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An insight into Michigan's progressive political and pop cultural scene. Pat Johnston highlights how the progressive movement is helping shape Michigan's political landscape with opinion and interviews. It's time to make Michigan's political machine work for the people!

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  • 379: Friday Short: The MAGA Republican Grifting Game--Michigan Syle

    379: Friday Short: The MAGA Republican Grifting Game--Michigan Syle
    Mar 27 2026

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    Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 27, 2026.

    It appears MAGA Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett is using the MAGA Grifting Game to help make both he and his wife some extra cash.

    Politico and Michigan Advance report how Barrett's campaign arm paid for services to a local law firm, and an international political software company in 2023-2024, just AFTER his wife started working at both places! I'm sure that was just by sheer coinicidence and dumb luck, right?

    Tom Barrett's scheme is part of the overall Michigan MAGA Grifting Game playbook that Pat describes in the "Friday Short."

    And please, donate and help progressive Democrat William Lawrence's campaign to unseat Tom Barrett this fall!

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    NOTES:

    "Murphy on ‘$1.5 BILLION’ stock trade before Trump Iran announcement: ‘Mind blowing corruption.’" By Ashleigh Fields of The Hill "GOP Rep. Barrett scrutinized over payments to firms employing spouse." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Politico story on Tom Barrett's payments to firms where spouse works.
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  • 378: "No Kings 3" on March 28th w/ Traverse Indivisible's Leif Colt

    378: "No Kings 3" on March 28th w/ Traverse Indivisible's Leif Colt
    Mar 26 2026
    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #171 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:52The current state of the Democratic Primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat will show the country where Democratic voters want to go in 2026. Pat Johnston talks about how progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed not only refused to accept corporate PAC money, but they also never took money from ICE contractors. The same can't be said for Ms. AIPAC, a.k.a. Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Also, the Trump Regime sends ICE into the nation's airports to perpetuate more chaos and fear on the working class. And working class Americans remain opposed to Trump's & Israel's War on Iran. 19:53-41:00: Leif Colt of Traverse IndivisibleInterview with Leif Colt, Communications Leader for Traverse Indivisible. Leif shares information about the "No Kings 3" march taking place in Traverse City at 1pm on March 28th. Leif explains what to expect at the march, and why it's important to show up either at the Traverse City march, but also to show-up at a "No Kings" rally or march near you. He also explains what Traverse Indivisible is about, and how it's part of the Indivisible movement's overall goal to give a voice for the working class in Michigan and the nation. Click here for info on a "No Kings 3" rally in your area in Michigan.Click here for Indivisible chapters in Michigan.Visit Traverse Indivisible on Facebook41:01-48:28: Last Call: Hall & Joe Tate Lansing CorruptionIn the "Last Call," current MAGA Michigan Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall said some kind words for outgoing former House Speaker, Democrat Joe Tate. Pat explains why that makes sense since both worked to perpetuate constant corporate and government corruption in Lansing. 48:29: 51:20: Tigers/EndingPat gives his win total prediction for the 2026 Detroit Tigers!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Joe Tate’s tenure in focus as the Detroit representative makes moves to leave public life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Two Michigan Senate hopefuls have shunned corporate PAC money. One is raking it in." By Melissa Nann-Burkey of The Detroit News "Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "'An Insult to Us': TSA Agents Slam ICE Arrival at U.S. Airports." By Philip Wang of Time Michigan MAGA Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall statement on Democratic State Rep. Joe Tate's retirement"Exclusive: Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds." By Jason Lange & Bo Erickson of Reuters "Tate backs Haley Stevens in Michigan U.S. Senate race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Detroit #podcast #politics #Progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #workingclass #SenateRace #AbdulElSayed #MattHall #EpstenFiles #EpsteinClass #NoKings #ProtestMovements #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
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  • 377: Monday Musing: Michigan Pays Price For Trump's Anti-Clean American Energy Agenda

    377: Monday Musing: Michigan Pays Price For Trump's Anti-Clean American Energy Agenda
    Mar 23 2026

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    Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing for March 23, 2026.

    Last week, we talked about how the Trump Regime's anti-clean energy agenda will lead to more deadly storms that Michigan's experienced in recent history.

    This week, Pat Johnston explains how that anti-clean energy agenda is hurting working class Michiganders' economically. By gutting clean energy jobs and initiatives, the Trump Regime is gutting Michigan's economic security and future.

    Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!

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    NOTES:

    "Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump’s first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Michigan gas prices surge 33 cents to highest point since 2023, AAA says." By Myesha Johnson of The Detroit News "Chang, clean energy advocates warn Detroit missed jobs, health gains after Fortescue exit." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "EPA pulls plug on ‘Solar for All,’ $156 million in Michigan projects cut" By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak of Planet Detroit
    #podcast #politics #michigan #Progressives #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #ClimateChage #CleanEnergy #IranWar #GasPrices #Economy #WorkingClass #Jobs #Solar #Wind #RenewableEnergy #EVCars #DataCenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HealthCare #Environment #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
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