Podcast appearances and mentions of pat johnston

#podcast #politics #economy #Progressives #FlatTax #CorporateGreed #Michigan #Minnesota #ProgressiveTax #PaidSickLeave #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 9, 2025. Michigan ranks 39th in per capita income, proving that a billion dollars in corporate subsidies, and the state's regressive flat tax, aren't working to help the working class. Pat Johnston explains why Michigan should be more like Minnesota, and reinvest in the people. But that'll mean repealing the flat tax, and replacing it with a progressive tax to make the system more fair for the working class.  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 in 39th, Minnesota is 12th." By Lou Glazer of Michigan Future, Inc.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Democrats #progressives #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateWelfare #WorkingClass #Lobbying #DonorBase #CorporateAuthoritarianism #Trump #ElonMusk #Whitmer #MattHall #Republicans #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 131 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-21:41: Trump's Low #'s/Slotkin & Oligarchy The first segment features Pat Johnston detailing how Michiganders, and America, are giving Trump a failing grade after his first 100 days in office. Trump's tariffs are hurting the working class, but he and his regime are doubling-down. Then, Pat breaks-down Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's new "war plans" for Democrats, and where she says Democrats should stop saying "oligarchy" when attacking Trump. Pat gives examples where he thinks Slotkin's right, and where she's wrong. 22:01-39:00: Interview w/ Paula Gardner Paula Gardner, Business Editor at Bridge Michigan, is our guest this week. Ms. Gardner unveiled a handful of articles detailing how this state's reliance on taxpayer-funded corporate subsidies aren't bringing the jobs and economic growth many promised. Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has championed these subsidies during her tenure. But because the near $1Billion in spending hasn't resulted in the jobs supporters said would happen, there seems to be bipartisan agreement that we need new solutions. Check-out Ms. Gardner's article, "WHITMER SUBSIDY RECORD: COMPANIES GET 1-BILLION DOLLARS; JOBS FALL SHORT OF PROMISES.” 39:01-46:00: Last Call-Whitmer & Trump Pat's "Last Call" is on Whitmer joining Trump during his Michigan trip this week, and where she went right and wrong on that visit.  46:01-49:16: 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: "Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promises." By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan "After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentives." By Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan "Bernie Sanders pushes back against Elissa Slotkin's criticism of using the term ‘oligarchy.'" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses." By Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber of Associated Press "UP protesters gather in Marquette before Rep. Jack Bergman speaks at fundraiser." By TV6 WLUC in Marquette "Trump, joined by Whitmer, announces new jets for Selfridge." By Rob French of Bridge Michigan "More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds." By Domenico Montanaro of NPR

#podcast #health #Michigan #Vaccines #Politics #Democrats #MAGA #Extemism #PublicHealth #HealthCare #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 28, 2025! Michigan has nine measles cases so far in 2025. It's not too hard to figure-out why: major drops in childhood vaccination rates in the state combined with misinformation and mixed messages from the Trump Regime, and specifically from its Health & Human Services Director Robert Kennedy Jr. Pat Johnston explains why he's not so sure making measles great again in the country is a winning strategy for the people.  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 headed toward worst year for measles in decades, chief medical exec says." Hannay Mackay of The Detroit News "RFK Jr. says he wants to curb measles. His former nonprofit keeps undermining his message." By Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th News

#podcast #Politics #GulfOfMexico #Michigan #MattMaddock #MAGA #Republicans #Weird #Trump #Progressives #Democrats #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 25, 2025. The weird Michigan MAGA Republican state House Rep. Matt Maddock of the 51st House District is making news again in his own warped and cruel way. Maddock announced this week that he wants to abolish the Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency, which coincides with Dear Leader Trump and Elon Musk cutting the U.S. Veterans' Affairs office. Maddock also introduced a bill forcing Michigan's government to call The Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," which is how MAGA Republicans believe will help the working class? Pat Johnston shares his thoughts on why Maddock is the perfect embodiment of today's clownish, weird, but horrifically cruel MAGA Republican Party. 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: "Child marriage is now banned in Michigan." Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "GOP Rep. Maddock on tape: ‘We're going to have a civil war or some sort of revolution.'" By Jon King of Michigan Advance

#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressives #Democrats #Line5 #Trump #MAGA #Economy #CorporateGreed #Oligarchy #WorkingClass #Environment #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 130 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:03: MAGA MI Cowards/Stevens Runs For U.S. Senate LOL's Pat Johnston describes how the "empty chair" town halls for MAGA Michigan Republican Congressmen John James and Tom Barrett shows the cowardice of these so-called tough MAGA men. How can John James run for governor if he's too afraid to face his own constituents who are angry with how Dear Leader Trump & Republicans are gutting Social Security and Medicaid while passing massive tax breaks for the corporate donor base. And Pat isn't real enthused by Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens's U.S. Senate run, and he explains why. 20:04-44:56: Dr. Jeffrey Insko Line 5 Interview Dr. Jeffrey Insko of The Current joins Pat to discuss the Trump Regime's fast-tracking of a tunnel project designed to keep the Line 5 pipeline operational for Canadian energy company Enbridge. The 72-year old pipeline is in poor shape, and a major leak or spill could spell doom for the health of the Great Lakes and Michigan's economy. Dr. Insko explains the decades of corporate and government corruption keeping Line 5 operating, and putting Michiganders at risk. 44:57-50:13: Last Call-MAGA Wants Tax On Rich? In the "Last Call," Pat explains why some MAGA Republicans, like former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, are pushing Republicans to pass a tax on millionaires and billionaires. It's obvious that AOC * Bernie Sanders' "anti-oligarchy" tour is resonating with millions across the country. 50:14-52:13: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Trump administration to fast-track Line 5 tunnel, calling project 'emergency.'" By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Absent Tom Barrett, 7th District town hall meeting lets constituents express concerns, frustrations." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance "Michigan Republicans praise Trump, Army Corps for fast-tracking Line 5 tunnel." By SooLeader Staff at SooLeader.com "Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian-Detroit "In default on your student loans? Trump's team says they will garnish wages, take your tax refunds." By Matt Durr of MLive.com "Steve Bannon (Yes, Really!) Just Had a Good Idea for Trump." By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling of The New Republic

#podcast #progressive #politics #GretchenWhitmer #Whitmer #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #MAGA #Trump #Musk  #leftoflansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 24, 2025. This week, Pat Johnston wonders what happened to the Big Gretch of old? Governor Gretchen Whitmer appears to be journeying towards the nebulous political "center" at a time when the Democratic and progressive base is in need of true leaders to defend against the autocratic takeover caused by co-Presidents Elon Musk and Donald Trump.  In her first term, Whitmer touted being, "That woman from Michigan." Now, she's touting on finding common ground with Dear Leader Trump. And this illustrates why Democratic Party leaders are failing to lead.  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 "Gretchen Whitmer: I want to find ‘common ground' with Donald Trump." By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Magazine

#podcast #Politics #Michigan #Line5 #ShutdownLine5 #MAGA #Trump #ElonMusk #FossilFuels #ClimateChange #OilandGas #Environment #RuralMichigan #CorporateGreed #Tariff #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 17, 2025. Chad Livingood of The Detroit News published a piece detailing how Dear Leader Trump's plan to place a 10% tariff on Canadian oil imported into the U.S. would harm many of the Trump-voters living in rural Michigan.  But to Pat Johnston's surprise, it seems many of those MAGA voters are not only backing this proposed tariff, but are also saying they can do without Canadian oil! Which means there truly is no need to keep the Line 5 oil pipeline that pumps fossil fuels under the Straits of Mackinac running!  In some strange way, MAGA is joining the rest of us declaring that the 70-year old pipeline is insignificant.  Well, ok then! Let's Shut Down Line 5! 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

