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Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #173 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast. 00:00-16:45: Trump-Israel Iran War Disaster/Where's John James?LOL's Pat Johnston shares his theory as to why The Trump Regime created its dangerous Iran War "deadline" on Tuesday night instead of Monday Night. Pat shares how Israel's right-wing government has quite the influence inside The Trump Regime. He wonders where is MAGA Michigan Congressman John James, who's also running for Michigan's open Governor's seat? Seems like most MAGA Michigan Republicans, John James is avoiding the voters.16:46-38:50: Kasey Helton on Dr. Abdul & Hasan Piker RallyLivingston County progressive fighter, and union fighter, Kasey Helton shares her viewpoints of Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rally with progressive podcaster Hasan Piker at the University of Michigan this week. Kasey describes the excitement at the rally, and why corporate-establishment Democrats, like Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, are sounding more like MAGA Republicans in their attacks against Dr. Abdul and Hasan Piker.  Visit Kasey on XVisit Kasey on Instagram38:51-44:40: Last Call On Dr. Abdul-McMorrow Primary FightIn this week's "Last Call," Pat says the harsh civil war between the Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow campaigns and supporters was always inevitable. But, it's good to have this fight, and everyone should embrace it for various reasons. 44:41-47:52: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Vote on this week's "LOL Weekly Poll." Would you ever support a Democratic candidate if they accept AIPAC donations?"Critics condemn, students show up for Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven’t learned from 2024.’" By Tom Perkins of The Guardian "Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Finley: Does John James really want to be governor?" By Nolan Finley of The Detroit News "Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump’s announcement." By Ken Sweet & Christopher Keller of The AP Photo of Kasey Helton with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed courtesy Kasey HeltonPhoto of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaign sign courtesy Kasey Helton#podcast #progressives #politics #Michigan #HasanPiker #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #MalloryMcMorrow #HaleyStevens #Democrats #Primary #Republicans #MAGA #JohnJames #MikeDuggan #IranWar #Israel #Gaza #AIPAC #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #workingclass #EpsteinClass #PACMoney #MedicareForAll #Unions #GenZ #economy #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for April 6, 2026.Dear Leader Trump's heartwarming "Easter Message," in which he promised bloodshed if Iran didn't open the "F-n Strait," reveals MAGA's true values, and how that family values B.S. was always just for show. But what are those true MAGA values?Pat Johnston explains.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #Progressives #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Easter #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #EpsteinClass #WorkingClass #WealthInequality #ChristianNationalism #Authoritarianism #FamilyValues #AmericaFirst #Fascism #Israel #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 3, 2026!While establishment-corporate Democrats capitulated to MAGA Republicans in election-after-election, they can't be surprised why the nation kept creeping further and further to the right.By refusing to take bold stances for the working class, and for marginalized citizens, Democrats ceded ground and allowed Republicans to control The Overton Window.And rather than argue to working class voters what they stood for, establishment Democrats only argued why Trump and MAGA Republicans sucked. How'd that strategy work-out for everyone?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #172 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:15: John James, Elissa Slotkin, & No Kings RecapPat Johnston opens this week talking about Trump's and the right-wing Israeli government's War on Iran, and how it's costing working class Americans while thousands of Michiganders are losing their health care and paying higher gas and energy prices. He covers how MAGA Michigan Republican Congressman John James, who's running for governor, has missed many votes while in Congress. He briefly covers why Progressive Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is brilliantly bringing progressive Hasan Piker aboard for a college campaign tour. And Pat recaps a couple of mid-Michigan "No Kings" protests.19:15-49:00: Kyle Blomquist For Congress InterviewProgressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 1st Congressional District Kyle Blomquist talks with Pat about his campaign for the northern Michigan seat held by MAGA Republican "Louisiana" Jack Bergman. Mr. Blomquist is running on a Medicare For All, affordable housing, abolishing ICE, and ending aid to Israel agenda. He explains how his progressive "America First" and working class agenda will help Democrats not only win in northern Michigan, but in other red areas in the state and country. Visit Kyle's campaign on InstagramVisit Kyle's campaign on FacebookVisit Kyle's campaign on X49:12-55:38: Last Call-MAGA Attacks Rx KidsIn the "Last Call," another MAGA Michigan state legislator makes-up stories about the successful Rx Kids program.55:39-57:55: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Kyle Blomquist For Congress"Kyle Blomquist on Running in Northern Michigan." From For Sake of the Argument with Lori Goldman "IM council member running for Congress." By Betsy Bloom of The Iron Mountain Daily News "‘Abolish ICE’ vs. 