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Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they sort through conflicting government explanations for the sudden air traffic stoppage in El Paso,  the Trump administration squeezing the economic life out of Cuba's Communist regime, and Democrats gaslighting the public about GOP election security efforts.First, they try to nail down the truth about why the FAA ordered a 10-day pause in air traffic around El Paso late Tuesday night. Was it a threatening Mexican drone, a party balloon mistaken for a drone, or testing of anti-drone laser technology? And there are also conflicting explanations about which part of government is responsible. Next, they're pleased to see the Trump administration playing hardball with Cuba by cutting off oil supplies to the Communist regime. The economic impact is real and immediate, but what is the long-term U.S. plan there?Finally, they shake their heads as Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten and other Democrats baselessly claim that requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote would block married women who changed their names from voting. Jim and Greg explain how this is just the latest lie Democrats are using to oppose secure elections.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding and get 30% off sitewide at https://BrooklynBedding.com when you use promo code 3ML at checkout.Find your way forward with BetterHelp when you sign up at https://www.BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.Upgrade your wardrobe with Mizzen & Main — get 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com with promo code 3ML20.New episodes every weekday. 

American law is being laid on a bunch of lawbreakers in multiple locations, regarding a plethora of illegal activities. In today's show, we detail some of the latest: a massive child human trafficking operation in California resulted in 600 arrests! The number of children rescued from this evil entity is still being counted.There are several more big "busts" that have happened. You can get complete details in the show.Former Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris has rebranded her website. The "new" ideology rolled out addresses young Americans, inviting them to visit that website for all the pertinent news and information they want to discover. Do you think she's planning to use this for a jump-start to another run for the White House in 2028?A new report was released of an investigation that Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been cooperating with numerous entities that are in cahoots with terrorist organizations overseas and even within the U.S. We detail those details in today's show.

#podcast #progressives #politics #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #InsiderTrading #WorkingClass #Oligarchy #Palantir #PeterTheil #ElonMusk #AI #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #LisaMcclain #Corruption #Congress #Election2026 #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for January 19, 2026.It appears Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain from the 9th congressional district is dealing with some more insider trading allegations. After being late on disclosing how she and her husband plugged-in around $900,000 in trades last year which included Peter Theil's Palantir, Lisa & her husband are in the news once again for more insider trading shenanigans. Just days before the Trump Regime's Pentagon announced plans to expand Elon Musk's xAI in the military, Lisa's husband apparently purchased between $100,000-$250,000 of the private xAI stock.I'm sure it was just dumb luck.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!leftoflansing.comMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"House Republican Conference chairwoman Lisa McClain disclosed the purchase made just days before the Pentagon announced a major integration with xAI." By David Shaw of Sludge"Michigan's McClain tells congressional clerk that she will avoid violating STOCK Act in the future." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Author of ‘Don't Say Abolish ICE' Memo Is a Corporate Consultant." By Whitney Curry Wimbush of The American Prospect

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they tackle Democrats' misleading spin on Obamacare subsidies, the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout for Argentina, and an escalating Senate primary fight in Massachusetts.First, they highlight former Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer's sharp takedown of Democrats blaming Republicans for the expiring Obamacare subsidies. Meijer reminds CNN that Democrats created these COVID-era subsidies and agreed twice to let them lapse. Jim and Greg also explain how this whole fight proves yet again that Obamacare is a massive failure and was designed to fail.Next, Jim breaks down Argentina's economic turmoil and the U.S. decision to buy $20 billion of its devalued currency. Will this help give Javier Milei's free market economic agenda more time to work or is it too late?Finally, they dive into the latest Democratic Senate brawl, this time in Massachusetts. Eighty-year-old Sen. Ed Markey faces a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, who bizarrely argues that Markey isn't progressive enough and pledges to enact government-run health care.Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and go to https://ZocDoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Sponsored by Quo, formerly known as Open Phone: Get started free and save 20% on your first 6 months and port your existing numbers at no extra charge—no missed calls, no missed customers. Visit https://Quo.com/3ML

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they tackle Democrats' misleading spin on Obamacare subsidies, the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout for Argentina, and an escalating Senate primary fight in Massachusetts. First, they highlight former Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer's sharp takedown of Democrats blaming Republicans for the expiring […]

Michigan Rep. Luke Meerman joins Justin for a critical conversation on the rising threat of Communist China's influence right here in our backyard. From biological materials smuggled through Detroit Metro to CCP-connected tech and espionage risks on Michigan college campuses, Meerman breaks down what's happening behind the scenes—including bold steps Republicans are taking with the first-in-the-nation state-level foreign oversight committee. We dig into the Goshen plant controversy, military-linked battery companies, compromised infrastructure, and why universities like U of M must be held accountable for the access they give to foreign nationals. If you think this is just about students or trade deals, think again. The CCP is playing the long game—and Michigan's finally fighting back.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

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

A radical congressman from Michigan calls for Trump's impeachment—Pags plays the outrageous audio and asks the real question: what the hell is happening in Michigan? PLUS—Kay Smythe-Hill joins to break down the left's climate hysteria, global warming fear-mongering, and the hypocrisy of elites flying private jets while preaching to the rest of us. They also tackle homelessness, political spin, and how to cut through the noise. Smart, fiery, and packed with truth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Zach Rable, a federal policy specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation, who talks about priorities for funding as a new Congress convenes.The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will expire in September 2026, and members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are in early discussions about the next reauthorization and what it should include. Three members of the committee are from Michigan: Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.Some key points from an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) analysis of the IIJA:The IIJA reauthorizes surface transportation programs, with 34 percent more funding than the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act provided.The IIJA provided close to $500 billion for road and bridge programs in communities across America.The act included 21 new DOT grant programs that will make targeted investments to repair bridges, improve the resiliency of our surface transportation system, and more.These funds go a long way to address the $1.2 trillion, 10-year surface transportation funding gap that ASCE identified in the 2021 Report Card.