#podcast #Politics #news #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #Democrats #Progressives #Democrats #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #CorporateCorruption #DonorBase #Oligarchs #RuralDemocrats #WorkingClass #Election #Fascism #Transparency Here's Episode 117 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:29: Pat's Mom's Passing & Influence In the first segment, Pat Johnston talks about his Mom passing away last week, and the major influence she played in his political and news upbringing. Like Pat, his Mom wore her politics and values on her sleeve, and she wasn't bashful about sharing her views, especially when she thought some right-winger was completely wrong! Her political values and passion have indeed been passed-down to Pat, and he explains why he's so incredibly grateful to have those important traits. Then, Pat explains the importance of focusing on local and state politics during these Trump Part II days. 15:30-37:25: MI State Rep. Betsy Coffia Interview Pat next talks with Michigan Progressive Democratic State Representative Betsy Coffia. Rep. Coffia works hard for the people of the 103rd District, covering Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Counties. Despite Coffia's district being mostly rural, and despite Republicans trying their best to oust her, Coffia actually Increased her victory margin in this past election compared her first win in 2022. Coffia explains how she was able to achieve success in a tough year for other Michigan Democrats. And she talks about the wasted opportunity by state House Democrats to pass important bills during their last days in the majority. 37:26-45:00: Last Call on A Weak Resistance The "Last Call" segment highlights a column by Michigan Advance's Susan J. Demas, in which Demas writes how there is very little resistance going into this Trump term compared to the first one in 2016. Unlike the Women's Marches in '16, there were no Democratic Party officials present at any marches this time around. How can there be a Resistance 2.0 if Democratic Party leaders are already bending the knee in both Michigan and D.C.? 45:01-49:20: Ending/Demise of The Lions Pat ends on a sports note by sharing his thoughts and feelings on the early, and stunning, ouster of the Detroit Lions in the NFL Playoffs. Yet, Pat remains optimistic for the Lions next year.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "The Resistance decides it's futile." By Susan J. Demas of Michigan Advance Democratic New York Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer post via Blue Sky. Tim Alberta post about the Detroit Lions playoff loss. Traverse City Image: "Traverse City Michigan Sign M-22" by Royalbroil is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

#Podcast #Politics #Progressives #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #MichiganNews #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #CorporateCorruption #MichiganDemocrats #Republicans #Immigration #Oligarchs #TechBros #Democracy #WorkingClass #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for January 20, 2025. On this second Inauguration Day for Donald Trump, Pat Johnston explains why he can't get behind a wasted "Resistance 2.0." battle cry. Because, unless progressives fight for some real, populist change inside local, state, and national Democratic Party offices, no resistance movement is going to stop what's going to happen for the next few years. 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

