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Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #181 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-9:57: Mike Rogers' Beta CampaignPat Johnston opens this week's show pointing-out how feeble MAGA Michigan Republican Senate candidate, "Florida" Mike Rogers', really is as his campaign used Artificial Intelligence to give him a muscular body. These MAGA Republicans claim they're "manly men," but they're really just insecure little Beta men. Pat talks about how whenever he shares social media posts about Michigan progressive Democratic Senate candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, he gets bombarded by a rush of racist and Islamophobic comments by MAGA voters. But they're following MAGA Republicans in Congress, who have no issue spewing their hatred and racism against Arab-Americans. And a Michigan Republican voted with Democrats to end the Trump Regime's, and Israel's, War on Iran. 9:58-31:00: Line 5 Jeffrey Insko InterviewDr. Jeffrey Insko of The Current returns to the show as he shares some of the latest news surrounding the fight to close the Line 5 oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. They also discuss how Line 5 has negatively impacted Michigan's environment and public health. And they cover how the Trump Regime is working with the Canadian owner of Line 5 to keep it open for years to come. 31:03-46:01: Whitmer & Data CentersIn this week's "Last Call," Pat gives his take on Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision to heartily embrace hyper-scale data centers in Michigan. Gov. Whitmer declares the huge data center in Saline Twp. will be a long-term victory for Michigan. However, many working class Michiganders, as well as many Lansing Democrats, believe lining-up with the billionaire tech bro authoritarians will hurt Michigan in a number of ways. 46:01-48:24: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Visit Oil & Water Don't Mix"Chemical Valley and the Line 5 Death Toll." By Jeffrey Insko of The Current "Supreme Court rules for Michigan in effort to shut down Line 5 but fight not over." By Associated Press (via Michigan Public Radio)"Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Where's a folder when you need one?" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Gov. Whitmer addresses data centers day after Saline groundbreaking." By Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press "Saline data center brings out bigwigs. Big day for Michigan or big betrayal?" By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan "Democrats Split on Saline Data Center Groundbreaking with OpenAI Founder." By Sam Robinson of Michigan Chronical "Iran vote caps Trump's congressional losing streak." By Connor O'Brien & Leo Shane III of Politico #politics #podcast #progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #Line5 #Environment #Jobs #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #GreatLakes #ClimateChange #IranWar #Trump #Israel #Gaza #MikeRogers #AbdulElSayed #Economy #WilliamLawrence #TomBarrett #GretchenWhitmer #DataCenters #EpsteinClass #CorporateWelfare #TechBros #Authoritarianism #Democracy #Left of Lansing

