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Here's Episode 154 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

00:00-15:49: James No-Show/MAGA Shutdown/Detroit Elections

Pat Johnston opens this week's show on MAGA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John James' refusal to appear at a Republican debate this week. And that's not a big change considering how Congressman James refuses to hold town halls! James supports the Trump Regime/MAGA Republican Government Shutdown that's hurting working class Americans. And Pat concludes the segment talking about some important races in the City of Detroit, including the chance to elect Democratic Socialist Denzel McCampbell on the City Council.

15:50-41:00: William Lawrence For Congress Interview

Progressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, joins the show to talk about his working class campaign. Mr. Lawrence is working to unseat MAGA Republican Congressman Tom Barrett. He shares his progressive activist background in affordable housing and climate change, and why he wants to unite the working class to gain economic security for Michigan families. To learn more about William Lawrence's campaign and plans to uplift the working class, visit his campaign site. 

41:47-48:04: Last Call-"Israel-First" Republicans

In the Last Call, Pat calls-out some MAGA Republicans who are showing more loyalty towards Israel's right-wing government than they do for working class Americans. And shout-out to Michigan Progressive Democratic State Rep. Dylan Wegela for speaking the truth!

48:05-50:54: Ending

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NOTES:

"Lansing activist joins the Democratic fray for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance

"Progressive activist William Lawrence the latest to launch campaign to run in 7th Congressional District race." By Anna Busse of Michigan Public Radio

"Is Denzel McCampbell Detroit’s Zohran Mamdani?." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit

"Michigan health care woes: Insurers leaving, rates rising, subsidies in limbo." By Eli Newman of Bridge Michigan

"Michigan House committee continues to probe Gotion after state pulls funding support." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance

"Aging Members of Congress Refuse to Disclose Details of Their Top Secret Hospital." By Daniel Bogulslaw of The American Prospect

"New Poll: Michiganders More Aligned with Global Consensus Than U.S. Government on Gaza." By Progress Michigan

"5 reasons we endorsed Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor | Opinion." By The Detroit Free Press Editorial Board

"Michigan’s attorney general, Lansing mayor call for court action to halt decision pausing SNAP." By Katherine Dailey & Ben Solis of Michigan Advance