Left Of Lansing
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- Duration: 66:20:34
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Synopsis
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!
Episodes
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20: Emily Durbin: Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America--Michigan
10/08/2019 Duration: 47minPat Interviews Emily Durbin from the Michigan chapter for Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America. Pat also explains why the right wing points to "mental illness" whenever a right wing terrorist attacks America. Plus, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow provides a rallying call to fight for real gun reform in Michigan.
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19: Former Michigan DNC Chair Mark Brewer Interview; And Pat Talks Migrant Detention Centers
05/07/2019 Duration: 44minPat Johnston speaks with former Michigan DNC Chair Mark Brewer on Rick Snyder turning down Harvard appointment; voting rights; Whitmer & GOP budget fight; and the direction of Michigan's Democratic Party. Plus, Pat attacks anti-democratic Republicans. And, Pat criticizes national Democratic leaders for voting for Mitch McConnell's border bill.
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18: Interview With Sharon Dolente from ACLU of Michigan On Voting Rights
22/06/2019 Duration: 41minPat Johnston talks with Sharon Dolente, who is the Voting Rights Strategist with the ACLU of Michigan. Sharon played a pivotal role in helping get the Promote The Vote initiative on the 2018 ballot, which won by overwhelming numbers. Pat talks about why Michigan Republicans are trying to stifle the vote rather than WIN votes. And Pat rants about how Medicaid Work Requirements are doing exactly what conservatives wanted by hurting working families.
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17: Pat Rants About Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped; GOP Voter Disenfranchisement Efforts; And More!
15/06/2019 Duration: 35minPat brings more progressive insight with an edge this week as he rails against Michigan GOP efforts to disenfranchise young voters, and Democratic voters, general. He delves into the reasons why charges have been dropped in the Flint Water Crisis. And he praises a couple of Michigan Congressional Democrats for finally joining the fight to impeach Trump!
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16: Julia Pulver on Auto Insurance Reform & Running as a Progressive in a Red District
08/06/2019 Duration: 41minJulia Pulver is this week's guest. Julia is an RN, political activist, and former Michigan State Senate candidate, barely losing in the 15th district. She shares her experience running a progressive campaign in a red district. And she doesn't hold back on her opposition to the recently signed auto insurance reform bill. I remind everyone about how Rick Snyder took part in the biggest political scandal--The Flint Water Crisis. And I praise Governor Whitmer for (so far) sticking to her promise to close Line 5!
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15: Interview with Democratic state Senator Mallory McMorrow; And Pat criticizes Michigan's new auto insurance "reform bill
01/06/2019 Duration: 40minPat interviews Michigan Democratic state Senator Mallory McMorrow from the 13th district in Oakland County. They talk about the generational divide between Millennials and older generations; Michigan GOP's fight to enact anti-women's health and anti-choice laws; her bill to ban gay conversion therapy; and why she voted against the auto insurance "reform" bill. Pat has a meltdown over that "reform" bill in his monologue. And Pat highlights good progressive stances by state AG Dana Nessel on Line 5, and the Grand Rapids city council's proposal to punish people for calling 911 on people of color for "living their lives."
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14: Justin Amash & Impeachment; Shady FCA-Detroit Deal; PFAS Fight; Measles; And Harriet Tubman
24/05/2019 Duration: 34minIt's Pat Johnston going solo this week. Pat talks about how Michigan Republican Congressman Justin Amash joined Michigan Democratic Congresswoman in calling for impeachment hearing on President Trump. Pat also share some Gen X cynicism over the new Fiat Chrysler jobs deal with Detroit. Democratic state Rep. Brian Elder proposes legislation to protect kids from measles outbreak. And Trump Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin delays the $20 Harriet Tubman bill until 2028. I wonder why...
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13: Eclectablog's Chris Savage; And Michigan GOP's War On Women
17/05/2019 Duration: 48minPat goes on an epic rant against the Michigan GOP's decision to join in the national GOP effort to end the reproductive rights of women. Chris Savage from the progressive Michigan website, Eclectablog, joins Pat to further discuss the Michigan GOP's War On Women, and also why Michigan progressives must keep engaged in state politics, Of all weeks, this week illustrates that point. And Pat praises AG Dana Nessel for going after corporations that put PFAS in our water systems. leftoflansing@gmail.com
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12: Susan Demas from Michigan Advance; Michigan GOP Proposing Insane Gun Bills
10/05/2019 Duration: 40minSusan Demas from Michigan Advance joins me to discuss state politics, and the progressive fight against Trump Republicans. Pat rails against the Lansing establishment press for failing to give progressives a voice. And Michigan GOP proposing insane gun bill! Visit leftoflansing.com
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11: Dr. April Zeoli on Guns & Domestic Violence; State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky's "Bold" Progressive Speech; GOP Gerrymandering Ruled Illegal!
