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Here's Episode 130 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-20:03: MAGA MI Cowards/Stevens Runs For U.S. Senate

LOL's Pat Johnston describes how the "empty chair" town halls for MAGA Michigan Republican Congressmen John James and Tom Barrett shows the cowardice of these so-called tough MAGA men. How can John James run for governor if he's too afraid to face his own constituents who are angry with how Dear Leader Trump & Republicans are gutting Social Security and Medicaid while passing massive tax breaks for the corporate donor base. And Pat isn't real enthused by Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens's U.S. Senate run, and he explains why.

20:04-44:56: Dr. Jeffrey Insko Line 5 Interview

Dr. Jeffrey Insko of The Current joins Pat to discuss the Trump Regime's fast-tracking of a tunnel project designed to keep the Line 5 pipeline operational for Canadian energy company Enbridge. The 72-year old pipeline is in poor shape, and a major leak or spill could spell doom for the health of the Great Lakes and Michigan's economy. Dr. Insko explains the decades of corporate and government corruption keeping Line 5 operating, and putting Michiganders at risk.

44:57-50:13: Last Call-MAGA Wants Tax On Rich?

In the "Last Call," Pat explains why some MAGA Republicans, like former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, are pushing Republicans to pass a tax on millionaires and billionaires. It's obvious that AOC * Bernie Sanders' "anti-oligarchy" tour is resonating with millions across the country.

50:14-52:13: Ending

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NOTES:

"Trump administration to fast-track Line 5 tunnel, calling project 'emergency.'" By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan

"Absent Tom Barrett, 7th District town hall meeting lets constituents express concerns, frustrations." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance

"Michigan Republicans praise Trump, Army Corps for fast-tracking Line 5 tunnel." By SooLeader Staff at SooLeader.com

"Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution." By Tom Perkins of The Guardian-Detroit

"In default on your student loans? Trump’s team says they will garnish wages, take your tax refunds." By Matt Durr of MLive.com

"Steve Bannon (Yes, Really!) Just Had a Good Idea for Trump." By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling of The New Republic