#Podcast #Politics #Media #LegacyMedia #News #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #MAGA #Oligarchs #ElonMusk #Zuckerberg #FreeSpeech #WorkingClass #Economy #Immigration #Extremism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 116 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-16:00: Dems Acting Like "Maga-Dems" The first segment features Pat Johnston sharing his thoughts on both Michigan and national Democrats running as "MAGA" Democrats, and how detrimental that will be to a Democratic Party struggling to attract new voters. It'll be difficult for Democrats to differentiate from MAGA Republicans if they adopt MAGA policies. Pat points-out how three Michigan Democrats are jumping aboard a MAGA deportation bill, and how joining Republicans will further anger those voters they told Republicans and Trump were an existential threat to our country. And Pat talks about how Michigan Democrats in Lansing failed to pass important progressive bills, like affordable water, polluter pay, and government transparency, but they did pass a massive corporate handout to Big Tech for data centers. 16:01-43:58: Guest--Jennifer Schulze on Big Tech's Power Grab The second segment features a discussion between Pat and Jennifer Schulze on Big Tech's power grab in government, and whether or not the media is set-up to cover this merger between the Big Tech Bros and the incoming Trump Administration. They discuss her Heartland Signal article, "Welcome To The United States of Elon," in which Ms. Schulze writes how Musk has bought Trump and the Republicans, and she's unsure if today's mainstream media is ready to take a strong stance in covering this reality. Click here for a complete archive of Jennifer Schulze's writings on the Heartland Signal. Click here to visit Jennifer's Substack "Indistinct Chatter." 43:59-49:52: Last Call--The New Robber Baron Age In this week's "Last Call," Pat explains how Mark Zuckerberg's announcement to turn Facebook into Musk's Twitter simply illustrates how all of these Tech Bros are sticking together. They are the New Age Robber Barons, and it's time for us to realize they are fighting for a stronger billionaire class while determined to hurt the working class. 51:00-52:18: 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: Elon Musk Picture: "Elon Musk at the 2016 Tesla Annual Shareholders' Meeting" by jurvetson is licensed under CC BY 2.0. "What They Always Wanted: Zuckerberg, Trump, and the New Normal." By Jared Yates Sexton in Dispatches From a Collapsing State. "House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support." By Fernando Cervantes, Jr. of USA Today House Vote of Lakin Riley Act (Michigan Reps.). "Rhetoric versus reality: Addressing common misconceptions about immigration." By Gloria Rebecca Gomez of The Arizona Mirror via Michigan Advance

#Podcast #News #Politics #Progressives #Democrats #Trump #Michigan #January6th #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for January 6, 2025. As Vice President Kamala Harris certified her election loss to Donald Trump in Congress today, many who voted for her (or against Trump) are wondering how we're at this place just four years after Trump orchestrated the January 6th insurrection. Pat Johnston believes it's a myriad of factors, including incompetency from Democratic leadership both on the federal and state level.  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

#podcast #politics #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #ProgressivePolitics #Democrats #Republicans #WorkingClass #Populism #Populist #Economy #Election2024 #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #Lobbying #Republicans #MAGA #TheAmericanProspect #DavidDayen Here's Episode 114 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-13:16: Michiganders Want Populist Policies! After pointing-out more absurdity from Ohio Republicans, who've introduced a bill banning flag-planting on football fields, Pat Johnston turns his attention back to Michigan, and the many progressive bills that Democrats must pass while they still have the majority in Lame Duck. Pat talks about a Progress Michigan-backed poll showing how Michiganders support state Democrats passing progressive legislation in these final days of 2024. Many of these bills, like Polluter Pay, Paid Family Leave, water affordability, reproductive protections, and others have taken a back seat to more bills directing millions of dollars in corporate welfare. 13:17-34:15: TAP's David Dayen Interview The American Prospect's executive editor, David Dayen, joins the show to talk more about his recent piece titled, "Michigan Democrats Deliver Lame-Duck Disappointment: The first Democratic trifecta in 40 years is ending with internal dissent, stalled legislation, and up to $10 billion in corporate subsidies." Mr. Dayen illustrates how satisfying the corporate donor base is the top priority for the Democratic leadership, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and that's causing dissension with the progressive wing of the caucus. And, Mr. Dayen talks about how the more Democrats cozy-up to corporate-backed interests, the more they keep losing working class voters both in Michigan, and the rest of the United States. Don't forget to check-out David Dayen's "Organized Money" podcast! 35:00-39:00: MI Dems Pass Unemployment Boost In the "Last Call," Pat shares the great news that Michigan Democrats did pass a solid bill boosting to Michigan's Unemployment benefits this week. The bill not only extends unemployment by six more weeks, but it also boosts the payments. The legislation is on its way to Governor Whitmer's desk. Now, this is how it's done, Michigan Democrats! More of this, please! 40:00-41:39: 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: David Dayen's "Organized Money" Podcast "Michigan Democrats Deliver Lame-Duck Disappointment: The first Democratic trifecta in 40 years is ending with internal dissent, stalled legislation, and up to $10 billion in corporate subsidies." By David Dayen of The American Prospect "Supreme Court order complicates conversation as paid family leave bills move to Senate floor." By Kyle Davidson and Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "Push to pass Drive SAFE bills continues as time for legislative action runs short." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance

#Podcast #Politics #PoliticalNews #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #LeftOfLansing #Election2024 #WorkingClass #Economy #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #DirtroadDems Here's Episode 111 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:36: Democrats Losing Working Class In the opening segment, Pat Johnston talks about how Democrats are losing the working class, and why it's unconscionable since Trump & MAGA's policies help only the rich, corporate donor class. Pat highlights how one progressive Michigan Democratic State House Representative won reelection in a rural area by running as a real, working class Democrat.  15:37-39:03: Kasey Helton Interview Progressive Livingston County activist and influencer, Kasey Helton, gives her assessment on how Democrats must learn to get back in touch with the working class. She talks about how constant mixed messages from national Democrats ended-up hurting them in this election. Watch Kasey's Facebook Live video on where and how Democrats went wrong in this election. 39:04-43:04: Last Call Letter Pat shares a listener email, which lifted his spirits after a very rough post-election week. 43:05- 45:30: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES:  "Auchter's Art: We never left." Via Michigan Public Radio "Rural voters drove Michigan's record turnout and helped hand Trump victory." By Dustin Dwyer and Adam Yahya Reyes of Michigan Public Radio "Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she's looking for 'shared priorities' with Trump." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News

Here's Episode 105 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast. 00:00-18:17: VEEP Recap/MAGA Attacks Immigrants & Abortion Rights The first segment features Pat Johnston giving his review of the Vice Presidential Debate between Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and MAGA Republican Dude-Bro J.D. Vance. Pat highlights where Walz scored some major points, and where he fell short, in his debate against Vance. Pat also talks about how the Dear Leader Trump/Vance attacks on immigrants is leading to violent threats.  18:18-40:48: Interview w/ Amanda Mazur on Abortion Rights Our guest this week is Amanda Mazur, who's an abortion rights activist as well as the Vice President of Northwest Michigan For Reproductive Freedom. Amanda gives her takes on how abortion was covered during the Veep debate, and she shares thoughts on how MAGA Republicans are definitely not "pro-family," and how progressives and Democrats should talk about abortion rights this election year.  40:49-46:11: Last Call: Mike Rogers Wants Higher Drug Prices In the "Last Call," Pat talks about how MAGA Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate "Florida" Mike Rogers is "passionately against" allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. He criticizes Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, and Michigan congresswoman, Elissa Slotkin's backing of the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave Medicare the power to lower the prices of different prescription drugs in the future. Let's see how the voters react to "Florida" Mike's stance on that one.  46:12-48:28: Ending/Go 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

Here's Episode 104 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:15: MAGA Plans To Destroy Economy & Women's Freedoms The award-winning Pat Johnston highlights Project 2025's goals to destroy unions if Dear Leader Trump gets back into office. He also stresses the importance of the Michigan Supreme Court races, and to vote for Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Thomas. Pat shows how MAGA Michigan Republican attacks on immigrants will hurt our state economy. And he closes the segment showing how Michigan Democrats keep producing results that actually helps the people and the state. 19:16-35:40: The Smearing of Rashida Tlaib This week's elongated "Last Call" has Pat talking about the disgusting smear attacks against Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Tlaib criticized Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for charging pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Michigan campus. She gave an interview with The Detroit Metro Times' Steve Nealing in which Tlaib continued her criticisms of Nessel. That criticism led to the corporate media pressing a narrative that Tlaib used antisemitic language in her attacks against Nessel. However, Steve Nealing himself took to social media to attack media organizations, like CNN, for accusing Tlaib of antisemitism by claiming she said something... she never said! And even worse, a couple of Michigan Democrats jumped aboard the smear before ever reading the story. Nealing provided a "fact-check" piece to this story as well. 35:41-37:56: 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

