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The Trump Regime bulldozed the White House, and George Soros paid millions of people to protest. What else could happen while Keith is on vacation? Find out what Matt along with Stuart Delony think about the whole thing.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinFiles #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentShutdown #MikeJohnson #WorkingClass #Economy #Authoritarianism #Michigan #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for October 24, 2025. Millions of working class workers are receiving alerts that their SNAP benefits will be gone in November as the Trump Regime's government shutdown continues. Pat Johnston explains why the MAGA Congress is more than willing to help The Regime keep the government closed: To keep the Epstein Files from being released as long as possible. Even if that means 1.4 million working class Michigan families will lose their food assistance. MAGA Republicans would rather inflict pain on the working class in order to protect Trump, and the billionaire donor class, from the Epstein Files. 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: "With SNAP benefits paused, Michigan recipients, advocates and lawmakers determine how to respond." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Speaker Mike Johnson says he won't block House vote to release Epstein files." By Chris Stein of The Guardian
#podcast #progressive #politics #Michigan #Democrats #NoKings #Republicans #MAGA #CorporateGreed #Corporate Corruption #GovernmentCorruption #Trump #MikeDuggan #Oligarchy #DonorClass #WorkingClass #WealthInequality #Farmers #Education #LisaMcClain #Tariffs #WorkRequirements #Economy #NoKings #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #DirtRoadDems #LeftOfLansing 00:00-33:00: MAGA Government Shutdown/No Kings/War On Working Class Pat Johnston begins the show talking about his "favorite" MAGA Republican Michigan Congresswoman, Lisa McClain, who's become the voice of the MAGA Government Shutdown. MAGA Republicans are hoping voters will blame Democrats for the shutdown even thought Democrats have no power in Washington, D.C. Pat shares a number of stories in how government and corporate corruption work hand-in-hand to support The Trump Regime. And he explains why the No Kings protests weren't just an effort to oppose The Regime, but it was an effort to show working class solidarity. 35:06-39:55: Last Call-Pot Tax Unpopular Suddenly, no one in Lansing wants to take credit for the unpopular 24% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana to help pay for road repairs. 39:56-41:49: 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: "War of words continues over who greenlit Michigan wholesale pot tax: Brinks or Hall?" By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders." By Elena Moore of NPR "A Michigan Town Hopes to Stop a Data Center With a 2026 Ballot Initiative." By Tom Perkins of Inside Climate News (via Michigan Advance) "Fact Check: Can Argentine Beef Really Lower US Prices?" By Chris Clayton of DTN Ag Policy Editor of Progressive Farmer in DTN "Program for young Michigan kids, families lost all its state funding in budget cut" By Beki San Martin of The Detroit Free Press "What we know about claims USAID funded 'Sesame Street' TV show in Iraq." By Laerke Christenson of Snopes "Who is paying for Trump's White House ballroom?" By Bernd Debusmann Jr. of The BBC "Rising costs impact Michigan voters as chamber poll reveals economic concerns." By Dylan Goetz of MLive.com
#podcast #politics #progressive #workingclass #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentGreed #Michigan #NoKings #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #GenZ #Immigration #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for October 20, 2025. Last weekend's "No Kings" protests were a ringing success as 5-8 million Americans marched nationwide. Pat Johnston explains how the event didn't just help millions realize they weren't alone in their anger and fear with The Trump Regime, but it also helped give millions hope for a better future. But, Pat shares his views on how the protest wasn't just a demonstration against the corrupt corporate cronyism of The Trump Regime, but it was a demonstration against neoliberalism, and how it led us down this autocratic path that's decimating the working class and our democracy. 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: "No Kings was a huge success. Just look at Trump's response." By Paul Waldman in Public Notice "7 Million Strong: The Day America Said 'No Kings.'" By Distill Social
We are back after a week off! We welcome State Representative Vinnie Miresse to the show to discuss new legislation to protect the ‘rights of nature' and reinstitute a state anti-mining law. We take stock in the state of American democracy and why Saturday's No Kings Rally 2.0 will communicate by the number of people who turnout widespread opposition to the authoritarian usurpations of the Trump Regime. We encourage our listeners to attend an event near you. Find No Kings Rallies here. We look at a current Supreme Court case that could deal a death b low to America's multiracial democracy by legalizing racial gerrymandering. Robert helps us understand why the United Healthcare and Ascension deal unintentionally lays bare the corruption of hospital and insurance pricing and why it's long overdue for the hospital industry to be regulated in the public interest. We also discuss the toll of over a decade of austerity in Wisconsin, as a new report ranks Wisconsin 46th in the nation in public college affordability. We close by highlighting the overwhelmingly approving by the state senate of a bill to require health insurers to cover all necessary breast cancer screenings, including women that are hard to diagnose, without co-pays and deductibles.The bill is named for a Neenah woman who died of breast cancer because of inadequate screenings. Outcome in the Assembly unclear, as the health insurance industry has killed the bill during the last two legislative sessions. But word in the Capitol is that Robin Vos will block it in the Assembly, just as he has done with postpartum care for women and their children.