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On this week's episode, we're thinking about the return to school and Congress with Michigan Rep. Hilary Scholten. As we return to both, many things are top of mind: issues like gun safety, policies that benefit mothers and families, and much more are all things that matter at home, in schools, and in Congress. These are also major issues this election season. How can we ensure that our children and families aren't just safe—but can thrive?Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special guest,Rep. Hilary Scholten: Congresswoman Hillary J. Scholten serves Michigan's Third Congressional District. She began her career as a social worker, working with people affected by issues of housing and homelessness, and she is the first woman and mother ever to represent Michigan's Third District in Congress.Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Support the show

 Addressing chemical contamination in Michigan waterways, farmland and military bases remains a critical and complicated issue for legislators going into a new administration, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said on a telephone town hall Monday night. PFAS, or Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of industrial chemicals, commonly used in manufacturing to make heat resistant, water repellent, and non-stick products. Dubbed “forever chemicals” because of their long half-life in the human body and environment, effects of prolonged exposure include cancer, high blood pressure, and pregnancy complications.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_1730e054-7504-11ef-91ef-63970474bda0.html

Michigan Rep. and candidate for Senate Elissa Slotkin talks to Joan Esposito at the DNC. Joan is joined by Bill Scher of The Washington Monthly and DePaul journalist in residence Chris Bury. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on WCPT.

Michigan is among this election's crucial battleground states, part of the Democrats' so-called "blue wall" in the Midwest. The stakes are even higher this cycle with a highly competitive and closely watched Senate race in the state. Amna Nawaz speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., the party's Senate nominee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michigan is among this election's crucial battleground states, part of the Democrats' so-called "blue wall" in the Midwest. The stakes are even higher this cycle with a highly competitive and closely watched Senate race in the state. Amna Nawaz speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., the party's Senate nominee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Michigan Rep. Bryan Posthumus. Michigan Rep. Bryan Posthumus wants to abolish the state's income tax – But it won't be easy

Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to share her reaction to Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Missouri Rep. Cori Bush voting against a measure seeking to ban Hamas terrorists from ever entering the U.S. Jimmy tells us how lawmakers like Tlaib and Bush are more concerned with getting attention than actually solving problems for their constituents. PLUS, comedian Dave Landau checks in to give his take on why former President Trump still has widespread appeal throughout the country. [00:00:00] Bush & Tlaib vote against measure barring Hamas members from U.S. [00:36:47] Senators grill Big Tech CEOs [00:55:16] Rep. Kat Cammack [01:13:30] Quinnipiac poll has Biden beating Trump by six points [01:31:57] Dave Landau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome the House of Representatives delivering a bipartisan censure to Michigan Rep, Rashida Tlaib for her brazen lies about the Gaza hospital bombing and her overt gaslighting about the true meaning of "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." They also sigh as they track disappointing election results in Kentucky, Virginia, and Ohio. They also offer reasons for the GOP's losses, where the politics go next on abortion, and much more. Plus, they try to find some silver linings.Finally, they wonder when the Republican Party will have some tough discussions about the path forward and whether any of that will come up in tonight's GOP presidential debate.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniCatch the deal of the day before it is gone! After Deathhttps://angel.com/threemartinilunchNow in theaters. Check for a theater near you and get tickets today. Rated PG-13HumanN Super Beetshttps://getsuperbeets.comUse promo code SARA for a free 30-day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order.

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome the House of Representatives delivering a bipartisan censure to Michigan Rep, Rashida Tlaib for her brazen lies about the Gaza hospital bombing and her overt gaslighting about the true meaning of “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” They also sigh as they track disappointing […]

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D) has been in plenty of hot water for her reprehensible views on the Israel-Hamas war, but the rabbit hole goes much deeper than that. Stu Burguiere dives into the terrifying financial connection between Tlaib and Hamas supporters and breaks down the reasons behind her constant attacks on the Israeli response to last month's terror attacks. Then, Blaze Media contributor Steve Baker joins to preview his latest reporting on the truth behind the January 6 riot. And Stu outlines the elections happening around the country today and previews the next GOP presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg as they respond to a new New York Times/Siena College showing Donald Trump leading President Biden in five of six swing states, and the calls from Democrats for Biden not to run next year are growing louder. But will he? Who would replace him? And this poll most damaging to Republican presidential candidates claiming that Donald Trump is unelectable?They also slam former President Barack Obama for suggesting "all of us are complicit" for the ongoing mess in the Middle East. Jim outlines many of Obama's failed approach to the Middle East that coddled Iran and put far more pressure on Israel than the people who don't want Israel to exist.Finally, they shred Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for trying to claim that the chant "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is about "peaceful coexistence" and not a call for violence and genocide.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniCatch the deal of the day before it is gone! After Deathhttps://angel.com/threemartinilunchNow in theaters. Check for a theater near you and get tickets today. Rated PG-13HumanN Super Beetshttps://getsuperbeets.comUse promo code SARA for a free 30-day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order.

