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00:00-20:30: Tariffs Hurt Michigan; MAGA Political Violence

The first segment examines how Dear Leader Trump's insane MAGA Republican Tariff Scheme is plunging Michigan's economy, and especially for Michigan's farmers. Yet, Pat wonders why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still can't call-out Trump by name while complaining how his policies are hurting Michigan. Capitulation is never the answer. Pat highlights how political violence, or the threat of political violence, is a favorite play in the MAGA playbook.

20:49-44:29: Julia Pulver Interview

Progressive Activist Julia Pulver joins the show to talk about how the University of Michigan hospital network capitulated to The Trump Regime by deciding it would no longer provide gender-affirming care for trans youths 19 & under. Pulver, who's a registered nurse and a patients' rights advocates, explains how this capitulation by UofM isn't backed by science, but it's also an attack on human and parental rights. To stand-up for trans rights in Michigan, and across the country, visit Stans With Trans.

44:30-48:30: Last Call-MI MAGA Porn Bans

In this week's "Last Call," Pat highlights how MAGA Michigan House Republicans introduced a bill to ban all online porn, and especially wants to ban transgender porn. What happened to all of that talk about freedom, and not treading on us?

47:31-51:23: Ending/Redford

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NOTES:

Stands With Trans: Standing Up For Trans Youth In America.

"How Two U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Have Impacted My Life as a Woman and the Mother of a Trans Teenager." By Julia Pulver in The ACLU of Michigan

Julia Pulver video on family via ACLU of Michigan

"Trans advocates rally against U of M Health’s decision to end gender-affirming care for minors." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance

"MDARD report warns of tariff impacts on food prices." By Jade Chaparro of WILX News-Lansing

"State Rep. Dievendorf speaks out against threats, rising political violence." By Sophia Saliby of WKAR Public Media

"Michigan farmer suicide prevention program at risk, cites uncertain state funding." By Anna Busse of Michigan Public Radio

"Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan: ‘Undeniable signs of an ailing economy.’" By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan

"Some Michigan GOPers want to outlaw online porn — plus depictions of trans people or drag." By Trudy Ring of The Advocate (via Yahoo News)

"As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says." By Jesse Bedayne of AP