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Steve sits down with State Representative James DeSana (R-Carleton) of Michigan's 29th District to discuss the launch of the Michigan DOGE Task Force Initiative, a new, legislator-led effort aimed at cutting waste, boosting transparency, and restoring accountability in state government. Chaired by DeSana, the task force will focus on identifying inefficiencies, reducing bureaucracy, and making sure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. DeSana explains why Michiganders are demanding better results from Lansing, how this homegrown initiative differs from national efforts, and why putting the public back in charge is key to rebuilding trust in government.

Steve sits down with Mike Cox, former Michigan Attorney General and Republican candidate for governor, to talk straight about why, as Cox puts it in a recent Detroit News op-ed, Michigan's record is worse than we'd like to admit and what that means for families, jobs, and opportunity in the Great Lakes State. With Michigan facing economic headwinds and voters hungry for leadership that will tackle taxes, public safety, schools, and government accountability, Cox lays out why change is overdue and what his campaign believes Michiganders deserve.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Economy #DataCenters #WorkingClass #Jobs #Environment #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #BigTech #ClimateChange #Decency #Empathy #WhiteChristianNationalism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 160 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-16:22: Corporate & Government Corruption Pat Johnston talks about the Trump Regime's move to dismantle a crucial climate change research center in Colorado. If there's no data gathering or research, can there be climate change? The Big Tech Billionaire Bros keep pushing more data centers in Michigan, but the working class is resisting. However, the state's utility monopolies are pushing hard to the the state to green-light these centers. Getting rid of climate change research, pushing for data centers, and a possible war in Venezuela is all connected. It's corporate and government corruption joining forces to leave the working class struggling.  16:23-29:15: MAGA Michigan Guts Working Class Spending MAGA Michigan Republicans in the state House blocked already-approved funding for various work projects throughout the state, and other crucial spending projects to help working class Michiganders. We're talking about cutting money for the successful Rx Kids programs, wigs for kids with cancer, mental health services.  29:16-35:09: Trump on Reiner In the "Last Call," Pat talks about how Dear Leader Trump's asinine comments regarding the tragic death of movie director and longtime Democratic Party activist Rob Reiner.  35:10-37:05: 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: "Michigan Dems say $645M work project cuts are ‘cruel'; GOP's Rylee Linting also calls foul." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "RxKids ‘in limbo,' Flint reeling over surprise cuts by House Republicans." By Jordyn Hermani & Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan "Speaker Hall unfazed as groups describe pain from recent budget cuts." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press Michigan Progressive Democratic state Rep. Betsy Coffia comments via Facebook "$645 Million Gone With One Vote — Michigan Lawmakers Admit It Wasn't “Waste.” WKAR's Off The Record "Frustrations with data center projects bubble over at Michigan Capitol." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Enbridge wins key ruling as federal judge bars Michigan from ending Line 5 easement." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center." By Denise Chow & Megan Lebowitz of NBC News "Bari Weiss's CBS Erika Kirk Town Hall Falters In the Ratings, Way Behind Kirk's Fox News Appearances." By Zachary Leeman of Mediaite Photo of Michigan Capitol protest of data centers courtesy of Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's program: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November data, showing negative job growth in three of the past six months, alongside the lowest unemployment rate since 2021. Keep in mind that Donald Trump fired much of the BLS staff and replaced them with loyalists so the real numbers may be much worse. Jesse Rabinowitz, the communications director for the National Homelessness Law Center joins Sam and Emma to discuss Utah's plan to build an involuntary "treatment center" on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. Abdul El-Sayed joins the program to discuss his U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan, outlining his support for Medicare for All, his views on Gaza, filibuster reform, and the challenges facing everyday Michiganders. In the Fun Half: After several prominent GOP leaders condemned his vile Truth Social post blaming "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for Rob Reiner's murder, Trump doubled down on the rhetoric and the fallout is snowballing. The Megyn Kelly wrap up show is flooded with phone calls of republican voters expressing their anger with Trumps comments on Rob Reiner. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gives an interview to Vanity Fair in which she unloads on Trump's inner circle, attacking Elon Musk, JD Vance, Pam Bondi, Russ Vought and even Trump himself. Benjamin Netanyahu waited a whole 2 hours to blame the Bondi Beach shooting on Australia's signaling towards recognizing a Palestinian State. Meanwhile Senator Lindsay Graham blames the shooting on Joe Biden and Barack Obama in an intoxicated rant. Joe Rogan shows that he has more in common with the billionaires he pals around with then his audience during a rant against taxation. Dave Rubin is selling t-shirt that read "Moron Zamboni" in a cringe attempt to mock NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Check out IceRRT.com Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. TUSHY: Remember to head to ZBiotics.com/MAJORITY and use the code MAJORITY at checkout for 15% off. AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code WINTER25 to save 35% on their full lineup of CBD Tinctures for people and pets. This sale ends December 21st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ eastern. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

State House Speaker Matt Hall's move to cancel $645 million in already-approved state funding is the political equivalent of a rug pull, and it has real consequences for projects and people across Michigan. This episode digs into what happened, why it matters, and what comes next for cities, nonprofits, and everyday Michiganders. This wasn't theoretical money on a spreadsheet. It hit projects that were already underway with contracts signed and local dollars already spent on the promise of state reimbursement. The cuts touch everything from Motown Museum improvements and the BAMF Cancer Center in Detroit to an emergency shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, RX Kids cash support for new parents, police infrastructure in Dearborn, Detroit Zoo funding, and Detroit's right-to-counsel program. To break down the facts, impacts, what could be next and what you could do about it is Steve Watson. He is a Partner and COO at Watson and Yates, a consulting firm here in Detroit that serves public sector and non-profit clients.  He knows his stuff. Formerly, Steve was budget director for the city of Detroit. His post, "Speaker Hall's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" took what I had seen in other outlets to another level with his in-depth understanding and I knew I just had to talk to him. https://watsonyates.substack.com/p/speaker-halls-how-the-grinch-stole Support the show on Patreon, get stickers: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

Congressman John James (MI-10) joins Steve to talk about the Michigan Governor's Race as he leads in the polls and makes his case for why Michigan needs a new direction. They break down what his fight for the state means, why Michigan's budget has exploded compared to similar states, and how waste, fraud, and failed leadership have driven costs up while families struggle. James lays out his plan to restore accountability, rebuild trust, rein in spending, and deliver real results for hardworking Michiganders. Learn more at JohnJamesMI.com.