#podcast #politics #Progressives #ProgressivePolitics #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Michigan #Marijuana #MarijuanaTax #PotForRoads #WorkingClass #Economy #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentGreed #MarijuanaPolicyProject #KarenOKeefe #Racism #LawAndOrder #Crime #SmallBusinesses #Medicaid #HealthCare #ArgentinaBailout #Farmers #Trump #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode #152 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:55: MAGA Shutdown/Rx Kids Success/Working Class Shakedown Pat Johnston begins talking about another week of the Trump Regime Health Care Shutdown. While Trump & The MAGA Majority in Congress are shutting the government down while millions of Americans are in danger of massive health insurance premium hikes, the Trump Regime is providing Argentina with a $40Billion bailout! Meanwhile, the RxKids program in Michigan is not only a success in a handful of cities, but it's getting more money from the recently passed Michigan budget. 19:56-36:08: Karen O'Keefe, Marijuana Policy Project Interview Karen O'Keefe from the Marijuana Policy Project talks with Pat about the newly passed 24% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana sales to pay for roads in Michigan. This is another working class tax hike, and it might also violate the state's constitution. Karen explains how this tax will hurt Michigan's small business marijuana shops, but it'll hurt working class consumers. And it'll encourage many to return to the illegal, and cheaper, markets. Visit the Marijuana Policy Project! 36:09-40:08: Last Call MAGA Youth Racism In the "Last Call, " Pat highlights a Politico article featuring several young MAGA Republican leaders texting racist slurs, antisemitism, and misogyny. 40:09-42:13: 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: "Opinion | Cannabis consumers shouldn't bear burden of fixing Michigan's roads." By Karen O'Keefe in Bridge Michigan "24% Michigan marijuana tax, a key piece of the legislative budget deal, has passed." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "‘I love Hitler': Leaked messages expose Young Republicans' racist chat." By Jeffrey Beeferman and Emily Ngo of Politico "Michigan Democrats call for GOP response to leaked, slur-filled Young Republicans' chat." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Legal questions surround Michigan's new tax on marijuana." By Zoe Clark & Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio
On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the Trump Regime's push to take Black people and the USA by extension, back to the 1820s. Also: Have you checked your voter registration this month? And: Voting matters-- don't believe otherwise. Plus: Venezuelan freedom fighter, leader and peace and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.Recorded October 11, 2025.RECOMMENDED BOOKS"The Counter-Revolution of 1776: Slave Resistance And The Origins Of The United States Of America", by Prof. Gerald Horne"Before The Mayflower: A History Of Black America", by Lerone Bennett Jr."A People's History Of The United States", by Howard ZinnIMPORTANT STORYMany hundreds of thousands of Black women have been fired from their jobs in the public sector under Donald Trump:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/us/politics/trump-federal-work-force-black-women.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sE8.e8Tl.35XuEnA490nM&smid=url-shareVP HARRIS BOOK TOUR: https://107daysbook.comSUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.comSUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodSUBSCRIBE: https://politicrat.substack.comBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comPLEASE READ: "Some Ways To Improve Your Mental Health..." (Written on August 24, 2025) : https://open.substack.com/pub/mooreo/p/here-are-some-of-the-ways-you-can?r=275tyr&utm_medium=iosBUY BLACK!Patronize Lanny Smith's Actively Black apparel business: https://activelyblack.comPatronize Melanin Haircare: https://melaninhaircare.comPatronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin Download the Black Star Network app
#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #MikeJohnson #Education #PublicSchools #InvestInMIKids #WorkingClass #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #Housing #Teachers #Oligarchy #Inequality #Authoritarianism #Democracy #BadBunny #WhiteChristianNationalists #FreeSpeech #LeftofLansing Here's Episode 151 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:20: Centrism Fails Democrats/McMorrow on Gaza Pat opens this week's episode by covering the myriad of ways centrism has shrunk what was once a big Democratic Party tent. He shares how centrism failed to keep the working class in the Democrats' hands, and thanks to the centrists strategies, the working class is getting squeezed by The Trump Regime. Pat also highlights how Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, State Senator Mallory McMorrow, finally declared Israel's actions in Gaza to be a genocide. And he covers the latest Michigan state budget agreement. 19:21-38:53: Jess Newman of Invest in MI Kids Jess Newman of the Invest in MI Kids coalition talks about how the ballot initiative would levy a 5% surcharge on Michigan's top earners to raise $1billion per year for Michigan's public schools. While per-pupil funding for schools has increased during the last few years, Michigan still lags in education spending thanks to major cuts during the recession of the 2000's. This initiative wouldn't only ensure PUBLIC schools would receive massive increases in spending, but that spending would be constitutionally guaranteed. Click here to learn more about InvestInMIKids.org. Also, click here to learn more about United For Respect. 38:54-44:47: MAGA Meltdown re Bad Bunny In this week's "Last Call," Pat covers the MAGA meltdown over the NFL's decision to have Spanish rapper Bad Bunny serve as this year's halftime entertainment at the Super Bowl. 44:48-47:13: 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: "Wealth tax for school funding initiative starts signature collection with opposition pouncing." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan schools budget: free meals, record funding, safety upgrades." By Lauren Gibbons and Isobel Lohman of Bridge Michigan "MSU study floats new taxes to fund schools as a solution to Michigan K-12 funding decline." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track' and even more think it's a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows." By Nick Lichtenberg, Sydney Lake of Fortune (Via AOL) "Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters." By Jennifer Schutt of Michigan Advance "McMorrow clarifies stance on Gaza, joins Michigan Democrats calling situation a genocide." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Kristi Noem slams Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime show embraces multicultural fans | Opinion." By Keith A. Owens of The Detroit Free Press "Centrists Shrank the Democratic Tent. Only the Left Can Expand It." By Joe Wrote in Joe Wrote
Sam recaps some of the developments from the past week including the escalating attacks on cities (such as the Black Hawk helicopter raid on an apartment building in South Shore Chicago), the Trump/Hegseth meeting to direct generals to get ready to wage war crimes and train troops against the US population, the government shutdown and more.Then, she speaks with Dr. Mary Anne Franks, George Washington University professor and author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment, about what Trump and MAGA mean by "free speech" as they directly censor critics. Find out more about her work here.Attend a mass organizing meeting near you over the coming weeks.Commit to join protests starting 11/5 in DC: The Time Has Come for the Fall of the Trump Regime.Continue to take part in protests near you and connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org. Text NOTRUMP to 855-755-1314, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism. Support:patreon.com/refusefascismdonate.refusefascism.orgVenmo: Refuse-FascismBuy merchMusic for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
#podcast #progressives #politics #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #ICE #Immigration #Occupation #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Trump #Democracy #WorkingClass #Race #StephenMiller #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for October 6, 2025. The Trump Regime is using the $140 Billion granted via the MAGA Congress to occupy American Cities. It's being used in the name of deporting criminals, or rooting-out criminal activity when in reality all it's accomplishing is making life in these cities more chaotic. It's not about fighting crime or deporting criminals. It's about inflicting harm and trauma and brown and black America. It's unconstitutional, and fellow white working class Americans must stand against it. And so should the Democratic 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: "The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago." By Sarah Lazare and Lindsay Koshgarin from In These Times "Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated.'" By Cindy Hernandez of The Chicago Sun Times
Trump loves revenge (Remember - Trump says he hates his enemies) and here he is reveling in Comey's indictment - and now a new revenge on Chicago.. Every living ex-Fed Chair gives the Supreme Court an urgent warning about Trumps latest move - will it help? Dean Obeidallah - Believe nothing the Trump regime says on any issue. Sarkozy jailed for 5 years over a bribery plot - you'll be surprised what foreign leaders can get jailed for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#podcast #progressive #politics #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Michigan #Farmers #WorkingClass #Tariffs #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #Economy #Agriculture #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for September 26, 2025! Michigan farmers are feeling the brunt of the failed Trump Economy as The Regime's tariffs continue to hammer the working class. Meanwhile, The Trump Regime is bailing-out a failed MAGA leader in Argentina! How's that America First? 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: "Trade war, drought squeeze Michigan farmers heading to fall harvest." By Lauren Gibbons and Laura Herberg of Michigan Advance "The Argentina bailout is all about propping up a Trump ally." By Allison Morrow of CNN
We start with the on-going invasion of many Wisconsin communities by energy and water sucking data centers. While profiting Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Big Utilities these projects threaten to accelerate runaway climate change and spike already unaffordable utility prices. While state and local economic development boosters, including the Evers Administration, throw public money at data centers without considering the massive environmental costs and limited economic impact, a few brave communities are standing up in places such as Menomonie and Caledonia. We need to refocus public policy on addressing the climate crisis, not economical development boondogles that light the planet on fire. We encourage people to attend this Sunday's Climate March at the Capitol in Madison at Noon. Meanwhile Trump, Vance, and their minions rush to politicize the violent attack on ICE office in Dallas before the facts are in, blaming Democratic and left wing truth-telling about the abuses of Trump's immigration crackdown. There is a problem with political incendiary language, that it come from the President, Vice President, and MAGA, not elected progressives and mainline Democrats. We talk about the potential of a government shutdown, and the Trump Regime impact in Wisconsin this week, including Derrick Van Ordin's demand to cut off federal dollars to the City of Eau Claire, Ellsworth, and Mayo Clinic in retaliation for social media posts. Citizen Action Board member and former state Representative Sandy Pasch joins us to warn our listeners about a terrible new bill in Madison that restricts free speech in the name of fighting antisemitism by making legitimate and First Amendement protected cricism of Israel into hate speech. The bill is yet another authoritarian attempt to empower governmet crackdowns against civil society groups and free speech. Sandy calls for our listeners to reach out to their state representative and senators to oppose AB 446, and support alternative legislation that meaningfully addresses antisemitism. Finally, we welcome Chris Gooding, Theology professor and union leader at Marquette University, to update our listeners on the Jesuit university's union busting in the name of God. We discussed how this anti-union strategy spread this month to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where the university walked away from negotiations with their workers, prompting outrage on campus and a strike vote.
#podcast #politics #progressive #Lansing #Michigan #KelseaHector #Democrats #WorkingClass #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #KamalaHarris #Economics #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #Oligarchy #GunViolence #Inequality #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLanisng Here's Episode #149 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:55: Personal health/MAGA Cut Healthy Food After Pat starts-off lamenting about the Detroit Tigers' late-season collapse, he shares some personal stories of close friends feeling despair during The Trump Regime. Pat gives advice on caring for yourself, and maybe finding ways to help make your corner of the world a better place. But we can't give-up and allow authoritarianism to win. 20:56-42:50: Kelsea Hector Interview Progressive candidate for Lansing Mayor, Kelsea Hector, talks with Pat about her people-centered campaign. Kelsea stunned the Lansing political world by finishing in the top two spots in the primary race. That means Hector will face-off against incumbent Democratic Mayor Andy Schor in November. Kelsea Hector's spent years working in the non-profit world in Lansing, and has built relationships and gained the trust of many in the community. It's no wonder why Kelsea's progressive campaign is winning the hearts and minds in Lansing. To learn more about Kelsea Hector's campaign, please click here. And visit Kelsea's FB campaign page as well! 42:51-48:20: Last Call-Guns Are The Problem In the "Last Call," Pat highlights the hypocrisy, and the eerie silence from MAGA Republicans after the ambush by a suspected domestic abuser who shot and killed three Pennsylvania police officers with an AR-15 style rifle. 48:21-51:31: Ending/John James 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: "Schor, Hector will face off in Lansing's mayoral race." By Brett Dahlberg of Michigan Public Radio "Judge orders Lansing homeless camp shut down after touring site." By Sophia Saliby of WKAR News "Congress ends nutrition program, Michigan rep called results disappointing." By Maxwell Howard of Bridge Michigan "Suspect in killing of Pennsylvania officers was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges." By Mark Scolforo, Marc Levy, and Alanna Durkin-Richer of The AP (via PBS) "GOP at Mackinac: John James loses straw poll, signaling messy gubernatorial race to come." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Line5 #Oil #FossilFuels #GovernmentCorruption #Michigan #Great Lakes #WorkingClass #Jobs #CleanEnergy #Economy #Trump #Enbridge #Environment #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for September 22, 2025. In a shock to NO ONE, The Trump Regime is backing Canadian Oil company Enbridge's fight to keep the 73-year old oil and natural gas Line 5 pipeline operating under the Straits of Mackinac. Pat Johnston explains how money talks when it comes to The Regime, as well as Government Corruption is a prime factor inside The Regime. How's backing a Canadian Oil company over the wishes of Michiganders represent "America First?" 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 intervenes in Line 5 Straits pipeline lawsuit, taking Enbridge's side." By Keith Matheny of The Detroit Free Press "Michigan Supreme Court takes up challenges on permit for Line 5 tunnel." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Truth & Lies about Line 5 and the Great Lakes Tunnel." By Oil & Gas Don't Mix
On this week's show Robert Kraig is joined by special guest co-host State Senator Chris Larson. Robert & Chris discuss the shameful effort of the Trump Regime to use the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk as a pretext to unleash the full force of the federal government to crack down on progressive groups, celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, and millions of everyday Americans exercising their First Amendment rights on social media. Next, we preview the 2026 elections in WIsconsin where governing power is in play. Does this consolidation of authoritarian power call for different kinds of candidates and a new politics in the Democratic Party? Finally, Chris & Robert dig in on the latest state news, including the Evers Administration's efforts to protect access to COVID vaccines, and the decline of an alternative to predatory corporate health insurance.
