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Here's Episode #173 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast.

00:00-16:45: Trump-Israel Iran War Disaster/Where's John James?

LOL's Pat Johnston shares his theory as to why The Trump Regime created its dangerous Iran War "deadline" on Tuesday night instead of Monday Night. Pat shares how Israel's right-wing government has quite the influence inside The Trump Regime. He wonders where is MAGA Michigan Congressman John James, who's also running for Michigan's open Governor's seat? Seems like most MAGA Michigan Republicans, John James is avoiding the voters.

16:46-38:50: Kasey Helton on Dr. Abdul & Hasan Piker Rally

Livingston County progressive fighter, and union fighter, Kasey Helton shares her viewpoints of Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rally with progressive podcaster Hasan Piker at the University of Michigan this week. Kasey describes the excitement at the rally, and why corporate-establishment Democrats, like Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, are sounding more like MAGA Republicans in their attacks against Dr. Abdul and Hasan Piker.
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38:51-44:40: Last Call On Dr. Abdul-McMorrow Primary Fight

In this week's "Last Call," Pat says the harsh civil war between the Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow campaigns and supporters was always inevitable. But, it's good to have this fight, and everyone should embrace it for various reasons.

44:41-47:52: Ending

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NOTES:

Vote on this week's "LOL Weekly Poll." Would you ever support a Democratic candidate if they accept AIPAC donations?

"Critics condemn, students show up for Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven’t learned from 2024.’" By Tom Perkins of The Guardian

"Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance

"Finley: Does John James really want to be governor?" By Nolan Finley of The Detroit News

"Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump’s announcement." By Ken Sweet & Christopher Keller of The AP

Photo of Kasey Helton with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed courtesy Kasey Helton
Photo of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaign sign courtesy Kasey Helton

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