Steve Newman, eight time start-up founder (including the company that would become Google Docs) and AI guru joins us to chat about the future of AI. How will it affect our business and political landscape? Is DOGE using AI to make sweeping changes to the government and will it eventually take over the world? Steve sets the record straight on it all.

If you want to learn more about Steve and his work with AI, head over to his Substack!

In this unfiltered episode of Point of Disorder, Adrienne finally opens her 401k for the first time since Trump torched the economy—and yep, it’s just as bleak as you think. 
We’re also diving into Trump’s latest tariff tantrum and how Trump is weaponizing immigration—not just to rile up his base, but to censor the truth, silence dissent with our friend Sergio Martinez. 

In this episode, we talk with Sergio Martinez — longtime Detroit immigration activist and all-around badass — about the government’s escalating attacks on immigrant communities. From the repeal of protections in schools and hospitals to the erasure of deportation priorities, Sergio explains how everyone is now a target. He also shares how Michigan’s immigrant families are coping and what you can do to support them.

To learn more about how you can support immigrant communities in Michigan, visit: michiganimmigrant.org

This week on Point of Disorder, we’re diving into the headlines that have us fired up and hopeful.We’ll dig into Senator Cory Booker’s historic filibuster, Elon Musk’s embarrassing flop in Wisconsin politics. Turns out billionaires can’t outspend the backlash. And back in Michigan, State Senator Mallory McMorrow becomes the first to enter the race for our open U.S. Senate seat. Pat Johnston from Left of Lansing joins us to unpack what it all means for progressives heading into 2025.

For more of Pat check out his show Left of Lansing!

We sit down with Renee Chelian, a trailblazing advocate for reproductive freedom whose fight began even before Roe v. Wade. From testifying before Congress to shaping policy here in Michigan, Renee shares powerful insights from her decades on the front lines of the reproductive rights movement—and what’s next in the battle to protect access to care.

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In this special episode, we sit down with Yvonne Renee Evans, a retired VA nurse and Chairperson of the AFGE National Human Rights Committee, to discuss the growing attacks on federal employees. With Trump appointee, VA Secretary Doug Collins vowing to slash 80,000 jobs and reassess thousands of contracts, what does this mean for veteran care and the workers who provide it? 

Are Gen Z Men Rejecting Feminism or is it just late-stage capitalism and too much bro media? A new study shows that young men, globally, think women have it easy.

Signal chats with classified secrets, Adrienne’s tornado movie obsession, and Gina’s trip to Lansing ends with GOP leader Matt Hall literally fleeing his own fundraiser to avoid a basic question from a constituent.

Plus, a visit to TJ Maxx and HomeGoods left us wondering: who do they think their customers are? Because the stuff on those shelves? Just weird right now. That and more on this episode!

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit joins us to reveal the devastating impact of federal funding cuts on Michigan’s criminal justice system. The damage goes far beyond public defense and community safety—diversion programs, anti-drug trafficking efforts, and even child support payments could feel the strain. Tune in for a must-hear breakdown of the widespread fallout.

We talk with Ivy, an early childhood educator, about the changes she’s seen in her workplace and community since November—and what they mean for teachers and families.

Are MAGA voters turning on Trump? Nick Fuentes calls him a demagogue, and Michigan Trump supporters express buyer’s remorse. Meanwhile, Trump openly defies a federal court order, exposing his own hypocrisy.
Plus: Senator Katie Britt flip-flops on NOAA funding, Politico’s centrist delusion, and Michigan MAGAs push a voter suppression bill targeting women. Also, what’s everyone doing for Lent or Ramadan?