” means and how it relates to the work you do every day? · You've said that one of the biggest risks to our people comes from dangerous items hidden in the trash. What are some of the most common offenders? · Why are items like lithium-ion batteries, propane tanks, or chemicals such a serious threat in our waste stream? · Can you walk us through what can happen when these items end up in the wrong place whether it's on a truck, at a landfill, or at a transfer station? · What is Granger doing to educate customers and the community about what shouldn't go in the trash? · How do our drivers and facility teams detect or respond to hazardous items before they cause harm? · What steps can everyday households take to help protect our people by properly disposing of hazardous items?

Richard Bolton, author and owner of The Bunker, an Army and Navy Surplus Store, joins John Landecker to talk about his life story from the military to police officer to author to store owner and everything in between. For more information on The Bunker, visit their Facebook page here.

Dan Podgorski, Lansing Village Administrator, joins John Williams to talk about his time as mayor of Lansing, what he would like people to know about Lansing, why it’s a great location for business, the beautiful old, traditional downtown, the importance of redevelopment, how long he’s worked in Lansing, and why it’s the perfect town to […]

Dan Podgorski, Lansing Village Administrator, joins John Williams to talk about his time as mayor of Lansing, what he would like people to know about Lansing, why it’s a great location for business, the beautiful old, traditional downtown, the importance of redevelopment, how long he’s worked in Lansing, and why it’s the perfect town to […]

The Director of Venues at Ford Hangar, Ken Reynolds, joins Lisa Dent to share all the the historic hangar has to offer. Then, Reynolds shares a bit about Lansing and a story about teaching a famous professional baseball player.

Michelle Henderson, Events Planner for Fox Pointe, joins Lisa Dent to share the events that Fox Pointe offers. From free concerts to community events, Fox Pointe provides the heart of Lansing fun occasions all year long.

Mayor of Lansing, Illinois, Brian Hardy joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he created his business, Chicago’s Finest Ironworks, why he decided to run for mayor, and his time as a Lansing resident. He also shared details about their summer concert series and what spots tourists should visit.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #EnvironmentalJustice #Economics #WorkingClass #MAGAMurderBudget #MAGA #Democrats #Progressives #Mamdani #NYC #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #Democracy #FossilFuel #NRDC #Environment #TedNugent #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 139 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:28: Nugent In Lansing/Mamdani NYC Victory Pat Johnston opens the show highlighting how Michigan MAGA Republicans welcomed old age rocker, Ted Nugent, to the State House this week to complain about things. Pat explains how Nugent and Dear Leader Trump are very much alike, and not in flattering ways. Pat then talks about how nearly half of Detroit's apartment complexes are without air conditioning, and Michigan's high unemployment rate. He concludes by underlining the big time victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, and how it's yet another example of how progressive economic populism is not only popular, but it WINS elections! 20:29-42:23: Derrell Slaughter of NRDC-Michigan Interview Derrell Slaughter is the Michigan Policy Director for Climate & Energy at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Slaughter co-wrote a blog post on the NRDC site called, "Trump Administration's DOE Is Forcing Coal Plants To Remain Open. Michigan Is The First Target." Pat and Derrell discuss how Trump's Energy Dept. is forcing an old Consumer's Energy plant in Ottawa County to remain open even though the plant was scheduled to shut-down last month. Slaughter explains why this unprecedented move will cost Michiganders both economically and environmentally. 42:24-48:04: Last Call on Unhinged Democrats The "Last Call" this week spotlights those Democrats who view progressive Democrats, like Zohran Mamdani, as more of an enemy than they view MAGA Republicans as the real opposition to the working class, to liberty, and to democracy.  48:05-50:30: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Trump Administration's DOE Is Forcing Coal Plants to Stay Open. Michigan Is the First Target." By Derrell Slaughter and Casey Roberts of the NRDC of Michigan "New Detroit mayoral poll signals Sheffield, Kinloch, Craig are top contenders." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "Failing air conditioners, extreme heat have City Council concerned." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright." By Abraham Lustgarten of Pro Publica "Nessel challenges order to keep J.H. Campbell Plant open as energy experts predict price hikes." By Sarah Leach of The Ottawa News Network "We can have nice things." By Marisa Kabas of The Handbasket "As Ted Nugent rails against Michigan wildlife regulations, Dems call hearing ‘absurd' and ‘shameful.'" By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Don't Forget Who They Are: Political Amnesia in Times of Crisis." By Jared Yates Sexton in Dispatches From A Collapsing State

Dan Podgorski, Lansing Village Administrator, joins John Williams to talk about his time as mayor of Lansing, what he would like people to know about Lansing, why it’s a great location for business, the beautiful old, traditional downtown, the importance of redevelopment, how long he’s worked in Lansing, and why it’s the perfect town to […]

Segment 1: Mike Leonard, Executive Vice President, Wintrust Commercial Banking, joins John Williams to talk about Wintrust’s footprint throughout the area, why it’s important to be embedded in neighborhoods, the importance of community involvement, the pride they take in the work they do, and the passion they have about bettering the communities they are in. […]

Mid-Michigan recently launched the “Be Our Neighbor” campaign in an effort to drive inbound population growth and accelerate talent development. Joining Chris to share the purpose and importance is the Founder & Executive Director of Lansing 5:01, Chris Sell, the Founder and CEO of Hundred Place Consulting, Samanth Harkins, and the Principle & Creative Director of Redhead Creative Consultancy, Jennifer Estill!