April 30, 2026 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad joins Kevin Dietz to discuss why Michigan Republicans are calling for a Department of Justice investigation tied to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's controversial “8645” emblem from a past interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On our political radar this week… Pam Bondi joins Meat Loaf, Joan Rivers, Dennis Rodman, Sinbad, Dionne Warwick, Andrew Dice Clay, Omarosa … and Kristi Noem: “You’re fired!” VIDEO: Bye Bye Bondi (A Tribute) Senator Elissa Slotkin – speaking in Iowa – confirms what we've been saying for weeks: she's open to running for President. Two more special elections this week, two more sharp turns to Democrats: –In Wisconsin, liberal candidate Chris Taylor cruised to an easy victory over her conservative opponent in the state Supreme Court race with 60 percent of the vote, expanding the liberal majority on the court to 5-2. – Georgia, Democrat Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left. Trump won the district by 37 percentage points in 2024. A national Republican group said Monday it's dumping $45 million into Michigan's open U.S. Senate race as an initial investment to help presumptive GOP nominee Mike Rogers flip the seat from Democratic control. The operative word is “initial”, meaning even more millions will flow into Michigan Republican sources. Trump is calling on Congress to give Pete Hegseth a staggering $1.7-trillion dollars over the next year. To fund it, Trump wants to cut virtually every other federal program including a 23% cut for NASA even as four astronauts take a first-ever-for-humans trip to the far side of the moon. One item calling for a major increase: White House repairs and renovations. Trump wants to spend 377-million dollars on fixing up the place, an 860 percent increase. Two more major league grifts from Trump: –The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during Trump’s first term to lying to the FBI about his conversations with a top Russian diplomat and was later pardoned. Bottom line: if Trump likes you, taxpayers will pay you to lie to the FBI. –Semafor is reporting that Trump has directed the State Department to send $1.25 billion – without any Congressional appropriation or authorization to do so – to Trump's Board of Peace. The transfer effectively places the money directly in the hands of Trump, the board’s chairman. Trump and the board’s executives control funding for the Board of Peace — and Trump selects the executive board — and the president will continue to do so even after his second term ends in January 2029. In the race for Governor – John James is ducking still another candidate debate, this one set for the end of the month in vote-rich Oakland County. James has seen his once overwhelming lead for the GOP gubernatorial nomination shrink as septuagenarian Perry “Quality Guru” Johnson dumps millions into an effort to spend his way into office. Governor Whitmer says she will not endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate or Secretary of State. She earlier ruled out an endorsement in the race for the gubernatorial nomination. It's pretty easy for Democrats to be critics of Donald Trump, his policies and his corruption. More important to most people is answering the question: “so what are you going to do?” State House Democrats have answered, releasing their Vision for a Brighter Michigan. We're joined by House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri who led development of the plan. The son of Indian immigrants, Leader Puri made history in 2020 as the first person of color to represent his Canton Michigan district and the first Sikh-American in Michigan's legislative history. In his second term he served as majority whip, making him the highest-ranking South Asian in state government nationwide. Remarkably, he is one of two first-generation Indian-Americans in top legislative leadership: Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh is also the son of Indian immigrants. Leader Puri's leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024.His leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024. (Jeff) First question! A personal note from producer/co-host Walt Sorg April is Michigan Donate Life month, a recognition of the state's organ donation program. Four years ago I was the recipient of a donated kidney. It changed my life … and probably saved my life. A part of you can live on after death through the simple act of saying “yes, I want to pay it forward.” And you can go a step beyond through a living donation of a kidney, or portion of your liver. My donor was my brother and he's just as healthy today with one kidney as he was before the surgery. The Michigan Organ Donor Registry is a confidential database that documents an individual's decision to become an organ, tissue and eye donor. Joining the registry is simple and secure. Michiganders can add their name online at Michigan.gov/OrganDonation, at any Secretary of State branch office or self-service station, or on your state income tax return. And while you're at it … the donation of blood through the Red Cross is an easy way to save another life. Last spring, donated blood saved my life. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by  

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Why are more Republican lawmakers announcing retirements than Democrats, and what does it say about the political battlefield heading into 2026? On Episode 560 of The Arrington Gavin Show, we break down the growing wave of GOP exits, what it could mean for control of Congress, and whether this is a warning sign for the Republican Party's future.We also dive into the chaos out of Michigan as GOP Rep. John James faces loud boos at a Michigan Republican convention, raising questions about cracks inside the party base as he eyes a statewide future. Plus, media firestarter Don Lemon turns heads after admitting he has thought about running for President one day, saying the “right opportunity” could make it possible.

