Episode 58 of Michigan’s Premier Podcast is posted! In my opening segment, I discuss the lunacy of Livingston County Republicans, and why some GOP state representatives voted against a bill delivering clean water to schools and day care centers. Seems like an odd strategy, but let’s see how it’ll work out for them! Plus, I…
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Episode 57: Michigan Democrats Showing Government Works With Good Governance!
Pat Johnston’s takes on The Fall of Kevin McCarthy; his nervousness over President Biden’s poll numbers; Ottawa Impact’s Joe Moss in trouble; the right wing’s fight against clean, affordable energy; and his time in right wing radio.
Friday Left of Lansing Short: What if Biden’s poll numbers remain low?
My Friday LOL Short this week deals with the uncomfortable subject of what will Democrats do if President Biden’s poll numbers keep struggling in early 2024? As someone who believes the Biden Administration has exceeded my expectations, the facts are that Biden remains neck-and-neck with Trump in several polls. Which is why I don’t think…
Episode 56: Former Radio Host and Now Reporter Jon King from Michigan Advance
It’s the 56th episode of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! I’ve been looking forward to this episode because I’ve wanted to talk with Michigan Advance reporter Jon King for quite awhile. Jon’s been busy covering MAGA right wing Millennial presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speech at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference, Mike Rogers’ steep chances at winning…
Episode 51: Gina Keller from Distill Social, and Playing The New Offense
Here’s another exciting and informative episode of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! The Christian Nationalism that has overtaken the Michigan Republican Party is trying to take control of the entire state. While Democrats have control of state government for the first time in 40 years, and progressive values have achieved some major victories, right wing Christian…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 41: Will New Film Incentives Work For Michigan?
Here’s Episode 41 of the podcast devoted to highlighting the progressive fight to revive and restore Michigan’s greatness! My opening monologue describes how old time Michigan Republicans have no power in their party anymore, and they have nobody to blame but themselves as the extremists lead the party. And I explain how these extremists are…
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…
Left Of Lansing Podcast: Episode 5–Rick Haglund from Michigan Advance
Here’s Episode 5 of the Left of Lansing podcast! This week, Rick Haglund joins us to talk Michigan economics. Rick is the business columnist for the fantastic Michigan Advance news site. I’m telling you, check it out. They do some awesome work over there. I talk about how conservatism is no longer based on solid…
Left of Lansing Podcast: Episode 2 Is Up!
In this week’s LOL podcast, I talk with Jarrett Skorrup, who is the Director of Marketing and Communications with the conservative Mackinac Center For Public Policy. We debate Right To Work, former Governor Rick Snyder’s legacy, and the conservative movement in Michigan to drain resources away from public schools. However, we find a little common…