Today's witness is from the Encounter Ministries Website. Patrick Reis and Father Mathias Thelen of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, founded Encounter Ministries (www.encounterministries.us). They say the ministry's purpose is “to unleash the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the world through teaching, equipping, and activating disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Its work has been endorsed by many bishops in the U.S. and elsewhere. The ministry offers a two-year training program, the Encounter School of Ministry (www.encounterschool.org). I graduated from this program in May of 2024. It was an amazing 2 years of life. The people teaching my class and my classmates were amazing. I learned so much in two years and have been able to put what I learned into practice. That is one of the most amazing things about the Encounter School of Ministry: they teach you something new each week, but then you immediately put it into practice with something they call activations.Encounter Ministries' healing services are like nothing I have ever been to before. They start with praise and worship for a good hour before the service. Then they have a Gospel teaching about healing and give some real-life examples. Next, they have the team come up and give words of knowledge. This means that the team asks the Lord for what He wants to heal that night, and anyone who hears something goes up and shares it. Oftentimes, people are healed just by the word of knowledge. They hear that God wants to heal them, and they are healed. It can be that simple. Next, they do corporate healing. This means that the leader names a part of the body, and anyone suffering from that raises their hand. Those sitting around this person pray over the person. The leader tells them what to say, and the whole audience repeats it. There are so many healings that occur during this section of the healing service, which is amazing because it is just regular, everyday people praying over them. It is not people with special training, it is not people who are super holy and pray all the time. It is just whoever happened to sit next to that person for the service. It is such a good reminder that we are not the ones doing the healing; the Lord is. It is also a good reminder that God can use anyone.The healing services usually end with individual prayer for those who were not healed earlier in the service. These healing services are so powerful, and they even host them on Zoom sometimes. The witness for today, Gabriella, is from their website. Gabby suffered from Lupus, Endometriosis, and Ulcerative Colitis. She happened to be attending an Encounter Conference online when she heard Father call out the words of knowledge for her particular body parts that she was struggling with, and she knew she would be cured. Here is her story. I will put a link to the original testimony in the show notes. Click Here to watch the orignial video of Gabby's testimony.  www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Recorded at the Institute Summit 2025, this episode features brothers Jason and Patrick Brennan in a powerful conversation on leadership, innovation, and growth in the automotive industry. Jason emphasizes redefining training through real-world rehearsal practice for service advisors and technicians, and using “education” language to promote a culture of ongoing development. Patrick brings his marketing expertise to the table, stressing the importance of reputation management and direct response strategies for businesses. Together, they explore how strong leadership, peer networking, and a healthy company culture attract talent and fuel long-term success. Jason Brennan, Fine Tune Auto Service, Lansing, IL and Hobart, IN. Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode The Institute of Automotive Business Excellence: https://www.wearetheinstitute.com/ Introduction (00:00:00) Transition from Plumbing to Automotive (00:02:05) Customer Service and Service Advisor Training (00:03:01) Training vs. Education in the Industry (00:05:15) Reputation Management (00:07:58) Daily Training and Rehearsal Practices (00:09:28) Improvements from Training and Peer Critique (00:12:17) Team Building and Individual Improvement (00:14:08) Teaching as Mastery and Knowledge Sharing (00:22:12) Defining Success and Perseverance (00:23:08) Peer Review and Networking Groups (00:25:16) Innovation and Customization in Business (00:29:36) Attracting and Hiring Smart People (00:30:05) Marketing Strategies for Shops (00:31:42) Organic Social Media and Community Building (00:33:32) Work-Life Balance and Turning Points (00:34:10) Joining Peer Groups and Business Turnaround (00:35:36) Leadership Development and Delegation (00:37:07) J Closing Reflections and Family Involvement (00:38:05) Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976...

Developing new products that attract consumer attention is a goal for all food manufacturing companies, and Land O'Frost, a manufacturer of specialty meats and packaged deli meats is no exception. Julie Lubash, director of research and development and innovation at Lansing, Ill.-based Land O'Frost provides insights on how the family-owned company developed one of its newest innovations: a line of premium chicken breast and ham deli products featuring hot honey flavors. She describes how consumer interest in protein-rich snacking is inspiring meat companies to keep an eye on the types of new products that will boost consumer attention along with sales.

