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Here's Episode 124 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-24:54 Gilchrist In Primary/Indivisible Central MI Event

Pat begins the show talking about Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist entering the Democratic primary for the 2026 Governor's race. He'll go up against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Genesee Co. Sheriff Chris Swanson. Then, Pat shares audio from a recent rally held by Indivisible Central Michigan on why safety net programs, like Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP are vital for millions of working Michiganders. All of those programs are under attack by Presidents Musk and Trump. Contact Indivisible Central MI: [email protected], and visit their Facebook page. And, to find a local Indivisible chapter near you, click here.

24:55-43:31: Austin Marsman Interview

Next, Chair of Youth Democrats of Michigan, Austin Marsman, talks about why and how he's trying to attract Generation Z voters towards the state Democratic Party. That's important because while Gen Z backed Democrats in the '24 election, Trump & MAGA were able to close the gap, especially with male Gen Z voters. Austin also gives his takes on all of these Michigan Republicans in Congress refusing to do town halls because of their unpopular policies, and he gives a grade against his former opponent for the state House... Speaker Matt Hall. Visit Youth Democrats of Michigan on Facebook.

And email them: [email protected]

43:32-49:47: Last Call Debating MAGA

In his "Last Call," Pat plays a clip from The Majority Report's Sam Stein as he debated 20 young MAGA backers on Jubilee. Mr. Stein got to experience what Pat experienced in his 20 years in talk radio: It's impossible to speak to or with the MAGA cult. 

49:47-51:42: Ending

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NOTES: 

"State-by-state report by Dems projects millions of people could lose Medicaid coverage." By Jennifer Schutt of Michigan Advance

"Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters." By Jennifer Schutt of Michigan Advance

"Trump made gains with young male voters. Here's how other young people voted." By Sara Chernikoff of USA Today

"MI House Republicans shock Democrats with introduction - and quick passage - of budget bills in Lansing." By Rick Pluta & Zoe Clark of Michigan Public Radio