July 3, 2025
Here’s the Episode 140 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast for July 3, 2025!
00:00-17:23: MAGA Murder Budget Destroys Clean Energy
Pat Johnston highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget will decimate investments into our growing clean energy industry in Michigan, and across the nation. At the same time, MAGA Republicans in Congress are providing major subsidies for the coal & oil industry. This won’t just harm Americans on a public health and environmental front, this will destroy jobs and our nation’s economy. Even more, thanks in part to my MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar, Republicans are handing China a big economic victory while hurting America.
17:24-36:21: MAGA Murder Budget Is Pro-Oligarchy
Pat shows how Michigan MAGA Republicans in the State House failed to pass a budget by the July 1 deadline. Like Congressional Republicans, Michigan Republicans are trying to steal from the working class safety net, and funnel money up towards their rich & elite donor base. Pat highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget attacks Medicaid, and how Republican arguments for work requirements is another way to humiliate the working class.
36:22-46:01: Last Call-Sen.Slotkin’s “Economic War Plan” Review
In the “Last Call,” Pat gives a review of Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin’s “Economic War Plan.” He points-out where he agrees with her, and where and why some of her incremental plans fail the moment we’re in as a country.
46:02-47:54: Ending
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NOTES:
“Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:’ What it means for Michigan.” By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan
“Climate change triggers earlier mold allergy season, say Michigan scientists.” By Emilio Perez Ibarguen
“Michigan is energized: Report ranks state 6th in nation for clean energy jobs.” By Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Energy
“More Than 100,000 Michigan Residents Nearly Lost Medicaid Coverage Under Work Requirements.” By Robert Gordon of The Commonwealth Fund
“Michigan Dems excoriate passage of ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill as GOP applauds action.” By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
“Is the Republican Party a Chinese Communist Conspiracy?” By Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect
“Anti-Gotion activists speak out at Michigan House subcommittee as project remains on hold.” By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance
Political Contributions to Michigan Republican Congressman John Moolenaar via Open Secrets