#podcast #Politics #Michigan #Progressives #Trump #OttawaCounty #PowerPlant #Campbell #Wright #FossilFuels #Pollution #Environment #CorporateCorruption #HealthCare #GovernmentCorruption #WorkingClass #CleanEnergy #DanaNessel #Trump #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 23, 2025. Michigan's Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting-back on the Trump Regime's move to block the scheduled closing of a West Michigan Power Plant. How is The Regime's action to stop a company from closing down its own fossil fuel plants an example of small government? Answer: Look who runs The Regime's energy department. To learn more about the struggle to close the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in Ottawa County, Michigan, please check-out Sarah Leach's story in The Ottawa News Network. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright." By Abrahm Lustgarten of ProPublica

"“Kintsugi” is field-recording-based piece honouring both the original sample (from the Hill of the Buddha in Japan) as well as a form of Japanese art. Instead of using lacquer and precious metals to mend broken pieces of pottery, I use sound to bind other field recording samples together while still making that sound part of the design.  "I use the full sample to start and end the piece, with a drone-like part of the original sample as my lacquer throughout, binding field recordings of items I've used in sonic rituals for Summer Solstice 2024, Winter Solstice 2024, Summer Solstice 2025, and the March 2025 total lunar eclipse together as a whole.  "Field recordings of chimes, bowls, and items (jingle bells, seed beads, paintbrush) on a glockenspiel collected by artist in Lansing, MI. Track created in VCVRack2 with reverb, delay, and chorus effects added to field recordings and original sample." Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo reimagined by Stephanie E. Vasko.

Please join Lansing Bryan and me as we talk about Connecting to the Sacred Realm of Avalon: Receive a Heart Healing and Activation from the Divine Mother. Join us to explore: -What is Avalon? -Why are lightworkers attracted to this spiritual sight and many others? -What are ley lines, chakras, and dragon lines? -What is the significance of Glastonbury Tor -What is the significance of Chalice Well? -Who is the Divine Mother? -Why is it so important to connect and embody the divine mother? -Guided Meditation - "Connect to the Sacred Realm of Golden Avalon: Receive a Heart Healing and Activation from the Divine Mother. -Lansing will also do a card reading from the "Wisdom of Avalon Oracle Cards”. Lansing's Offers: https://awakentohappinessnow.com/s38lansing/ #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #lansingbryan

When half the streetlights in Detroit were dark and the city led America in homicide, poverty, and unemployment, Mike Duggan stepped up to lead its transformation. Now, after 12 years of progress as Detroit's mayor, he's taking aim at Michigan's partisan gridlock with an independent run for governor."Every time the Republicans and Democrats switch control in Lansing, they change the rules," Duggan explains, describing how Michigan's education system has suffered through constant policy whiplash. The result? A state that has plummeted from 19th to 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading proficiency. This pattern repeats across critical issues from infrastructure to economic development, with each party undoing the other's work rather than building sustainable solutions.Duggan's approach stands apart from the typical campaign playbook. Rather than targeting the opposing party, he's drawing crowds of voters fed up with partisan battles. At his events, Republicans and Democrats find themselves in the same room, often surprised to discover common ground with neighbors they'd previously seen only through a political lens. "You've got the only political group in the country where there are smiles at the meetings," one reporter observed.The Detroit mayor brings substantial credentials to his gubernatorial bid. Under his leadership, the city emerged from bankruptcy to become a model of urban renewal, with rejuvenated neighborhoods, reduced crime, and even population growth after decades of decline. His administration has invested $1.5 billion in affordable housing while attracting manufacturing and technology companies back to the city. Most importantly, he's achieved these results by building consensus rather than exploiting division.Looking toward Michigan's future, Duggan envisions a government focused on practical solutions to shared challenges: rebuilding the energy grid, improving education, addressing the housing affordability crisis, and creating an economy that keeps young talent in Michigan. His campaign represents not just a bid for office, but a test of whether voters are ready for leadership that transcends partisan lines and delivers meaningful results.Want to hear more conversations that cut through partisan noise? Subscribe to the Common Bridge on Substack or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