'Deport illegals': UP candidates offer starkly different visions on immigration." By WJMN & WBUP in Marquette, MI "Fewer Americans calling themselves Republicans or Republican-leaning independents since 2015: Gallup data." By Emily Guskin & Elizabeth Schreier of ABC News "Michigan’s El-Sayed unfazed by backlash against upcoming campaign event with Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "John James Has Missed More Roll Call Votes Than Any Other Michigan Congress Member." By Deadline Detroit "Michigan GOP lawmaker’s baseless Rx Kids abortion claim disputed by data, called ‘despicable.’" By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance  #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #MAGA #Republicans #WorkingClass #Economy #WealthInequality #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Trump #IranWar #Israel #HealthCare #MedicareForAll #Housing #KyleBlomquist #UpperPeninsula #JackBergman #AbolishICE #RxKids #ChildCare #AmericaFirst #FamilyValues #Fascism #Authoritarianism #JohnJames #ElissaSlotkin #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #VotingRights #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 30, 2026.LOL's Pat Johnston reviews his stops at a couple of mid-Michigan "No Kings" rallies on March 28, 2026. Not only was attendance impressive, not to mention the numerous car-honking from supporters who drove-by the protests, but Pat noticed how protesters voiced their specific demands for change. Those demands ranged from abolishing ICE and investigating The Epstein Class, to ending Trump's and the right-wing Israeli government's War on Iran while fighting against the Trump Regime's corruption. Protesters argued for a new direction where the working class is finally represented and seen. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 27, 2026.It appears MAGA Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett is using the MAGA Grifting Game to help make both he and his wife some extra cash. Politico and Michigan Advance report how Barrett's campaign arm paid for services to a local law firm, and an international political software company in 2023-2024, just AFTER his wife started working at both places! I'm sure that was just by sheer coinicidence and dumb luck, right?Tom Barrett's scheme is part of the overall Michigan MAGA Grifting Game playbook that Pat describes in the "Friday Short."And please, donate and help progressive Democrat William Lawrence's campaign to unseat Tom Barrett this fall!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Murphy on ‘$1.5 BILLION’ stock trade before Trump Iran announcement: ‘Mind blowing corruption.’" By Ashleigh Fields of The Hill "GOP Rep. Barrett scrutinized over payments to firms employing spouse." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Politico story on Tom Barrett's payments to firms where spouse works.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #171 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:52The current state of the Democratic Primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat will show the country where Democratic voters want to go in 2026. Pat Johnston talks about how progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed not only refused to accept corporate PAC money, but they also never took money from ICE contractors. The same can't be said for Ms. AIPAC, a.k.a. Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Also, the Trump Regime sends ICE into the nation's airports to perpetuate more chaos and fear on the working class. And working class Americans remain opposed to Trump's & Israel's War on Iran. 19:53-41:00: Leif Colt of Traverse IndivisibleInterview with Leif Colt, Communications Leader for Traverse Indivisible. Leif shares information about the "No Kings 3" march taking place in Traverse City at 1pm on March 28th. Leif explains what to expect at the march, and why it's important to show up either at the Traverse City march, but also to show-up at a "No Kings" rally or march near you. He also explains what Traverse Indivisible is about, and how it's part of the Indivisible movement's overall goal to give a voice for the working class in Michigan and the nation. Click here for info on a "No Kings 3" rally in your area in Michigan.Click here for Indivisible chapters in Michigan.Visit Traverse Indivisible on Facebook41:01-48:28: Last Call: Hall & Joe Tate Lansing CorruptionIn the "Last Call," current MAGA Michigan Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall said some kind words for outgoing former House Speaker, Democrat Joe Tate. Pat explains why that makes sense since both worked to perpetuate constant corporate and government corruption in Lansing. 