Left of Lansing

#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

#podcast #progressives #politics #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #CorporateCorruption #CorporateAuthoritarians #CorporateGreed #GovernmentGreed #Michigan #KristiNoem #GovernmentShutdown #LarryEllison #FreeSpeech #Authoritarianism #Oligarchy #WorkingClass #HealthCare #NoKings #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for October 17, 2025. In order for authoritarianism to thrive, its supporters and benefactors must control the message.  Pat Johnston explains how the MAGA Republican movement is attempting to do just that through a myriad of ways, including propaganda videos at airports across the country. But even more, by granting MAGA billionaire families to gobble-up media companies so they can spread their "news," and also erase progressive free speech.  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: "Video of Noem faulting Democrats for shutdown absent from some Michigan airports." Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "CBS News’ Standards Chief Exits Amid Chaotic Period for News Division." By Brian Steinberg of Variety "Ted Cruz Says His Bill Will Allow DOJ to ‘Prosecute’ Those Who Fund No Kings Protests, Which Have Been Overwhelmingly Peaceful." By Stephen Prager of Common Dreams

#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

#podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #HealthCare #Kennedy #Vaccines #Covid #Medicaid #Economy #WorkingClass #GovernmentCorruption #JeffreyEpstein #Authoritarianism #Democracy Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for October 13, 2025. Dear Leader Trump apparently received both the COVID and flu vaccines last week.  While that's great, it's hypocritical and downright insane that his Heath and Human Secretary, Robert Kennedy, is making it more difficult for EVERY American to do the same.  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 Humiliates RFK Jr. With Surprise COVID Booster Move." By Adam Downer of The Daily Beast "Whitmer instructs state departments to remove barriers to access COVID-19 vaccine." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance

#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

#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

#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #GunViolence #Guns #MassShooting #GrandBlanc #CharlieKirk #Democracy #GunControl #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for October 3, 2025. Michigan experienced another horrific mass shooting last weekend when a man rammed his pick-up truck into the Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints, shooting and killing two people and injuring others while starting a fire inside the church, killing two others. The man, who was a military veteran, apparently supported Trump & MAGA, but also harbored disdain against the LDS church.  Regardless of motive, this is another example of how mass shootings have become too prevalent in the United States, and yet MAGA Republicans refuse to do anything to lessen the number of gun violence tragedies.  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 church shooting suspect went on anti-LDS tirade, political candidate said." By Andrea May Sahouri and Clara Hendrickson of The Detroit Free Press

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

#podcast #politics #Progressives #Democrats #Michigan #EzraKlein #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AbortionRights #LGBTQ #WorkingClass #RedStates #Economics #ProgressivePoliciesWin #Democracy #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #LeftofLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for September 29, 2025. Center-Left commentator and writer Ezra Klein believes Democrats can only win elections by churning-out more center-right candidates in red states. Yet, voters tend to support more progressive policies even in those red states.  Yes, expanding the electoral map is crucial for Democrats, but progressives must not surrender their political, cultural, and economic values to expand that map.  And if Ezra Klein hasn't noticed, his way isn't working for Democrats.  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: Ezra Klein on "The Bulwark" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H8Eh2LnY3Zc "Ezra Klein Is Worried — but Not About a Radicalized Left." By Ross Douthat of The New York Times

#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

#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

#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #DemocraticSocialist #MAGA #Republican #GovernmentCorruption #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #BernieSanders #Michigan #RashidaTlaib #Democracy #War #Palestinians #Authoritarianism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for September 19, 2025. A United Nations commission released a report in which it concluded Israel is indeed committing a genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza where 65, 000 have been killed thus far.  Yet, why aren't more Democrats across the nation, and here in Michigan, doing the same?  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 #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