This special episode of The Intentional Clinician Podcast features Paul Krauss, MA LPC, being interviewed by Lindsey Beaver, LMSW, and Josh Zheng, LPC. The conversation provides an intimate look into Paul's background, personal philosophy, and professional journey as both the founder of Health for Life Counseling and host of The Intentional Clinician Podcast. Rather than Paul conducting his usual interviews, this episode reverses roles to explore the man behind the microphone, offering listeners insight into his formative experiences, current worldview, and approach to mental health and social change. Also discussed: the organic nature of the idea conceived during a grocery store walk, "Who are you?", Joan Didion, adaption, macro-evolution, self-evolution, identity, Paul's childhood, Lansing, Michigan, trailer parks, a food co-op, hippie culture, living in a motel, meeting people of diverse origins, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, being anxious and doing it anyway, changing the narrative, the positive influence of parents, how your parent's blind spots affect you, working in coffee shops and food, teaching, learning about the effects of trauma, creating a therapy center, building community, world-building, the National Violence Prevention Hotline, Comparing the internet to the printing press revolution, technology as both revealing secrets and creating new problems, a "fire hose to the face" of information, technology's impact on children and mental health, authoritarianism as a response to information chaos, being "narrowly educated", systemic problems and power structures, discussion of economic inequality since the 1980s, housing affordability and corporate ownership. the role of big business in creating inequality, war is a business, how economic stress affects mental health and social problems, importance of limiting technology use intentionally, investing in local communities and relationships, finding your "tribe" online if not available locally. the need to create positive alternatives rather than just criticizing, philosophy of change, trauma therapy and fundamental personal change, the necessity of painful experiences for growth, the importance of taking risks and receiving feedback, the role of courage in transformation, frustration with intellectual class pointing out problems without solutions, we need truth-tellers as much as new system builders, creating meaningful alternatives to tribal identity, the balance between being "not special" but unique, importance of sharing and serving others, personal self-care without self-indulgence, curating life experiences intentionally, challenging belief systems and getting out of comfort zones, and much much more. > "You're not special. And I don't mean that in a mean way, but you are not special... However, you are unique and beautiful and intelligent, and you have talents and gifts that no one else has. You have talents and gifts that no one else has, and you have a personality that no one else has ever had."- Paul Krauss  >"All I know is that I know nothing, and that is to try. That is how I try to wake up every day and remind myself that I don't know anything. And I'm a mini little ant in the universe and I will never know everything. But I love learning and I want to find other people that love learning, and I want to share that with them."- Paul Krauss  In this episode, all of the songs utilized are from "Mystic" by PAWL "Alright" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Dreams" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "The Moment" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Bars" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "The Inside is Outside" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Kitchen Drawers" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Little Sin" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Thirty-Six" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Windshield" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Between Chaos and Rigidity" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Dawn in Detroit" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Mystic" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify)   Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube

On today's episode, Maggie Mick hosts Fred Zeytoonjian, President of the State Government Affairs Council. This year, SGAC celebrates its 50th anniversary. Fred shares an 101 on SGAC and how the organization is marking this milestone year with a national campaign to celebrate the state government affairs profession and raising funds for Faces of Voices of Recovery. He also talks about his favorite new spot - Bowdie's Chophouse in Lansing, Michigan, where he had his best meal this year. 

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Music has always been an essential part of the human experience, with archaeological evidence suggesting it dates back to at least 40,000 years ago. With health and wellness benefits such as emotional expression, stress relief, mood enhancement, increased creativity, and enhanced cognitive function, it is easy to see why humans have always felt connected to music.Few things have brought us together as a species, like the power of music. Music helps individuals feel more connected to their community and a stronger sense of belonging through shared experiences and emotional connection.Music transcends language, social, and cultural barriers, creating a sense of unity and belonging among diverse groups. Music has also raised awareness about social and political issues, inspiring action and promoting positive change. Welcome to Episode Sixty-Five of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!! In this episode, we spoke with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and banjo-wielding melodist Justin Lansing. A Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers member, Justin entertains crowds of all ages. Recently, he decided to write and record his first solo album, "Rocky Mountain Time."Join us as we talk to Justin about his musical journey, the importance of flow state for musicians, how approaching a solo project has fueled his musical creativity, and how coming home to Colorado greatly impacted him in all areas of life, Justin discusses the power of community, the lost art of committing to essential things, and how music has always been a critical "therapy" for his mental and emotional health.He even shared some of his therapy by playing the title track of his new album "Rocky Mountain Time."This conversation was music to our ears, literally.Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. We appreciate you all.Be Well-NOW ™️ Justin's Website: https://www.justinlansingmusic.com/Justin's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7BuUH9xkpDCg3ojNIP4wqB?si=g1vlIrSVTtmM2SEJvEs_fw&nd=1&dlsi=fe3c10402b0d4693Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin.lansing/* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan. *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

James declares that Michigan—and America—are back, thanks to Trump's tariffs and the return of factory jobs. GM's $4B reshoring is just math, not patriotism, he argues, and proof that America works when it acts like it matters. Dickson torches the free-trade consensus, Lansing's corporate handouts, and Gretchen Whitmer's fall from girlboss glory. It's a battle cry for reindustrialization, working-class dignity, and building something real again—no think tanks required.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

#podcast #politics #progressives #workingclass #Michigan #Democrats #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DonovanMcKinney #Fascism #Democracy #ShriThanedar #Primary #2026Election #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 20, 2025. Michigan Democratic State Rep. Donovan McKinney is challenging incumbent Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13 Congressional District primary next year. McKinney's challenge is part of the overall fight for the future of the Democratic Party. Some 62% of Democrats in a recent poll said the party needs new leaders. Donovan McKinney is trying to do just that by pushing a true, populist, progressive, working class agenda against Thanedar's agenda of just enriching himself. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Donavan McKinney gets endorsement of Bernie Sanders in effort to primary Shri Thanedar." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Progressive Democrats target 70-year-old incumbent with a primary challenge." By Russell Payne of Salon

“It's not about me—it's about my community waking up and taking back our future!” In this electrifying episode of Detroit is Different we welcome Michigan State Representative and 13th District U.S. Congress candidate Donovan McKinney for a powerful conversation that spans from the struggles of his childhood—“we lived in cars, we lived in shelters, we didn't know where our next meal was coming from”—to his bold legislative victories like statewide community violence intervention funding. McKinney shines a light on Detroit's legacy of resilience and the responsibility of service: “My life no longer belongs to me… When I meet my Maker, I want Him to say, ‘well done.'” This candid discussion is packed with personal milestones, critical truth-telling on gun violence, budget battles in Lansing, and the vision for a future rooted in legacy Black Detroit—a future he's running to represent on Capitol Hill. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #NoKinds #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Democracy #WorkingClass #Michigan #Medicaid #Immigration #ICE #CarrieRheingans #Whitmer #MattHall #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Authoritarianism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 138 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:11: No Kings Success/Where Were Dem Leaders? Pat Johnston applauds the No Kings rallies, but wonders if some Democratic Party "leaders" on both the state and national level are rising to the occasion of the moment. He also covers the hypocrisy of MAGA Michigan Republicans who push for Medicaid & SNAP work requirements while they left Lansing for a field trip to visit the Trump Regime this week. And Michigan Republicans are not backing down from their support of the MAGA Murder Bill. 15:12-46:13: Democratic State Rep. Carrie Rheingans Michigan progressive Democratic State Rep. Carrie Rheingans from 47th House District joins the show. Rep. Rheingans is a staunch advocate for the working class, and a staunch advocate to pass a Medicare For All bill in Michigan. And she provides ideas on how to both oppose MAGA while pushing progressive, common sense, working class policies. Rep. Rheingans talks about her MICare plan, as well as the uptick in political violence in the country, the failed leadership of MAGA Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, the inspiration she saw at the "No Kings" rallies, and which direction Democrats must go in order to effectively fight back against the MAGA movement. 46:14-50:53: Last Call-Baldwin ICE Prison Pat's "Last Call" focuses on the reopening of an ICE detention facility in Baldwin, MI. 50:54-53:11: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Rheingans Reintroduces MiCare." From Michigan House Democrats "House GOP K-12 budget targets DEI, wraps school meals, other programs into per-pupil funding." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Back from DC, Michigan GOP leader backs Medicaid, food assistance cuts." By Jordan Hermani of Bridge Michigan "As resistance grows, Michigan Dems disagree on path to ‘take back our country.'" By Simon D. Shuster of Bridge Michigan "As ICE plans to move into Baldwin prison, residents hope jobs will stay." By Claire Keegan-Kugam IPR, Maxwell Howard of Bridge Michigan "ACLU Opposes Opening of North Lake Correctional Facility, the Largest Immigrant Detention Center in the Midwest." By ACLU of Michigan "State Rep. Carrie Rheingans holds coffee hour, decries “authoritarianism,“ calls on people to “march.'" By Fritz Swanson of The Manchester Mirror

In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He talked about the first impressions that J Batt is making around East Lansing, he and Huge talked about their expectations for J, they talked about our Detroit Tigers, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk about Michigan Football. He and Huge talked about how Bryce Underwood has been looking in the off-season, talked about the style of play they think this Michigan team will have, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He talked about the first impressions that J Batt is making around East Lansing, he and Huge talked about their expectations for J, they talked about our Detroit Tigers, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers farm system, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, NBA Playoffs, and more. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal about the Detroit Tigers. He and Huge talked about if this team can sustain what they're doing, gave their thoughts on if they could win the World Series, talked about the weaknesses they see with the team, and more. We were then joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He talked about the Whitecaps getting to the Playoffs, talked about all of the great prospects on that team, gave their thought's on moves the Scott Harris could make this season, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He talked about the first impressions that J Batt is making around East Lansing, he and Huge talked about their expectations for J, they talked about our Detroit Tigers, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk about Michigan Football. He and Huge talked about how Bryce Underwood has been looking in the off-season, talked about the style of play they think this Michigan team will have, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit so he and Huge could talk about the Detroit Lions. The Lions released their training camp schedule today so they discussed that, they talked about expectations for this team in the off-season and in the regular season, and more. We were then joined by Tim McCormick from FDTV so he and Huge could talk about the NBA Playoffs. They talked about how good these Playoffs are, discussed the Detroit Pistons in the off-season, and more. We wrapped up the show with Tim McCullough from the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant. He filled us in on all of the great shows and promotions they have to offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#podcast #politics #progressives #NoKings #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 16, 2025. Pat Johnston explains how the highly successful, and peaceful, "No Kings" rallies in Michigan and across the nation illustrated a stark difference between the two sides of the political spectrum. One side is standing up for freedom, and standing up for the entire working class. What does the other side really stand for other than "owning the libs?" Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Michiganders show up across the state to oppose Trump policies and say ‘No Kings.'" By Erick Díaz Veliz and Jon King of Michigan Advance

House Republicans are beginning to roll out their budget proposals for the next fiscal year, but why are some people around Lansing talking about government shutdowns theories? MIRS' Samantha Shriber and Editor Kyle Melinn talk about their questions amid Senate Democrats and House Republicans' big budget-making differences this summer (3:12).  Multiple labor unions are becoming interested in storing CO2 emissions deep underground in Michigan, saying such projects could create jobs. Robert Joerg of the Michigan Laborers District Council talks about why he's supporting state-run carbon capture permitting (16:43).  A small western U.P. town of around 300 people wants a $50 million grant from Lansing to secure future mining and other industry careers. MIRS meets up with Wakefield Township Supervisor Mandy Lake to talk about this quest over 10 years in the making (39:37). 