Chris Holman welcomes Karley Abramson, Research Associate-Health Policy, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Livonia, MI, but working out of Lansing. Welcome Karley, remind us about the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and your role at the CRC? Your new report connects social determinants of health directly to Michigan's economic performance. What should business leaders understand about how poor population health affects workforce productivity and long-term competitiveness? Michigan's health outcomes are lagging behind neighboring states and even international peers. From a business perspective, what are the cost implications—such as absenteeism, healthcare spending, and labor force participation—of failing to address these root causes? The research shows a strong link between financial resources and health outcomes. How might Michigan employers play a role in improving these conditions through wages, benefits, or community investment strategies? As the report highlights the interconnectedness of social determinants of health, what partnerships between the private sector and policymakers could most effectively improve health and economic prosperity statewide? If Michigan wants to reverse deteriorating trends, what business-aligned policy changes or corporate practices does your research suggest could move the needle the fastest? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Lack of Financial Resources Central to Michiganders Lagging Health Outcomes New Research: Social Determinants of Health: Pathways to a Healthier Michigan Livonia, MI, Nov. 18, 2025 – Citizens Research Council of Michigan today released exhaustive research that drills down to root causes of why Michiganders suffer from worse health outcomes than our fellow citizens in comparable, neighboring states, across the U.S., and among our international peers. The report, Social Determinants of Health: Pathways to a Healthier Michigan, outlines what Social Determinants of Health are and how they directly affect individual residents, Michigan's economy, and the state's future. Financial Resources as Pathways to Health Outcomes Policies in Michigan, like many other states, focus on the health care industry or individual health issues, but to impact health outcomes, policymakers need to consider a wider range of solutions, which is where Social Determinants of Health come in. The all-encompassing nature of Social Determinants of Health can make it difficult for policymakers to translate them into tangible actions. This report unpacks Social Determinants of Health by focusing on the evidence-based fundamental resources that are necessary for individual health: Financial Resources; Health Care; Food and Nutrition; Safety; and Social Support. “Each of these categories covers a vast number of overlapping issues and their interconnectedness is central to any discussion about health policy,” said Eric Lupher, Citizens Research Council president. “The centrality of financial resources – education, employment, and income – is the story of Michigan's lagging health outcomes.” ### Founded in 1916, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan works to improve government in Michigan. The organization provides factual, unbiased, independent information concerning significant issues of state and local government organization, policy, and finance. By delivery of this information to policymakers and citizens, the Research Council aims to ensure sound and rational public policy formation in Michigan. For more information, visit www.crcmich.org.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressive #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Whitmer #DTE #MopUpMichigan #CorporateGreed #CorporateDonors #CorporateCorruption #DataCenters #BigTech #CorporateWelfare #GovernmentCorruption #workingclass #Oligarchy #Authoritarianism #Democracy #leftoflansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for December 5, 2025. Thanks to a bombshell report from Craig Mauger in The Detroit News, we're learning more of the grip utility giant DTE has in Lansing, especially with Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and MAGA Republican House Speaker Matt Hall.  This is why the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal, OR BETTER KNOWN AS MOP UP MICHIGAN, is a crucial first step in at least limiting the political power corporations play in Lansing.  It's a people-powered movement, and it puts the working class ahead of corporate greed that's far too pervasive in Lansing.  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: "Michigan's governor replaces clean energy advocate on utilities board with ‘industry ally.'" By Tom Perkins in The Guardian

#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #MopUpMichigan #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DTE #ConsumersEnergy #CorporateDonors #Democracy #Trump #WorkingClass #Jobs #DataCenter #RxKids #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's Episode 158 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:38: Trump Regime & Corporate Cronyism/Utilities & MI AG Race Pat Johnston starts this week's episode covering the many ways the Trump Family and the Trump Regime are using the government to enrich their pocketbooks while telling working class Americans they're wrong to say they can't afford to buy things anymore. Pat also shares how individuals from DTE & Consumers' Energy are suddenly engaged in next year's Attorney General race in Michigan. Now, why is that? 15:39-38:00: Melinda Billingsley on Mop Up Michigan Prop. Melinda Billingsley from Voters Not Politicians joins us to talk about the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot initiative. Better known as "Mop Up Michigan," the proposal aims to end corporate influence in the state by banning corporations from making political contributions to politicians if they are doing business with the state. Volunteers are gathering signatures in order to put the question on the ballot for voters in 2026. This gives voters the chance to take a big step in ending the corporate donor grip in Lansing that's infecting both sides of the political aisle. Click to learn more about "Mop Up Michigan." 38:25-42:01: Last Call Rx Kids  In this week's "Last Call," evidence is coming in showing how successful the Flint Rx Kids program has been during its first year of implementation. Pat argues it's time to make this program available statewide. 42:03-44:32: 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: Michiganders For Money Out of Politics... aka "Mop Up Michigan."  mopupmichigan.org "Bah humbug: Tariffs muffle holiday cheer, raise prices, squeeze margins." By Myesha Johnson of The Detroit News (via The Morning Sun). "Ballot initiative seeks to ban political contributions from monopoly corporations, like utilities." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Utility lawyers' donations to Michigan AG candidate raise conflict-of-interest concerns." By Tom Perkins of Michigan Advance "Electricity prices jump after Trump rejects disaster aid for Michigan utilities." By Thomas Frank of Politico "Ballot proposals advance, aiming to get ‘dark money' out of politics." By Georgia Hill of MSU Spartan Newsroom "Study: Rx Kids decreasing infant maltreatment allegations in Flint." By Steve Carmody of WKAR News in Lansing