48:29: 51:20: Tigers/EndingPat gives his win total prediction for the 2026 Detroit Tigers!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Joe Tate’s tenure in focus as the Detroit representative makes moves to leave public life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Two Michigan Senate hopefuls have shunned corporate PAC money. One is raking it in." By Melissa Nann-Burkey of The Detroit News "Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "'An Insult to Us': TSA Agents Slam ICE Arrival at U.S. Airports." By Philip Wang of Time Michigan MAGA Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall statement on Democratic State Rep. Joe Tate's retirement"Exclusive: Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds." By Jason Lange & Bo Erickson of Reuters "Tate backs Haley Stevens in Michigan U.S. Senate race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Detroit #podcast #politics #Progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #workingclass #SenateRace #AbdulElSayed #MattHall #EpstenFiles #EpsteinClass #NoKings #ProtestMovements #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing for March 23, 2026.Last week, we talked about how the Trump Regime's anti-clean energy agenda will lead to more deadly storms that Michigan's experienced in recent history.This week, Pat Johnston explains how that anti-clean energy agenda is hurting working class Michiganders' economically. By gutting clean energy jobs and initiatives, the Trump Regime is gutting Michigan's economic security and future. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump’s first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Michigan gas prices surge 33 cents to highest point since 2023, AAA says." By Myesha Johnson of The Detroit News "Chang, clean energy advocates warn Detroit missed jobs, health gains after Fortescue exit." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "EPA pulls plug on ‘Solar for All,’ $156 million in Michigan projects cut" By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak of Planet Detroit #podcast #politics #michigan #Progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #ClimateChage #CleanEnergy #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #WorkingClass #Jobs #Solar #Wind #RenewableEnergy #EVCars #DataCenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HealthCare #Environment #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 20, 2026.Thanks to excellent reporting by The Detroit News' Beth LeBlanc & Craig Mauger, MAGA Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall received a government transparency award from a group... that doesn't exist!!!It's part of an effort of Matt Hall's to block much-needed Freedom of Information Act Reform bills in Michigan, which would end FOIA request exemptions for the state's executive and legislative branches. But protecting The Epstein Class Swamp is, like Dear Leader Trump, Matt Hall's main priority in Michigan. He'll even emulate Trump by giving himself made-up participation awards to celebrate something he didn't do. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan House speaker claims he won transparency award. It might be fake." By Craig Mauger & Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News (via The Lawton Constitution "Hall’s HEAT prevents FOIA reform in Michigan." By Madeline Burke of The Michigan Daily "It's Time for Michigan to Finally Finish FOIA." By The Michigan Campaign Finance Network

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #170of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-20:54: Pat Ran Into Who? Noah Arbit Attacks Dr. AbdulPat Johnston shared a plane ride back to Detroit with whom? The Iran War is already hurting the working class while making The Epstein Class very pleased. Democrats must stand against this war. And it's time to criticize those Democratic pro-right-wing Israeli government defenders who spend their time calling progressive Democrats "antisemites," like Michigan Democratic state House Rep. Noah Arbit did to progressive U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed last week.20:55-50:09: Kasey Helton InterviewWe needed to hear from our good friend, and progressive and union voice in Livingston County, Kasey Helton this week. Kasey and Pat talk about how MAGA is rallying around The Trump Regime's War on Iran, the need to take-on AIPAC within the Democratic Party in Michigan, the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic Primary race, and pressuring charter flight companies involved in the Trump Regime's fascist deportation program. Click here to learn more about "De-ICE These Flights."Visit Kasey on XVisit Kasey on Instagram50:10-54:27: Last Call-Mike Rogers' Banker BudsIn this week's "Last Call" covers this informative and telling story by Michigan Advance's Ben Solis on how MAGA Republican Florida Mike Rogers receives loads of cash from the banking and finance industry to fund his U.S. Senate race. 54:28-56:38: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Big investors, banking industry figures gave millions to Mike Rogers over decades in politics." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance"‘Something is broken’: Michigan lawmakers call for action on antisemitism after Temple Israel attack." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Poll: Nearly four in 10 US Jews say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza." By Times of Israel "‘We’re in it’: Democrats won’t rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war." By  Katherine Tully-McManus, Joe Gould and Jennifer Scholtes Michigan Democratic State Rep. Noah Arbit tweet attacking Dr. Abdul El-SayedMichigan Democratic State Rep. Noah Arbit tweet criticizing ADL#politics #podcast #progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #IranWar #WorkingClass #GasPrices #Economy #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Israel #antiwar #AIPAC #Election2026 #HaleyStevens #NoahArbit #AbdulElSayed #MalloryMcMorrow #MikeRogers #ICE #Epstein #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 16, 2026.Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is demanding an investigation into whether or not the Trump Regime's budget cuts to the National Weather Service played a role in the lack of warning from the recent tornadoes which killed four people in West Michigan over a week ago. We do know the Trump Regime's cuts to the NWS, and other divestments in clean energy projects, will lead to further deadly and severe storms in the future.Not to mention, these cuts hurt Michigan's economic futures as well.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump’s first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "‘Zero to 60′ in seconds: Why there was no tornado watch before deadly Michigan twisters." By Aya Miller of MLive.com "Michigan officials have questions on NWS tornado warning system." By Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #ClimateChange #Economy #Michigan #Tornado #SevereWeather #ElonMusk #GretchenWhitmer #WorkingClass #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentGreed #FossilFuel #Pollution #HealthCare #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 13, 2026.Pat Johnston uses a column by Nolan Finley of The Detroit News to highlight how Pro-Iran War and Pro-Extremist Israeli government types are using the recent synagogue attack in West Bloomfield, MI to try to shut-down dissenting voices. Those supporting the Israeli-U.S. War on Iran argue that those opposing Israel's right-wing genocidal government, and also the War on Iran, are responsible for antisemitism, including the antisemitic attack on that West Bloomfield synagogue by a U.S. citizen who was originally from Lebanon. But as Pat argues, criticizing the corrupt and genocidal right-wing Israeli government is not antisemitism.It's the right thing to do because it's standing-up for the American working class that's tired of funding overseas wars.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES: "Blame Temple Israel attack on antisemitism being fashionable | Opinion." By Nolan Finley of The Detroit News (via USA Today)"Palestine: UN rights chief highlights suffering, atrocity crimes ‘that remain unpunished.’" By The United Nations "Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, alleged attacker at Temple Israel. What we know." By Detroit Free Press Staff

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 9, 2026.The Trump Regime's Department of Justice is investigating three different Michigan public school districts over whether or not the districts "sexual orientation and gender ideology (SOGI) content" in their sexual education classes.Parents are allowed to opt-out in Michigan, but that's not enough for the Christian Nationalist within the Trump Regime. They want to erase marginalized people, and scaring public school districts with "investigations" is just one way to do it. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES: "DOJ investigating 3 Michigan districts for ‘sexual orientation and gender ideology’ content." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Why the Hell is the Justice Department Targeting What Local Schools Teach?" By Josh Cowen in The Forum with Josh Cowen #podcast #politics #progressives #DemocraticSocialism #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Michigan #Education #SexEducation #Discrimination #LGBTQ #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AricNesbit #ChristianNationalism #Race #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 6, 2026.MAGA Michigan Republican U.S. Senate Candidate "Florida" Mike Rogers says the Trump Regime has brought "The Golden Age" to Michigan.Not sure if working class Michiganders will buy it, but it'll be fun to watch him try to sell this lemon to the voters. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES: "9 years through the revolving door: How the GOP's top Senate recruit in Michigan got rich after leaving Congress." By Brett Metzger of Business Insider "Moroun family backed Mike Rogers as he defends blocking Gordie Howe bridge." By Steve Neavling of The Detroit Metro Times #podcast #politics #Michigan #MikeRogers #Election2026 #MAGA #Republicans #Democrats #progressives #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentGreed #Iran #Moroun #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinClass #BillionaireClass #Economy #workingclass #Jobs #Tariffs #Taxes #MAGAMurderBudget #Authoritariansim #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #169 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:52: Iran War & Democrats/Line5/ICE CampsPat Johnston opens the show evaluating how Michigan Democrats are reacting to the Trump Regime's war on Iran. Not surprisingly, it appears progressive Michigan Democrats are providing a clear "No War on Iran" message. This war is another way to help the Epstein Class while the working class in America continue to suffer. Pat also covers the latest on Line 5, the Gordie Howe Bridge Fight, and ICE concentration camps, and how those three issues boil down to the Epstein Class vs. the Working Class.19:53-44:23: Erica Payne from Patriotic MillionairesErica Payne, CEO and Founder of Patriotic Millionaires, joins the show this week to share PM's ideas and plans to spread the wealth in this country. Through Patriotic Millionaires' "The Money Agenda," Erica explains how taxing the rich while paying the working class will lead to a more stable economy for the United States. Pat and Erica talk also talk about how The Epstein Files revealed how interconnected the Epstein Class is, and how it works to gain more power over the working class. Click here to read "The Money Agenda" by Patriotic Millionaires. https://patrioticmillionaires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/America-250_-The-Money-Agenda-Exec-Summary.pdf44:24-53:12: Last Call-Bye, Karen WhitsettIn this week's "Last Call," crooked MAGA "Democratic" Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett announces she won't seek re-election. The state of Michigan collectively rejoices!53:13-55:48: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES: "Iran attack prompts war powers debate in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District race." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Detroit’s Whitsett not seeking reelection to state House in 2026, citing ‘spiritual’ reasons." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "DTE seeks another rate hike days after state regulators approved nearly a $250 million increase." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War With Iran”?" By Ben Johnson & Sarah Lazare of The Nation "‘We’re in it’: Democrats won’t rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war." By Katherine Tulley-McManus, Joel Gould, and Jennifer Scholtes of Politico "Moroun gave $1M to PAC supporting Trump prior to president’s tirade over Gordie Howe Bridge." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "When a Corporation Decides States Can't Protect Their Own Waters." By David Holtz of The Current #podcast #politics #progressives #DemocraticSocialis #WorkingClass #TaxTheRich #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Republicans #MAGA #Michigan #Democrats #Iran #IranWar #WarPower #Israel #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #ElissaSlotkin #WilliamLawrence #Election2026 #Trump #WarSpending #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing

#podcast #politics #progressive Michigan #WilliamLawrence #WarPowers #AbdulElSayed #DemocraticSoclialism #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Iran #War #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinClass #Billionaires #ICE #Freedom #Economy #WorkingClass #Neocons #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 2, 2026.The Trump Regime has started a war on Iran, and make no mistake, this is a war for the Epstein Class. It's a war pushed by the Israeli and Saudi Arabian government, as well as the billionaire class. Democrats must stand-up against this war since the war signifies a war against the working class in Michigan and the nation. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopard

#podcast #progressives #politics #news #Michigan #Republicans #MAGA #datacenters #Protest #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #CorporateWelfare #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarianism #WealthInequality #Environment #Electricity #Costs #Economics #Freedom #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for February 27, 2026.A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators have introduced bills in Lansing that would place a moratorium on on new data center proposals in Michigan. This is due to the working class protest movement in blue and red areas across the state. The working class is fed-up being pushed around by the Billionaire Epstein Class Tech Bros, and those within state government, for building these massive hyper-scale A.I. data centers in secrecy. And that's led to both Democrats and Republicans to introduce bills to put a temporary halt to this data center expansion. That's bipartisanship I can support. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"‘Big Gretch Out’? — Sure, but Whitmer remains out of touch on data center issue." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Michigan House reps call for moratorium on data centers." By Emma J. Nelson of WKAR Public Media