#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Whitmer #WorkingClass #Economics #Tariffs #MAGA #Republicans #Authoritarianism #GunViolence #PoliticalViolence #PoliticalThreats #JimmyKimmell #Trump #CharlieKirk #Farmers #RuralAmerica #TransRights #LGBTQRights #GenderAffirmingCare #WhiteChristianNationalism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing 00:00-20:30: Tariffs Hurt Michigan; MAGA Political Violence The first segment examines how Dear Leader Trump's insane MAGA Republican Tariff Scheme is plunging Michigan's economy, and especially for Michigan's farmers. Yet, Pat wonders why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still can't call-out Trump by name while complaining how his policies are hurting Michigan. Capitulation is never the answer. Pat highlights how political violence, or the threat of political violence, is a favorite play in the MAGA playbook. 20:49-44:29: Julia Pulver Interview Progressive Activist Julia Pulver joins the show to talk about how the University of Michigan hospital network capitulated to The Trump Regime by deciding it would no longer provide gender-affirming care for trans youths 19 & under. Pulver, who's a registered nurse and a patients' rights advocates, explains how this capitulation by UofM isn't backed by science, but it's also an attack on human and parental rights. To stand-up for trans rights in Michigan, and across the country, visit Stans With Trans. 44:30-48:30: Last Call-MI MAGA Porn Bans In this week's "Last Call," Pat highlights how MAGA Michigan House Republicans introduced a bill to ban all online porn, and especially wants to ban transgender porn. What happened to all of that talk about freedom, and not treading on us? 47:31-51:23: Ending/Redford 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: Stands With Trans: Standing Up For Trans Youth In America. "How Two U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Have Impacted My Life as a Woman and the Mother of a Trans Teenager." By Julia Pulver in The ACLU of Michigan Julia Pulver video on family via ACLU of Michigan "Trans advocates rally against U of M Health's decision to end gender-affirming care for minors." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance "MDARD report warns of tariff impacts on food prices." By Jade Chaparro of WILX News-Lansing "State Rep. Dievendorf speaks out against threats, rising political violence." By Sophia Saliby of WKAR Public Media "Michigan farmer suicide prevention program at risk, cites uncertain state funding." By Anna Busse of Michigan Public Radio "Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan: ‘Undeniable signs of an ailing economy.'" By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan "Some Michigan GOPers want to outlaw online porn — plus depictions of trans people or drag." By Trudy Ring of The Advocate (via Yahoo News) "As officials searched for Charlie Kirk's shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says." By Jesse Bedayne of AP
#podcast #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentGreed #MalloryMcMorrow #Election2026 #Gaza #AIPAC #Israel #WorkingClass #Tariffs #HealthCare #CharlieKirk #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 147 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-09:58: Charlie Kirk Murder Pat Johnston shares his thoughts on the assassination of MAGA Republican influencer Charlie Kirk. 09:59-41:48: What Does Mallory McMorrow Stand For? In this segment, Pat offers both praise and criticism for Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, who's running in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in 2026. McMorrow's focusing on the working class issue of affordability, which is smart considering how the Trump Regime is tanking the economy. But McMorrow's not offering real solutions to help make things more affordable. Even more, McMorrow is trying to take a "centrist" position on Gaza, and she won't back universal health care plans to combat our worsening health care system in the country. What and Who is Mallory McMorrow fighting for? 41:49-45:54: MI Fake Electors Escape Justice In the "Last Call," we highlight how a judge dismissed all of the charges against those 15 MAGA Michigan fake elector defendants who tried to help the Trump campaign steal the 2020 election. 45:01-48:05: 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 Democratic Senate Candidate Privately Drafted “Outstanding” AIPAC Position Paper, Supporter Claims." By Ryan Grim of Drop Site For Sake Of The Argument Podcast (a Distill Social Production): "Democrats & Disillusion with State Senator Mallory McMorrow." "Mallory McMorrow is wrong for Michigan Democrats." By Gabe Efros of Michigan Daily "‘I never endorsed her': Local Michigan leader disavows Haley Stevens' U.S. Senate campaign claim." By Jon King of Michigan Advance Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford's endorsement of Mallory McMorrow for U.S. Senate "Judge: Alleged Michigan Republican false electors will not face trial." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
As more details come out regarding Trump's relationship with Epstein, our news institutions play a crucial role in sorting fact from fiction. Steve Schmidt looks at CNN's handling of the Epstein scandal and warns of an erosion of free press in America. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES
#podcast #politics #economy #workingclass #HigherEducation #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Democrats #FreeSpeech #InternationalStudents #Michigan #Whitmer #RickSnyder #Tariffs #Jobs #Authoritarianism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for September 5, 2025. A story in Bridge Michigan today explained how The Trump Regime's policies in blocking international students from attending Michigan higher education institutions is having devastating economic effects on both our higher education system, but also Michigan's overall economy. Combine that with the MAGA Murder Budget, Dear Leader's insane tariff scheme, and The Regime's overall attacks on higher education, Michigan is bearing the brutal brunt of the failed Trump economy that's leaving the working class behind. 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 may lose millions as universities see drop in international students." By Kim Kozlowski of Bridge Michigan "Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools." By Aimee Picchi of CBS News "Michigan manufacturer warns Trump tariffs threaten small business survival." By Dan Louallen of ABC News