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three lousy martinis. First, they shudder as 30-year mortgage interest rates hit eight percent, meaning monthly payments on a $400,000 home are now $1,000 more expensive per month than they were just two years ago. They also hammer Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra for pushing for a "universal system of public health" even though he admits the Constitution doesn't allow it. He thinks it's bad that different states could set different policies during the COVID pandemic and he wants more power over your life to address climate change. Then, they slam Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for repeating the debunked Hamas propaganda about Israel bombing a hospital in Gaza. Finally, on a more positive note, they observe an important milestone and make an announcement about the next couple of weeks.Please visit our great sponsor:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell weighs in on the auto workers strike, now in day five, and its political impact in the swing state of Michigan. Lou Vitantonio, president of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association, talks about the effect of the auto worker strike on car sales. And, CBC's J.P. Tasker explains the diplomatic dustup between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada. Then, long-time jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny — leader of the Pat Metheny Group for nearly a quarter century starting in the late 1970s — has released the album "Dream Box." He discusses his new work and the inspiration behind it.

Why does it seem like Republicans have such a hard time recruiting Senate candidates who actually live in the states they want to run in? We're discussing this strange but persistent phenomenon on this week's edition of "The Downballot." The latest example is former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who's been spending his time in Florida since leaving the House in 2015, but he's not the only one. Republican Senate hopefuls in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Montana, and Wisconsin all have questionable ties to their home states—a problem that Democrats have gleefully exploited in recent years. (Remember Dr. Oz? Of course you do.)Co-hosts David Nir and David Beard also recap special election primaries in Utah, where an anti-Trump Republican might win, and Rhode Island, which saw something of an upset on the Democratic side. They highlight an unusual ad from Gov. Andy Beshear emphasizing an issue Kentucky Democrats rarely discuss—abortion—as well as unexpected spending by Republicans to attack the leading Democrat in Louisiana's race for governor. And they run down developments in major redistricting cases in Alabama and Florida that both saw new rulings in favor of Black voting rights.Transcript to come.

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers to the Senate race to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow. But they also note why this race is an uphill climb for any Republican. They also groan as the talk of COVID cases and restrictions ramps up again - including mask mandates at elementary schools. Finally, they slam and laugh at a leading bioethicist from New York University calling for genetically modifying people to be intolerant to meat as a means of supposedly combatting climate change.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.Moinkhttps://moinkbox.com/martiniHead to MoinkBox.com today for FREE ground beef for a YEAR.

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers to the Senate race to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow. But they also note why this race is an uphill climb for any Republican. They also groan as the talk of COVID cases and restrictions ramps up again – including mask mandates at elementary […]

Rep Neil Friske.  Rep. Friske Calls Out Taxpayer-Funded Abortion in Upcoming Fiscal Year's Budget

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D) discusses the role of industrial policy in America's factory boom and how American manufacturers can lead in the global electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle race. Photo courtesy of Rep. Haley Stevens

Steve Dulan is a professor and a licensed attorney. Update on Gun Laws. Michigan is passing gun safety laws. Most counties may not enforce them. Michigan Rep. Slotkin 'done with being neutral' on gun safety

House Republicans are stepping into power in part because of wins from candidates of color as well as in some hard-fought swing districts. Those who won now have a seat at the table over the future of their party. Michigan Rep.-elect John James will be the first Black Republican elected to Congress in the state. He joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss the performance of his party in the midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today on "Catholic Drive Time": Christian persecution in China... a Tiananmen Square survivor gives us insight. Fengsuo Zhou joins us in studio. ALSO – David L Gray – Why is the St. Louis Archdiocese dropping free lunch programs at their Catholic Schools? Pennsylvania School District officials approved an “After School Satan” event... Pentagon officials are concerned that U.S. ammunition stocks donated to Ukraine have severely depleted U.S. stocks... McClain demands Attorney General Merrick Garland, and ‘spineless' DOJ 'bring justice' for 'anti-Catholic' attacks across the USA. … Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain … In a new video released by Project Veritas on Tuesday, the Assistant Principle of Cos Cob Elementary School in Connecticut was captured boasting about how he doesn't hire Catholic teachers, and how the teachers at the school sneak liberal ways of thinking into their teaching methods. A senior FBI official accused of sabotaging a Hunter Biden investigation has left the bureau. Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet leader who oversaw end of Cold War, dead at 91 Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us – ‘After School Satan' event for students approved by Pennsylvania district Guest Seg. Fengsuo Zhou – President of Humanitarian China – Christian Persecution in China. Tiananmen Square and the desire for Freedom Christian persecution Cdl. Zen – Jimmy Li - Vatican – China Deal - “The Vatican megaphone was once something to be reckoned with. Its power is fading from disuse.” - George Weigel Patriotic Bishops taking oaths of allegiance to the CCP Tiananmen Square massacre 2nd Guest Seg. David L Gray - DavidLGray.info St. Louis Archdiocese tells Catholic schools to drop free lunch program But nationally, some Catholic school officials have been concerned with a proposed rule change to Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. This summer, the Biden administration proposed an expansive reinterpretation of Title IX to include protections of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Catholic News Agency reported earlier this month that some Catholic officials are worried that the new anti-discrimination rules — once they are final — would open up schools to discrimination complaints that conflict with Catholic teaching on homosexuality. 52% of Catholic schools nationwide participate in the USDA free lunch programs. “Our tradeoff for taking thousands of pounds of free food is we have to abide by all the U.S. civil rights guidelines,” Telthorst says. “I have to offer civil rights training to my volunteers to make sure there is no hint of discrimination related to those guidelines.” Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was among the lawmakers in the Capitol's House chamber last January during the pro-Trump riot just three days after he was sworn in to his first term. He voted with nine fellow Republicans to impeach then-President Donald Trump. That vote has resulted in death threats and now, a Trump-endorsed primary challenger to his reelection bid. Meijer joins Judy Woodruff for more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was among the lawmakers in the Capitol's House chamber last January during the pro-Trump riot just three days after he was sworn in to his first term. He voted with nine fellow Republicans to impeach then-President Donald Trump. That vote has resulted in death threats and now, a Trump-endorsed primary challenger to his reelection bid. Meijer joins Judy Woodruff for more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was one of the only Republicans to vote for the impeachment of former President Donald Trump after Jan. 6. Today, he says the party has no choice but to back Trump in 2024. He joins us to discuss what it means to be a Republican in 2022. And, Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, talks about the copyrighted works from 1926 that will enter the public domain this year.

Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin intended to pursue international development work, but watching the twin towers fall on 9/11 as a graduate student in New York changed the trajectory of her career. Rep. Slotkin spent years in the CIA before running for office, flipping a Trump district from red to blue in 2018. Rep. Slotkin joined David to talk about the difficulty of being a Midwestern member of the Democratic Party, the rifts in Congress, the recent fatal high school shooting in her district, and how her time in the CIA and at the Pentagon inform her role as a politician. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Another member of "The Squad," a modern-day "Rat Pack" for ill-informed, sanctimonious, anti-American progressives, is making headlines for her blatant hypocrisy. Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib's annual financial disclosure shows that she made thousands of dollars in rental income last year, despite being a co-sponsor of a bill to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we do to help those who are in harm's way in Afghanistan? Is it possible for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to accurately inform the public about the true threat of COVID-19? And what is at stake if we don't break out of our "emergency governance" mindset? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Rep. Peter Meijer, the representative for Michigan's 3rd congressional district, to discuss if Universal Basic Income is a good idea, why he supports an investigation into the Jan. 6 attack, and the parallels between the decisionmaking behind the War on Terror and the CDC's actions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below.Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, available now. Newsletter signup: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/rightlyaj/issues/right-now-unfettered-8-7-21-716100 ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode start 00:05 Stephen previews his conversation with Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) 01:36 Peter Meijer’s mixed emotions on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 05:05 Helping those who helped us in Afghanistan 08:26 Zombie AUMFs – an end-run around Congressional restraints 14:13 War on Terror mission creep into domestic political events 17:29 Politicization of January 6th commission 22:40 Troubling parallels between War on Terror and pandemic fight 25:45 Pandemic economic aid - an argument for Universal Basic Income? 30:00 Vaccine mandate protests grow in Europe – and that’s good news! ---- Reading list ----- House Votes To Repeal 1957 and 1991 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (Reason) https://reason.com/2021/06/30/house-votes-to-repeal-1957-and-1991-authorizations-for-the-use-of-military-force/?itm_source=parsely-api Repealing the 2002 AUMF Won't Be Enough To End Forever Wars (Reason) https://reason.com/2021/06/16/repealing-the-2002-aumf-wont-be-enough-to-end-forever-wars/Why we should all have a basic income (World Economic Forum) https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/01/why-we-should-all-have-a-basic-income/N.Y.C. will require workers and customers show proof of at least one dose for indoor dining and other activities. (The New York Times) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/nyregion/nyc-vaccine-mandate.htmlBARACK OBAMA DANCES THE NIGHT AWAY ... At 60th Birthday Bash (TMZ) https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/08/barack-obama-dancing-birthday-60th-bash-marthas-vinyard/Protests against vaccines, COVID restrictions, span the globe (Axios) https://www.axios.com/anti-mask-and-anti-vaccine-protests-take-place-globally-e38bf893-f8c4-4c74-bf55-a427250dae6e.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&stream=topUsing the ‘war on terror’ as a model against white nationalists will backfire (The Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/02/22/terrorists-white-nationalists-counterinsurgency/---- Plugs for our guest ----Rep. Peter Meijer: https://twitter.com/RepMeijerPre-order Stephen's new book, "How The Force Can Fix The World": https://www.centerstreet.com/titles/stephen-kent/how-the-force-can-fix-the-world/9781546000488/

