Here’s the LoL Friday Short on this October 20th, of 2023 Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills to abolish former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s “Polluter Panels.” Snyder and the MAGA majority back in 2018 created a panel filled with industry and commercial insiders with the main goal of slowing down or stopping any…
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Left of Lansing Short: UAW’s 4-day work week request makes sense
The Left of Lansing Short on this Friday September 15, 2023 deals with the UAW’s request for a 32-hour work week for its members. It’s not that crazy of an idea, and the data shows that workers are happier and more productive when they work four days a week. If that’s the case, then why…
Episode 50: Mi Right To Read w/ Debbie Mikula of Michigan Libraries Association
Episode 50 of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! Pat Johnston talks with Debbie Mikula from the Michigan Libraries Association about the MI To Read campaign.
Episode 46: Sam Inglot of Progress Michigan on GOP’s moral and ethical rot
Here’s the 46th episode of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! I start-out this week talking about taking the battle to the right wing forces in our state. I illustrated why state Senator Mallory McMorrow’s “We will not let hate win,” speech went viral. It resonated with millions across the country because McMorrow did what so many…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 12: Susan Demas–Editor-In-Chief of Michigan Advance
The 12th episode of the Left Of Lansing Podcast is posted! Since I’ve reached a milestone–a dozen episodes–I’ve got a Michigan treasure as my guest this week. Progressive writer, and Editor-In-Chief of Michigan Advance, Susan Demas joins me to discuss Michigan politics. We cover how the establishment Lansing press rewards old conservatives viewpoints while ignoring…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 11: Dr. April Zeoli–MSU Researcher on Gun Violence & Domestic Abuse
The 11th installment of the Left of Lansing Podcast is posted! This week, I had a few comments to say about U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr. How couldn’t I, right? I also highlight how the Michigan GOP worked behind the scenes to gerrymander its way into power for the last decade. But thanks to voting…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future, Inc. on Moving Michigan Into the 21st Century Economy
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future Inc. on preparing Michigan for the future economy. Plus, progressive policies are winning in Michigan!
Left of Lansing Podcast: Episode 8–Chris Hackbarth from Michigan Municipal League on GOP Bill To Ban “Sanctuary Cities.”
The Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 8–is posted! The monologue highlights a couple of major issues we’re facing as Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is challenging the state to once again believe in REINVESTING in Michigan. That means perhaps raising the gas tax, like Ohio just did. That means the business community accepting that it must accept…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode Seven–Sean McBrearty from Clean Water Action
Episode Seven of the Left of Lansing podcast is posted! This week, Sean McBrearty from Clean Water Action joins the podcast. We talk about the controversial Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. Former Republican Governor Rick Snyder and his Republicans rushed through a bill during Lame Duck last year allowing Canadian energy company…
Left of Lansing Podcast 4–David Hecker, President of AFT Michigan
Here’s the Left of Lansing podcast for March 14, 2019! You’ll hear me talk about how decades of Republican laissez-faire politics failed Michigan. And how refreshing it’s been that Michiganders are finally waking up to their game. I also interview David Hecker, President of the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. We talk about how Republican rule…