On our political radar this week… Michigan Republicans have turned their backs on the craziest of the MAGA crazies with hopes of at least one upset in November. But the leader in their race for Governor had a bad weekend. John James had some of the delegates booing him as he was introduced for his speech … much to the delight of septuagenarian perpetual candidate Perry Johnson. Volunteers manning a Rank MI Vote booth at the Michigan Republican Party’s endorsement convention this past weekend were asked to leave by party leaders and security after Rep. MAGA Matt Maddock told them their presence wasn’t welcome…and called them Communists. Rank MI Vote volunteers said they had paid the party for a booth under the name of the ballot question seeking to establish a ranked voting system in the state and wanted to talk with people who are politically active about their objective. The Michigan Court of Appeals which ruled that 37 absentee ballots for Mayor of Hamtramck should be counted … in an election that was otherwise decided by 11 votes.  National Democrats have targeted two Michigan Republicans in Congress for retirement. “House Majority Forward” is running ads on the TSA mess at airports – pointing out that Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett blocked legislation paying TSA agents … even though the bill they opposed was unanimously approved by the Senate.  A new tabulation from the Huffington Post shows Donald Trump's nearly weekly golf trips to Florida have cost taxpayers $100-million in the last year. He is  on track to hit nearly one-third of a billion dollars by the end of his term.  The latest in the Trump ego-massage campaign: Trump shared the first images of his planned presidential library in downtown Miami, posting a short video that depicts a skyscraper which appears to be about 50 stories tall and filled with reconstructions of parts of the White House, military vehicles and at least two gold statues of Trump. Also included in plans for the gaudy Miami high rise: a hotel, golden escalators, gold doo-dads everywhere, displays attacking Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and the Boeing 747 given to Trump by the oil sheiks of Qatar. Probably missing from the high-rise library: books … and any mentions of Jeffrey Epstein. Another Trump stroking comes by way of Florida. Travelers in Palm Beach soon will be able to drive down President Donald J. Trump Boulevard to catch a flight at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, all in the shadow of nearby Mar-a-Lago, owned by President Donald J. Trump. Trump had a hat-trick of losses in court over the last week: construction on his half-billion-dollar ballroom has been paused, with the judge saying it needed congressional approval, another judge ruled the defunding of NPR and PBS was unconstitutional, and still another judge ruled that presidential immunity did not shield Trump from lawsuits growing out of the January 6 insurrection. And the Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s abolishing of birthright citizenship. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calls bullshit on the latest Trump executive order which turns control of elections to the Post Office, Department of Justice and Homeland Security. Her immediate reaction: “States run elections, not the president. This executive order is illegal on its face.” Expect to hear from Dana Nessel and other Democratic state attorneys general about a lawsuit in the near future. There's seemingly no end to politics in our lives. It has even infiltrated sports. As we approach this weekend's Final Four in men's basketball, we take a deep dive into the intersection of Sports, Politics and Money with three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year Jack Ebling. He has covered college sports dating back to the days when Jim Harbaugh was the University of Michigan's quarterback and Earvin Johnson was a magical MSU freshman. Unlike ESPN's Stephen Smith, Jack’s take on political issues actually make sense … and he doesn't start screaming to make his point! A two-time graduate of MSU, the former English teacher and coach spent nearly a quarter-century as a beat writer and columnist for the Lansing State Journal and won 21 major writing awards before entering broadcasting in 2002. In addition to the sportswriting honors, Jack was named 2017 Michigan Broadcaster of the Year and was a 2006 inductee into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame. He has received 21 major state and national writing awards, authored or co-authored eight books and contributed more than 125 articles for national publications. He has hosted sports and news talk radio shows for nearly a quarter-century, including The Drive with Jack Ebling. Every Sunday evening since 2013, he has hosted Press Pass with Jack Ebling on FOX 47 in Lansing, the state’s longest-running hour-long, year-long sports TV show. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com  

March 30, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Political Editor recaps the Michigan Republican convention over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On our radar this week… Donald Trump's reaction to a heckler at his Detroit Economic Club speech was symbolic of his administration: flipping the bird to all of us as he simultaneously destroys the economy, government services and NATO. The irony: his target, who was suspended by Ford, has received more than 800-thousand dollars through two Go Fund Me appeals launched by friends. Listing Trump's weekly rundown of outrages could easily fill out the podcast, so we'll go with the most outrageous. His week of destruction and dementia include: Openly threatening to use the U.S. military to steal Greenland over the objections of Greenlanders, Denmark and our angry allies in NATO.  Taking on another political critic with former Fox News screamer Jeanine Piro, now U.S. Attorney for D.C., investigating Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin for the crime of quoting federal law, a followup to the Pete Hegseth assault on Senator Mark Kelly.  Also under investigation by Trump's retribution machine: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who made it clear it's nothing more than another Trump retribution charade. Trump gave a 60-minute speech to Detroit area business leaders, a speech long on fantasy and lies. We learned that those increases in grocery and housing prices are apparently going down, much to the surprise of anyone buying groceries or trying to find a home. The fact checkers may be facing PTSD. And his administration is using a right-wing video as the excuse to cut off food benefits to millions … but only in blue states. In Michigan: New polling shows the races for Governor and U.S. Senator are both statistically tied. State Democrats are working to make sure voters know it's Michigan Republicans who are responsible for skyrocketing health insurance premiums. The new state legislative session faces multiple challenges: housing shortages, never-ending potholes, continuing calls for more openness … and an ongoing battle between Republican House Speaker Matt Hall and a state Senate controlled, at least for now, by Democrats…pending the outcome of an upcoming special election. Caught in the middle of all of this is Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh. Singh is the son of Indian immigrants. His political career dates back 30 years when, at age 24, he was elected to East Lansing City Council and later served as the city's mayor. He is a past president of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Public Policy Associates. In 2012 he was elected to the first of 3 terms in the state, serving as Democratic floor leader in his final term. Singh moved to the state Senate two years ago and was elected to the #2 leadership slot as Majority Floor Leader. He’s a graduate of Michigan State University. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by Nick Anderson – Pen Strokes