The Whole View, Episode 464:  Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS? Welcome back to episode 464! (0:28) Science has shown, pretty unequivocally, how harmful these chemicals are for decades. It's not recent science. And what we see in modern days is regulatory agencies not being able to keep up with capitalism demands. This topic is difficult to see in something other than a "conspiracy" lens. But that is why it's important to Stacy and Sarah now, more than ever, to make sure they stick to scientific research as much as possible. There are specific areas known to have high levels of PFAS. If you know you're in one of those areas, it's possible to test your blood for your exposure levels. Stacy reminds the audience that she and Sarah are not medical professionals. So, if you have any health concerns around this topic, be sure to see a doctor.   What Are Forever Chemicals? PFAS are a class of man-made chemicals used to make products greaseproof, waterproof, and stain-resistant. (7:30) They are "forever chemicals" because they and their breakdown products are extremely persistent, lasting thousands of years or more. But, unfortunately, we have no way to speed up the breakdown, so they end up bioaccumulating in the environment and our bodies. Of the more than 9,000 known PFAS compounds, the U.S. uses 600 alone! Countless products, including firefighting foam, cookware, cosmetics, carpet treatments, and even dental floss, contain PFAS compounds. PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances- chemicals with at least one aliphatic perfluorocarbon moiety (e.g., -CnF2n-). PFAS includes multiple subclasses of chemicals: PFAA - perfluoroalkyl acids and perfluoroalkylether acidsPFOS - perfluorooctanesulfonic acid  PFOA - perfluorooctanoic acid (C8, used to make PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene, aka Teflon) PFAA precursors Fluoropolymers Perfluoropolyethers other (primarily less reactive) PFAS  The most consistent feature within the class of PFAS is that their perfluorocarbon moieties do not break down or do so very slowly under natural conditions. This is why PFAS have often termed "forever chemicals." Because PFAS are persistent, they accumulate or concentrate in the environment, including water, air, sediment, soil, and plants. Elevated levels of PFAS and their widespread presence in environmental media and drinking water stem from industrial sites that produce or use PFAS, airports, military bases (fire-training and response areas), landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and the spreading of PFAS-contaminated biosolids. Some PFAS are highly mobile in either air or water. This allows them to travel long distances from their sources.  It's important to note that we don't metabolize PFAS molecules. Sarah recommends this great article and this review for more information.    How Do They Harm Health? A better question might be how do they not harm health because their detriment is incredibly pervasive. (10:50) Data from toxicokinetic studies of PFAA indicate that they are generally well-absorbed after ingestion. After absorption, they distribute blood to organs and tissues that receive high blood flow, such as the liver, kidney, lung, heart, skin, testis, brain, bone, and spleen. Because PFAA can occupy sites on multiple receptors, proteins, and cell interfaces in the body, they can produce physiological effects across various tissues. Nine nuclear receptors are activated (controls gene expression), including PPAR-alpha, which controls fatty acid beta-oxidation and is a major regulator of energy homeostasis.  They also bind to a variety of serum proteins, including steroid hormones and albumins, which are transport proteins (e.g., vitamin D-binding protein)  Scientists have found direct links (with mechanisms identified) between PFAS exposure and kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, developmental toxicity, ulcerative colitis, high cholesterol, decreased fertility, pregnancy-induced preeclampsia and hypertension, and changes in hormone functioning. Immune dysfunction, such as Asthma, Osteoarthritis, Crohn's & U.C., R.A., Type 1 diabetes, Lupus, and M.S, are also linked to PFAS. PFAA and the Immune System Effects on the immune system are some of the most well-studied health effects of PFAA. (14:51) Multiple lines of evidence support PFAA as immunotoxicants and, more specifically, immunosuppressants at small administered doses in rodents and measured serum concentrations in humans.  Findings of suppressed vaccine response in humans and T cell-dependent antibody response in experimental animals led the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) to classify PFOA and PFOS as presumed immune hazards to humans. In a recent draft toxicological profile, the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) extended this finding to PFHxS and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDeA), identifying all four compounds as suppressants of antibody response in humans. They are also unregulated greenhouse gasses! Sarah explains that these chemicals are in our environment, all around, which makes them impossible to avoid. Also, there is data showing they can, in fact, be absorbed through the skin, not just when ingested, as many company websites indicate. Additional associations still need further study to identify mechanisms, but dose responses are very damning! Obesity & Diabetes: A Review of Epidemiologic Findings Association with risk of cardiovascular diseases Obesity (dose response) Type 2 diabetes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Cardiovascular disease Osteoporosis PFAS magnifies metabolic effects of poor diet PFAS Buildup and Our Bodies Even more worrisome, this study showed 100% of breastmilk tested contained PFAS. An analysis of the available breast milk PFAS data from around the world showed that while the phased-out PFOS and PFOA levels have been declining, the detection frequencies of current-use short-chain PFAS have been increasing (with a doubling time of 4.1 years). This is consistent with the idea that they are forever and build-up. So even with using less, we're still seeing a build-up over time. There is a ton of current legislation pending to limit and/or ban PFAS in cosmetics. For listeners who might not know, Stacy is a huge advocate for clean beauty and safer skincare. She works with Beauty Counter to help get safer products into consumer's hands and uses her background in government to lobby for safer beauty standards. With all the safer skincare legislation Stacy has seen in recent years, she decided to research the history of PFAS to see if even more legislation is necessary. It turns out- it is. Sarah has recently gotten into the "Dark History" YouTube series by Bailey Sarian. Episode 1 is on this very topic, "The DuPont Chemical Poisoning."  The film "Dark Waters" (which Sarah just watched with a free Showtime trial) is a not-quite-as-cool Erin Brokovich approach to going into detail.   History: Discovery to Litigation  Stacy runs through a quick timeline: (25:52) 1930 General Motors and DuPont formed Kinetic Chemicals to produce Freon. 1935 Dupont opened "one of the first in-house toxicology facilities" on the advice of a DuPont in-house doctor named George Gehrmann. The facility was meant to thoroughly test all du Pont products as a public health measure to determine the effects of du Pont's finished products on the "health of the ultimate consumer" and that the products "are safe" before going "on the market".  6 April 1938 a 27yo research chemist worked at the DuPont's Laboratory with gases related to DuPont's Freonrefrigerants. When an experiment he was conducting produced an unexpected new product: polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), a saturated fluorocarbon polymer—the "first compound in the family of Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) marketed commercially." It took ten years of research before polytetrafluorethylene (introduced under its trade name Teflon) became known for being "extremely heat-tolerant and stick-resistant." 1950s 3M manufactures PFAS, according to the 2016 lawsuit brought against 3M, 3M had "disposed of PFCs, and PFC-containing waste at a facility is owned and operated in Oakdale, Minnesota (the "Oakdale Facilities")" during the 1950s. It contaminated residential drinking water wells with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals. It later became a city park after extensive cleanup. 1951 "The DuPont chemical plant in Washington, West Virginia, began using PFOA in its manufacturing process." 1954 DuPont received an inquiry about C8's "possible toxicity." 1956 A study at Stanford found that "PFAS binds to proteins in human blood." 