#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #Authoritarianism #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Immigration #WorkingClass #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #ElissaSlotkin #KristenMcDonaldRivet #Centrism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 13, 2025. Does Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet understand the fight we're in right now? The Trump Regime's authoritarianism must be challenged on all fronts, particularly after California Senator Alex Padilla was thrown-down and arrested by federal officials after he tried asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Yet, Slotkin and McDonald-Rivet repeatedly vote ALONG with Dear Leader on a range of issues, as Pat Johnston explains this week.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Democrats Help Push Crypto Industry Reward Bill To Finish Line." By Arthur Delaney and Igor Bobic of The Huffington Post "Senate OKs arms sales to Qatar and UAE despite deals that benefit Trump." By Jeff Gould of Politico Video of Trump praising Slotkin on California EV Car vote via Aaron Rupar

In today's news: State Representative Pauline Wendzel has received an update on the effort to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is keeping its eye on developments in Lansing as lawmakers work on a new state budget. Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd is working to reduce gun violence in the community by reminding gun owners how they can ensure their firearms aren't stolen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #WhiteChristianNationalism #WhiteNationalism #Immigration #Racism #Authoritarianism #Masculinity #Education #PublicSchools #MattHall Here's Episode 137 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-24:44: Trump Authoritarianism On Steroids/Centrism's Failures Pat Johnston talks about how the Trump Regime's White Nationalism is on overdrive as it sends ICE to terrorize and rip-apart families of undocumented citizens. While this is the kind of authoritarianism most Americans are rejecting, it's also harming our nation's economy. Pat also explains how so-called "centrist" Democrats not only helped give us Donald Trump (twice!), but how they have no new ideas on capturing the working class vote. And Pat concludes by talking about masculinity, and how to win back some of the male vote. 24:45-34:16: No Kings Rallies on 6/14/25 There are hundreds of "No Kings" rallies taking place this Saturday, June 14, 2025, and over 70 such rallies are happening across Michigan. These rallies will be a repudiation of the Trump Regime's authoritarianism, and also of his wasteful and North Korean-style military parade in Washington, D.C. Click here for a map of all of the scheduled rallies, and find out where there's one happening close to you! 34:17-38:40: MI Repubs Unveil Public School Cuts The "Last Call" focuses on the MAGA Michigan House Republican plan to gut public school funding, and funneling that money to private institutions.  38:01-40:21: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: Click Here For a Map of "No Kings" Rallies happening on June 14, 2025! "What Is Centrism?" By Hamilton Nolan of How Things Work "Trump wants a concentration camp nation." By LOL GOP in The Farce "House GOP K-12 budget targets DEI, wraps school meals, other programs into per-pupil funding." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan lawmakers decry federal deployments in California, urge non-violent ‘No Kings' protest." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, studies find." By Jasmine Garsd of NPR "There Are No 'Distractions' In A War, Only Fronts." By Oliver Willis in Oliver Willis Explains Michigan State Senator Roger Hauck's tweet on upcoming "No Kings" rallies