Here's Episode 98 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast with Pat Johnston! 00:00-7:38: Weird MAGAS JV Vance/Matt Hall Pat talks about J.D. Vance (or J.V., as Pat calls him) visited Michigan again to unload another uninspired, dark, and untrue version of America that he and Dear Leader Trump envision. Pat then highlights weird MAGA Michigan Republican State Rep. Matt Hall, and how he's spent his time opposing ways to make Michigan a more prosperous, safe, and free state. He's even vowing to gut the new minimum wage increase and Earned Paid Sick Leave laws scheduled to go into effect this coming winter. Once again, like Dear Leader Trump and J.V. Vance, Matt Hall proves Republicans are about Punishing the working class in Michigan. 7:39--18:19: Interview w/ Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice Co-Founder of Mothering Justice, Danielle Atkinson, talks about the enormous Michigan State Supreme Court decision declaring how the Republican majority in Lansing back in 2018 acted unconstitutionally when they adopted and altered higher Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Leave ballot initiatives. She talks about how Republicans gutted those laws, damaged the democratic process, and how these new laws will be a boon for both workers and businesses in Michigan. 18:20-42:14: Austin Marsman Interview Pat next talks with Austin Marsman, Democratic State House candidate of House District 42. Marsman will face the disastrous and disturbing Republican House Minority Leader, Matt Hall. Marsman is hoping to become one of the few Gen Z members in the State House, which desperately needs the voice and perspective of younger Michiganders. He's spent his young professional life improving the lives for people in Allegan County, and now wants to improve the lives of thousands in both Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties. He believes in problem-solving, and being part of a freedom-based agenda Democrats across Michigan and the country are pushing.  Donate to Austin Marsman's campaign! 41:00-51:38: Last Call-Harris Owes The Press Nothing! In this week's "Last Call," Pat goes after the corporate media for its demands that Vice President Kamala Harris must do a press conference immediately. Considering their many, many failures in covering Trump, and covering for Trump, Harris is finding other ways to bypass the old media structure--a structure designed to report on the horse race, and help Republicans. 51:39-52:48: 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

It's episode 79 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast with the award-winning Pat Johnston! Pat's guest this week is Lou Glazer from Michigan Future, Inc., which is a nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization that focuses on helping Michigan succeed in a knowledge-based economy. And as Lou says, Michigan Future is also trying to make Michigan a more prosperous state. Michigan currently ranks 39th in per capita income. Lou says transformational changes are needed to make the state a more prosperous state, and a more attractive state, for younger people and younger families. Those changes include more investments in education, our cities and towns, and transit.  Pat opens the show talking about the cynical game the right-wing continues to play when it comes to dividing this country through race. He talks about how many on the right, including members of the Michigan Republican Party, continue to stoke fears over immigration. It's an issue that could've been tackled this year, but Congressional Republicans trashed their own bill because Donald Trump needed the issue for this year's presidential campaign. Oh, yes, Pat attacks Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra, who's part of this game of division and fear, while offering no solutions! The "Last Call" deals with a new study showing how the gap between the U.S. corporate profits and corporate taxes as a share of GDP has DOUBLED in the last 40+ years!  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com leftoflansing.com

On this episode of Whatahockey -The quad crew is here and catching up (Shame on Fink for forgetting Pat) -Johnston is on fire and Benn is so back right now -Stars getting favors from Montreal and wtf is going on in Nashville -GOAL HORN ROULETTE Make sure to follow all our wonderful sponsors! (Conway & Banks, Nicemitts, Grizzly Energy)