1960s DuPont knowingly buries hundreds of drums of C8 on the banks of the Ohio River  1963 The Navy began to work with 3M to develop aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF). 1961 A DuPont in-house toxicologist said C8 was toxic and should be "handled with extreme care." 1965 DuPont sent an internal memo describing preliminary studies that showed that even low doses of a related surfactant could increase the size of rats' livers, a classic response to exposure to a poison. 1970s 3M (appears to) discover PFAS accumulate in human blood. 3Ms own experiments on rats and monkeys concluded that PFAS compounds "should be regarded as toxic." 1976 The Toxic Substances Control Act provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain substances generally excluded from TSCA include food, drugs, cosmetics, and pesticides. This list did not disclose any PFAS contaminants. 1983 3M announced their $6 million hazardous waste cleanup from their disposal processes.  1998 "Dark Waters" lawyer, Robert Billott, took a case representing Wilbur Tennant, a W.V. farmer, whose had a herd of cattle decimated by strange symptoms. 1998 The EPA was first alerted to the risks of PFAS—human-made "forever chemicals" that "never break down once released and they build up in our bodies." In a 2000 Times article, the EPA said that they first talked to 3M in 1998 after they were first alerted to 3M's 1998 laboratory rat study in which "male and female rats [received] doses of the chemical and then mated. When a pregnant rat continued to get regular doses of about 3.2 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, most of the offspring died within four days."  Summer of 1999 Bilott filed suit. 2000 a study widely detected PFOS in wildlife throughout the world" and that "PFOS is widespread in the environment." They said that "PFOS can bioaccumulate to higher trophic levels of the food chain" and that the "concentrations of PFOS in wildlife are less than those required to cause adverse effects in laboratory animals." 17 May 2000 3M stopped manufacturing "PFOS (perfluorooctanesulphonate)-based flurosurfactants using the electrochemical flouorination process," which is a "class of chemicals known as perfluorochemicals (PFCs). Stacy didn't even get into how the Navy and other public services used them to fight fires and increase environmental fire with Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF). 17 May 2000 3M stops manufacturing Scotchgard because of their "corporate responsibility" to be "environmentally friendly." Their tests proved PFOS, an agent that 3M used in the fabrication of Scotchgard— which lingers in the environment and humans. Barboza said that 3M's "decision to drop Scotchgard" would likely affect DuPont's use of PFOAs in the manufacturing of Teflon. Their testing showed "it does not decompose, it's inert—it's persistent; it's like a rock." August 2000 Bilott discovers PFOA or C8 in DuPont's dumping sites Fall of 2000 Bilott gets access to 110,000 pages of documents dated back to the 1950s of DuPont's "private internal correspondence, medical and health reports and confidential studies conducted by DuPont scientists." March 2001 DuPont settled the lawsuit filed by Billot on behalf of Tennant for an undisclosed sum. Bilott sends a 972-page submission to directors of all relevant regulatory authorities: EPA and US AG demanding "immediate action to regulate PFOA 31 August 2001 Bilott files a class-action suit on behalf of thirteen individuals in the "Leach case." 23 November 2004 The class-action lawsuit settled and "established a court-approved scientific panel to determine what types of ailments likely linked to PFOA exposure." This led to thousands of residents then opting to pursue individual lawsuits after medical monitoring showed harm.  2005-2006 The C8 Health Project undertaken by the C8 Science Panel "surveyed 69,030 individuals" who had "lived, worked, or attended school for ≥ 1 year in one of six contaminated water districts near the plant between 1950 and 3 December 2004." 2006 The EPA brokered a voluntary agreement with DuPont and eight other major companies to phase out PFOS and PFOA in the United States. 2014 The EPA's Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO) developed and published a fact sheet which provided a "summary of the emerging contaminants perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), including physical and chemical properties, environmental and health impacts, existing federal and state guidelines, detection and treatment methods. 2016 The EPA "published a voluntary health advisory for PFOA and PFOS," which warned that "exposure to the chemicals at levels above 70 parts per trillion, total, could be dangerous." 13 February 2017 The 2001 class-action suit that Bilott had filed against DuPont, on behalf of the Parkersburg area residents, resulted in DuPont agreeing to pay $671 million in cash to settle about 3,550 personal injury claims. These claims involved a leak of perfluorooctanoic acid—PFOA or C-8— used to make Teflon in its Parkersburg, West Virginia-based Washington Works facilities. DuPont denied any wrongdoing. Fall 2017 abnormally high levels of PFAS found in Belmont, Michigan, became one of the first places where PFAS contaminations caught the media's attention.[71] Wolverine Worldwide, a footwear company, was said to be the cause due to their use of Scotchgard to "treat shoe leather" and had dumped their waste in that area decades ago. 2017 PFAS are on Canada's 2019 chart of substances prohibited by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and by Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. These substances are under these regulations because they are "among the most harmful" and "declared toxic to the environment and/or human health," are "generally persistent and bioaccumulative." The "regulations prohibit the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or import of the toxic substances listed below, and products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions." [72] 10 January 2018 According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), studies in humans with PFAS exposure show certain PFAS may affect growth, learning, and behavior of infants and older children, lower a woman's chance of getting pregnant, interfere with the body's natural hormones, increase cholesterol levels, affect the immune system, and increase the risk of cancer." 30 January 2018 three branches of the EPA exchanged chains of emails with OMB, DoD, HHS, and the Pentagon, to put pressure on the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). It aimed to censor a report that measured the "health effects" of PFAS that are "found in drinking water and household products throughout the United States." An email by an unidentified white house administration forwarded by OMB said that "The public, media, and Congressional reaction to these numbers is going to be huge. The impact to EPA and [the Defense Department] is going to be extremely painful. We (DoD and EPA) cannot seem to get ATSDR to realize the potential public relations nightmare this is going to be."  March 2018 The United States Department of Defense's (DoD) 's report to Congress said the test they conducted showed the amount of PFAS chemicals in water supplies near 126 DoD facilities "exceeded the current safety guidelines." [65] The DoD "used foam containing" PFAS chemicals "in exercises at bases across the country." The DoD, therefore, "risks the biggest liabilities" concerning the use of PFAS chemicals, according to Politico (published May 2018) 21 June 2018 The Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry(ATSDR) 697-page draft report for public comment, "Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls," was finally released. June 2019 Described as a "huge step toward cleaning up the prevalence of and prevent further contamination from PFAS chemicals in-ground, surface and drinking water," the Department of Environmental Services of the state of New Hampshire submitted a "final rulemaking proposal" for new, lower maximum contaminant levels. They then filed a lawsuit against Dupont, 3M, and other companies for their roles in the crisis in drinking water contamination in the United States. The lawsuit claims that the polluted water results from the manufacture and use of perfluorinated chemicals, a group of more than 9,000 compounds collectively known as PFAS.[2] September 2019, Andrew R. Wheeler, EPA Administrator, met with industry lobbyists and said that "Congressional efforts to clean up legacy PFAS pollution in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2020" were "just not workable." Wheeler refuses to "designate PFAS chemicals as "hazardous substances" under the Superfund law." 1 October 2019 A lawsuit filed in the Merrimack County Superior Court by 3M and two others against the state aimed to prevent the new permitted levels for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS from implementation.  