December 4, 2025 ~ Laltsha Cunningham, Financial Education Manager at Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the two free zoom workshops they're offering, full of practical tips to help Michiganders enjoy the holidays without succumbing to financial stress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Genevieve Peters Scott — running for U.S. Senate. She shares her vision for Michigan's future, why she's pushing for economic growth, election integrity, and protecting taxpayer dollars. We talk values, hope and what it really means to give Michiganders a voice in Washington.http://gpsforsenate.comGet the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comProTech Heating and Cooling - http://ProTechGR.com New gear is here! Check out the latest in the Justin Store: https://justinbarclay.com/storeKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.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

Rebecca Park, a northern Michigander who was thirty-eight weeks pregnant when she disappeared, is now at the center of a homicide case as new charges are filed following the discovery of her body and the continued search for her missing baby. A Georgia couple now faces criminal charges after investigators say they abandoned their dog just before leaving the state for a Hawaiian vacation. The grinch who stole Thanksgiving dinner takes an 80-year-old volunteer’s car while she serves meals to the homeless in Portland. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressive #Democrats #Elction2025 #DataCenters #BigTech #DTE #ConsumersEnergy #CorporateDonations #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #WorkingClass #AttorneyGeneral KarenMcDonald #EliSavit #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for December 1, 2025. Thanks to great reporting from Tom Perkins in Michigan Advance, we learned that top lawyers for Michigan's utility monopolies, DTE and Consumers' Energy, have given multiple donations to Karen McDonald, who's running in the Michigan Democratic Party's Attorney General primary race.  This is important since one of the main jobs for Michigan's Attorney General is to represent working class Michiganders against the utility monopolies that keep seeking massive energy rate hikes. Even more, with Big Tech invading Michigan to build its energy and job-sucking A.I. data centers across the state, the AG is expected to fight on behalf of working class Michiganders, who are against these data centers.  Why are individuals from DTE and Consumers giving to Karen McDonald? 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: "Utility lawyers' donations to Michigan AG candidate raise conflict-of-interest concerns." By Tom Perkins of Michigan Advance "Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald is top fundraiser among candidates for Michigan AG." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press

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The high-intensity beef between Michigan and Ohio State is well-known as the biggest rivalry in college football. We found a story to remind us that even at the height of the conflict, the two teams' legendary coaches weren't always at war. Jeff Weiss, a Michigander who grew up in Bowling Green, tells the story. Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate Rozeveld discusses the 7th week of his season. This week marked the highly anticipated opening day of rifle season in MIchigan. Nate shared his story of opening day spent with his family and the tags punched after the hunt. Nate also recaps the last few hunts he had this week including a missed opportunity on a mangy coyote. Rounding out the episode Nate does share some of his insight for the skewed buck to doe harvest in Michigan and compares some harvest data to the surrounding Midwest states. He highly recommends Michiganders to continue to report their harvests to help add data points in order to move the needle in a positive direction for helping manage the resource. Overall a great week spent in the woods with tags punched and a lot of season left to look forward to.  Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast!  Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to Michiganwildpod@gmail.comor send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod. In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters. Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast. Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs. Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  Looking for a new deer processor? Some custom smoked meats? Or some last minute hunting gear? Check out Mac's Rustic Deer Processing in Howard City, Michigan. Open 7am to 7pm M-S for drop off. (231-937-4372) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Michigan Wild's The Last 7 Days, Nate Rozeveld discusses the 7th week of his season. This week marked the highly anticipated opening day of rifle season in MIchigan. Nate shared his story of opening day spent with his family and the tags punched after the hunt. Nate also recaps the last few hunts he had this week including a missed opportunity on a mangy coyote. Rounding out the episode Nate does share some of his insight for the skewed buck to doe harvest in Michigan and compares some harvest data to the surrounding Midwest states. He highly recommends Michiganders to continue to report their harvests to help add data points in order to move the needle in a positive direction for helping manage the resource. Overall a great week spent in the woods with tags punched and a lot of season left to look forward to. Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to Michiganwildpod@gmail.comor send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system. Looking for a new deer processor? Some custom smoked meats? Or some last minute hunting gear? Check out Mac's Rustic Deer Processing in Howard City, Michigan. Open 7am to 7pm M-S for drop off. (231-937-4372) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #DataCenter #Environment #CorporateSubsidies #ArtificialIntelligence #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Economy #Jobs #WorkingClass #Tariffs #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing #BigTech Here's Episode #157 Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-17:00: Trump Affordability Fail/Dividing Working Class Left of Lansing's Pat Johnston points-out the rising grocery prices, rising inflation, and dropping jobs numbers happening during the Trump Regime's first year. Affordability is at the top of voters' minds and concerns. So, it's no wonder why Trump suddenly reversed some of his inflationary tariffs on several grocery items. Pat also brings up the different ways some MAGA grifters drive to divide working class. 17:01-38:00: Bridge Michigan's Kelly House Interview Bridge Michigan's environmental reporter, Kelly House, joins the show to discuss this sudden rush for data centers in Michigan. Ms. House talks about the controversy over a huge A.I. data center in Saline Township, MI, and how Michigan's state legislature helped make it possible to bring these data centers to the state. She also talks about the tax benefits for local communities, but the major environmental concerns these data centers bring with them. Check-out Kelly House's page at Bridge Michigan to read-up on all of her data center stories, and other environmental stories across the state.  38:28-44:10: Last Call on Data Center Fears Pat adds his two-cents on this data center rush in Michigan, and why working class Michiganders are worried about what this means for their communities and their state. 44:11-46:17: 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: "Data centers eyed in at least 10 Michigan towns. How they might change state." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Tensions mount as data centers eye ‘sleepy' Michigan farm towns." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Michigan utility panel announces hearing on DTE plan to power AI data center." By Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press "If You Thought Data Centers Were Bad, Wait Until You See How DTE Is Using One to FU*K Over Michigan." By Distill Social "GOP lawmakers try again to preempt state enforcement of AI laws." By Keely Quinlan of State Scoop "Benson's husband to recuse from state work on controversial data center if she is elected governor." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "How racist provocateur Jake Lang tried to manufacture chaos in Dearborn." By Steve Neavling of Detroit Metro Times Photo of Saline Township, MI farm courtesy of Joel Kurth/Bridge Michigan