In today's news: State Representative Pauline Wendzel has received an update on the effort to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is keeping its eye on developments in Lansing as lawmakers work on a new state budget. Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd is working to reduce gun violence in the community by reminding gun owners how they can ensure their firearms aren't stolen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday, June 11th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Islamic legal system discourages Christian conversion in Brunei, Iran & Yemen Christians face significant persecution in countries that follow Sharia law like Brunei, Iran, and Yemen.  The Islamic legal system is used to ban people from converting out of Islam to another religion.  International Christian Concern notes, “The abuse inflicted upon the Christians of these nations is an open secret.  … Forcing Christians into prisons — often under the guise of slanderous accusations, sexually assaulting Christian women, and forcing Christ followers into demeaning work has become commonplace in far too many nations.” Muslims experienced highest growth rate among religions Pew Research released a report on the growth of religious groups in the world between 2010 and 2020. All religious groups except Buddhists increased numerically during the time frame. Muslims grew the most, followed by the religiously unaffiliated. Christians increased by about five percent from 2.1 billion to 2.3 billion people.  As a share of the global population, only Muslims and the religiously unaffiliated experienced growth. Christians and Buddhists decreased as a share of the global population while Hindus, Jews, and other religions held steady. Muslims have a notably higher fertility rate than other religious groups around the world. Supreme Court affirmed right of Catholic group to tax exemption In the United States, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a Catholic nonprofit last Thursday. The state of Wisconsin had denied a tax exemption for the Catholic Charities Bureau in 2016. The case went before the state Supreme Court which ruled against the nonprofit.  Nick Reaves, an attorney at Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, commented on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling. He said, “When every justice agrees and says ‘Yes, this is foundational to our understanding of religious freedom, that you can't discriminate among religions,' that's really exciting for us.” RFK Jr. replaced entire Advisory Committee on Immunization The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is replacing the 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. The committee makes vaccine recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Biden administration had appointed all 17 members. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stated, “A clean sweep is necessary to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science. ACIP's new members will prioritize public health and evidence-based medicine. The Committee will no longer function as a rubber stamp for industry profit-taking agendas.” The younger the kids of divorce, the worse the trauma The National Bureau of Economic Research released a report last month about the effects of divorce on children. The study noted that nearly a third of American children experience parental divorce before adulthood. Children had more negative outcomes the younger they were when the divorce occurred.  Researchers wrote, “We find that parental divorce reduces children's adult earnings and college residence while increasing incarceration, mortality, and teen births.” Speaking of husband and wife, in Matthew 19:6, Jesus said, “So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Trump: We “will always defend right of every American to worship God freely” The White House released a presidential message on Pentecost Sunday this week. The message from President Donald Trump said, “Today, I join in prayer with Christians joyfully celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost—one of the most sacred events of the Christian faith. We commemorate the fulfillment of Jesus Christ's earthly mission and the birth of His holy and living Church. "As we celebrate this glorious feast day, we also honor all Christians who, like the Apostles, have willingly endured persecution because of their faith.  My Administration will always defend the right of every American to worship God freely and without fear.” On the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter said,  “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Lesson from The American Miracle movie: “God governs in the affairs of men” If you have not yet seen The American Miracle, the new docudrama about God's providential hand in America's founding, then get tickets to see it tonight.  And bring a bunch of your friends with you. It's the last day it will be in the theaters. Actress Lauren Lael portrayed the daughter of a slave named Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman who was portrayed by Christian singer Nicole C. Mullen. Remarkably, the slave won her freedom in a Massachusetts court on August 22, 1781.  This is what Lauren Lael said. LAEL: “I think that one of the biggest Biblical themes that The American Miracle embodies is, I think, a spirit of integrity and a message of hope and a message also of connectedness, that really exalts God. This is such a pivotal time that this type of message needs to come out.” People who have seen the film have been reminded afresh of God's intervention in American history. TESTIMONIAL 1: “Something that I've learned in the film tonight is that we cannot underestimate how great our God is and how powerful He is, and how much He does govern the affairs of men." TESTIMONIAL 2: "It really reminded me how great our country is, because the Lord ordained America to be great.” TESTIMONIAL 3:  “I enjoyed it immensely. And I thought, if there's ever been any doubt about the faith and the beliefs of our founders, then this movie clears all that up and lets you know that, yes, they believed that God governs in the affairs of men.” Watch the trailer. Go to the website www.AmericanMiracleMovie.com, watch the trailer, click on the Tickets tab, type in your zipcode, and purchase tickets for tonight. It's the last night of a 3-night national run. 18 Worldview listeners gave $9,129 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our midpoint goal of $61,750 to fund half of The Worldview newscast's annual budget by this Friday, June 13th, 18 listeners stepped up to the plate.  We missed our 20-donor daily goal by two donors. Our thanks to Anna in Great Falls, Montana who gave $4, Trudy in Los Olivos, California and Gwyndol in Albany, Oregon – both of whom gave $25, as well as Cathy in Fate, Texas who gave $35. We appreciate Janet in Canton, Illinois, Ed in Ramara, Ontario Canada, Emily in DeForest, Wisconsin, Sheila in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and Jess in  Forestville, California – each of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for Titus in Omaha, Nebraska who gave $80, Kerry in Parowan, Utah who gave $100, Melissa in Great Falls, Montana who gave $110, and Calvin in Odessa, Minnesota  who gave $300. And we were touched by the generosity of Elizabeth in Carol Stream, Illinois  who gave $1,000, Keith and Lisa in Lansing, Michigan who gave $1,000, an anonymous donor in Texas who gave $1,000, Rick and Shannan in Lynchburg, Virginia who pledged $100 per month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who will match all four of those gifts with another $4,000. Those 18 Worldview listeners gave a total of $9,129.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $ 23,800.20 (People clapping sound effect) That means we still need to raise $37,949.80  by this Friday, June 13th to hit the half-way mark, to stay on the air, and fund our 6-member Worldview newscast team for another fiscal year. In an audience of this size, I know that there is someone who could fund half of that amount with a one-time gift of $18,974.90. A couple of you could give a one-time gift of $5,000.  If you were one of 8 more people who could give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift. Could 10 of you pledge $100 per month for 12 months? And another 20 of you pledge $50/month for 12 months?  We could knock this annual budget out of the park overnight if everyone did something. Just go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.   Click on the button that indicates a recurring donation if you want to give monthly. Invest in a newscast that's succinct, factual, and Biblically based. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 11th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Alex Raskolnikov is a Wilbur H. Friedman Professor of Tax Law and a co-chair of the Charles Evans Gerber Transactional Studies Center at Columbia Law School. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti discuss Alex's unusual path into the world of tax, from metallurgical engineering in Lansing, Michigan to teaching tax law at Columbia Law. They also talk about the qualities that distinguish students in the tax law classroom and share advice for young professionals facing junctures in their career journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's news: Dredging tarts tonight in the St. Joseph Inner Harbor. Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education President Dashuna Robinson says the search for a new district superintendent has been going "amazingly smooth" so far. Present Pillars in Benton Harbor is getting some attention in Lansing as it kicks off Dad Week this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #Tariffs #Lobbying #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 9, 2025. A recent Lake Effect Poll by our friends from Progress Michigan reveals something we've already known: Many working class Michiganders don't get all that excited about the Mackinac Policy Conference. It's a corporate-backed conference featuring lobbyists and lawmakers, who get to spend three fun-filled days on Mackinac Island's luxurious Grand Hotel. And it shouldn't be breaking news to these elitists since the revolving door between lawmaker and lobbyist in Lansing isn't just out in the open, it's celebrated by many Lansing insiders. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Michiganders Not Keen on Mackinac Policy Conference." By Progress Michigan "'No One Will Know': Records Reveal Secret Money Flowing Through Lansing." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News