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#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #DemocraticSocialist #Republicans #Michigan #Detroit #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentGreed #DenzelMcCampbell #WorkingClass #Authoritarianism #GovernorWhitmer #Vaccines #HealthCare #Trump #MAGA #KarenWhitsett #RashidaTlaib #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 146 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-12:20: Haley Stevens Senate Campaign Fails Pat Johnston opens the show by highlighting a very bad and embarrassing week for Establishment Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. It shows again how corporate Democrats find progressive candidates more of a threat than the Trump Regime's authoritarianism. Pat talks about how MAGA "Democratic" State Rep. Karen Whitsett proudly voted for the MAGA Michigan House budget that'll hurt Detroiters, and all of Michigan. And now, she's running for the Detroit City Council District 7 seat. But, Detroiters have an alternative to Whitsett. A working class alternative. 12:21-36:30 Denzel McCampbell Interview Democratic Socialist Denzel McCampbell earned a surprising primary victory over Karen Whitsett for the Detroit City Council District 7 seat. McCampbell and Whitsett will face-off again in the general election in November. Denzel joins Pat on the show this week to talk about his run for the Council seat, and why his campaign is resonating with so many working class Detroiters. Click here to check-out Denzel McCampbell's campaign. And visit his Facebook page. 36:31-46:37: RFK Jr. anti-vax insanity In the "Last Call," Pat covers how Health & Human Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is creating a national security emergency by restricting the COVID vaccine, and by defunding vaccine research. 46:38-49:15: Ending/Lions 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: "How a Democratic Socialist Won a Detroit City Council Primary." By Sam Robinson of Michigan Chronical "Is Denzel McCampbell Detroit's Zohran Mamdani?" By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "See who's funding Detroit City Council candidates." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Michigan "Southeast Michigan pediatrician offers insight as FDA restricts COVID-19 vaccine eligibility." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan physician builds coalition to counter RFK Jr.'s 'dire' vaccine restrictions." By Kristen Jordan Shamus of The Detroit Free Press "DeSantis and Ladapo aim to make Florida first in US to end all vaccine mandates." By Kirby Wilson & Romy Ellenbogan of The Miami Herald "Outbreaks of rabies seem to be rising across the U.S., CDC surveillance shows." By NBC News "GOP-authored Michigan bill would legalize discriminating against women who receive abortions." By Richard Eberwein of Heartland Signal
#podcast #politics #progressives #workingclass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Unions #Medicaid #Michigan #Economy #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Democrats #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for September 1, 2025. On this Labor Day 2025, Pat Johnston reviews how the Trump Regime has enacted the most anti-worker, anti-union, pro-corporate greed and corruption agenda in recent memory. Whether it's the insane tariff scheme, the gutting of the National Labor Relations Board, or the MAGA Murder Budget, Dear Leader Trump's "economics" is hurting workers across the country, and especially in Michigan. 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: "Labor Day report: Michigan has fourth-highest unemployment rate in U.S., wage disparities persist." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Labor Day Report: A Snapshot of Michigan's Workforce." By Michigan League For Public Policy "Labor Day Spotlight: Trump promised to revive manufacturing. Will he deliver?" By Kelena Thomhave of Michigan Advance "The UAW at 90: Still fighting for the middle class—and its own future." By Rick Haglund of Michigan Advance "Trump's shock-and-awe tariffs haven't fueled a manufacturing jobs boom." By Matt Egan of CNN "Trump Celebrates Labor Day as the Most Anti-Union President Ever." By Harold Meyerson of American Prospect
This week we're sharing highlights from the organizing webinar last week that kicked off the push towards the Nov 5 mobilization. Watch the full August 28 Organizing Webinar: The time has come for the fall of the Trump Fascist RegimeCall for the 5th & organizing resources Commit to be in DC New Neil Young song: Big Crime "got to get the fascists out"Continue to take part in protests near you and connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org. Text NOTRUMP to 855-755-1314, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism. Support:patreon.com/refusefascismdonate.refusefascism.orgVenmo: Refuse-FascismBuy merchMusic for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
#podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Budget #WorkingClass #Medicaid #HealthCare #DanaNessel #GretchenWhitmer #Detroit #KarenWhitsett #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Gaza #Israel #Election #Fascism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 145 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-17:23: MAGA MI Republican Budget Pat Johnston breaks down the MAGA Michigan Republican budget, which state House Speaker Matt Hall unveiled this week after delaying and delaying all summer long. Only one Democrat in the State House voted with Republicans, and it was none other than Detroit's Karen Whitsett. She's running for a Detroit City Council seat, but she's facing a young and energetic Democratic Socialist in Denzel McCampbell. That race is happening this November. 