Steve sits down with Doug Lloyd, Michigan Republican candidate for Attorney General and Eaton County Prosecutor, to talk about restoring the rule of law in Michigan. With critical midterm elections ahead, Lloyd explains why this race matters more than ever for public safety and constitutional government. They also address the Minneapolis shooting and the dangerous precedent set by leaders like Tim Walz, including his unlawful use of the National Guard against federal agents.

December 23, 2025 ~Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the move inside to Lansing to possibly impeach Dana Nessel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 13, 2025 ~ Jordyn Hermani, state policy and politics reporter for Bridge Michigan, joins Kevin to discuss how Michigan's Speaker Matt Hall slammed the door on push to expand records requests under Freedom of Information Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 26, 2025 ~ Lance Binoniemi, vice president of government affairs at the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss Michigan Republicans considering the potential tax increase for roads during negotiations on the state budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Why did Legacy/mainstream media bury Iryna Zarutska's brutal murder on a Charlotte train? Episode 172 of The Alan Sanders Show exposes the dishonest press's silence on the Ukrainian refugee's killing by a suspect with 14 prior arrests. We dive into the Senate's performative theatrics and probe ActBlue's shady money laundering allegations. And, speaking of alleged money laundering, Michigan Republicans allege a $5 billion dollar scheme that utilized fictional jobs to move taxpayer money. From media bias to criminal justice failures, we uncover the stories the mainstream ignores. Join Alan Sanders for hard-hitting analysis and the truth behind the headlines. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

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August 8, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Michigan GOP Chair Him Runestad about the upcoming Republican conference and who will be in attendence.

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

July 30, 2025 ~ Former Michigan governor Rick Synder joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss Michigan Republicans experiencing fundraising success, actively proposing plans and ideas, the candidates running for governor, and much more!

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July 28, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District is the first Michigan Republican lawmaker to call for release of Epstein files. Introduced three bills to help veterans.

Steve Gruber talks with Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) about Michigan Republicans' recent embrace of the MAHA movement and their push to clean up what's served in school cafeterias. Paquette discusses a new vote to ban certain artificial dyes and harmful ingredients from school food, framing it as a win for parents, kids, and transparency in public health. The conversation highlights how the movement is reshaping conservative priorities in the state.

#podcast #progressives #Democrats #Michigan #MAGAMurderBudget #BigBeautifulBill #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Medicaid #WorkingClass #SNAP #CleanEnergy #Jobs #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Oligarchy #CorporateAuthoritariansim #JohnMoolenaar #RashidaTlaib #ElissaSlotkin #Populism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Episode 140 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast for July 3, 2025! 00:00-17:23: MAGA Murder Budget Destroys Clean Energy Pat Johnston highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget will decimate investments into our growing clean energy industry in Michigan, and across the nation. At the same time, MAGA Republicans in Congress are providing major subsidies for the coal & oil industry. This won't just harm Americans on a public health and environmental front, this will destroy jobs and our nation's economy. Even more, thanks in part to my MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar, Republicans are handing China a big economic victory while hurting America. 17:24-36:21: MAGA Murder Budget Is Pro-Oligarchy Pat shows how Michigan MAGA Republicans in the State House failed to pass a budget by the July 1 deadline. Like Congressional Republicans, Michigan Republicans are trying to steal from the working class safety net, and funnel money up towards their rich & elite donor base. Pat highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget attacks Medicaid, and how Republican arguments for work requirements is another way to humiliate the working class. 36:22-46:01: Last Call-Sen.Slotkin's "Economic War Plan" Review In the "Last Call," Pat gives a review of Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's "Economic War Plan." He points-out where he agrees with her, and where and why some of her incremental plans fail the moment we're in as a country. 46:02-47:54: 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: "Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:' What it means for Michigan." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Climate change triggers earlier mold allergy season, say Michigan scientists." By Emilio Perez Ibarguen "Michigan is energized: Report ranks state 6th in nation for clean energy jobs." By Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Energy "More Than 100,000 Michigan Residents Nearly Lost Medicaid Coverage Under Work Requirements." By Robert Gordon of The Commonwealth Fund "Michigan Dems excoriate passage of ‘big, beautiful' tax and spending bill as GOP applauds action." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Is the Republican Party a Chinese Communist Conspiracy?" By Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect "Anti-Gotion activists speak out at Michigan House subcommittee as project remains on hold." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Political Contributions to Michigan Republican Congressman John Moolenaar via Open Secrets

