Happy New Year, and here’s Episode 68 of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast!
This week, I have lots to say after taking some time-off for the holidays.
We have to cover the hypocrisy of Michigan’s right wing, in particular the Christian Nationalist Moms For Liberty chapters throughout the state. As you’ll hear, while they’ve been busy banning books, intimidating teachers, and trying to dismantle the public school system, they aren’t exactly practicing what they’re preaching.
We also cover how Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg visited Uganda to tacitly support that country’s hateful Anti-Homosexual Act, which also includes the death penalty.
We illustrate how Moms For Liberty, or many Republicans such as Walberg, or many rich, right wing donors are working hard to erase the histories of marginalized Americans from American History because they believe they are the true Americans. That’s why the right wing tried to steal the 2020 election.
That’s what this year’s election boils down to: a fight to save America’s democratic institutions from fascism.
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–Pat
SHOW NOTES:
“Culture wars divide Michigan schools. How many rights should parents have?” By Yu Stella Yu and Isabel Lohman of The Bridge Magazine
“Florida school board may seek ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal.” By the Associated Press via NBC News
“U.S. Prayer Breakfast Co-Chair Defends Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” Law.” By Jonathan Larson of TYT Network
“Democrats and LGBTQ+ advocates heap criticism on Rep. Walberg’s comments at Uganda event.” By Jon King of Michigan Advance
“Upper Peninsula dog sled and ski races in peril from higher temps, no snow.” By Janelle James of The Bridge Magazine
“COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know.” By Johns Hopkins Medicine
Club Random with Bill Maher featuring Seth MacFarland episode
Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg’s speech at the Uganda National Prayer Breakfast (Speech begins around the 3:16:00 mark)
“Kristina Karamo critics plan Saturday vote to oust Michigan GOP chair, aides.” By Jonathan Oosting of The Bridge Magazine
Distill Social post about Bree Moeggenberg, chair of Moms for Liberty Isabella county, having affair with Andy Sebolt, who is the 2nd Congressional District State Chair for the Michigan Republican Party