17:24-36:57: Whitmer Special Election Folly Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer continues to delay calling a special election for a state Senate seat that was last held by a Democrat. And by delaying this election, Whitmer is costing Democrats more than possibly losing the seat. Pat wishes Gov. Whitmer could be as bold and inspirational as other Democratic governors, like Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. We applaud MI Democratic State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky for trying to limit The Trump Regime's authoritarianism. And the Democratic National Committee remains miles apart from Democratic & Independent voters on Gaza. 36:58-41:37: Bought & Paid For Influencers A recent story by Taylor Lorenz in Wired details how a dark money Democratic group is paying liberal podcasters and influencers to push the Democratic Party line. Pat promises you that he'll never make such a move, and explains why. 41:38-43:36: Football/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 residents show support for Gaza aid, according to recent poll." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Trump raises questions with move to fire Cook over unproven accusations of mortgage fraud." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan House passes full budget as talk of government shutdown hit a fever pitch." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Legislative extortion is happening in Lansing: Distill's Crazy Day At The Capitol." By Distill Social "Michigan Democrats take aim at use of National Guard troops." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads.' By Simon D. Schuester in Bridge Michigan "GOP state budget plan includes billions in cuts. Here's what would get axed." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press "DNC panel rejects Israel-Gaza resolutions; chair instead calls for task force." By Michelle Griffith of The Maine Morning Star "Gov. Whitmer on calling a special election to fill Michigan Senate seat: 'Stay tuned.'" By Clara Hendrickson of The Detroit Free Press
#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Authoritarianism #GretchenWhitmer #Rural #HealthCare #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Immigration #Labor #Inflation #WorkingClass #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for August 25, 2025. Dear Leader Trump forgot Governor Gretchen Whitmer's name today. And while it serves as a reminder of Trump's obvious mental decline, let it serve as a reminder to Governor Whitmer that for all of her graveling to Dear Leader this year, he's hurting Michigan's working class in both urban and rural areas... let alone forgetting who she is. Whether it's health care, worker rights, environmental and economic security, the taking over of the free marketplace, and also immigration, The Trump Regime's policies--aided and abetted by MAGA Republicans in Congress, are leading to dire consequences to every working class Michigander. My only question is does Gov. Whitmer understand that reality yet? 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: "Health insurance will cost more for millions of Americans — especially rural residents." By Shalina Chatlani of Michigan Advance "Whitmer appeals FEMA denials for disaster aid for Northern Michigan ice storms." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "'Kristi' Whitmer? Trump misidentifies Michigan governor during Oval Office ceremony." By Jalen Williams of The Detroit Free Press
#podcast #politics #Michigan #Detroit #MikeDuggan #Democrats #Republicans #Progressives #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Crime #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #WorkingClass #Moderates #LeftofLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for August 22, 2025. Today, The Trump Regime's FBI raided the home of The Regime's former national security advisor John Bolton over classified documents, or something like that. While no fan of Mr. Bolton's, Pat Johnston explains how this move is another authoritarian step by the Trump Regime, and it shows why we need strong political leaders to combat this kind of corporate authoritarianism combined with White Christian Nationalism from gaining more of a grip on the country. Sadly, in Michigan, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running a pro-corporatist campaign to become Michigan's next governor, and is signaling how much he'd like to work with Trump. When you've got a choice to fight-back against authoritarianism, or to join it, Mike Duggan's choosing to join it. 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: "Republican megadonors are bankrolling Mike Duggan's independent Michigan gubernatorial race." By Richard Eberwein of The Heartland Signal "No, Mayor Duggan, Trump gets no credit for Detroit violent crime reduction | Opinion." By Alia Harvey-Quinn of The Detroit Free Press
As Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington continued on Wednesday, protesters booed Vice President JD Vance during a photo op with the guardsmen stationed in the city. People jeered Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller as they visited Union Station, blocks from the U.S. Capitol which has seen it's police federalized in a fake claim of a crime wave. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen, I'm all for prospective students and parents having some insight into a college course syllabus but the general public? The University System of Georgia is arming MAGA's "anti-D.E.I." and "anti-woke" cult with access to professors' course outlines, and those professors believe they'll face harassment - or worse - because of it. Even worse, the USG is leaning on member schools to erase sexual orientation and gender identity from non-discrimination policies. The question is "why?" ------Wild how slow Georgia Republican legislators are to respond to mass shootings and safe gun storage options, but swift to work on drafting bills to erase the state income tax and put a heavier burden on the poor and working class for the state's fiscal solvency. They're already propping up committee hearings with the intent to do just that. Jay Bookman from the Georgia Recorder joined me a couple weeks back to discuss this fiscal nightmare, incidentally. A worthy re-visit while we're on this subject.