Guy sits down with Karley Abramson, research associate for health policy, to talk about the seriously high level of poor health among Michiganders, a level showing increasing signs of further deterioration. Citizens Research Council just released exhaustive research, authored by Abramson, that drills down to root causes of why Michiganders suffer from worse health outcomes than residents in similar, neighboring states and even across the U.S. The paper, Social Determinants of Health: Pathways to a Healthier Michigan, clearly translates what Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) mean for Michiganders and how they directly affect the state's economy and our collective ability to prosper. Interconnectedness – All Policy is Health Policy This report unpacks SDOH by focusing on the evidence-based fundamental resources that are necessary for individual health: Financial Resources; Health Care; Food and Nutrition; Safety; and Social Support. Abramson explains that all the evidence and data point to two broad themes: the interconnectedness of the social determinants of health and the centrality of financial resources in the story of Michigan residents' lagging health outcomes. “In every area of public policy, there is a nexus to health and well-being,” the report notes. “The centrality of financial resources – education, employment, and income – is the story of Michigan's lagging health outcomes.”

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Congressman Tim Walberg, who represents Michigan's Fifth Congressional District and serves on both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee, joins Steve to discuss the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and what it means for hardworking Michiganders. Walberg says families and small businesses are suffering, not because solutions aren't on the table, but because Democrats refuse to stand up to their party's radical base. He outlines what Republicans are doing to get government workers back to work, protect essential services, and restore fiscal sanity in Washington.

Senator Lana Theis, representing Michigan's 22nd Senate District, joins Steve to discuss her newly introduced legislation designed to protect Michigan residents from unfair unemployment clawbacks. During the pandemic, thousands of hardworking Michiganders were told they were eligible for unemployment benefits, only to be hit with demands to repay those funds years later due to government errors. Senator Theis's bill aims to stop the state from punishing citizens for bureaucratic mistakes and ensure that those who acted in good faith aren't left financially devastated. She explains how her proposal restores fairness, accountability, and confidence in the state's unemployment system, while providing relief to families still struggling to recover from the economic fallout of recent years.

Thinking about moving to Michigan? You've probably heard the horror stories — cars buried in snow, gray skies for weeks, and frozen lakes that never melt. But the truth is, Michigan winters aren't what they used to be. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly what winters in Michigan are really like — from temperatures and snow totals to climate change, lake-effect snow, and how life here actually feels day to day.I'm a Michigan realtor and lifelong Michigander who helps people move to, from, and within the state — and this question comes up constantly. So if you're relocating to Michigan or just curious what you're getting into, this video is your ultimate guide to surviving (and even enjoying) Michigan winters.You'll learn:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comMainstream Democrats appear to have little to no plan on how to win back Michigan's Arab American voters, after losing them in record numbers during last year's election.However, Michigan's Progressive US Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed may have an answer.In this ‘Mehdi Unfiltered' interview, the Bernie-backed candidate tells Mehdi why he believes he is the “only” Democrat who can win Michigan's US Senate seat in next year's midterms and what it will take to win back those who abandoned Democrats last year due to the party's support for Israel's war in Gaza.“The way that we get back the people that we lost is to have a galvanizing fight…one where we understand that the same system that is corrupting our politics to send our money abroad to buy other countries' tanks and wage a genocide is the same system that's corrupting out healthcare system,” El-Sayed says to Mehdi.Mehdi and El-Sayed cover a wide range of issues in their discussion, including:* Whether El-Sayed is worried about AIPAC targeting him (“Michiganders are sick and tired of being told who they can and cannot vote for”)* Democrats failure to have a full reckoning over Gaza's role during last year's election (“It didn't go far enough”)* El-Sayed's “Medicare for All” campaign (“We have to do the work of persuasion”)Oh, and don't miss out on hearing which Democratic president encouraged El-Sayed to consider a career in politics.Paid subscribers can watch the full interview. Free subscribers can watch a 5-minute preview. Consider becoming a paid subscriber today to skip the paywall every time.Check out more from Zeteo:

#podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #TomBarrett #WilliamLawrence #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Michigan #SNAP #Food #GovernmentShutdown #Authoritarianism #Democracy #WorkingClass #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for November 3, 2025. Michigan Progressive House candidate for the state's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, held a vigil and and food drive for his fellow working class citizens, who had their food benefits ended on November 1st, thanks to the MAGA Republican Government Shutdown.  Current MAGA Congressman for the 7th District, Tom Barrett, refused to help-out during the vigil, and instead cried about "vandalism" after someone wrote some non-offensive words in chalk on his district office building in Lansing.  While Barrett complains about chalk while rubber-stamping Dear Leader Trump's entire economic failings, over a million Michiganders--and over 40-million Americans--are in danger of losing their food benefits.  We're in the new Gilded Age, but this time, it's backed by an authoritarian government.  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: "Congressional candidate hosts food drive and vigil outside Rep. Tom Barrett's Lansing office." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules." By Jane Norman of Michigan Advance "Food assistance for 1.4M in limbo: 'I never thought America would be this.'" By Nushrat Rahman, Beki San Martin, Clara Hendrickson, and Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Director for Workforce Development with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity with Christopher HooSang, Director of Human Resources DTE. LEO: What is Careers in Energy Week and why is it important for Michigan? LEO: What programs does LEO offer to help businesses upskill their workforce? LEO: Where can businesses and Michiganders go to learn more about career pathways, training opportunities and workforce programs? DTE: How does the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium work with LEO and other partners to grow Michigan's energy workforce? DTE: What programs does DTE offer to help prepare Michiganders for energy careers? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Careers in Energy Week spotlights Michigan's efforts to meet growing industry demand With thousands of openings in skilled trades and STEM, state programs and partnerships are creating energy career pathways for students and workers LANSING, Mich. — During Careers in Energy Week, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting programs and collaborations that introduce young people and adult learners to pathways in energy and related skilled trades. With nearly 518,300 energy-related jobs in Michigan and approximately 40,600 annual openings in professional trades projected by 2032, LEO is ensuring Michiganders have the skills and opportunities to thrive in these high-demand fields. “Careers in Energy Week gives us the opportunity to spotlight the programs and partnerships that are helping Michiganders gain the skills they need to succeed in our state's growing energy workforce,” said Krista Johnson, Director of LEO's Workforce Development division. “Our mission is clear: to connect people with high-demand, good-paying careers and to ensure employers have the workforce they need to grow. When workers and businesses succeed, our entire state moves forward.” STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – occupations are growing quickly, with more than 23,200 annual openings across fields like software development, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering and employment expected to increase 7.8% from 2025–2032. These careers are critical to Michigan's energy future and require a talent pipeline equipped with technical skills, problem-solving abilities and real-world job preparation. LEO's Office of Employment and Training supports Employer-Led Collaboratives that bring together businesses, educators and workforce partners to address talent needs and develop innovative solutions for Michigan's energy and skilled trades sectors. These collaboratives help align training with industry demand, ensuring a pipeline of qualified workers—and have directly contributed to the development of Registered Apprenticeship programs across the state. Additionally, the Going PRO Talent Fund helps employers train, develop and retain talent while providing Michiganders with clear pathways to high-wage careers. Registered Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while learning, preparing participants for well-paying careers in energy and skilled trades. To view a full list of Careers in Energy Week events, visit CareersInEnergyMichigan.com. For more information on career pathways, training opportunities and workforce programs, visit the state's free career exploration tool, Pathfinder (Pathfinder.MiTalent.org), or search for open energy industry jobs on Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org). ###

I had a different episode planned for today, as it's Halloween. I wanted to talk about ghosts and ghouls and vampires. Instead, due to the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP funds running out, 1.4 Michiganders are scared about where their next meal will come from.  When the news is scary, Fred Rogers said "Look for the helpers," and I found some in the Fair Food Network. My guests are Holly Parker, Chief Strategy and Program Officer, Fair Food Network and Alex Canepa, Director of Policy, Fair Food Network. The Double Up Food Bucks program sits alongside your Bridge Card, and allows for bonus dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables. They're also doing a temporary expansion of their program to help, how they can, get Michiganders access to more fresh produce when money is going to be tighter than ever. More: https://doubleupfoodbucks.org/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

In this week's episode, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony. They talk about her achievements and her many ''firsts' in politics - including her path to becoming the first African American woman elected to the Michigan Senate and the first to Chair the Senate Appropriations Committee  -- and the obstacles she has overcome along the way. Anthony explains how she is trying to improve equity and opportunity for all Michiganders and the challenges of leading the effort to shape what she calls the "people's budget." In addition, she offers insights into how the Trump Administration's efforts are impacting Michigan, especially in regards to tariffs, and talks about what her prior work as a County Commissioner taught her. Tune in to learn about her guiding principles and what gives her hope.  IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:04] Introducing today's guest, Senator Sarah Anthony. • [02:23] Her journey into public office and what it's like to be 'the first' in so many areas. • [04:52] The internal struggles she's faced in her position and how she overcomes them. • [06:52] How Anthony has tried to make systems work for people better than they do. • [08:51] Managing chairing appropriations and making the budget a 'people's budget'. • [14:47] Anthony shares what things are like in Michigan politically at the moment. • [18:06] How the tariffs are playing out in Michigan and how they're affecting people. • [21:09] What motivated Sarah to run for the County Commission, and what it taught her. • [24:42] Why she hasn't struggled to maintain her guiding principles during her time in office. • [26:26] Prioritizing outcomes over going viral and what gives her hope for the future.

The boys are joined by Christy McGillivray, the Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, to discuss the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot petition, the hostility of wealth to democracy, the "dark enlightenment" and Peter Thiel, and much more. If you want to support the ballot initiative, check it out here: https://mopupmichigan.orgPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodHITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/ Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/headintheoffice.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com

Steve welcomes Rep. Cam Cavitt, who represents Michigan's 106th House District, to discuss two key issues making headlines in Michigan. First, they dive into the Kratom crackdown, as lawmakers move to regulate the controversial substance following the tragic death of a man from what's being called “gas station heroin.” Rep. Cavitt breaks down what's in the proposed legislation, the dangers of unregulated Kratom products, and what Michigan can do to protect consumers without overreaching. Then, the conversation turns to an issue close to home for many Michiganders, hunting license prices. Cavitt talks about efforts to prevent price hikes that could push everyday hunters and outdoor enthusiasts out of the woods, and why protecting Michigan's hunting heritage remains a priority.

In Michigan sometimes when we are driving and we want to turn left we have to turn right first and it turns out that quirky traffic design can help prevent car crashes. Most people call it a Michigan Left or a Michigan U-Turn. But there are some Michiganders that have another name for it: the Banana Turn. GUESTS & SIBBLINGS: April Van Buren, producer for On Hand,Chris Van Buren, attorney living in New York City Find last week's On Hand episode here. Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve sits down with Congressman Tim Walberg, who represents Michigan's Fifth Congressional District and serves on both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee. They discuss how Democrats' political games have led to a radical government shutdown that's hurting hardworking Michiganders. Rep. Walberg calls on Congress to end the chaos and pass a clean government funding bill, putting the needs of the American people ahead of partisan theatrics.