4 October 2019 over 100 scientific experts representing many countries "recommended that a group of hazardous chemicals"—"Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and PFHxS-related compounds"—be eliminated to better protect human health and the environment from its harmful impacts." 10 March 2020 EPA announced its proposed regulatory determinations for two PFAS in drinking water. In a Federal Register notice, the agency requested public comment on whether it should set maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS in public water systems.  April 2021: Landmark bipartisan legislation proposed to protect all Americans and our environment from harmful forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The package establishes a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designates as hazardous to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up contaminated sites  https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2975 June 2021: No PFAS in Cosmetics Act introduced with bi-partisan support, coinciding with the publication of a study finding over half of cosmetics contain them. One study found toxic 'forever chemicals' widespread in top makeup brands. The act would require the Food And Drug Administration to ban the chemicals' use in such products within 270 days. June 2021 They also reintroduced the Personal Care Product Safety Act, a bill that would take a major step forward to update our laws governing cosmetics. These laws have largely stood unchanged since 1938. [caption id="attachment_45315" align="aligncenter" width="740"]Source: https://www.ewg.org/pfaschemicals/what-are-forever-chemicals.html[/caption] See this link for an even more detailed timeline of PFAS and toxic chemicals.   What Are PFAS In? PFAS functions in many capacities, including surfactants, friction reducers, and water, dirt, and oil repellents. (50:01) As such, they are used in a wide variety of consumer products to confer nonstick (waterproof, greaseproof, and stainproof) and low-friction properties.  Examples of products that contain or coated with PFAS include: Some grease-resistant paper, fast food containers/wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, and candy wrappers  Nonstick cookware  Stain-resistant coatings used on carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics  Water-resistant clothing  Umbrellas, tents, any fabric that repels water (pet bed covers, some mattresses, shoes, etc.) Cleaning products  Personal care products (shampoo, dental floss) and cosmetics (nail polish, eye makeup)  Paints, varnishes, and sealants Electronics Some industrial glass and plastics PFAS are also used directly or as technical aids (dispersants and emulsifiers) in many industrial applications like metal coatings, lubricants for machinery, membranes, and firefighting foams.  PFAS are used in the synthesis of or as adjuvants in pesticides, in medical procedures and products, and in many other applications. PFAS in Cosmetics The FDA has a voluntary registration program (VCRP) which shows an overall decrease in use (about half from 2019 to 2020).  But their site states- "because registration and product listing are voluntary, this data cannot draw definitive conclusions about the types and amounts of PFAS present in registered cosmetics or to determine which cosmetics may contain PFAS but have not been registered in the VCRP." [caption id="attachment_45319" align="aligncenter" width="740"]Source: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-cosmetics[/caption] The Environment and Water Supply Because of their widespread use, release, and disposal over the decades, PFASs show up virtually everywhere: soil, surface water, the atmosphere, the deep ocean—and even the human body.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site says that the agency has found PFASs in the blood of nearly everyone it has tested for them, "indicating widespread exposure to these PFAS in the U.S. population." Scientists estimated that more than 200 million people—most Americans—have tap water contaminated with a mixture of PFOA and PFOS. These are at concentrations of one part per trillion (ppt) or higher.   Problems with PFOA-Free (PFOS-free, PTFE-free) The most well-studied of these substances, PFOA, and PFOS, have been linked to various health problems. (59:45) Bad press and class-action lawsuits have put pressure on companies to discontinue the use of PFOA and PFOS, but not PFAS as a chemical class. The regulatory bodies have not kept up with the chemical industry either! When some major manufacturers phased out long-chain PFAS, most industries turned to structurally similar replacements. These include hundreds of homologues with fewer fluorinated carbons (short-chain PFAS) or other less well-known PFAS (e.g., per- and polyfluoroalkylether-based substances). Producers marked these replacement PFAS as safer alternatives because of their presumed lower toxicity and lower level of bioaccumulation in human blood. However, several lines of evidence suggest that short-chain PFAS are not safer alternatives.  Research demonstrated that short-chain PFAS can be equally environmentally persistent and are even more mobile in the environment and more difficult to remove from drinking water than long-chain PFAS. Bioaccumulation of some short-chain PFAS occurs in humans and animals. For example, fish research suggests they can do more than the long-chain compounds they aim to replace.  Short-chain PFAS also can be more effectively taken up by plants. However, a growing body of evidence suggests they are associated with similar adverse toxicological effects as long-chain PFAS. The ongoing accumulation of persistent chemicals known or potentially hazardous increases human and environmental health risks over an indefinite period. Look for PFAS-free specifically. It's not enough to be PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE-free.   What Can We Do About It? The problem with these chemicals is that there unavoidable. However, we can take steps to protect ourselves. (1:05:01) Make sure the makeup brands you're using test for safety! PFAS and toxic chemicals are the kind of thing someone wouldn't know about unless they checked and tested the product for them. If you shop Beautycounter, use code cleanforall20 for 20% off your purchase. Of course, you can always email Stacy for advice at stacy@realeverything.com! Avoid plastics and coated papers for food storage whenever possible. Also, avoid nonstick cookware or look for ceramic coatings that are PFAS-free, like Le Creuset or Greenpan or silicone liners. Filter your water. Stacy and Sarah love AquaTru, which they talked about in Episode 406. Also, be sure to think about other exposure areas, such as clothing, carpeting, etc. Call Your Representatives! April 13, 2021, House representatives introduced the PFAS Action Act of 2021, a comprehensive 40-page piece of legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take several significant PFAS regulatory actions. Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act (H.R. 2727) is soon to be reintroduced by Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell. Call your representatives to support the proposed environmental justice plan that specifically calls out forever chemicals, tackles PFAS pollution by designating PFAS as a hazardous substance, setting enforceable limits for PFAS in the Safe Drinking Water Act, prioritizing substitutes through procurement, and accelerating toxicity studies and research on PFAS." The new administration could carry out all of these goals unilaterally through executive action without Congress's cooperation. Dan Kildee (MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick are heading the bipartisan PFAS Task Force. They have a LONG list of people in the task force with goals.  No PFAS in Cosmetics Act Personal Care Product Safety Act Natural Cosmetics Act (not updated since introduced in 2019) Also, Stacy encourages you to text Better Beauty to 52886, which will cover these bases.  Support advocacy groups like Environmental Working Group, Toxic-Free Future | Science, Advocacy, Results, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, Earthjustice: Environmental Law: Because the Earth Needs a Good Lawyer | Earthjustice other local groups. EPA says reverse osmosis (but not filters, like Brita, unfortunately) removes PFAS.  Lastly, don't get suckered into PFAS detoxes! Currently, there is no established treatment for PFAS exposure. However, blood levels will decrease over time after a reduction in exposure to PFAS.         