#podcast #politics #energy #CleanEnergy #Democracy #Democrats #Progressives #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #BillHuizenga #FossilFuel #Pollution #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #Michigan #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for August 18 2025. The Trump Regime's energy department ordered the antiquated J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in Ottawa County to remain open despite the plant-owner Consumers' Energy's decision to shut it down for good last May. The Regime cited some unknown "energy emergency" for its decision. But as Pat Johnston explains, there is no "free hand of the marketplace" with The Trump Regime. Our economy is directed by Dear Leader's (tiny) hand of the marketplace, and it's having devastating effects on 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: "Protestors rally in Holland, call for Campbell coal plant to close." By Sarah Leach of The Ottawa News Network "Study: Electricity costs would rise more than $3 billion if DOE keeps more coal plants running." By Tracey Samilton of Michigan Public Radio "How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' will increase Michigan power costs." By Brian Allnutt of Bridge Detroit "When L'État C'est Trump, the U.S. Goes in for State Capitalism." By Harold Meyerson of The American Prospect
Yesterday Refuse Fascism led marchers to the White House demanding Trump Must Go NOW, as Trump took federal control of the DC police and deployed national guard and other federal agencies onto the streets of the city to terrorize residents. Visit refusefascism.org for videos and coverage. We share Sam's speech from the kickoff rally at Dupont Circle that announced the new call to action:The time has come for…THE FALL of the TRUMP FASCIST REGIME – Beginning November 5, 2025 – Washington DCThen, we share an interview with returning guest Sasha Abramsky. Follow his work at The Nation, read his latest article “This Is a Hunting of People”: LA Protesters Turn Out to Resist ICE and We've Officially Entered Kafka's AmericaContinue to take part in protests near you and connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org. Text NOTRUMP to 855-755-1314, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism. Support:patreon.com/refusefascismdonate.refusefascism.orgVenmo: Refuse-FascismBuy merchMusic for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith introduce a new advertiser (trigger warning) before catching up on all the goings on with Project 2025.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
#podcast #politics #Michigan #news #WorkingClass #Economy #Tariffs #MAGAMurderBudget #Democracy #Fascism #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Epstein #Immigration #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for August 11, 2025. Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer made her third trip to visit the Trump Regime in Washington, D.C. last week. Apparently, Whitmer made the visit in an attempt to plead with Dear Leader how his tariffs were destroying Michigan's already struggling economy. But what is Michigan getting out of this capitulation? And at a time when we need fighters for democracy in these perilous times, Whitmer's failing at this critical juncture in American history. 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 #progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #Michigan #Economy #Tariffs #WorkingClass #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Epstein #Inflation #Jobs #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for August 8, 2025. A recent Morning Consult poll shows what most sane Americans already know: The Trump Regime's Oligarch Economy is getting a major thumbs-down from the American People. Considering how tariffs are already driving-up costs while driving down job production, it's no wonder Americans are regretting putting The Regime back in power. In Michigan, we're feeling the pain of Trump's tariffs, and economic policies (so-called). Now, is the time for some real Democratic Party leaders to step-up and fight against this fascism 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: "Trump to blame for high cost of living, Americans say in new poll." By Michael Sainato of The Guardian "Michigan Democrats slam Rogers for backing Trump tariff policies." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Trump's broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing." By Josh Boak of Associated Press
#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #WorkingClass #Jobs #Tariffs #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #MAGAMurderBudget #Medicaid #CleanEnergy #EnergyCosts #Fasicsm #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing for July 28, 2025. Michigan Maga Republican and House Speaker Man-Baby Matt Hall last week touted the Trump Regime is supposedly making it "easier" and "more attractive" to create jobs in America. Are you sure about that because Pat Johnston brings some receipts as to how The Regime is harming Michigan's economic present and future. Whether it's his tariff scheme which is a regressive tax on the working class, or how he's gutting clean energy jobs while raising energy rates... The Regime is doing the exact opposite of making it easier to create jobs in Michigan, and the nation. 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: "Lawmakers respond as Sandisk pulls out of Mundy Township semiconductor project." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan health insurers seek more double digit rate hikes for 2026." By JC Reindl of The Detroit Free Press "How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' will increase Michigan power costs." By Brian Allnutt of Planet Detroit
Sam explains why the time to refuse fascism isn't someday—it's now: from ICE terror and mass disappearances to Trump's executive order targeting unhoused people, to blatant defiance of the courts and violent threats against political opponents. Refuse Fascism is calling on people in every sector—healthcare, tech, education, government, culture—to join this nonviolent mass resistance and shut down the fascist machinery.This week's episode features an interview with Wajahat Ali, editor of The Left Hook and co-host of Democracy-ish, followed by an interview with artist Phil Buehler (modern-ruins.com) whose installation "Wall of Shame" is on display in Bushwick through August 3 and is a project in partnership with Radio Free Brooklyn. Plus voices of resistance from this past week, including healthcare workers in Massachusetts rallying against ICE, Refuse Fascism NYC's speak-out at the Ed Sullivan Theater in response to CBS canceling The Late Show, and Rev Dr. Richard Rose speaking before the march into East LA where our immigrant siblings are being kidnapped by ICE. Take action:Find a Monday July 28 No Business As Usual Action Near You and again on Friday August 1 at 6pm 15 minute noise demos in neighborhoods, metro stations, town squares and more. Mentioned in the episode:Immigration agents told a teenage US citizen: ‘You've got no rights.' He secretly recorded his brutal arrest (The Guardian)Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against himTrump Escalates Fascist Attacks on Obama (RefuseFascism.org)Audio Clip Sources posted on refusefascism.orgNo new episodes planned until August 17 - take part in protests near you... connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org, text NOTRUMP to 855-755-1314, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism. Support:patreon.com/refusefascismdonate.refusefascism.orgVenmo: Refuse-FascismBuy merchMusic for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore pays tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died at 54 yesterday. Also: The Trump Regime Alienates The People. Plus: White people and the need for introspection on their racism. Recorded July 21, 2025.SUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.comSUBSCRIBE: https://politicrat.substack.comRECOMMENDED READS"Pakistan Court Widens Role, Stirring Fears" (January 22, 2012):https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/world/asia/pakistan-high-court-widens-role-and-stirs-fears.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YU8.rddK.mFTvetaRm6Kx&smid=url-shareOmar's latest Substack entry (July 18, 2025):Omar's latest experience with racism in San Francisco: https://mooreo.substack.com/p/if-its-summer-its-book-reading-time?r=275tyr&triedRedirect=trueTHE POLITICRAT SUMMER 2025 BOOK READING LIST: https://substack.com/@politicrat/note/c-133449058?r=judrw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionPRESSURE DEMOCRATS to keep reminding the American public about the damage the Big BS Bill will do. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to a Democratic congressperson.READThe Big BS Bill in full: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_one_big_beautiful_bill_act.pdf If you would like to contribute financially to The Politicrat: please send money via Zelle to omooresf@gmail.comSocial media:https://fanbase.app/popcornreel(Invest in Fanbase now! https://startengine.com/fanbase)https://spoutible.com/popcornreelhttps://popcornreel.bsky.socialAnd spill.com (@popcornreel)Black-owned media matters: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin Download the Black Star Network app
