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…
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Budget Showdowns, Haley Stevens’ Napa Getaway, and Ranked Choice Voting w/ Joe Spaulding
October 2, 2025 Here’s the 150th episode of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:00: Gilchrist on Gaza/ Government Shutdown/Haley Stevens Pat Johnston applauds Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist’s announcement where he called Israel’s actions in Gaza to be a genocide against the Palestinian people. The federal government is closed as MAGA Republicans, like Congresswoman Lisa McClain,…
Mallory McMorrow’s Confusing Campaign. Fake Electors Escape Law & Order. Charlie Kirk Murder
September 11, 2025 Here’s Episode 147 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-09:58: Charlie Kirk Murder Pat Johnston shares his thoughts on the assassination of MAGA Republican influencer Charlie Kirk. 09:59-41:48: What Does Mallory McMorrow Stand For? In this segment, Pat offers both praise and criticism for Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, who’s running in the…
Fossil Fuel Pushed Big Lie About A Northern Michigan Solar Panel Farm
January 30, 2025 Here’s Episode 118 of Michigan’s Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-14:16: Peters Not Running/MAGA Misinformation Machine Pat starts out of the gate lamenting about Michigan Democrats joining MAGA Republicans on watering-down minimum wage and paid sick leave in the state. He next turns his attention to Michigan Democrats in Congress, like Congresswoman Kristin McDonald-Rivet…
