Democrats Win Elections Using Populist & Anti-Authoritarian Messages

November 6, 2025 Episode #155 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-18:17: Democrats Win/Detroit’s New Mayor/DSA Member on City Council Pat Johnston begins by talking about the Democratic electoral victories in Michigan, and across the nation. He covers how populism and anti-authoritarianism seemed to be the winning messages in New Jersey, Virginia, Detroit, and New York…

Restoring The Working Class w/ Progressive Michigan Congressional Candidate William Lawrence

October 30, 2025 Here’s Episode 154 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:49: James No-Show/MAGA Shutdown/Detroit Elections Pat Johnston opens this week’s show on MAGA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John James’ refusal to appear at a Republican debate this week. And that’s not a big change considering how Congressman James refuses to hold town halls! James supports…

People-Centered Politics w/ Lansing Mayoral Candidate Kelsea Hector

September 25, 2025 Here’s Episode #149 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:55: Personal health/MAGA Cut Healthy Food After Pat starts-off lamenting about the Detroit Tigers’ late-season collapse, he shares some personal stories of close friends feeling despair during The Trump Regime. Pat gives advice on caring for yourself, and maybe finding ways to help make…