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans are being impacted. So what are the real consequences of the shutdown? How can Democrats lead in these tumultuous times? Senator Elissa Slotkin joins David Rothkopf to share an inside look at the shutdown, how Michiganders are feeling the effects of the shutdown and tariffs, how Democrats can step up, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans are being impacted. So what are the real consequences of the shutdown? How can Democrats lead in these tumultuous times? Senator Elissa Slotkin joins David Rothkopf to share an inside look at the shutdown, how Michiganders are feeling the effects of the shutdown and tariffs, how Democrats can step up, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Set List: 01:42 - Norris went to the new club, Ora - and the Detroit Free Press Marathon is this weekend. We also discuss the likely closure of One Mic Comedy Club. 12:24 - Has Michigan's marijuana industry lived up to expectations?  We discuss jobs, access, business, and price on the heels of a topic thats hot with our listeners - increasing the wholesale tax on weed. 26:26 - The Gordie Howe Bridge to Canada opening has been delayed until 2026 Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Steve sits down with Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and self-proclaimed king of getting lost on Michigan's backroads. Ron shares his insider tips on the best events, hidden gems, and must-see destinations across the state, helping Michiganders make the most of every weekend. From scenic drives to local festivals, this episode is packed with ideas to get out, explore, and fall in love with Michigan all over again. Discover more at MichiganBackroads.com

Steve is joined by State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Township) to discuss a major win for Michigan and our military. Alongside Rep. Robinson, she applauds the $26 million state investment in Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, ensuring the base continues to serve our country and support local communities. They talk about pride in the U.S. military and what this funding means for Michiganders, from jobs to local impact, and the importance of supporting those who protect our freedoms at home and abroad.

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to another episode of the Future Generations Podcast! Today, host Dr. Stanton interviews Ginny Yurich, creator of the 1000 Hours Outside movement. This powerful episode explores how spending time in nature can revolutionize child development, family wellness, and mental health. Parents, educators, and anyone passionate about holistic child wellness should tune in for transformative insights.   Highlights: "Our kids are suffering, and these pieces can be hard to implement, but they're not hard to understand."   "Going outside changed the entire trajectory for me."   "We have not needed a doctor's appointment for anything since we started spending time outside."   "We're here to make sure our kids not just survive, but thrive."   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Ginny's Personal Background 05:50 - The Origin of 1000 Hours Outside 10:15 - Nature Deficit Disorder 18:52 - Screens vs. Nature Time 24:10 - Purpose and Mission 33:56 - Immediate Gratification and Nature 42:37 - Cognition and Movement 47:05 - Connection to Chiropractic Principles 50:36 - Future of the Movement   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/    Links:    https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co   About:   Ginny Yurich is a Michigan mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement that blends media, tech, publishing and a lifestyle brand with a mission centered around reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families and restoring balance between screen time and time outside.    She is the host and producer of the extremely popular The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, a keynote public speaker, zinnia enthusiast, and published author. Her latest best-selling book, ‘Until The Streetlights Come On', (Baker Books) was released in November 2023. Her forthcoming book, ‘Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing It' (Baker Books) released in May, 2025.   Holding a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Michigan, Ginny and her husband, Josh have been married for over 21 years and are lifelong Michiganders. They love raising their five children on their little hobby farm in “The Great Lakes State.”   The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. 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Originally uploaded September 26th, reloaded October 12th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Michigan's reading scores are at an all-time low. Can you explain how adult education programs help improve literacy for both adults and their children? Why is it important for parents to gain literacy and other essential skills, and how does this benefit the entire family? With half a million Michiganders lacking a high school diploma, how do the state's adult education programs open doors to better jobs and economic stability? How can residents find and participate in the free or low-cost adult education programs available across Michigan? Michigan's reading scores are at an all-time low. Research shows children of adults with low literacy skills are 72% more likely to struggle with reading themselves. When parents can read, they pass those skills on to their kids, setting the entire family up for success. That's why Adult & Family Literacy Week (Sept. 14–20) is such a critical moment to highlight the role of adult education. Right now, half a million Michiganders lack a high school diploma, a barrier that prevents them from finding good-paying jobs and helping their children thrive academically. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity supports more than 110 free or low-cost adult education programs across the state, opening doors for adults to: Build essential reading and math skills Earn industry-recognized credentials Increase their lifetime earnings potential (Michiganders with a high school credential earn $7,600 more per year than those without) Break the cycle of intergenerational low literacy » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