Join Jim and Greg as they slam radical Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for wanting to defund Customs & Border Patrol, ICE, and the entire Department of Homeland Security. They also unload on the 40 leftist groups urging President Biden to look the other way on Uighur genocide and Hong Kong repression in order to build […]

Join Jim and Greg as they slam radical Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for wanting to defund Customs & Border Patrol, ICE, and the entire Department of Homeland Security. They also unload on the 40 leftist groups urging President Biden to look the other way on Uighur genocide and Hong Kong repression in order to build cooperation for a climate change agenda. And they have fun with John Kerry getting caught doing what John Kerry does best - thinking the rules don't apply to him.

Democrats must play hardball; the future of our republic is at risk. When your opponents are deeply corrupt, using the word corruption isn't just a strategy, it's an imperative.In our Progressive Town Hall, Michigan Rep. Andy Levin discusses his EV Freedom Act, a key chunk of the Green New Deal that would create a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers along the US highway system. EV Freedom Act is big, bold and progressive AND has the buy-in necessary to get it passed. President Biden campaigned on a virtually identical EV-platform and Ford has endorsed the bill, along with many environmental and labor groups.

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Geez, we thought the Supreme Court lawsuit was a big deal yesterday, wait until you hear how many states have jumped on board now! And we have an update that Michigan Rep who was threatening the lives of Trump supporters.

Justin talks with Jayme McElvany of Let Them Play about the good news about high school sports.Also, Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock (R – District 44) talks about his bill that would make your visit to the SOS much shorter.And, Mark Oberlin joins in to talk about the huge market recovery happening now.

George Gerbo rounds up the latest news and notes from the 2020 campaign, including former Senate staffer Tara Reade's response to Joe Biden denying her allegations of sexual assault, Michigan Rep. Justin Amash's decision to enter the presidential race as a libertarian, and more.

Justin talks to Michigan State Rep, Steven Johnson about why he wants an investigation into Cherry Health.Also, Dr. Adam London returns to examine the latest COVID-19 numbers in Kent County.

Former Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Official, Philip Haney, speaks to #Islamic #terrorism and Minnesota Rep. Ilhan #Omar who has given speeches for CAIR, a #Muslim Brotherhood front group in the United States, requested leniency by a U.S. court for an Islamic State, #ISIS follower / member, and suggested that al Qaeda is the moral equivalent of the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. government. Included in this discussion is Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Their #anti-Semitic remarks and demonstrated hatred of #Israel indicate sympathy for terror groups associated with seeking Israel's destruction. Learn more.... And should President #Trump designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group? Speak out! Contact the #President at 202.456.1111! See: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeniceGaryShow/videos/2384982581774896/?epa=SEARCH_BOX and be a subscriber on The Denice Gary Show on The Denice Gary Show's YouTube channel! Thanks so much!

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