State Senator Mark Huizenga, the Walker Republican, wants to start a PFAS blood-testing pilot for West Michigan children. Also, he feels like there's been "a bit of fear mongering" in Democrats' messaging on the future of Medicaid (1:02).  Where do Oakland and Macomb Counties split over Lansing's road funding debate? Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter says he's way less optimistic than his Macomb County counterpart (16:41). 

Show Notes: In this power‑packed episode, Justin sits down with Karla Wagner of AxMITax.org to pull back the curtain on the petition that promises to wipe out every property tax in Michigan and replace them with a sales‑tax‑powered funding model. They tackle the big questions head‑on—how schools, cops, and roads would be funded, why backers say the plan would end tax‑driven foreclosures for good, and what a 60 % voter‑approval hurdle means for future tax hikes. Karla shares inside intel on the grassroots signature drive, the constitutional language, and the political firefight already brewing in Lansing, while Justin pushes for straight answers on potential revenue gaps and whether the amendment could survive a court challenge. If you've ever dreamed of owning your home without paying annual “rent” to the government, or you're worried about the fallout for local services, this conversation delivers the clarity—and controversy—you need before signing on the dotted line.Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

Our apologies for the audio distortion on this week's episode. We'll enlist some newly out-of-work DOGE techies to fix it for next week

Michigan Rep. Tom Kunse celebrates House passage of HB 4420, a transparency‑torch that would force every lawmaker to slap their name and a public price tag on local earmark requests—ending smoke‑filled‑room horse‑trading like the infamous $2.5 million Detroit horse stable. Kunse explains the GOP's January rule that sparked the bill, vows to press the Democrat‑led Senate with “How can you vote against sunlight?” and predicts it will apply to the 2026 budget even if this year's crunch sidelines it. Beyond the floodlight bill, he touts Republican momentum on a streamlined school budget (ditching 160 categorical line items), a $5,500 scholarship usable at colleges and trade schools, and an ambitious overhaul of Michigan's antiquated 1951 road‑funding formula—all framed as proof Lansing can “walk and chew gum” on reform.Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friend is Micah Ling! We recorded this at her home in Lansing, MI, then we ran out of time, and we finished at Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend. Songs and tunes in this episode: * Le Valse de la Rebec (Bruce Ling original) (1:05) * Are You Tired of Me, My Darling (19:19) * Maggie Meade (46:43) * Sister Thou Art Mild and Lovely (1:21:24) * Adieu False Heart (1:32:55) * BONUS TRACK: Coleman's March Email Micah Ling if you want to read her dissertation: micah.j.ling@gmail.com Buy her album Kingdom Come (https://micahling.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-come) The last Earful of Fiddle Music & Dance Camp will happen in central Michigan on June 22-27. Join me, Becky Hill, Ben Nelson, AJ Srubas, Rina Rossi, Ruby John, Sheila Graziano, Bruce Bauman, Ethan Setiawan, Louise Bichan, Grace van't Hof, Lindsay McCaw, and more for 5 days of classes, jams and dances. Learn from and hang with world-class contemporary trad musicians and dancers in a beautiful lakeside setting. For more information or to register, go to earfuloffiddle.com (http://earfuloffiddle.com/), which is linked in the show notes. See you at Earful! Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

No BS Newshour Episode #368You Deserve BetterWe Have the Politicians and Criminals Running ScaredA Nessel case, a Benson audit, and a Lank Bank embarrassment are just some of the fruits of our labors.We are at the halfway point of the year. As a matter of housekeeping, dear viewer, here are updates on some exclusive stories this year.Who will bring them to justice? Rep. Jay DeBoyer, chair of the house oversight committee.(9:21) Whitmer's nursing home response is finally under investigation. (11:41) Dana Nessel- Fair and equal fraud.(16:53) Will Jocelyn Benson refer Jocelyn Benson for prosecution?(22:53) Who's really running Lansing?(28:50) The media arrives at the Mackinac Policy Conference.(41:26) Detroit's Next Mayor debate recap.⁠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 Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, XG Service Group, and Archangel Senior Management