#podcast #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Politics #News #DemocraticSocialism #DylanWegela #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #GordieHoweBridge #EpsteinClass #EpsteinFiles #BillionaireClass #WealthInequality #WorkingClass #Economy #Immigration #ICE #Farmers #Tariffs #BigTech #DataCenters #olympics ##Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode #168 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-15:30: More Epstein/Moroun Corruption/Tariffs/ICEPat Johnston discusses how it appears some information related to Dear Leader Trump in the Epstein Files was withheld. We learned how the MAGA billionaire family who owns The Ambassador Bridge gave $1million to a pro-MAGA PAC just before Trump announced his intentions to block a public bridge from opening. Supreme Court decides against the Trump Regime's insane tariff scheme, but he's already placed new tariffs to hurt the working class. And working class Michiganders showed up to protest a planned ICE detention center in Romulus. 15:07-38:02: State Rep. Dylan WegelaProgressive Democratic Michigan State Rep. Dylan Wegela of the 26th House District talks about why he's part of the Democratic Socialists of America, and how working class Michiganders are finding it harder to get ahead in an economy designed to work for the billionaire Epstein Class. Wegela talks about his work on reigning-in ICE activity in Michigan, and his fight against A.I. data centers. Sign the Mop-Up Michigan ballot initiative! 38:03-53:04: Olympics RantPat needed a little time to rail against MAGA hypocrisy and misogyny during the Winter Olympic Games. 53:05-55:21: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingVote on this week's Left of Lansing Poll! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"Hundreds rally as Romulus council rejects ICE detention center plan." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Data center moratoriums pile up in Michigan. No one knows if they’ll work." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Michigan lawmakers unveil plan to repeal data center tax breaks." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "ICE detained a Minnesota teen, labeled him an ‘unaccompanied minor,’ and lost him." By Susan Du of The Minnesota Star Tribune "Why I And You Love Alysa Liu." By Joe Wrote in Joe Wrote "What Americans think of the Epstein files, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling." By Reuters "America needs immigrants — ICE is doing more harm than good." By Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson of The Hill "Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump." By Stephen Fowler of NPR "Moroun gave $1M to PAC supporting Trump prior to president’s tirade over Gordie Howe Bridge." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Soybean tariffs challenge Michigan growers." By Madison Merrill of Spartan Newsroom

#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #datacenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovenmentCorruption #BigTech #AI #WorkingClass #YousefRabhi #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 23, 2026.Washtenaw County Commissioner, and current candidate for Ann Arbor mayor, Yousef Rabhi, has a warning for Michigan Democrats: Oppose the big tech data center expansion in Michigan, or else face the wrath of working class voters this November. Rabhi's not wrong, and it's something that's bothered Pat Johnston for a long time.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"Insider: Ex-lawmaker has warning for Michigan Democrats on data centers." By Craig Mauger, Beth LeBlanc, and Nina Burke of The Detroit News

#podcast #politics #Progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #MattHall #MichiganRepublicans #RxKids #WorkingClass #Economy #HealthCare #ACA #HealthCareForAll #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Billionaires #oligarchy #DonorClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarianism #Devos #WealthInequality #AbdulElSayed #Democracy #LeftofLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for February 20, 2026.As working class Michiganders keep getting further behind while the billionaire Epstein Class keeps amassing more wealth and power thanks to the Trump Regime, Michigan MAGA Republicans are doing the Epstein Class's bidding by continuing to attack working class programs, like the successful Rx Kids. Pat Johnston explains how rather than taking action to help working class Michiganders while holding the Epstein Class accountable, MAGA Republicans are devising ways to divide the working class. We can't let that happen. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!To hear the complete episode featuring Dr. Abdul El-Sayedoron YouTubeleftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:Abdul For Senate Website"It’s time for Democrats to play offense on healthcare." By Abdul El-Sayed in The Guardian "Hall’s baseless Rx Kids attack betrays Michigan’s most vulnerable, which seems to be the point." By Jon King of Michigan Advance