The Republican-led House has given final passage to President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

House Republicans have taken legal action against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: © Sarahbeth Maney / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

May 28, 2025 ~ Senator Aric Nesbitt joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz live from the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss Michigan Republicans pushing new energy bills, going back to the basics with education, focusing on fair trade deals, and much more!

On this episode of the podcast, Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga discussed President Trump's first 100 days of his second term, highlighting the rapid pace and intentionality of his administration. The Congressman commended Trump's trade policies, particularly the impact on Michigan's manufacturing sector, noting the UAW's support. Rep. Huizenga emphasized the importance of maintaining Republican control in the U.S. Senate and House to continue pushing President Trump's agenda forward. He also touched on the president's foreign diplomacy, citing recent peace deals with Rwanda and Congo, along with praising him for his direct approach when handling international relations. The lifelong Michigan Republican expressed great interest in running for the open U.S. Senate seat, stressing the need to keep the legislative majority in the control of the GOP to prevent a return to the gridlock of 2019.You can learn more about the Congressman, or simply keep up with him by following either of his accounts on X: @BillHuizenga or @RepHuizenga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the last week, we have learned that Any media outlet criticizing Trump is corrupt and should be in jail; Any DOJ lawyer or investigator looking into Trump's many crimes is corrupt and will be fired; Any member of Congress investigating Trump's many crimes should go to prison; Any non-white person whether in the country legally or illegally can be snatched up by Homeland Security and immediately sent to an El Salvador prison; We apparently are at war, much to the surprise of a Congress which has the sole power to declare war; Complying with federal court orders is optional; Any judge ruling against Trump policies should be impeached; and Chief John Roberts may actually have a spine.  In Michigan  Governor Whitmer confirms she's not running for the U.S. Senate; New polling shows that the woman she beat by 10 points in 2022 is a contender to win the GOP's nomination for either Governor or the Senate; State House Speaker Matt Hall believes he, like the Governor, has the right to veto legislation; The battle over fixing the damn roads is escalating;  Republican state Representative Bryan Posthumous, a leader in the GOP's election integrity talk, may be engaged in a little election fraud of his own; and  Michigan Republicans continue to duck face-to-face Town Hall meetings, while Democrats schedule as many as they can. Joining the podcast discussion this week is fellow podcaster and longtime state capitol reporter Rick Pluta. Rick is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan's Capitol, government, and politics since 1987. His journalism background includes stints with UPI, The Elizabeth (NJ) Daily Journal, The Oakland Press, and WJR. He is also a lifelong public radio listener. Rick was one of the first Michigan political reporters to write about “pay-to-play” fundraising, and the controversies surrounding recognition of same-sex relationships. He broke the news that Gov. John Engler was planning a huge juvenile justice overhaul that included adult-time-for-adult-crime sentencing, and has continued to report since then on the effects of that policy decision. He co-hosts the weekly podcast “It's Just Politics” with Zoe Clark. This episode is sponsored in part by =========================== EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management ===========================

