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Here's Episode #179 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-16:51: Campbell Plant/AIPAC & Haley Stevens

Pat Johnston immediately wonders how MAGA Michigan Republicans believe they will win in the midterms as working class Michiganders are heavily disapproving of Dear Leader Trump and the Trump Regime. And, Pat talks about how Democratic Party establishment types keep backing Congresswoman Haley Stevens despite her hearty embrace of corporate donations and AIPAC donations.

16:52-47:40: Joe Spaulding Interview

Ottawa County progressive activist Joe Spaulding returns to the show. They talk about how Michigan isn't part of this gerrymandering battle thanks to the anti-gerrymandering ballot proposal that passed in 2018. Pat and Joe also share their disagreements and concerns regarding the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Race. Pat's already announced his support for progressive-populist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, but Joe shares his worries and reservations if El-Sayed wins the primary.

47:41-55:30: Last Call-Spaulding Interview Reax

In the "Last Call," Pat shares his reaction to his interview with Joe Spaulding.

55:31-57:53: Ending

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Notes:

"Appeals court weighs legality of orders extending Michigan coal plant life." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"Feds renew order to keep J.H. Campbell coal plant open." By Dustin Dweyer of Michigan Public Radio

"AIPAC has become a dirty word in Michigan's U.S. Senate race." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press

"Jennifer Granholm backs Haley Stevens in Michigan US Senate battle." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan

"Opinion | Keeping coal plant online isn’t just costly, it risks Michiganders’ health." By Teresa Hamsi & Alexander Rabin from Bridge Michigan

"What EPA’s PFAS rollback means for contaminated Michigan drinking water." By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak of Planet Detroit

"Hormuz traffic doubles; Israel lobby takes down Thomas Massie; Nigerian military claims joint U.S. strikes killed 175." By Drop Site News

"Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund.'" By Jan Wolfe of Bridge Michigan

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