In the landscape of American Soccer, there are a number of pioneers of the beautiful game. One of those pioneers, Mexico Liga Santos Laguna Legend, and member of the US National Team, Allan Adams joins the Three Old Goalies to discuss his career. Adams was the first American Goal Keeper to play in the Mexican League and has some amazing stories to tell. Allan joined the show back in October but we had some technical issues that made this recording a crazy series of edits to get released here in January of 2024. Also joining this episode is Pat Johnston of White Glove Goalkeeping to talk about Allan and his career. Adams credits Johnston with changing the direction of his soccer career. Recorded 10.5.23

January 2024 Speakers: Bertie & Pat Johnston Series: Blessings From The Boat Title: The May Miracles www.lifeboatfellowship.com This audio was recorded at the Lifeboat Fellowship, Grange Corner, Moy. For further copies or information please visit our website at www.lifeboatfellowship.com or write to.... Lifeboat Fellowship, Old Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT71 6PX

On this episode: - A busy college signing day in St. Joseph. Hear from Central Senior Zoe Trotter as well as Bishop LeBlond's Tim Johnston, Pat Johnston & Davis Jungbluth - Savannah Boys swimming sends 3 relay teams to tomorrows Class 1 Finals - and we have our Week 12 High School Football Pregame Show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cliffnotespod/support

Sunday Evening, 28th May 2023 Speakers: Bertie & Pat Johnston Testimony: 53 Years Since Bundoran www.lifeboatfellowship.com This audio was recorded at the Lifeboat Fellowship, Grange Corner, Moy. For further copies or information please visit our website at www.lifeboatfellowship.com or write to.... Lifeboat Fellowship, Old Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT71 6PX

In this week's episode, Pat Johnston covers how Democrats are fixing what Republicans destroyed during their 40 years of power in Lansing. He covers how Republicans across the nation are working to erase American history, ban books, silence their opponents, and destroy the public school system. Pat also gives another shoutout to Democratic State Rep. Dylan Wegela for introducing a bill stopping police from lying to minors to obtain a false confession. leftoflansing@gmail.com

Michigan Democrats are banking on Gov. Whitmer's slogan that "Bigotry Is Bad For Business." Pat Johnston explains why being the anti-Indiana, the anti-Ohio, and the anti-Florida is the best strategic move for Michigan--both morally and economically. By becoming a more welcoming state for women who want to make their own medical decisions, and a more LGBTQ-friendly state, Michigan Democrats are illustrating that our state is best for businesses and workers because Michigan believes in freedom. And Pat highlights how there are now 13 Starbucks stores in Michigan that voted to unionize!

LOL's Pat Johnston talks about how Michigan Democrats are giving state Democratic parties across the nation a blueprint for electoral success. If Democrats succeed in showing how they will improve the lives of their constituents, they will remain in power. But we must always take the battle to the right-wing forces. 

LOL's Pat Johnston highlights how Michigan Democrats are using their legislative majority to enact real change when it comes to curbing gun violence. It's a start. 

Pat Johnston joins the 3 Old Goalies podcast for the third time to share his work with TheSquad.com and talk with the boys about the beautiful game. The former All-American has seemingly done it all. Not only did he earn his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Duke University but he also has a Masters in Fine Arts from Sewanee: The University of the South. Pat played professionally at Newcastle United in the English First Division (now the Premier League) He spent time with the Miami Sharks, Freedom, and Fort Lauderdale Strikers. In the USISL he had a stint with the New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers. He also spent time with Chattanooga United Football Club. He's been an Assistant coach at numerous colleges and spent an extended period of time as Head Coach at Sewanee: University of the South 2009-2020. Pat's resume also includes being selected to Region III ODP Staff and more. He is also the author of The Odyssey of a Soccer Junkie. Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair and enjoy the chat at the bar with John Boa, Greg Deutsch, Greg Raber, Ryan Sparks, Eric Vaughter, and our special guest Pat Johnston.

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In this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren welcome back The Melting Pat himself Pat Johnston as they all talk about the games they've been playing, a few throwaway news topics, plus they play a Dragon Ball themed game of 10 Questions!