For a lot of us, Michigan’s iconic pop brands are tied into special memories from childhood. Maybe your mom would always give you Vernor’s when you had a tummyache. Or you can still remember the Faygo ads that played during your Saturday morning cartoons. Or you have fond memories of the Towne Club pop shop. We talked to one Michigander about the role that pop played in her childhood--and why she still loves those nostalgic flavors today. GUEST: Bobbie Bain, lifelong metro Detroiter Find last week's On Hand episode here. Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the simple act of spending more time outside be the key to restoring health, peace, and connection in your home?  In this episode, Ginny Yurich shares how embracing long days outdoors not only transformed her entire motherhood experience but also sparked the global 1000 Hours Outside movement.  From letting go of rigid schedules to reclaiming childhood from screens, Ginny's story points us back to the simple, grounding rhythms of home, health, and family life that brought us to homesteading in the first place.In this episode, we cover:Ginny's early struggles with rigid parenting schedules and exhausting days with little onesHow Ginny first stumbled upon Charlotte Mason's recommendation of spending 4–6 hours outside each dayWhat marked Ginny's first good day as a mom and how it changed her family's trajectoryThe birth of 1000 Hours Outside to reclaim childhood from screen timeHow her family's health transformed by being outside each day– kids eating, sleeping, and playing better, fewer doctor visitsWhy natural light and outdoor rhythms are essential for eyes, sleep, and overall wellnessTools for families: trackers, coloring sheets, and a mobile app to make goals funShifting from traditional homeschooling to a slower, life-centered approachHomeschooling without constant testing—kids will thrive, learn deeply, and pursue real-world goalsReflections on industrialization, homesteading, and restoring family life at homeView full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you to our sponsors!KubotaUSA.com | Providing the right equipment to keep us moving, shaping, and growing America's farms, fields, and constructionPremier1Supplies.com | Your one-stop shop for a variety of homesteading supplies and expert adviceABOUT GINNYGinny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand with a mission centered around reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families and helping people live a fuller life.She is the host and producer of the extremely popular The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, a keynote public speaker, zinnia enthusiast, and published author.Holding a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Michigan, Ginny and her husband, Josh have been married for over 21 years and are lifelong Michiganders. They love raising their five children on their little hobby farm in “The Great Lakes State.”RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet your hands on the REFORMER merch Amy is wearing in this podcast episodeTrack your family's hours outside using these resources on Ginny's websiteGrab your copy of Ginny's book, Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing ItCONNECTGinny Yurich | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | PodcastHomesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Vance #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #VotingRights #Mamdani #BudgetShowdowns #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HealthCare #Medicaid #Immigration #Gaza #GarlinGilchrist #Authoritarianism #Oligarchy #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's the 150th episode of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:00: Gilchrist on Gaza/ Government Shutdown/Haley Stevens Pat Johnston applauds Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist's announcement where he called Israel's actions in Gaza to be a genocide against the Palestinian people. The federal government is closed as MAGA Republicans, like Congresswoman Lisa McClain, are blocking Democrats from lowering health care costs. But Pat argues that shutting down the government is what MAGA Republicans want. And Pat concludes by sharing details of an upcoming Napa Valley Getaway for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. 19:01-45:52: Rank MI Vote's Joe Spaulding There's an effort underway to make Michigan a Ranked Choice Voting State. Signatures are being gathered to put the issue on ballot in 2026, as Michiganders would get to decide if Michigan should become the third Ranked Choice Voting state in the nation. Rank MI Vote's Campaign Director, Joe Spaudling, talks with Pat about what Ranked Choice voting is all about, and how it will benefit Michigan in the long run. Visit Rank MI Vote to learn more. 45:53-51:32: Last Call-Pot For Potholes In this week's "Last Call," Pat criticizes a state budget plan to tax legal marijuana shops to help pay for road repairs. 51:33-54:04: Ending/Tigers 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: "Gilchrist calls Gaza, Palestine crisis a genocide at Arab convention, fundraising communications." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance Distill Social Video Featuring Michigan Lt. Governor, and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Garlin Gilchrist. "Ranked choice voting signature collection phase begins in Michigan, campaign says." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Ban on ranked choice voting passed Michigan House." By Aurora Sousanis of The Detroit Free Press "The Government Has Been Shut Down for Months." By David Dayen & Whitney Curry Wimbish of The American Prospect "Cannabis group plots lawsuit over new Michigan weed tax plan." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan "Whitmer biz incentives may face chopping block as part of Michigan budget deal." By Jordyn Hermani & Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz delivered his 2025 State of the University address at the faculty investiture on September 30, 2025.SUMMARY KEYWORDSState of the University, new professors, leadership initiatives, enrollment record, US News rankings, federal policy changes, Jennison fund, budget adjustments, comprehensive campaign, experiential learning, strategic plan, One Health, research innovation, community partnerships, athletics.SPEAKERSSpeaker 1 00:00State of the University. Speaker 1  00:19So good morning again, and congratulations once again. I think they deserve another round of applause to our 2025, newly endowed professors and chairs. Your excellence truly elevates the capacity of our university to drive our work toward achieving our aspirations as a leading global public research university, and thanks to all my Spartan colleagues for joining us today, including several of our Board of Trustees members one year ago, almost to the day at my presidential investiture here at Wharton Center, I shared a Vision for Michigan State University, not just my own, but one shaped by conversations and collaborations with so many people around our campus and around the community and many of you who are here today together, we outlined big, bold goals, making Michigan State University the most inclusive, welcoming and safe environment it can be tackling grand societal challenges head on, and transforming Michigan State University into a truly next generation University. We also launched several leadership initiatives aimed at achieving those goals, and today, I'm excited to share the progress that we've made and a glimpse of what's ahead. Let's start with some great news, and there's so much that we could talk about and celebrate today, but I want to touch on a few things. First, we entered the new academic year, enrolling more undergraduate students than ever before in our 170 year history of Michigan State University, it's clear that students and families place their trust in us to provide an education that is practical, exceptional and accessible. Students come to us from 139 countries, all 50 states, and all 83 counties across the state of Michigan, we remain the top choice for in state students, with over 8200 Michiganders as part of this new class. And that's why I say that we are Michigan's State University and over 600 highly achieving incoming students join the Honors College, 30 of whom represent our inaugural class of the Williams scholars. 02:52Second, some good news from US News and World Report Speaker 1  02:58US News and World Report rankings just placed six of our undergraduate programs among the nation's top 25 two more than last year. Supply Chain Management ranked number one for 15 consecutive years. Service Learning and Education Abroad ranked number one among public universities, learning communities ranked number two nationally, and the list you could go on and on and on, but there's a lot to celebrate with regard to the incredible academic achievements and opportunities provided through our undergraduate and graduate students here at MSU. And I want to offer a huge congratulations to the faculty and staff who make these programs run, you know, on a daily basis, and, more importantly, to shine on a daily basis. So we're grateful for all that you do. However, not all developments this past year have been easy. Everyone here knows that federal policy changes have disrupted our operations and impacted our core mission of teaching, research and outreach. 04:05But Spartans don't back down. Speaker 1  04:09We mobilize teams to respond swiftly, to protect our research, support our people and continue serving the public, a responsibility that we hold and take very seriously as a leading global public research university, as we always have and will continue to do, I've taken our message to Washington DC and invited lawmakers here to see firsthand the value we provide through research, education and outreach. We've also taken action here at home, through the Jennison fund, we're investing $5 million per year for three years to support affected research programs. Just last week, we notified 37 recipients of this funding, and their work is nothing short of inspiring agricultural economist kajil Galati will be able to pivot from her international work in food safety and security toward applications in the United States, including examining lead testing policies on children's health and educational outcomes. The history department's Professor Walter Hawthorne can complete data integration, supporting scholarly and public access to the names and stories of more than 33,000 historically enslaved individuals on the unique MSU based enslaved.org platform. And graduate student Melina Ortez can continue preparing for a research for a career in research, a cancer research. Jennison funding will support 24 graduate students and restore our fellowships, allowing our continued education of the next generation of scholars and leaders. This is what it means to live our mission, to invest in people, knowledge and purpose. I want to thank all those in the offices and on the rapid response teams analyzing each new mandate and recommending ways to mitigate the disruption to our operations and our people. We will stay true to our Spartan mission and our Spartan values. Not all of our challenges stem from external factors, and I acknowledge the anxiety around our internal budget adjustments, I want to salute the careful work our colleges and administrative units have done to help build a secure, sustainable future for MSU. Together, as one team, we've taken steps to ensure our financial health for the long term. And let me be clear, as I said several times this past year, MSU is not in a financial crisis, but we are navigating a complex landscape and making tough, proactive decisions right now to stay strong. Thanks to our community's hard work, we've maintained the lowest tuition increase among Michigan's public universities over the past decade. We've increased University funded financial aid, and we've protected essential programs while aligning resources with strategic initiatives. 07:33And we're not slowing down. Speaker 1  07:35We're moving forward together as one team with a clearer understanding of who we are and who we can become. 07:46So as I promised, let's talk apples. Speaker 1  07:51Yes, it's harvest season, and Michigan is the nation's second largest apple producer. And that matters because it connects directly to our roots and our role in supporting Michigan's economy and agriculture. I look back at our visit to the Martinez farm in Conklin during our inaugural Spartan bus tour last fall, and I'm proud to know that Michigan's 700 have a reliable partner in Michigan State University, and we saw that firsthand on that bus tour, the training in agricultural and management practices that we offer to farmers such as Paulina Martinez and his team provide the knowledge to Ensure Michigan needs 08:39in apple production, Speaker 1  08:42the Spartan bus store was one of the leadership initiatives that I announced last year. In addition to traveling to Central and Western Michigan last October, we've traveled to Detroit in May to visit places our students call ...

Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, business owner, community leader, husband, and father, joins The Steve Gruber Show to announce his run for Michigan's next Secretary of State. With years of hands-on experience as a clerk, Forlini says Michigan desperately needs strong, honest leadership to restore confidence in our elections. He pledges to clean up the Election Bureau, put integrity back at the forefront, and ensure every Michigander can trust the process. Forlini brings both experience and passion to the table, and he's ready to get to work.

For a quarter century, Transportation Riders United (or TRU) has been advocating for better and more transit and transportation options for Detroiters, Metro Detroiters, and Michiganders. Their 25th anniversary gala is coming up this week, so I thought I'd check in with TRU Executive Director Megan Owens on eveyrthing from the history of the nonprofit organization, to the accomplishments, to the challenges ahead... and the unique opportunities right here in front of us to make sure Metro Detroit is a world-class region.  Gala fundraiser tickets: https://www.detroittransit.org/25th-gala-tickets/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

 In 2015, Laura Sherman and her colleagues from Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet's office rode horses into a special part of the Rocky Mountains called the Thompson Divide. Laura had landed in Sen. Bennet's office after grad school as part of a policy fellowship with the American Academy for the Advancement of Science. At the time she was a legislative assistant to Sen. Bennet. She and her colleagues were working on legislation to protect federally-owned portions of the Divide from future energy and mineral extraction. It was all part of a plan she made years earlier, while studying geochemistry at the University of Michigan. Laura realized that to influence climate policy, she needed to connect her research to policymakers. Today, Laura continues to connect people and policy as president of  the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a trade association that's advancing clean power in the state.This week on With Great Power, Laura Sherman talks about the state of advanced metering infrastructure in Michigan, why she wants utilities to deploy next-generation smart meters, and the value the technology provides to Michiganders and consumers everywhere.Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The GridX production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

Chad Livengood is a Michiganian. Like... he's never going to be a "Michigander". It doesn't ring true to his ear, and his employer, The Detroit News, doesn't recognize "Michigander" in it's style guide - it prefers "Michiganian". And it's this commitment to style that landed Livengood at odds with Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Here's Chad's Off Hand story. GUEST: Chad Livengood, politics editor, The Detroit News Now we want to hear from you!Do you have a highly specific Michigan story to tell? Tell us about it!What questions do you have about Michigan? We'll investigate! Submit them here.Or drop us a voicemail, if picking up a phone doesn't freak you out: 734-647-7840Like this kind of local content? Support Michigan Public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host David From continues the story of Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, a Michigan restaurant owner who refused to close during the pandemic after the state's first round of executive orders was ruled unconstitutional. Joined by her attorney, Helen Brinkman, Marlena recounts being singled out by state leadership, arrested, fined, and jailed—despite unequal enforcement and conflicting rulings—after she chose to keep serving her community. Brinkman walks through the legal maze: administrative suspensions, contempt findings, and split decisions that could set a statewide precedent on executive power, due process, and equal protection. Together they explain why Marlena's case now aims for the United States Supreme Court—and why the outcome matters for every Michigander who expects leaders to follow the same rules they impose on the people.

In an episode first released in 2010, then-producer Lulu Miller drives to Michigan to track down the endangered Kirtland's warbler. Efforts to protect the bird have lead to the killing of cowbirds (a species that commandeers warbler nests), and a prescribed burn aimed at creating a new habitat. Tragically, this burn led to the death of a 29-year-old wildlife technician who was dedicated to warbler restoration. Forest Service employee Rita Halbeisen, local Michiganders skeptical of the resources put toward protecting the warbler, and the family of James Swiderski (the man killed in the fire), weigh in on how far we should go to protect one species.EPISODE CREDITS:Reported by - Lulu MillerSignup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.