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Here's Episode #166 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!
00:00-8:13: MAGA Epstein Pedophile Protectors
Left of Lansing's Pat Johnston opens the show by talking about how Michigan MAGA Republicans, like Congresswoman Lisa McClain, or Congressmen John Moolenaar, Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman, and John James, are all protecting the billionaire Epstein Class. They claim to care about the safety of children, but their actions say otherwise.
8:14-14:31: Trump Threatens New Bridge
Dear Leader out of nowhere this week declared he'd delay the opening of the publicly-financed Gordie Howe Bridge as a wink and a nod to the MAGA Michigan billionaire Maroun Family, which owns the Ambassador Bridge. Even though Canada paid for the bridge, and was negotiated by former Republican Governor Rick Snyder, the Marouns want it blocked. Notice how the Trump Regime moves quickly for its Epstein Class base supporters.
14:32-42:24: Josh Cowen Interview
Pat talks with Dr. Josh Cowen, who is the author of "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers." Dr. Cowen is a professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University, and has written extensively on the failed billionaire Betsy DeVos' school voucher movement. Well, DeVos and other billionaires are finding ways to decimate public schools. Visit Dr. Josh Cowen's Substack: Josh Cowen's Newsletter.
42:25-50:04: Last Call: Trump's Econ Hurts MI
In this week's "Last Call," Pat highlights new data showing how the MAGA Trump Regime's economy is leading to major job losses in Michigan. Tariffs, and continued tax cuts and corporate welfare are leading to expected results.
50:05-52:14: Ending
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NOTES:
"Helping our children live better, more prosperous lives is the most basic, sacred obligation we have." By Dr. Josh Cowen of "
Josh Cowen's Newsletter" Substack."Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy." By Steve Neavling of
The Detroit Metro Times"Moroun cash ties Michigan GOP hopefuls to Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge standoff." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
"Trump cabinet member ensnared in Epstein scandal." By Judd Legam and Rebecca Crosby of Popular Information
"High costs, uncertainty among local impacts of Trump tariffs." By Leo Kaplan of The City Pulse
"Michigan loses more jobs than all but one other state, report says." By Todd Spangler & Adrienne Roberts of The Detroit Free Press
"Mike Duggan ‘studying’ Trump school choice program for Michigan." By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan
"Whitmer signs off on school cell phone ban set for next fall." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance
"Michigan travel pitch draws Canadian criticism amid Trump trade tensions." By Janelle D. James of Bridge Michigan
Gordie Howe Bridge Photo: "Gordie Howe Bridge 2025c2" by Antony-22 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gordie Howe Bridge & Ambassador Bridge Exits Photo: Valaurian Waller/The Conversation, CC BY-ND (via Michigan Advance)