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A Michigan Republican lawmaker brings forth anti-marriage equality legislation in the hope that the Supreme Court will hear the case. It stands zero chance in the Democrat controlled Senate. Then, Delta Airlines has put a comedian on their no-fly list due to posting anti-LGBTQ messages and calling out a flight attendant who wore a pride pin. Finally, potato chips are 50% more than they were 10 years ago. Climate change is the cause as the soil warms in the key potato states of Idaho and Washington. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

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On this episode of the podcast guest host Amanda Head welcomes Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh and former Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon.Representative Hamadeh talks about the recent airplane crash near Ronald Reagan International Airport, stressing the need for a full investigation and stronger aviation safety measures. He contrasts President Trump's transparency and decisive leadership with the Biden Administration's secrecy and inaction. Congressman Hamadeh also breaks down the sharp decline in military recruitment under Biden, attributing it to woke policies and vaccine mandates, but remains hopeful for a turnaround under Trump's leadership.The second podcast interview is with Tudor Dixon, who discusses her potential run for the soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat in the state of Michigan. Dixon highlights Michigan's strong backing for President Trump, citing his massive campaign rallies held in Grand Rapids and Traverse City in the final days of the campaign. The 2022 statewide Republican nominee also didn't hold back on the job performance of Governor Gretchen Whitmer or with former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg either.Be sure to join John Solomon and Amanda Head every night on their TV news show, "Just The News, No Noise." You can listen to Amanda Head's podcast, "Furthermore with Amanda Head" every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the Just The News Podcast Network. You can also follow her on social media by searching for her handle: @AmandaHead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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SERIES 2 EPISODE 195: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is losing his mind. If Joe Biden gave a speech in which he claimed everybody agreed he was in full robust mental health because he'd passed a test administered by Doctor Anthony… Hopkins. Or Anthony Bourdain… or Anthony Michael Hall – any Anthony except the doctor who gave him the theoretical test, Doctor Anthony FAUCI. If that had happened to Joe Biden there would be nothing else on television or the internet. But Trump has gotten away with it in part because he is so crazy, so loudly, so often, that it all runs together and, perversely, each Trump mental disaster stops seeming like it's part OF a sequence. Each Trump mental disaster REPLACES the one before it. I have a thought experiment about that to underscore how that's even MORE true than you or I might assume it is. But the second half of the headline? That he's losing his mind AND the election?New Ipsos poll for Politico yesterday: ONE THIRD of all voters say they are now LESS likely to support Trump. Among independents, same number, a third, less likely to vote for him; only 12% of independents say MORE likely to vote for him.Ipsos also dug a little deeper. Are the convictions IMPORTANT in your decision whether or not to vote for Trump? 22% say the convictions ARE important AND make them less likely to vote for him.  He's losing. And Biden has dfinally called him a "convicted criminal" in an official campaign ad. Next? The President saying it himself. I think that is also coming. B-Block (41:47) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Another GOP flag scandal: Newt Gingrich is back because his eyesight is almost as weak as his intelligence. The Michigan Republican who posts, disavows, then embraces an AI endorsement from Martin Luther King. The Associated Press puts out a transparent ad for Trump. And Royce White, would be Republican Senator from Minnesota, would have you believe that there is a crime wave there caused by... water fountains? C-Block (50:02) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The almost certainty that Turner Sports is about to lose the NBA reminds me of the summer Ted Turner almost got the rights to the NFL. Not the games - the entire league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major political party in a major swing state bets on a new leader: a total political outsider. How does that work out for them? Prologue: In 2022, Michigan Republicans ran anti-establishment candidates who claimed the last presidential election was stolen. And they lost big. Now, the state party regroups and must decide whether to stay the course or moderate. (7 minutes)Act One: The Michigan GOP's newly elected leader, Kristina Karamo, faces her first big test: Can she organize and pull off the state party's fabled, expensive Mackinac Island conference as a political outsider – with no fundraising experience or establishment connections? (9 minutes)Act Two: Two young Michigan GOP vice chairs are totally on board with Kristina Karamo's take on politics and hate the establishment like her. So why do they feel iced out by her? (15 minutes)Act Three: At the start of the year, Warren Carpenter was a Kristina Karamo supporter; helped her get elected. Now he's plotting her ouster. (13 minutes)Act Four: Kristina Karamo and her camp defend themselves against Warren's attacks that they're bad at fundraising and bad at leading the party. (13 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org