Daily Beans host Dr. Allison Gill, joins Anthony Davis to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision handing Trump even more power. With the judiciary compromised, they discuss the importance of people power in safeguarding democracy and the need for vigilance and active participation in peaceful protest to face off this increasingly violent authoritarian regime - only on The Weekend Show. Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/weekend for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. Kikoff: Start building credit with Kikoff today, and you can get your first month for as little as one dollar. That's 80% off the normal price when you go to https://getkikoff.com/weekendshow today. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #Democracy #Immigration #WhiteChristianNationalist #Immigration #Trump #MAGA #StevenMiller #Michigan #WorkingClass #Fascism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for July 7, 2025. A new MLIVE story over the weekend detailed how ICE arrests of Michigan immigrants has increased by 154% in the last few months. Make no mistake: This was never about deporting criminals. It was always about kidnapping and humiliating immigrants due to the White Christian Nationalists inside The Trump Regime. It's not only a human rights crime, but it's also hurting the state's economy. It's 21st Century Fascism. 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
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on students and University Presidents resisting Trump's attacks and Meiselas interviews Wesleyan University President Michael Roth. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's livestream, Matt is joined by his friend Aidan Parle from Ireland as they discuss the US involvement with Iran and where Christianity goes after Trump.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code: 1monthfree to get one month free... duh!Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
421. How to Stop the War, the Bill & the Trump Regime with Sen. Elizabeth Warren If you, like us, have been active in fighting our descent into facism, but are wondering what the Democratic party's plan is to stop the Trump regime, join us as we ask Senator Elizabeth Warren today what the Democratic party is doing – and what we can do. Listen to this episode for Senator Warren's answers to your questions on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” War with Iran, Gaza, and midterms — and clear calls to action: how to find your representatives, and scripts for the three things to tell them to do. For contact info for your Congress members, go to: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member About Senator Warren: Elizabeth Warren, the senior Senator from Massachusetts and top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is a fearless consumer advocate and one of the nation's leading progressive voices. Before becoming the first woman ever elected to the Senate from Massachusetts in 2012, Elizabeth led the fight to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency established in the aftermath of the financial crisis to protect consumers from predatory financial practices. Elizabeth lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband Bruce and their golden retriever, Bailey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights - all whilst Trump sat behind bulletproof glass at his birthday parade. Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces. These protests followed recent unrest over federal immigration raids and Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday, June 5th, 2025Today, Judge Xinis grants a motion to unseal Abrego Garcia documents and grants his lawyers their motion to file for sanctions against Trump's stonewalling; economists are raising questions about the validity of US inflation data; the President has enacted 50% steel tariffs and then quickly TACOed them for the UK; a federal judge has tossed the Democratic Party lawsuit challenging Trump's FEC order; the Tennessee assistant district attorney has been charged with assaulting woman multiple times; a federal appeals court refuses to lift the block on mass layoffs at the Department of Education; young Democrat Kieshan Scott trounces his Republican opponent winning a South Carolina state house seat; South Korea's liberal party candidate won the snap election Tuesday; the Trump administration rescinds the Biden era policy requiring hospitals to provide reproductive emergency health care; Kennedy center subscription sales fall 36% since Trump took over; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Today's show is brought to you by Whistleblower Aid: a non-profit created and run by whistleblowers who are the bulwark for the truth-tellers who step forward to save our republic. Support their work by visiting whistlebloweraid.org/beansThank You, PiqueGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeansMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueCheck out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)Guest: Miles TaylorEnd Presidential Revenge .orgMiles Taylor (@MilesTaylorUSA) / TwitterReadBlowback Miles Taylor | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster StoriesEconomists Raise Questions About Quality of U.S. Inflation Data | The Wall Street JournalUK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% steel tariffs | BBCTrump administration rescinds policy requiring emergency abortion care | The Washington PostJudge tosses Democratic Party challenge to Trump order's impact on FEC | POLITICOTennessee assistant district attorney charged with assaulting woman multiple times | FOX 17 WZTV NashvilleFederal appeals court refuses to lift ruling halting mass layoffs at Department of Education | CNN PoliticsLiberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day' | ReutersKennedy Center subscription sales fall 36 percent from previous year | The Washington PostGood TroubleYou can Join red wine and blue to learn how to effectively build local support in your community and the tactics you can use for success at Red Wine & BlueProton Mail: free email account with privacy and encryptionFind Upcoming Demonstrations And ActionsSat June 14 10am – 12pm PDT AG is hosting NO KINGS Waterfront Park, San DiegoDonation link - secure.actblue.com/donate/fuelthemovement250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and CelebrationSchedule F comments deadline extended to June 7th Federal Register :: Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgFrom The Good NewsHegseth orders Navy strip oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk of nameSSA.govPot Smoking Atheists Who Love Dogs Facebook Group (updated)Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Donald Trump welcomed a small group of white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home, which the country's government strongly denies. Meanwhile refugees of color have been kidnapped, detained and deported to foreign gulags by the Trump regime in the USA. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's UNCOVERED Anthony and Ron expose the Trump regime's latest disasters, from Air Traffic Control to movie tariffs and reopening Alcatraz prison. Mark Carney's visit to the Oval Office, Trump cosplays the Pope, the Houthis, another U.S. fighter jet destroyed, MTG could run for Governor and Thom Tillis blocks Ed Martin as U.S. attorney in DC. All that and much more! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.comn/uncovered Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/UNCOVERED and using code UNCOVERED at checkout. Former Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipkowski and British journalist Anthony Davis expose the epidemic of false propaganda pushing Republican politics to the extreme far-right. A new episode every Wednesday. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meida... Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-p... The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-i... Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-c... The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-w... Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-... Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/major... Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/polit... On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-de... Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-... Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's hard to overstate the danger the Trump regime is posing to Americans. This is especially true for Americans who rely on our healthcare system for chronic diseases or conditions. From cuts to research funding, building registries for people with autism, attacks on women's access to healthcare, and so much more, it's truly horrifying what is in store in this country.To help us unpack it, and maybe help find a way to act against it, we've asked Laura Packard, Founder of Voices of Health Care Action back onto the show.
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