03/05/2019 Duration: 41minMSU researcher Dr. April Zeoli talks about her study on the relationship between guns and domestic violence. Pat celebrates how the Michigan GOP's gerrymandering game is deemed illegal by the courts. And he highlights the bold progressive leadership of State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky.
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10: Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future Inc. on Reinvesting in Michigan Economy.
26/04/2019 Duration: 38minLeft of Lansing Podcast--Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future Inc. on preparing Michigan for the future economy. Plus, progressive policies are winning in Michigan!
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9: In Defense of AG Dana Nessel; Interview with Erin Roberts from MCEDSV on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
18/04/2019 Duration: 35minPat gives a strong defense for Michigan AG Dana Nessel, who's under attack by the Michigan right wing; Erin Roberts from the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence talks about how to reduce sexual assault in our society.
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8: Chris Hackbarth from Michigan Municipal League on GOP Bill To Ban "Sanctuary Cities."
12/04/2019 Duration: 37minChris Hackbarth from the Michigan Municipal League talks GOP bills to ban so-called "sanctuary cities" in Michigan. Pat talks further about how attacking immigrants is the only priority in the GOP playbook. Plus, Pat covers how we must REINVEST in not only our infrastructure, but also schools, including teachers!
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7: Sean McBrearty from Clean Water Action; Corporate Greed; Michigan GOP's Sexist Remarks
05/04/2019 Duration: 37minSean McBrearty from Clean Water Action joins the podcast. We talk about the controversial Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, and Gov. Whitmer's and AG Nessel's decision to shut down a tunnel project for the 65 year old pipeline. House Speaker Lee Chatfield's sexist remarks directed at both Whitmer and Nessel over their Line 5 decision. And how corporations gobble-up media companies and why.
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6: Ingrid Jacques from The Detroit News; Campus Free Speech; Electoral College; GOP Lacking Ideas
29/03/2019 Duration: 36minPat Johnston talks with conservative columnist, Ingrid Jacques, from The Detroit News about college free-speech issues, changes to the electoral college system, and why Michigan women are voting more progressive. Pat highlights progressive changes happening in Michigan just this past week! And he highlights how both Michigan and national Republicans are lacking fresh ideas.
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5: Rick Haglund from Michigan Advance; GOP Fear & Anger Playbook; Tigers Prediction
22/03/2019 Duration: 36minRick Haglund from Michigan Advance talks about Gov. Whitmer's proposals for Michigan's economic future, and the future of the auto industry. Pat talks about how conservatism relies on fear and anger. A pair of Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce bills to help people. And, Pat gives his prediction for the 2019 Detroit Tigers!
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4: David Hecker--American Federation For Teachers Michigan; Medical Pot Shops Are Booming; Don't Despair, Keep Fighting
15/03/2019 Duration: 33minPat Johnston talks Michigan education with David Hecker from the American Federation For Teachers Michigan; Medical pot shops are booming; Don't Despair & Keep Fighting!
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3: Democratic State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky; Gov. Whitmer's Budget; Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's "controversy"
08/03/2019 Duration: 36minPat Johnston talks with Democratic state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky. She ran a progressive campaign and won. We talk about her journey, what she hopes to accomplish, and Governor Whitmer's budget proposal. Pat takes the Michigan GOP to task for its hypocritical stance against Whitmer's proposals to fix Michigan's roads, schools, and environment. Pat also shares a thought on the recent "controversy" surrounding Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
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2: Jarrett Skorup from Mackinac Center; Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Fights For Michigan
28/02/2019 Duration: 38minInterview with Jarrett Skorup from conservative Mackinac Center For Public Policy. And Pat highlights how progressive Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is taking the battle to the special interests.
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1: Left Of Lansing--Pilot Podcast! Progressive Voice For Michigan Politics
21/02/2019 Duration: 35minPat talks with Lonnie Scott from Progress Michigan in the pilot episode of the Left of Lansing podcast!