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Here's Episode #171 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-19:52

The current state of the Democratic Primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat will show the country where Democratic voters want to go in 2026. Pat Johnston talks about how progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed not only refused to accept corporate PAC money, but they also never took money from ICE contractors. The same can't be said for Ms. AIPAC, a.k.a. Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Also, the Trump Regime sends ICE into the nation's airports to perpetuate more chaos and fear on the working class. And working class Americans remain opposed to Trump's & Israel's War on Iran.

19:53-41:00: Leif Colt of Traverse Indivisible

Interview with Leif Colt, Communications Leader for Traverse Indivisible. Leif shares information about the "No Kings 3" march taking place in Traverse City at 1pm on March 28th. Leif explains what to expect at the march, and why it's important to show up either at the Traverse City march, but also to show-up at a "No Kings" rally or march near you. He also explains what Traverse Indivisible is about, and how it's part of the Indivisible movement's overall goal to give a voice for the working class in Michigan and the nation.
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41:01-48:28: Last Call: Hall & Joe Tate Lansing Corruption

In the "Last Call," current MAGA Michigan Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall said some kind words for outgoing former House Speaker, Democrat Joe Tate. Pat explains why that makes sense since both worked to perpetuate constant corporate and government corruption in Lansing.

48:29: 51:20: Tigers/Ending

Pat gives his win total prediction for the 2026 Detroit Tigers!

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NOTES:

"Joe Tate’s tenure in focus as the Detroit representative makes moves to leave public life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"Two Michigan Senate hopefuls have shunned corporate PAC money. One is raking it in." By Melissa Nann-Burkey of The Detroit News

"Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"'An Insult to Us': TSA Agents Slam ICE Arrival at U.S. Airports." By Philip Wang of Time

Michigan MAGA Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall statement on Democratic State Rep. Joe Tate's retirement

"Exclusive: Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds." By Jason Lange & Bo Erickson of Reuters

"Tate backs Haley Stevens in Michigan U.S. Senate race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Detroit

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