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Here's Episode #174 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-19:17: Joke John James/Trump Tax Cuts/Bridget Brink

MAGA Republican Michigan Congressman John James not only refuses to campaign in his run for Governor, or show-up to do his job in Congress, but he couldn't even be bothered to co-sponsor a resolution celebrating UofM's basketball team's national championship? We're in the Trump Regime's second year, and the economy is cratering for working class Americans. And, Pat highlights how the Democratic Party establishment is putting its might behind another supposed "moderate" over a progressive, working class candidate in the primary race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.

19:18-46:59: William Lawrence Interview

Pat Johnston talks with William Lawrence, progressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th congressional district. The district is currently held by MAGA Republican Tom Barrett, who continues to support The Trump Regime's anti-America First agenda in what is viewed as a toss-up district. Mr. Lawrence talks about his support for popular progressive policies, such as Medicare For All, opposing billionaire tech bro data centers, taxing the Epstein Class while ending Trump's War On Iran, and refusing to spend millions on Israel over the working class in America.

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47:00-54:17: Last Call MI Dem Senate Race

In the "Last Call," Pat shares a new poll showing a three-way statistical tie in the Democratic Senate Primary race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, State Senator Mallory McMorrow, and "Ms. AIPAC" Haley Stevens.

54:18-56:24: Ending

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NOTES:

"Working Families Party bets on organizing to reshape Michigan politics." By Tom Perkins in Michigan Advance

"In Barrett’s backyard, Democratic candidates make their case to be his next challenger." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance

"Demystifying Deep Green’s proposed data center near downtown Lansing." By Kyle Davidson and Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance

"Barrett Campaign FOIAs High School Teacher's Email Over ICE Protest." By MIRS News

"Michigan lawmakers strike deal on wages and tips — but not sick leave, yet." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan (story on how Democratic State Senator Sam Singh spearheaded role to cut wage raises)

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

"Brink: The fight for quality, affordable health care is personal." By Bridget Brink in The Lansing State Journal

"EXCLUSIVE POLL: Michigan’s Dem Senate Race Is Wide Open, AIPAC Is Toxic, Hasan Piker Is Not." By Andrew Perez of Zeteo

"The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why." By Chris Williams of Fox LIVE Now

"Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March." By Christopher Rugaber of The AP

"New from ITEP: Trump Tax Policies Raise Costs for Most Americans While Delivering Trillion-Dollar Benefits to the Wealthy." By The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

Photo of William Lawrence speaking at Michigan Capitol courtesy William Lawrence For Congress

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