Here’s Episode 92 of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! Nitish Pahwa is Slate’s associate writer for business and tech, and he’s a native Michigander. In fact, he grew-up around Lansing, and remembered what the political scene was like just a decade ago when MAGA Republicans had complete control of state government. That’s why he’s surprised to…
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Podcast Ep. 90: Paid Family Leave & How To Even The Playing Field w/ Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice
It’s Episode 90 of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! On this week’s show, Pat speaks with Danielle Atkinson, executive director and founder of Mothering Justice, which is an organization working to empower mothers of color through public policy. Mothering Justice is part of a coalition demanding the Democratic majority in the Michigan legislature to vote on…
Friday Short: The Maddocks are an embarrassment to Michigan
Here’s this week’s LoL “Friday Short” on this March 29, 2024 Time for the LoL “Friday Short” on this March 29, 2024 Michigan Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock baselessly claimed on “X” that buses at Detroit Metro Airport were filled with “illegal invaders!” The only problem with such a claim? The people in those buses were…
LOL Friday Short: No Justice In Flint Water Crisis
My Left of Lansing “Friday Short” covers a sad ending to the Flint Water Crisis, in which not one public official will face prosecution for their role in one of the greatest man-made disasters the state of Michigan, and the country, has ever experienced. Former Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder won’t have to face any…
Friday Left of Lansing Short: John Moolenaar’s Gotion Hypocrisy
The “Friday Short” puts a spotlight on Michigan Republican Congressman John Moolenaar’s hypocrisy when it comes to the proposed Gotion electric battery plant in Big Rapids. Moolenaar hopped-aboard the right wing xenophobia bandwagon since Gotion’s parent company is from China. Yet, Moolenaar never once uttered a word of skepticism over other Chinese companies which set-up…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 44: Charlotte Jameson of The Michigan Environmental Council On A Cleaner & Affordable State
Here’s episode 44 of Michigan’s premier progressive podcast! Strong progressive policies continue to not only get introduced, but continue to pass in the state legislature as we witnessed with the expansion of the Hate Crimes Law. The Democratic majority passed a historic budget last week, and I highlight how they not only spent time and…
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…
Left Of Lansing Podcast–Episode 32: Michigan Democrats Provide A Blueprint For Electoral and Political Success
Here’s this week’s podcast! I share my thoughts on how Michigan Democrats are wasting zero time trying to right the 40 years of right-wing Republican mismanagement. It took a long time for Democrats to get here, but thanks to years of hard work by progressive activists, and those within the Democratic Party, Democrats pulled-off the…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 28–Republicanism & The Cult
The 28th episode of the LOL Podcast is posted! I have plenty to say regarding how right-wing forces in Michigan are attempting to shif blame from President Donald Trump’s gross incompetence and mismanagement of the coronavirus outbreak, and place it Governor Gretchen Whitmer. These forces, such as the extreme Michigan Chamber of Commerce, are pushing…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 13: Eclectablog’s Chris Savage; And Michigan GOP’s War On Women
This week’s Left of Lansing podcast is posted! It’s the 13th episode!!! While I’m excited to reach the 13th episode, this has been a consequential week when it comes to the reproductive rights of Michigan women. The extreme right-wing Republican-led state legislature passed a handful of bills that bans a procedure known as Dilation &…
