via GIPHY Hello to my fellow LOLers, I’m sorry I’ve been away for the past week, but my day job inundated me with a bunch of projects, and I didn’t have much juice left in the tank for a podcast. My apologies. I’m using this weekend to rest, relax, and recover. It’s much-needed, and I…
Month: June 2019
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 18: Sharon Dolente from ACLU of Michigan
The 18th episode of the Left of Lansing podcast is posted! I really enjoyed my talk with Sharon Dolente, who is the Voting Rights Strategist with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. She played a key role in helping get the Promote The Vote initiative on the 2018 ballot, which won by an overwhelming…
Left of Lansing Podcast #16: Julia Pulver on Auto Insurance “Reform,” & Running A Progressive Campaign In A Red District
The Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 16–is posted! This week’s guest is someone I’ve mentioned on this podcast a few times during the last couple of weeks. So, I decided, instead of always quoting her work, let’s actually have her on the podcast! Julia Pulver is an RN, a nursing consultant, political activist, a former Democratic…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode #15: Interview with Democratic State Sen. Mallory McMorrow; And Pat Has Meltdown Over The New Auto Insurance “Reform” Bill
Finally! The latest episode of the Left of Lansing Podcast is posted!!! As I just explained, a recent illness from a booster shot caused this week’s delay. This week, I talk with first-term Democratic State Senator Mallory McMorrow from Royal Oak. Senator McMorrow is the youngest member in the Michigan legislature, and she’s already illustrating…
Michigan Risks Giving Up More Than It Gains With Auto Insurance “Reform.”
To say I’m less than enthused over this new auto insurance “reform” bill is a bit of an understatement. I’m disappointed some of our Democratic legislators felt pressured to get something done for something’s sake without truly approving a bill that actually helps Michiganders. Yes, Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance is among the most expensive in…
Episode #15 A Few Days Late. Got Sick Going To The Doctor’s Office!
I apologize the latest episode of the LOL Podcast has been delayed. I had my annual physical earlier this week, and received my Tetanus booster shot. Later that evening, I started feeling extremely fatigued and achy. I hoped a good night’s sleep would’ve done the trick. Hardly. The next day, I felt like I had…