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Former Duke University All-America, and US Professional goalkeeper, Coach and Author Patrick Johnston joins the boys for a DELUXE 2 HOUR SHOW!

Pat Johnston talks about how Michigan Republicans rely on The Trump Cult to stop Gov. Whitmer from protecting the state against this pandemic. 

Pat Johnston says Michigan Democrats Must put Republicans on defense regarding health care and treatment of women. Pat wonders why some Michigan Democrats are backing Michael Bloomberg for president despite his obvious flaws. And Pat argues why Democrats taking-on Democrats in other primary races is democracy in action!

Julia Pulver talks with Pat Johnston about her quest for the state house seat in Michigan's 39th district. Ms. Pulver also covers health care, charter schools, and more. Pat describes why the 2020 state races are just as important as the Presidential election. And Pat talks about that green ooze on I-696 last month, and how it's the perfect metaphor for Republican environmental policies. 

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The 24th episode of The LOL Podcast features Pat Johnston with an epic rant about how progressives can no longer afford to be "civil" anymore. They must Fight Back against 40-years of radical right-wing activism. Christine Barry from Michigan Policast (http://michiganpolicast.com/) joins Pat to discuss that topic, and other issues affecting Michigan. And then, Pat highlights how young people are shying away from the teaching profession in Michigan. leftoflansing@gmail.com

In this new season of ABTS, Doug and Whitney welcome back returning guest Pat Johnston from The Melting Pat to discuss the games they've been playing, how Telltale Games is making a comeback, plus they play I Was The Walrus! New intro/outro music provided by: Kinda AlrightSupport Almost Better Than Silence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/abtsSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abts/ccfca48e-e727-4b10-87ca-31ed6706fae0This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Head Coach Pat Johnston joins to show to talk about his Week Zero match-up against Arroyo Grande.

Pat Johnston speaks with former Michigan DNC Chair Mark Brewer on Rick Snyder turning down Harvard appointment; voting rights; Whitmer & GOP budget fight; and the direction of Michigan's Democratic Party. Plus, Pat attacks anti-democratic Republicans. And, Pat criticizes national Democratic leaders for voting for Mitch McConnell's border bill. 

Pat Johnston talks with Sharon Dolente, who is the Voting Rights Strategist with the ACLU of Michigan (https://www.aclumich.org/en/biographies/sharon-dolente) . Sharon played a pivotal role in helping get the Promote The Vote initiative on the 2018 ballot, which won by overwhelming numbers. Pat talks about why Michigan Republicans are trying to stifle the vote rather than WIN votes. And Pat rants about how Medicaid Work Requirements are doing exactly what conservatives wanted by hurting working families. 

Pat Johnston talks with conservative columnist, Ingrid Jacques, from The Detroit News about college free-speech issues, changes to the electoral college system, and why Michigan women are voting more progressive. Pat highlights progressive changes happening in Michigan just this past week! And he highlights how both Michigan and national Republicans are lacking fresh ideas. 

Pat Johnston talks Michigan education with David Hecker from the American Federation For Teachers Michigan; Medical pot shops are booming; Don't Despair & Keep Fighting!

Pat Johnston talks with Democratic state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky. She ran a progressive campaign and won. We talk about her journey, what she hopes to accomplish, and Governor Whitmer's budget proposal. Pat takes the Michigan GOP to task for its hypocritical stance against Whitmer's proposals to fix Michigan's roads, schools, and environment.  Pat also shares a thought on the recent "controversy" surrounding Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. 

In this episode we brought Pat back to talk about remission as Movember comes to an end.

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In this episode of ABTS, The Melting Pat himself, Pat Johnston, stops by to join Doug, Bren, and Mark for the usual discussion of what games they've been playing, plus they all get to play Game Or No Game!Support Almost Better Than Silence by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/abtsSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abts/be664113-1bcc-4c4d-940e-082429f91bfbThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Brian and Bearj's guest this week is CSO of Stream, Pat Johnston.