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00:00-15:05: UofM Football/Whitmer Embraces Trump/Populist Uprising

Pat Johnston starts by talking about the firing of Michigan Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore, and how power and greed corrupts everywhere, including college football. Then, he shares how MAGA Republicans are recycling the failed Health Savings Account idea that'll hurt millions of working class Americans. Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens brings Articles of Impeachment for HHS Robert Kennedy Jr., but Pat explains how that serves no good purpose.

15:06-39:40: Jon King, Michigan Advance Editor in-Chief

Michigan Advance Editor In-Chief Jon King talks with Pat about his recent column on how Michigan Democratic Governor's strange embrace of Big Tech data centers is tarnishing her once solid working class bona fides. Pat and John talk about Whitmer's sudden switch for Whitmer who's gone from "That Woman From Michigan" to one of Dear Leader Trump's favorite Democrats. And they talk about the ramifications of next year's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race. 

39:41-46:25: Last Call on MI Dem Senate Race

In this week's "Last Call," Pat shares what he believes will be the three main issues that'll dominate next year's Michigan Democratic Senate Primary race.

46:26-48:23: Ending

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NOTES:

"Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first." By Jon King of Michigan Advance

"Howell Township board OKs 6-month data center moratorium; opponents say it exempts current plan." By Ben Solis & Jon King of Michigan Advance

"Whitmer-ordered report links Trump’s tariffs to rising prices and slower growth across Michigan." By Jon King of Michigan Advance

"McMorrow slams Stevens’ impeachment bid, injecting fire into Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

"Hall, Bollin defend vote halting $645M in spending as Democrats decry ‘untransparent’ process." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance

"Michigan’s governor replaces clean energy advocate on utilities board with ‘industry ally.’" By Tom Perkins of The Guardian

"It’s time for Democrats to play offense on healthcare." By Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in The Guardian

"RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance." By Annika Kim Constantino of CNBC

Politico Interview with Trump on Economy (via Fact Post on X)

Photo of Governor Whitmer courtesy of Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance.